Kaylyn Whitaker: Confessions of Her Killer

A young woman’s boyfriend tells police she committed suicide. Years later, he walks into a police station and confesses to her murder. Kaylyn Whitaker’s parents speak out in an exclusive interview. They say they knew from the beginning their daughter’s death was not a suicide.

Writing:
  • Oprah Winfrey
  • Phil McGraw

Stars:
Release Date: 2002-09-16
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TMDb: 4.9/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 42

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