American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

2024

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.1(25 votes)

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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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Christian Hansen

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Tony Casolaro

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Michael Riconosciuto

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Bobby Moses Nichols

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Zachary Treitz

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Cheri Seymour

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John Powers

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Charles Work

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Keith Roenke

Robert Booth Nichols

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Leah Victoria Hennessey

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Elliot Richardson

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