Thought Crimes

Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?

6.2

49 votes

2015

1h 21m

Documentary

Overview

Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.

Directed by Erin Lee Carr