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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.

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TV Show: Evil Lives Here ( 2016 )
How well do you know your housemates? Evil Lives Here tells the heart-stopping tales of people who have shared a home, with a killer. In each episode, loved ones reveal how they came to discover their significant other's evil side.
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TV Show: Secrets of the Morgue ( 2018 )
Secrets of the Morgue explores high-profile murder cases from the perspective of the medical examiner, as they work alongside homicide detectives to bring justice to murder victims and their families. Everybody tells a tale, every fiber and wound is a clue, and in these shocking stories it's up to the medical examiner to unravel the mystery and find the truth.
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TV Show: The Confession Tapes ( 2017 )
This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.
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TV Show: Murder for Hire ( 2019 )
Murder for Hire gives an exclusive look into the dark world of contract killings, showcasing some of the most fascinating murder for hire cases ever caught on tape. In an alarming trend, investigators are seeing a sharp increase in hired hits across the country, and those attempting shockingly include: housewives, wealthy bankers, military officers and even grandmothers. From scorned lovers to jealous relatives, the show explores in rare, never-before-seen footage, how a seemingly good relationship can go wrong and the emotions surrounding the reveal when an intended victim discovers a hit has been taken on their life. Each standalone episode will feature a different case of undercover agents immersing the viewer into the real life sting and investigation as they attempt to catch the perpetrator and ultimately prevent a murder.
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TV Show: Hear No Evil ( 2017 )
In Hear No Evil, investigators use audio recordings to help them solve crimes.
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TV Show: See No Evil ( 2015 )
See No Evil pieces together the truth when shocking surveillance footage reveals breakthrough clues to solve a murder.
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TV Show: Murder Calls ( 2017 )
Across America, more than 200 million 911 calls come in every day. Investigation Discovery's investigative series Murder Calls unravels the mystery behind terrifying 911 calls and the truth that led to each fateful call, proving just how quickly good times can go horribly wrong.
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TV Show: Murder Calls ( 2017 )
Murder Calls is a crime documentary series investigating extraordinary murder cases from Australia. In each murder case the investigators get a phone call which leads to a key clue…a clue that exposes the murderer. The series is a true-life, accounts of heart-wrenching stories and the unrelenting determination of detectives to solve the case.
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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: Stalked: Someone's Watching ( 2011 )
Watch as everyday people become victims of relentless stalkers in Stalked: Someone's Watching. From an emotionally abusive ex-boyfriend, to a "friendly" new neighbor, to a harmless crush gone awry, hear from the victims themselves, if they were lucky enough to survive.
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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: 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: Suspicion ( 2015 )
It's human nature to question things - especially when your safety may be at risk - but when a grim suspicion turns into a horrid reality, it may be time to take things into your own hands. Investigation Discovery's (ID) new series Suspicion reveals the terrifying journeys of real people who suspected imminent danger and became fixated on finding the truth. From stalkers to criminal cover-ups and killers on the loose, the stories in Suspicion start building suspense from the moment something feels amiss. Emotional first-person interviews detail the endless twists and turns that come with following a dangerous hunch, leaving viewers anxious to learn who the culprit is until the very end. Did I really just see that? Will anyone believe me? Am I imagining things? Can I trust anyone? Nothing is as it seems and everyone is a suspect.
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TV Show: Surviving Evil ( 2013 )
Surviving Evil features dramatically compelling and emotional stories of victims who fought back against their attackers and, against amazing odds, survived.
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TV Show: Married with Secrets ( 2016 )
Married with Secrets explores the true stories of seemingly happy marriages that have ended in dark and unexpected twists. From high school sweethearts who run a deadly sex ring to a neighborhood power couple with a secret stalking obsession to a wife hiding her escort side job from her husband, this series reveals romances turned to modern-day nightmares.
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TV Show: Panic 9-1-1 ( 2012 )
Panic 9-1-1 takes 911 calls to a whole new level never seen or heard before on television. Unlike emergency shows of the past, viewers will live inside the calls and experience every harrowing and terrifying moment along with the caller. Every second is real. One part thriller and one part true-crime show, Panic 9-1-1 features the real, urgent, unrehearsed, 911 call audio in real-time between emergency dispatchers and frantic callers as life and death situations unfold around them.
