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Best True Crime Shows
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The best true crime tv shows and documentaries I’ve seen - and I’ve watched a LOT of true crime. They’re not necessarily in any order.

This list includes current and cancelled shows and documentary series… if you’re looking for something suspenseful and interesting that you can really get caught up in, you’ll definitely find it here.

Always looking for more shows to watch, so feel free to message me with comments and suggestions.

If anyone wants links to episodes, shoot me a request


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TV Show: Dead of Winter ( 2019 )
Haunting true tales of murder set in stark wintry conditions; from a body frozen in the snow to a woman who vanishes in an icy wilderness, each mystery unfolds in winter's eerie silence.
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TV Show: Dead of Night ( 2018 )
True stories of victims who are thrust into real-life nightmares while working the graveyard shift when they are the most vulnerable.
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TV Show: Deadly Deception ( 2018 )
From a best friend holding a fatal grudge to family members secretly plotting revenge, Deadly Deception presents chilling, real-life stories of everyday reunions that end in murder. The series unmasks these twisted villains hiding in plain sight, gradually revealing their true nature and motivations as the terrifying conclusion comes into view. Each episode of Deadly Deception is a taut thriller, blending gripping, first-hand interviews with crime scene photos and home videos. As the stories progress and darken, with flashbacks to the past, viewers gain greater insights into the truth behind the reunion, their relationship, and the killer's ultimate goal.
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TV Show: Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep ( 2018 )
Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep takes viewers deep into the world of maritime murders. Despite its promise of beauty and tranquility, the sea is a lawless world where jealousy, greed and rage surface and where no one is safe.
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TV Show: Dangerous Persuasions ( 2013 )
Dangerous Persuasions tells extraordinary and terrifyingly true tales of everyday people who were manipulated into horrific situations that changed their lives forever.
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TV Show: Criminal Confessions ( 2017 )
Criminal Confessions delves into the psychological showdown that transpires inside actual police interrogation rooms between investigators and suspects and dissects what it takes to yield a confession. Each hour-long episode takes viewers through the emotional twists and turns of a real homicide case from the 911 call to the crime scene and leading up to the interrogation room where detectives corner their prime suspect. The police officers and detectives will walk us through their strategy while interviews with the suspects' and victims' friends and family shed light on the heartbreaking details, taking viewers on an emotional journey with the hope of finding justice. In every case, the interrogating officer will "break" the suspect and get a shocking reveal of what led to the atrocious crime.
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TV Show: Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes ( 2019 )
The four-part series about serial killer Ted Bundy will feature previously unheard interviews with Bundy while he was on death row in Florida.
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TV Show: Cold Case Forensics ( 2023 )
Cold Case Forensics unlocks the secrets that finally solved some of Britain's most controversial murder cases. The series delves into the world of leading forensic scientist Dr Angela Gallop and her team, as they unpick clues that no one had unearthed before.
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TV Show: Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks ( 2023 )
A documentary series focusing on murder cases that remained unsolved for decades and were ultimately cracked with DNA evidence. It explores these stunning scientific developments – as well as the unwavering dedication of families and investigators – that eventually brought the killers to justice.
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TV Show: Cold Case Files ( 1999 )
Murders go unsolved. Killers slip through the cracks. With the passage of time, families lose hope and another unsolved homicide file settles into obscurity. The pattern is familiar, but changing, thanks to the efforts of a special breed of detectives. Cold Case Files tells the story of their work.
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TV Show: Cold Case Files ( 2017 )
The return of Cold Case Files will explore compelling new cases that have gone cold for years and chronicle the journeys of the detectives who reopened them. The detectives relive the events of the crimes, reveal new twists and startling revelations for full viewer immersion into these tragic cases, relying on breakthroughs in forensic technology and the influence of social media to help crack these cases - bringing long-awaited closure to the victim's families and friends.
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TV Show: Charmed to Death ( 2021 )
Charmed to Death follows the true stories of manipulative and deceptively dangerous criminals who use their charm to cheat, steal and lure unsuspecting victims into romantic relationships, ultimately leaving a wake of devastation and death.
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TV Show: Caught in the Net ( 2022 )
What happens when the clues to a murder aren't just physical, but digital? Caught in the Net presents gripping true stories of investigators entering the digital world to solve a brutal murder. In each case, detectives are up against a lack of physical clues. But every time anyone goes online, whether it's chat rooms, cellphone apps, car GPS or fitness trackers, they leave a digital trail behind them. Now investigators must enter this virtual world and follow the data - as they race against time to secure justice for victims' families and track down the killer.
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TV Show: Captive ( 2016 )
Captive is an eight episode series exploring hostage situations and negotiations around the world. From the highest profile cases to those kept hidden from the public, the producers have gained privileged access to some of the most challenging negotiations of recent times. The episodes look at a wide range of situations from the viewpoint of everyone involved: the victims and their families back home, the experienced negotiators, business leaders, government officials and the kidnappers themselves.
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TV Show: Calls From the Inside ( 2021 )
