"Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" Netflix doc: Lawsuit filed

Have you heard of the infamous “hatchet wielding hitchhiker”? If you haven’t, you may want to check out the Netflix documentary about him. However, the documentary is now in hot water as a lawsuit has been filed against it.

According to reports, a man named Caleb McGillvary gained notoriety after he was featured in a YouTube video where he claimed he stopped a man from attacking a woman by using a hatchet. The video went viral and caught the attention of news outlets, leading to McGillvary being dubbed the “hatchet wielding hitchhiker.”

However, things took a dark turn when McGillvary was later accused of murdering a man in New Jersey. He was subsequently arrested and found guilty of murder in 2019.

Now, a lawsuit has been filed against the Netflix documentary titled “The Confession Killer” which features an interview with McGillvary. The lawsuit claims that the documentary made false and defamatory statements about the victim of McGillvary’s alleged murder.

This lawsuit raises important questions about the responsibility of media companies to fact-check their content before releasing it to the public. It also highlights the danger of glorifying individuals who have been accused or convicted of violent crimes.

Overall, the hatchet wielding hitchhiker saga is a cautionary tale and a reminder that a viral video or catchy headline may not always tell the full story. As consumers of media, it is important to be critical and thoughtful about the content we consume and share with others.