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- Abducted in Plain Sight (2017) The thought of your child being taken from you is every parent's worst nightmare, which makes the lack of intervention in this twisted story all the more upsetting.
- Amanda Knox (2016) The saga of Amanda Knox has been one of the most public cases of the modern age. This 2016 documentary chronicles her journey from being convicted for the 2007 murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher to her experience of being smeared by the press and her eventual acquittal.
- American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) This unusual documentary examines the heart-wrenching true story of what happened to Shanann Watts and her children when they disappeared from their Colorado home in 2018.
- American Nightmare (2024) On March 23, 2015, Aaron Quinn dialed 911 to report a bizarre crime: He and his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, were ambushed in their home by an intruder who blindfolded them with blacked-out swim goggles, drugged them with NyQuil, and abducted Denise in the trunk of his white Mustang.
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- 'Worst Roommate Ever'
- 'Get Gotti'
- 'Murdaugh Murders: A Southern scandal'
- 'How to Become A Cult Leader'
- 'Catching Killers'
- 'American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing'
- 'I Just Killed My dad'
- 'Killer Sally'
- 'The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist'
- 'Most Hated Man on The Internet'
Rotten Tomatoes: 52% | IMDb: 7.0/10
This terrifying documentary tells Alex Miller’s story - one of deception and mistrust that will shake you to your core. In an attempt to rent out her spare room on Craigslist, Alex accepted the offer of Jed Creek, who, unbeknownst to her, was a serial squatter who was planning to meticulously remove her from her very own home. With a tale that many of us will likely relate to, Worst Roommate Ever mixes the horror of true crime with the suspense of a Hitchcockmovie to create a viewing experien...
Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 7.0/10
Who doesn’t love a true crime binge-watch? Netflix certainly does, with Get Gotti one of their best offerings in the genre. Following the life and crimes of the infamous John Gotti, this tale looks at both sides of the argument, documenting the FBI’s case that eventually led to his guilty sentencing in 1992. Chilling and oh-so-gripping,Get Gotti feels like a Scorsese movie wrapped up in true crime colors, with the insight into the sheer depth of the investigative work put into a case like thi...
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 6.6/10
Created by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason,Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal follows the tragic true story of a boat crash that killed the beloved young Mallory Beach — and how the wealth and influence of a family corrupted the case to make sure the drunk driver Paul Murdaugh got away scot-free. It is easy to remark on just how entertaining this series is, but the truth is that the sheer injustice at its core is likely to ignite fury in all who watch it, with the show’s best asset...
Rotten Tomatoes: 57% | IMDb: 6.7/10
As far as true crime titles go, this is perhaps Netflix’s most enticing. How to Become a Cult Leader follows on from the success of How to Become a Tyrant, with a six-episode examination of some of history’s most evil cults, like the Manson Family and Heaven’s Gate. Better yet, the sociological and cultural elements at play are detailed by the soothing voice of Peter Dinklage. Featuring an eye-opening plethora of archival footage and interviews, as well as the odd animated section for good me...
Rotten Tomatoes: 77% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Sometimes just one true crime case isn’t enough. Netflix’sCatching Killers provides a unique twist on one of the streamer’s most reliable genres, with the series providing a detailed look at the investigator's journey to solving some of the world’s most infamous cases. By championing those who stopped the evil rather than characterizing the perpetrator, Catching Killers offers a viewing experience that rouses a will to succeed inside its audience without ever failing to pack a powerful punch....
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.5/10
To take on one of the most infamous crimes in recent history is no mean feat, with the team behind American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing pulling out all the stops to offer a nuanced and respectful view of the tragedy. From exclusive interviews with the likes of reporter Phillip Martin and FBI Special Agent in Charge Rick Deslauriers to powerful archival footage, the documentary series challenges the viewer to not simply passively watch but to instead actively engage in an event that s...
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 6.7/10
Documenting the true story of Anthony Templet,I Just Killed My Dad tells the story that its title suggests, with the aforementioned murderer’s horrific crime and the events that led up to it showcased in detail. Directed by Skye Borgman, the visionary behind the true crime classic Abducted in Plain Sight, I Just Killed My Dad is unapologetic in its approach to tackling a truly terrifying tale, giving the audience a chance to fully immerse themselves in the chilling sequence of events that led...
Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 6.7/10
In just three hard-hitting episodes, Killer Sally tells the story of former amateur wrestler Sally McNeil and the infamous criminal case involving her abusing and killing her boyfriend, the iconic bodybuilder Ray McNeil. With such a striking and emotionally sensitive topic at its heart, Killer Sally manages to respectfully portray the difficult subject at its core without ever failing to offer a wide range of viewpoints on the situation. By creating a spine-chilling atmosphere throughout its...
Rotten Tomatoes: 50% | IMDb: 5.8/10
So many true crime documentaries focus on stories long ago or not publicized enough for many of us to remember. The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist, however, dives deep into a tale much more recent and high profile than many of its peers — notably, the infamous robberies of the Hollywood homes of the likes of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan by a gang in the early noughties. By using interviews with both the perpetrators and some of the victims, The Real Bling Ring offers a dual perspective on...
Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 6.8/10
Much more than just an eye-catching title, The Most Hated Man on the Internet tells the story of the frankly disgusting Hunter Moore and his creation — the website IsAnyoneUp.com. With the intent of ruining people’s lives and collecting as many victims as possible, Moore’s fronting of the horrifying revenge porn epidemic is simply frightening, with this documentary offering not just Moore’s story but also the story of his victims. Gripping and terrifyingly real, The Most Hated Man on the Inte...
- Making a Murderer. The Grand Poobah of true-crime docuseries, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos’s Emmy-winning Making a Murderer follows the story of Steven Avery, who was falsely convicted of sexual assault and spent 18 years in prison before being released and subsequently charged, along with his teen nephew, with murder of another woman.
- The Keepers. Ryan White’s The Keepers traces the unsolved murder of a Catholic nun in Baltimore in 1969 through the perspective of the former students at the all-girls high school where the 27-year-old taught English and drama.
- Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer. Don’t F**k with Cats is another docuseries about a yet another serial killer, only this one murders kittens and has a group of intrepid internet sleuths on his tail as he goes on the run across the globe.
- Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi. The as-yet-unexplained disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi in 1983 has unearthed, over the course of four decades, a vast and complicated conspiracy involving money laundering, organized crime, the Vatican bank, and Pope John Paul II’s meddling in Eastern European politics.
Apr 3, 2024 · Homicide: New York. Join detectives and prosecutors as they revisit their most challenging homicide cases, offering a chilling glimpse into the gritty reality of crime in the Big Apple in this...
Feb 26, 2024 · Here are the 20 best true crime documentaries on Netflix to stream. From theft to fraud to murder, these stories will leave you baffled yet intrigued.
Jul 1, 2023 · A list of the best true crime docuseries on Netflix, including Tiger King, Murdaugh Murders, The Ted Bundy Tapes, The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel. Netflix Originals Bridgerton
