American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders
An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.
Cast
Christian Hansen
Self / Danny Casolaro
Tony Casolaro
Self
Michael Riconosciuto
Self
Bobby Moses Nichols
Self
Zachary Treitz
Self
Cheri Seymour
Self
John Powers
Self
Charles Work
Self
Keith Roenke
Robert Booth Nichols
Leah Victoria Hennessey
Lynn Knowles
Elliot Richardson
Self (archive footage)
Seasons
E1The End
Feb 28, 2024
Photojournalist Christian Hansen continues the work of Danny Casolaro, a reporter who mysteriously died while investigating a major political conspiracy.
E2The Trap Door
Feb 28, 2024
Through Danny's research, details surface of an alleged global government surveillance network. In 1981, a triple murder fuels suspicions.
E3The Game
Feb 28, 2024
Danny's investigation takes a turn when he uncovers a twisted web of organized crime that implicates the US intelligence community.
E4The Monster
Feb 28, 2024
In his final days, Danny inches closer to answers — but his death raises more questions. Years later, Christian makes discoveries of his own.
Videos
Storyline
An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.
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