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Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, also known as Kai, is a Canadian man who became famous from a viral video of him wielding a hatchet to stop a rapist. He was later convicted of murdering a man in New Jersey and received 57 years in prison.
The true story of Caleb "Kai" McGillvary, an unhoused nomad who, after saving a woman from a violent attack, became an overnight celebrity sought after by reality TV...
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- Colette Camden
- TV-MA
- Documentary, Crime
Jan 10, 2023 · Kai Lawrence, also known as the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker, became a viral sensation in 2013 after a TV interview about a violent encounter with a driver. He later killed a man in New York and claimed self-defense, but was convicted of murder in 2019.
- Laura Barcella
The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker: Directed by Colette Camden. With Kai Lawrence, Jessob Reisbeck, Terry Woods, Brad Mulcahy. This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.
- (13K)
- Documentary, Crime
- Colette Camden
- 2023-01-10
This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment. Watch trailers & learn more.
- 87 min
Jan 17, 2023 · Learn about Kai, the viral hero who became a murderer, and his legal battles, prison life, and YouTube videos. Find out what the Netflix documentary leaves out from his true story, such as his rape allegation, his self-defense claim, and his fan donations.
Jan 12, 2023 · Kai McGillivary, a Canadian nomad who became famous for saving lives with a hatchet in 2013, was also charged with murdering a lawyer in New York. The Netflix documentary The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker explores his rise and fall, his personality and his crime.