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TV Show: Grave Secrets ( 2016 )
A secret is never safe, even when it is buried six feet under. Grave Secrets reveals the skeletons we hide in the closet and the fear of falling under suspicion. To unravel a murder mystery, investigators dig up secrets long-thought buried and come face-to-face with people who will do anything to keep those secrets in the ground.
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TV Show: Life and Death Row ( 2014 )
Series telling the story of capital punishment through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it.
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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: 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: Killer Affair ( 2019 )
Each episode follows a new investigation, and takes viewers behind the true stories of murder ignited by infidelity and deception. Featuring juicy first-hand interviews with friends, family and investigators, and captivating re-enactments, their secrets reveal a tangled web of lies. With surprising twists and turns, and unexpected suspects, the killers are brought to justice for these intensely personal crimes of passion. Who ultimately will be desperate enough to kill?
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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.
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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: 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: Diabolical ( 2018 )
Perfect on the outside, mental on the inside. Even the most kind-hearted people have a dark side looming. Diabolical looks at the minds of murderers with the question: "why did they do it?" Take a trip through the picture-perfect life and see the events that lead to a brutal murder. The tension builds throughout each episode as you dive deeper into the psychological workings of the murderer. With key insights from forensic psychologists and psychiatrists along with criminal profilers, a full analysis of the behavioral underpinnings and key moments in each crime will be on display. Diabolical shows how much people can conceal, until they blow.
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TV Show: Extreme Measures ( 2018 )
In this emotionally wrenching new series, the trauma of a loved one's unsolved murder drives individuals to take Extreme Measures to help police solve crime and get justice for those whom they've lost forever.
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TV Show: The Interrogation Room ( 2018 )
The Interrogation Room will not only explore all facets of crime but will give viewers a look at the clever tactics used by detectives to obtain criminal confessions. The audience will be able to step into the rooms with detectives and suspects and listen, verbatim, to the chilling conversations that end with convictions.The premiere episode of the 10-episode series will take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan where Detectives Marcus Glover and Marty Albert are faced with uncovering the truth behind what seems like a cold-blooded murder. Just after midnight, 34-year-old Brent Luttrell is found dead in the middle of a rural country road. With little evidence pointing to a suspect, detectives run with their only lead: the ex-boyfriend of Luttrell's girlfriend, Ashley Hadder. But when one suspect turns into six, the case becomes a web of deceit, denial, and discord. With all interrogation rooms full, detectives must hone in on one to unmask the killer.
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TV Show: Gone ( 2017 )
No shoes in the hall. No coffee in the pot. He was supposed to come in late, but when she woke that morning he was just Gone. As the day went on, her unanswered calls grew more frantic, and her unease became panic. Something was wrong but the truth is even darker than it looks. Gone features twisted true stories of individuals who go missing and leave a trail of secrets in their wake and of frantic loved ones left behind who are often not who they seem.
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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: House of Horrors: Kidnapped ( 2014 )
One man's home, can be someone else's hell. House of Horrors: Kidnapped reveals terrifying tales of people who were kidnapped, yet were lucky enough to survive. Each episode centers on one person's ordeal. Starting from before the abduction right through to the hours, days, or months of captivity and finally to the escape and recovery as told by the victim in their own haunting recollection.
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TV Show: Twisted Sisters ( 2018 )
Twisted Sisters takes viewers inside the most shocking crimes ever committed by the unlikeliest of pairs. Sometimes these sisters work together to commit a crime, but often the duo can turn against one another with the deadliest of outcomes. The series interviews immediate family members and close friends to learn what triggered the sisters' path towards a life of crime. Investigators and law enforcement anchor each story as they recount firsthand their unraveling of the case and try to make sense of the crimes committed.
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TV Show: Pandora's Box: Unleashing Evil ( 2016 )
Most stories end with the crime, but sometimes the crime scene represents just the tip of the iceberg. From a murder scene that tipped police off to a polygamist secret society to a random house fire that revealed family secrets that had been buried for decades, Pandora's Box: Unleashing Evil uncovers gripping investigations that get more sordid as every piece of evidence is examined.
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TV Show: Killer Cases ( 2020 )
Killer Cases brings all the emotion, drama, and suspense from chilling murder trials. It's a journey through the criminal justice process that gives viewers an inside look at real cases like never before.
