Biography: Jack Unterweger (2004)

A&E Biography: Jack Unterweger (2004)

He was a celebrated author and cold-blooded killer… a convicted murderer set free only to kill again… A&E’s ‘Biography’ series takes a closer look at Jack Unterweger, AKA, ‘The Vienna Strangler‘ or “The Vienna Woods Killer‘, the Austrian serial killer who is suspected of killing up to 15 prostitutes in several different countries…

“Johann “Jack” Unterweger (16 August 1950 – 29 June 1994) was an Austrian serial killer who murdered prostitutes in several countries. First convicted of a 1974 murder, he was released in 1990 due in part to a campaign by intellectuals and politicians, who regarded Unterweger as an example of rehabilitation. He became a journalist and minor celebrity, but within months started killing again. He committed suicide following a conviction for several murders. ” Wikipedia