Deadly Demands — Season 1, Episode 5: Night of Fear
Crime, Documentary • 43 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
College student Mehrdad Dashti opens fire in a Berkeley, CA, bar, then holds the patrons hostage for eight hours.
About Deadly Demands
The six-part series will offer viewers an inside look into the motivations behind hostage situations, the history between abductees and their captors, and the moments that led to standoffs with law enforcement officials. Through authentic audio recordings from police negotiation tapes, re-enactments and expert testimony, the series will provide insight into the actions required by law enforcement to safely de-escalate tense situations and save the lives of innocent bystanders.