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TV Show: Exhumed ( 2021 )
The series examines a gripping murder case in which unearthing a victim's body is the key to solving the twisted crime. Each episode features a suspenseful exhumation that has led to shocking new breakthroughs, unexpected plot-twists, and ultimately, justice being served.
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TV Show: The Lake Erie Murders ( 2018 )
This series features hour-long stand-alone episodes that tell tales of Lake Erie's haunting and fascinating murders and mysteries -- reminding viewers that when it comes to Lake Erie, there is something about the water.
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TV Show: License to Kill ( 2019 )
Told from the perspective of victims, families, colleagues and law enforcement, each episode of License to Kill exposes what happens when the hands that should heal are used to cause harm on patients at the most vulnerable times. Whether these doctors spiraled out of control over money, jealousy, power or from mental breakdown, viewers will get a look inside these killers' minds who lost sight of their Hippocratic Oath and used their practice for evil, leaving their patients sick, injured, paralyzed or even dead. The series recounts how authorities were finally able to stop these medical professionals' malpractice, putting an end to the madness before someone else got hurt or killed.
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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: I Am a Killer ( 2018 )
I Am a Killer gives a fascinating and in-depth insight into the stories of prisoners on death row in America, awaiting their fate. Showing that there are multiple sides to every story, each episode profiles prisoners convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. The series features never before seen footage with extraordinary access to prisons across America. Each convicted prisoner recounts the events that led up to their crime and, shockingly, the event itself. We discover their motivations, their expectations and ultimately how they now view the crime, after time spent on death row. Different viewpoints and the impact of decisions made in a split second that have changed the course of the killers' lives throw into question the viewer's opinions towards the killers.
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TV Show: Drug Lords ( 2018 )
Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.
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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: 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: 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: Web of Lies ( 2014 )
In a 21st-century world, we're increasingly living our lives online, sharing everything in one quick click from vacation photos and observances of daily life to breaking news stories and expressions of our deepest insecurities. It's easy to ignore or forget the millions of people who suddenly have access to your life online, but behind the clever screen names and witty captions hides a dark digital world with real dangers and risks.
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TV Show: Making a Murderer ( 2015 )
Making a Murderer chronicles the story of Steven Avery, who spent 18 years in prison for rape and was freed after DNA linked another man to the crime. His release triggered major criminal justice reform legislation, and he filed a lawsuit that threatened to expose corruption in local law enforcement and award him millions of dollars. But in the midst of the civil case, he became the prime suspect in a murder, for which he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Making A Murderer examines allegations of police and prosecutorial misconduct, evidence tampering and witness coercion. The series looks at what went wrong in the first case and questions whether scientific advances and legislative reforms over the past three decades have gotten us any closer to delivering truth and justice in the system.
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Movie: Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills ( 1996 )
A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence.
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TV Show: Forensic Files ( 1996 )
On Forensic Files, eagle-eyed technical experts prove there is no such thing as a perfect crime as they assemble the pieces every criminal leaves behind. Dramatic crime re-creations and, sometimes, part of the investigations are a staple of the series. Some of the re-creations include alternate versions of the crimes, which are disproved by science. The show's episodes follow each case from the initial investigation until it reaches its legal resolution.
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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: Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist ( 2018 )
In 2003 in Erie, Pennsylvania, a robbery gone wrong and a terrifying public murder capture the nation's attention, and a bizarre collection of Midwestern hoarders, outcasts, and lawbreakers play cat-and-mouse with the FBI. Eventually, a middle-aged mastermind named Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong — once a town beauty, now a woman grappling with mental illness — is arrested. But 15 years later, Evil Genius proves there's more to the conspiracy and murders than was ever thought.
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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: The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst ( 2015 )
From Andrew Jarecki and Marc Smerling (the Oscar® nominees behind Capturing the Friedmans), comes The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, a six-part examination of the reclusive millionaire at the heart of three killings spanning four decades. Robert Durst, the scion of a New York real estate empire, has long been a suspect in the notorious 1982 disappearance of his wife, Kathie. Further suspicion was raised with the unsolved killing of his confidante, Susan Berman, thought to be a key witness in the investigation into Kathie's disappearance in 2000, as well as the subsequent killing and dismemberment of a neighbor in Galveston, Texas. Durst has consistently maintained his innocence and remains a free man today.
