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Good documentary, but I was expecting more of why they were "unseen" by society and the police. The documentary focused on a couple of the victims that got away. There were some very negative comments stated by one of the store owners in the neighborhood that really served no purpose in the documentary. Why the film creators decided to leave his comments in is questionable.

This touched the depths of my soul. Want the families to know their Loved Ones are NOT garbage. The store owner is as guilty as the perp. We have a responsibly to each other. Wow. If you are not part of the solution,(lifting a fallen, fellow Human Being) you ARE the problem.

I've not waste my time reading anything about this.

All the women (and the pastor) who spoke touched me deeply.

I'm not going to get into anything about this documentary other than to say all the people who spoke - I actually teared up. These people - the women who suffered the horrors, and those who were in this neighbourhood - I can't put it into simplistic words other than I've now compassion, understanding for them than many people I know.

I just wanted to hug each one of them.

This is a unique documentary able the killings which took place in a drug-riddled area of Ohio.

The filmmaker amazes with a point of view from the survivor and painting a bone chilling clear portrait of how these victims were seen through the public eye. It offers the victims a chance to tell their side and to engulf the viewer in the understanding that they are people too fighting their own demons along with defending against a neighborhood monster. Excellent documentary, a must see for all crime series fans!

You can watch the entire documentary and not know what crimes are being talked about. It's a disorganized mess that's impossible to follow.

Devastatingly real. No one deserves to lose their life like these woman did. No matter their lifestyle choice and their vices. Prayers to those who were left behind and the survivors. Heartbreaking and disturbing.

I enjoy true crime docs & such, but I'm struggling to even get through this. Maybe the editing team needs more experience because it's really poorly done. I make better videos on YouTube. It's great & all some of these women survived, but am I supposed to feel sorry for them? I honestly don't. Maybe it's the filmmaker's fault for the way their stories are told. Is the store owner harsh with some of his words? Perhaps, but I feel him. Everything about this is poorly done. Try Netflix docs, they're always top notch.

The best documentaries often go sideways:because the documentarian(s) follow the underlying story instead of blindly trying to make the film that he or she perhaps initially envisioned. This documentary is a prime example of following the truth of the story. When I added this to my watchlist, I expected something other than I experienced. Instead of the "serial killer expose" that I was expecting, a moving and mind-altering story unfolded. I did not read any reviews prior to viewing, so I hesitate to go into detail for those who prefer a more generalized explanation. Suffice to say, I was shaken, and cannot recommend this documentary highly enough.

Warning: this is the only true crime documentary which I have watched for 5 times, and it's strange that it is a kind of hidden gem, it's a frightening story of a monster who took advantage of the most vulnerable women, and it is the story of a heroic brave woman who confronted her trauma and fear and was the star witness, the details of her abduction and the place where this monster live is terrifying.

Watching this film showed the realization of how black women are UNSEEN. I am grateful for the individual that took the time to interview the woman who survived such a horrific trauma. In addition she also gave a great amount of thought to those women who were murdered! Overall this film was inspiring and truthful and we as a society should recognize how women are brutalized within society!

Devastating documentary about Anthony Sowell, the unbelievably sleazy serial killer who had his way with Cleveland because the police didn't care to spend the time and energy to investigate missing women who were drug addicts, sex workers, poor, of color...they didn't stand a chance in that environment and Sowell knew it. He stashed the women's bodies all over his filthy house, holding his whole neighborhood hostage to the nasty smell emanating from his messed-up house. One of his victims, Vanessa Gay, who is a survivor is so awesome in her testimony and in her outlook. She faces odds I could never imagine and is impressive. The movie is well written, well-paced and engrossing to the end.

I applaud these women for having the strength to share all they went through from beginning to end: additionally, the neighbourhood residents and relatives provided a POV not usually shown in these cases.

All of those that managed to dig themselves out of the negative lifestyles to become all they can and more is a part of the story that is most encouraging. I doubt many people would be able to endure what these survivors have been through.

I highly recommend this watch to anyone that is a aficionado of true crime. I had read a book about this case previously but learned much more watching this movie.