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This is Dr. J. Buzz von Ornsteiner,

forensic psychologist from copycat killersers, Reels Channel's true crime program

about real murders inspired by movies.

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This program contains graphic violence. Your discretion is advised.

Halloween, the infamous slasher film franchise that gives horror fans a glimpse into the eyes of pure evil.

Everyone knows the character of Michael Myers. He's a classic cinematic villain.

But while most people watch Halloween for the scares, a Texas teenager draws

inspiration from Michael Myers's emotionless carnage.

They both felt like they were drowning.

And the only life raft, the only lifesaver, was to kill.

But this teen will soon discover that real life doesn't unfold like the movies.

Jake took a gory movie that he watched and turned it into a real life horror story.

Nobody suspected anything amiss with Jake.

He just seemed like a normal guy

and that's why it was so shocking.

For this copycat crime, the killer's own confession is scarier than any Hollywood horror movie.

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