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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: Disappeared ( 2009 )
A person suddenly and unexpectedly disappears; no trace, no clues, nothing but the lingering mystery they leave behind. According to the FBI's National Crime Information Center, there are now 110,484 active missing persons cases in the U.S., 53% are juveniles under the age of 18. Most of us have heard of the high-profile cases, such as Natalee Holloway, Stacey Peterson, and Chandra Levy. But have you ever heard of Mae Catherine Rocker, Alexis Peterson or Thomas Jay Kerr? Probably not. They are just a few of the hundreds of thousands of people in this country who one day, simply Disappeared. Most missing person's stories have never been told...until now. Disappeared is an exciting series that investigates the disappearance of these victims, who are here one minute, gone the next!
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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: Dead Silent ( 2016 )
A snap of a twig. A rustling leaf. In the woods, myth, urban legend, and horror collide with real-life killers. Transporting viewers into a vortex of dark mystery and psychological terror, each episode of Dead Silent tells the true story of a crime set in a desolate location.
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TV Show: The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade ( 2016 )
The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade explores the dark side of nostalgia, this series journeys back in time to recount murder investigations from the ‘80s. Excess and greed dangerously collide in this era of ego. This series takes viewers inside gripping and mystery-driven tales to reveal why the ‘80s are considered the deadliest decade in recent history.
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TV Show: The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade ( 2018 )
The sensational crimes that made national headlines during the 1990s.
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TV Show: Dying to Belong ( 2018 )
Series examining the stories of criminally obsessive individuals driven by the need for acceptance.
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TV Show: Faking It: Tears of a Crime ( 2017 )
Drawing on the expertise of a body language expert, linguistics professor and a criminal psychologist, some of the most famous modern-day UK crime stories are forensically examined in this exclusive ID series.
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TV Show: Highway to Hell ( 2019 )
They say most homicide victims know their killer. But on the open road, your killer might just be someone you've yet to meet. America's highways are its arteries all 160,000 miles of them. But take a look around. How well do you really know the person next to you? How about that truck out front? And is the driver of that car behind just hunting for his next victim? In this series, we explore the deadliest tales of homicide on America's highways - where innocent journeys become deadly trips. Not everyone reaches their destination on the Highway to Hell.
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TV Show: Impact of Murder ( 2019 )
Impact of Murder utilizes the emotionally gripping victim's impact statement delivered in court as the driving storytelling technique. Through a victim's own words, viewers understand the horror they endured or the significance of the life that was taken, providing an acute understanding of the collateral damage of murder. Impact statements act as a source of strength for those who may feeling helpless after a senseless tragedy, showcasing the empowerment that they feel when they stand up in court to address the perpetrator.
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TV Show: If I Should Die ( 2020 )
A shocking murder with no viable suspects and no solid leads. The baffling homicides in If I Should Die can only be solved with help from the victims themselves, speaking from beyond the grave through their own words and guiding investigators to their killers.
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TV Show: Snapped: Killer Couples ( 2013 )
Snapped: Killer Couples features couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts. Through recreations and gripping firsthand accounts, each episode takes a deep dive into the stories behind the couples' romance, how their relationship evolved once love turned into manipulation and what ultimately drove them to commit the crime.
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TV Show: Home Sweet Homicide ( 2019 )
When a killer wants you dead, there's one place to search: home sweet home. With the twist of a lock, your home should be your sanctuary. For some, it becomes a hunting ground. No lock, security system, or call to 911 will save these victims. These are stories of relentless, cold-blooded murderers who know their target intimately, understand their routines, and have a perfect knowledge of the home in which they will kill. Armed with this knowledge, they are able to plan the perfect murder, hide their tracks and nearly get away with murder.
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TV Show: Killer Siblings ( 2019 )
Killer Siblings tells the twisted stories of some of the most maniacal siblings in history. Through exclusive interviews and firsthand accounts, the series will delve into the evil minds of siblings who partnered together to commit some of the most heinous and sophisticated homicides. From teen brothers with a perverse dream to become prolific mass murderers, to a Sheriff's deputy who killed his wife's lover by employing his brothers, who were on the FBI's most wanted list, to do his dirty work, Killer Siblings will take viewers into the minds of family members committed to carrying out evil acts, no matter the cost.
