Evolution of Evil — Season 1, Episode 7: Saddam: The Butcher of Baghdad

Episode synopsis

A profile of Saddam Hussein (1937-2006), the ruthless Iraqi dictator who was captured in 2003 following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and executed in 2006.

About Evolution of Evil

Inside the minds of the heartless, corrupt, and cruel individuals who've seized control of their country through the infliction of appalling pain on their fellow man. From Kim Jong-il, to Osama Bin Laden, to Hitler, uncover the madness behind the merciless dictators responsible for unimaginable human atrocities that still haunt the world.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Papa Doc: Haiti's President for Life
• E2Stalin: Russia's Steel Tyrant
• E3Mao: China's Chairman of Death
• E4Bin Laden: A Terrorist Mastermind
• E5Hitler: The Benchmark of Terror
• E6Kim: North Korea's Evil Dynasty
• E8Tojo: Japan's Razor of Fear
• E9Mussolini: The Father of Fascism
• E10Gaddafi: Mad Dog of the Middle East