I’m Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders

Lois and David Riess live a seemingly normal life as parents to three children, several grandchildren,and a thriving business in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, until, one day, David's dead body is discovered and Lois goes on the run. As Lois, now in prison, recounts her childhood and upbringing, a disturbing psychological portrait emerges of a woman battling many emotional demons. However, Lois's methodical behavior after the murder may show the work of a calculated killer when another body is discovered.

Miniseries

S1 • E1

EP 2 ⏱ 84 min

Part 2

After the discovery of Pamela Hutchinson's body in Florida, a nationwide manhunt for the "Killer Grandma" begins and two weeks later, witnesses recognize Lois in Texas. Appearing placid and cooperative, Lois claims not to remember many details of her crime spree, but police have evidence that details her sinister plan.

Miniseries

S1 • E2

Overview

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.

First Air Date

2024-10-15

Last Air Date

2024-10-16

Language

English

Network

HBO

Credits

Erin Lee Carr — Producer

Brian Grazer — Executive Producer

Ron Howard — Executive Producer

Sara Bernstein — Executive Producer

Justin Wilkes — Executive Producer

Meredith Kaulfers — Executive Producer

Ted Schillinger — Executive Producer

Nancy Abraham — Executive Producer

Lisa Heller — Executive Producer

Sara Rodriguez — Executive Producer

John Rosengren — Co-Executive Producer

Becky Goldberg — Editor