It's an iconic line in any crime story: when a suspect is arrested, they get one call. In reality, once a person enters the criminal justice system, they have multiple opportunities to make calls as they await trial. The vast majority of those calls are recorded. An admission, a threat, a slip of the tongue, a bribe it's all on tape and the suspect knows it. But this doesn't always stop them from talking and talking. Calls From the Inside, uses jailhouse phone calls to frame the narrative of murder investigations steeped in mystery.
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TV Show: Buried in the Backyard ( 2018 )
Buried in the Backyard examines true-crime stories of victims found buried in the most unsuspecting of places. While most people enjoy their backyard as a safe haven, others are not so lucky when they discover the horrors lurking beneath well-trimmed hedges and manicured fences. Uncovering the remains is only the beginning, however, as each hour-long episode follows a unique police investigation to identify the body, determine a cause of death and find the person responsible. Captivating recreations, along with first-hand accounts from those closest to the victims and law enforcement agents involved in the case, bring each shocking tale to life. As investigators dig into the "how" and "why" surrounding each crime, viewers are taken on an unpredictable journey and reminded that this could happen to anyone - in any home, in any neighborhood.
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TV Show: Before I Die ( 2019 )
Before I Die exposes the truth behind the individuals who had the strength and courage in their final moments to catch the perpetrator of their own brutal slaying. Each episode in this three-part series re-tells the shocking events leading to the crucial piece of evidence, the one item, that the victim was able to somehow communicate with their dying breath, that helped to solve their own murder.
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TV Show: A Wedding and a Murder ( 2018 )
A Wedding and a Murder examines the true stories of engagements, weddings, and picture-perfect honeymoons that went from joyous celebration to untimely death. Each hour-long episode will expose a grisly homicide set against the backdrop of what appears to be wedded bliss. The series will chronicle many cases including the well-known disappearance of Annie Le, a young beautiful Yale student who vanished before her wedding as well as Gail and Rick Brink, happy newlyweds whose marriage ended in a tragedy and remained unsolved for decades until an unexpected witness revealed a disturbing family secret. From the bride and groom, to a family member, or even a jealous wedding guest - anyone could be the victim or suspect when marriage serves as the powerful catalyst for murder.
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TV Show: A Time to Kill ( 2020 )
The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere in the final hours of a victim's life. In each one-hour episode of A Time to Kill, determined investigators must piece together events during this critical window to reconstruct the timeline, unlock the motive, and ultimately close in on the killer.
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TV Show: An Unexpected Killer ( 2019 )
An Unexpected Killer takes a deep dive into homicide investigations through captivating interviews with potential suspects, in-depth examinations of the crime scene and re-enactments. Viewers follow experienced homicide investigators who believe they are inches away from solving the case, until they come across something unanticipated. Whether it's a new witness, an overlooked piece of evidence or even an innovation in forensic science, in each case detectives find a startling discovery that sends the investigation in a completely new direction in their search for justice.
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TV Show: An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase ( 2018 )
An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase is the unabridged story of the suspicious death of Kathleen Peterson and the trial of her husband, Michael, for her murder. The three-night event features all-new and exclusive interviews with key players in the case, most notably Candace Zamperini, Kathleen's sister and Brent Wolgamott, a male escort whom Michael was emailing with at the time of the crime, as well as legal experts, jurors and reporters who covered the case from the very beginning.
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TV Show: American Nightmare ( 2019 )
Our best times, our warmest memories, our worst nightmares. When real life home movies and photos meet real crime scene video and stills, murder mysteries become emotional powerhouses.
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TV Show: American Monster ( 2016 )
If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? In American Monster, you find out. For the first time, viewers get closer than ever to some of America's most shocking and surprising crimes. Filled with never-before-seen footage of these devils in disguise, from home movie shots of them playing with their kids to musical performances at high school, from the church cook-out to the wedding video, American Monster interweaves twisting-turning stories of astonishing crimes, with 'behind-the-scenes' footage of killers at their seemingly most innocent.
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TV Show: American Justice ( 1992 )
Documentary focusing on Crime in America, and the American Criminal Justice System.
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TV Show: Allen v. Farrow ( 2021 )
Allen v. Farrow goes behind decades of sensational headlines to reveal the private story of one of Hollywood's most notorious and public scandals: the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving Dylan, his then seven-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow; their subsequent custody trial, the revelation of Allen's relationship with Farrow's daughter, Soon-Yi; and the controversial aftermath in the years that followed. Once celebrated for their on and off-screen partnership, Farrow and Allen's lives were irrevocably fractured and their sprawling family torn apart with the public disclosure of the abuse allegations and the vitriolic disputes that followed.
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TV Show: Accused: Guilty or Innocent? ( 2020 )
Accused: Guilty or Innocent? offers an intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.
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TV Show: Accident, Suicide or Murder ( 2019 )
Accident, Suicide or Murder explores the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths. Each episode retraces the investigation from start to finish, taking viewers through the twists and turns of these shocking cases, from dissecting the red flags to the undeniable evidence, and strange behavior that put the tragedy in question. With the families fighting for justice and the detectives on the case determined to find the truth, motives will be exposed and justice will be served as the families finally find out what caused the death of their loved ones.