October 15 (2024-10-15) – October 16, 2024 (2024-10-16)
I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders is an American two-part documentary series,[1] directed and produced by Erin Lee Carr. It follows Lois Riess, a Minnesota mother and grandmother who kills her husband, goes on the run and commits another murder in Florida, gets captured in Texas in 2018. She is convicted for both crimes and five years later grants her first interview from prison.
Lois Riess, a Minnesota woman accused of murder who goes on the run and is later convicted, sits down for her first interview.[2] Additionally family members, journalists, addiction specialists, and a potential victim are interviewed.[3]
Episodes
No.
Title
Directed by
Original air date
U.S. viewers (millions)
1
"Part One"
Erin Lee Carr
October 15, 2024 (2024-10-15)
N/A
2
"Part Two"
Erin Lee Carr
October 16, 2024 (2024-10-16)
N/A
Production
Erin Lee Carr interviewed Lois Riess from prison.[4] Carr was interested in the story as she wanted to make something revolving around someone middle age not receiving attention throughout their life.[5]
Joel Keller of Decider suggested viewing the series writing: "Fascinating because of the fact that Riess could be a troubled but largely emotionally stable woman who snapped or she could be a sociopath, and the interview with her that’s the centerpiece of this series keeps us guessing in that regard."[7]
