Population Zero_
"The only thing more shocking than the crime itself are the bizarre events that followed."
In 2009 three young men were killed in a remote part of Yellowstone National Park. Authorities never found the murderer. He found them! Hours after the trio were gunned down, Dwayne Nelson confessed to the crime. Despite this Nelson was allowed to go free because of an American Constitution loophole. Documentarian Julian T. Pinder travels to Yellowstone in a compelling chase for truth behind a crime that should have rocked the nation. How did a guilty man go free? In his hunt for answers Pinder risks his own life when he finds evidence that could re-open the case years later.
Director
Adam Levins
Starring
Rob McGillivray, Duane Murray, Matt O'Brien
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Population Zero was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Population Zero is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (9)
Rob McGillivray
Patrick Wilkerson
Duane Murray
Dwayne Nelson
MO
Matt O'Brien
Thomas Burnett
Julian T. Pinder
Director
Jonathan Potts
Victor Flynn
Julian Robino
Cody Gibbs
Birgitte Solem
Mrs. Gibbs
Rob Stewart
Raymond Gibbs
BS
Ben Stranahan
Adam Levins
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (1)
Carousel Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
84 min (1h 24m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (46 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Population Zero about?
In 2009 three young men were killed in a remote part of Yellowstone National Park. Authorities never found the murderer. He found them! Hours after the trio were gunned down, Dwayne Nelson confessed to the crime. Despite this Nelson was allowed to go free because of an American Constitution loophole. Documentarian Julian T. Pinder travels to Yellowstone in a compelling chase for truth behind a crime that should have rocked the nation. How did a guilty man go free? In his hunt for answers Pinder risks his own life when he finds evidence that could re-open the case years later.
How long is Population Zero?
Population Zero has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who directed Population Zero?
Population Zero was directed by Adam Levins.
Who stars in Population Zero?
The cast of Population Zero includes Rob McGillivray, Duane Murray, Matt O'Brien, Julian T. Pinder, Jonathan Potts.
What is the rating of Population Zero?
Population Zero has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
KEYWORDS (8)
national park
mockumentary
public murder
murder
murderer
found footage
yellowstone
faux documentary