I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders
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| I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders | |
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| Directed by | Erin Lee Carr |
| Music by | Justin Melland |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
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| Producer | Erin Lee Carr |
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| Running time | 85-87 minutes |
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| Network | HBO |
| Release | October 15 – October 16, 2024 |
I’m Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders is an American two-part documentary series,[1] directed and produced by Erin Lee Carr. It follows Lois Riess, a Minnesota mother and grandmother who kills her husband, goes on the run and commits another murder in Florida, gets captured in Texas in 2018. She is convicted for both crimes and five years later grants her first interview from prison.
It premiered October 15–16, 2024, on HBO.
Lois Riess, a Minnesota woman accused of murder who goes on the run and is later convicted, sits down for her first interview.[2] Additionally family members, journalists, addiction specialists, and a potential victim are interviewed.[3]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Part One" | Erin Lee Carr | October 15, 2024 | N/A |
| 2 | "Part Two" | Erin Lee Carr | October 16, 2024 | N/A |
Production
Erin Lee Carr interviewed Lois Riess from prison.[4] Carr was interested in the story as she wanted to make something revolving around someone middle age not receiving attention throughout their life.[5]
Brian Grazer and Ron Howard serve as executive producers under their Imagine Documentaries banner.[6]