I'm Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In 2018, a small-town murder in Minnesota shocks a community when 56-year-old wife, mother, and grandmother Lois Riess kills her husband David and goes on the run from the authorities. Years later, Lois sits down with the filmmakers telling her story for the first time. Lois herself attempts to explain her reprehensible actions which reveals a disturbing family history and an addiction to gambling.

Series details

• Title: I'm Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Crime
• Premiere date: 2024-10-15
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-10-16
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: HBO
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 79965
• IMDb ID: tt33481557
• TVDB ID: 455183

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-10-15; final listed air date 2024-10-16; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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