Police chief recalls reading serial attacker's confessions in letters #shorts | Forensic Files

After Chief Burgess saw the Netflix documentary and connected with Denise and Aaron, he did something kind of
interesting. He decided to write to Muller in prison in an effort to get answers, and Muller wrote back. Yes,
Muller wrote back. Chief Burgess actually jokes that the two of them became pen pals.
Um So, he writes to Muller. Muller sends this package of letters. So, I was at my
desk and there was the mail and I went, "Oh, he wrote another letter." I remember feeling the weight to it.
I thought, I I don't know what's in here, but it is a lot. There's a lot of pages. And I started to read these
things. I'm by myself. And to understand my world, I'm the police chief. The police officers are out on the street.
And I'm reading these declarations. He was giving details that I knew were accurate.
I felt like this is this guy's confessing, and I was bouncing off my walls. I couldn't There was no one to
talk to, but I was just bouncing off my walls like I can't believe this guy just
sent this.

Brief Summary

Chief Burgess writes to Muller in prison, receiving shocking confessions that reveal accurate details about his crimes.

Key points

Chief Burgess Connects with Muller. Chief Burgess reaches out to Muller in prison, leading to unexpected correspondence.
The Weight of the Letters. Receiving a package of letters from Muller, Burgess feels the emotional weight of their contents.

Episode highlights

The Weight of the LettersReceiving a package of letters from Muller, Burgess feels the emotional weight of their contents.“I remember feeling the weight to it.”0:27Apr 9, 2026

Episode quotes

I felt like this is this guy's confessing.

Chief Burgess reflects on reading Muller's letters.

0:49WatchApr 9, 2026

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