The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror

So we are supposed to believe when Wilder left Tina in the car alone in the woods when he took Dawn to stab her this Tina girl couldn't just run away and hide in the woods? She just sat there and waited for Chris to return? She 100% was an accomplice. Tina was a participant and knowingly active bait for his victims. She didn't do anything to stop what was happening??!! Was she drugged? Did I miss something? I get it..you are a victim and feel helpless but to do nothing while it happens to other girls in your presence? She is a sick as he was. Tina should be ashamed and held accountable for all of this too.

The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror (2024) is a haunting dive into one of the most chilling true-crime cases. The film expertly captures the suspense and fear that gripped everyone during those harrowing nine days, keeping the audience on edge. Its atmospheric direction and gritty cinematography immerse you in the unsettling events, while the performances are raw and unnervingly realistic.

The tension builds steadily, with every moment layered with dread and uncertainty. It's not just a crime story; it's an exploration of obsession, vulnerability, and survival. True-crime fans will find it gripping and unforgettable-a chilling reminder of how terror can strike unexpectedly.

*The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror* is a chilling, suspenseful crime thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Based on real events, the film follows a brutal killer who targets beauty queens in a small town, plunging it into a state of fear. The atmosphere is dark and foreboding, and the tension builds steadily over the nine days of terror. The cast delivers strong performances, especially the lead, whose portrayal of fear and determination is captivating. While the pacing can occasionally drag, the psychological depth and eerie setting make this a compelling, edge-of-your-seat experience for true-crime enthusiasts.

Tina Marie Risico went to the Hickory Farms store in the Del Amo Fashion Store in Torrance, California, on April 4, 1984. She went there to apply for a job while she was a student at Shery High School. Christopher Wilder reportedly approached her there with cameras around his neck. He then complimented her and claimed he had connections with a modeling agency. Wilder went on to lure her into his car by telling her he could help her. Christopher Wilder then stopped in the Anaheim woods before they walked to a wooded area. The Beauty Queen Killer then pulled out a gun and forced her to strip naked before he put a hat and sunglasses on her. He also taped her face before he drove her to a hotel. At the hotel, he sexually abused her using electric shocks and tortured her with a knife. He also coerced her into engaging in sexual acts. Eventually, Wilder also made Tina Marie Risico help him with committing the crimes. She reportedly approached a girl in Gary, Indiana, and told her about a modeling show before Christopher Wilder told her the same. He then lured the girl into his car, and they drove to a nearby motel when Risico reportedly watched as Wilder sexually assaulted the girl. He then electrocuted the girl and took her into the woods. Wilder suffocated her and stabbed her in the lungs before he left her there to die. However, the girl managed to draw attention from a passing car and was taken to a hospital, where she survived.

The "Beauty Queen Killer" refers to Christopher Wilder, an Australian-American serial killer who abducted and murdered at least eight young women during a six-week crime spree across the United States in early 1984. Wilder targeted attractive young women, often aspiring models, enticing them with promises of modeling careers. He would then abduct them, often at gunpoint. His victims included beauty queens, models, and other young women.

His crime spree began in Florida and continued across the country. Wilder was known for his charm and ability to gain the trust of his victims. His crimes were meticulously planned, and he often used disguises and assumed different identities.

The case of Christopher Wilder remains a chilling reminder of the dangers that can lurk behind seemingly ordinary individuals.