I'll Be Gone in the Dark S1E5 — Monsters Recede but Never Vanish
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Monsters Recede but Never Vanish

7.6/10 · 386 votesJul 26, 202054 min

Ranked #3 of 7 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

As Michelle’s loved ones cope with her sudden death, her work to unmask the Golden State Killer lives on. Inspired by McNamara’s interest in genealogy and online DNA testing services, Paul Holes, Chief of Forensics in Contra Costa County, reconstructs the killer’s family tree with

Directed byElizabeth Wolff

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes7

Cast2

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Michelle McNamara's Words (voice)

Joseph James DeAngelo

Joseph James DeAngelo

Self (archive footage)

Crew7

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Elizabeth Wolff

Director

J

Jawad Metni

Editor

S

Sam Nalband

Co-Editor

A

Alyse Ardell Spiegel

Editor

E

Erin Barnett

Editor

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Matt Brunson

Graphic Designer

Thorsten Thielow

Thorsten Thielow

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Monsters Recede but Never Vanish" is episode 5 of I'll Be Gone in the Dark season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 386 votes, ranking #3 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Elizabeth Wolff, it aired on July 26, 2020.