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TV Show: Killing Time ( 2019 )
Killing Time is a crime-mystery series that zeroes in on a critical, lost gap of time during the day of a homicide. Once that gap's pieced back together, it breaks the case wide open.
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TV Show: Murder Comes Home ( 2020 )
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 in Murder Comes Home.
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TV Show: Murder Decoded ( 2019 )
In the wake of every murder, clues appear. Some are easy to spot, and some are well-hidden. In each episode of Murder Decoded, we tell the forensics-driven stories of committed investigators finding the tiniest trace evidence, using cutting-edge science to understand its relevance, and deciphering which clues mean nothing and which ones will put a killer behind bars all to bring justice to victims' loved ones.
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TV Show: Murder in Amish Country ( 2019 )
Solving murders inside the Amish community is unlike solving any other kind of criminal case. These closed communities are pious, principled and notoriously distrustful of the outside world. Murder in Amish Country uncovers some of the most heinous crimes committed by seemingly moral subjects, and reveals that what happens in the dark.. eventually comes to light.
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TV Show: Murder in Paradise ( 2013 )
Each episode tells the story of how an idyllic trip in paradise turns deadly and takes viewers through the compelling investigation that follows.
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TV Show: Murder Loves Company ( 2019 )
Murder Loves Company examines how murder can happen anywhere – even among a close group of people. We meet a group of people in a unique world, whether it be a group of coworkers, or neighbors in a tight-knit community. Someone in this group will be murdered and someone in this group is the killer – the identity of each is a mystery and always a surprise.
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TV Show: Predator at Large ( 2020 )
Predator at Large takes you deep inside peaceful communities in which a sadistic predator is living undetected, lying in wait, scoping out potential victims, and holding out for the perfect moment to strike. Once they act on their depraved impulses, lives are destroyed, as are the communities which these killers themselves call home. Brought to life by the extraordinary testimony of friends and family of the victims, local residents, and law enforcement, as well as those closest to the perpetrators, these terrifying stories reveal the true horror of what happens when nightmares come true.
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TV Show: Raw Terror ( 2020 )
Raw Terror focusing on the stories of people devastated by a loved one's murder; using highly personal, self-shot footage, the show examines the murder and the effect on those left behind.
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TV Show: Relatively Evil ( 2019 )
Inspired by the box office smash, GET OUT each episode of this intimate psychological thriller will explore the terrifying, real-life events of an outsider who falls for someone in a seemingly normal family only to find themselves entangled in an evil clan capable of abuse, kidnapping, or something even more sinister.As each story unfolds, this fatal fish-out-of-water series is a reflection of life's own unpredictable path of twists and turns, in a journey that exposes the shady underbelly of the family tree. All the while the newcomer is questioning their own sense of reality and in some cases, morality as small signs of trouble become dark and deadly. Once you join the family, can you ever get out?
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TV Show: Obsession: Dark Desires ( 2014 )
When desire overtakes reason, the human mind can unleash deadly obsession. In Obsession: Dark Desires, women share their emotional stories of survival against obsessive stalkers who would do anything to satisfy their all-consuming infatuation. In the beginning, a persistent suitor, unshakeable new friend, or nosy neighbor may seem harmless… until one wrong move causes them to snap, revealing their true selves and horrifying motivations. Obsession: Dark Desires provides a chilling look into the mechanics of an obsessive mind and the devastating impact of delusional fantasy. When boundaries are crossed, the lives of victim and stalker become tragically interlaced as dangerous compulsions replace rationality and leave the victim with nowhere to hide. With their safety and sanity at risk, victims fight to protect themselves and their families from an irrepressible torment.
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TV Show: Signs of a Psychopath ( 2020 )
For every sadistic psychopath...there were signs. Charm. Narcissism. Lack of empathy. Impulsiveness. Manipulation. Deception. These traits and others are the telltale Signs of a Psychopath. This harrowing half-hour archive series revisits some of the most brutal killers in modern history, reviewing news footage and the words of the killers themselves to see which terrifying traits each killer exhibited. What are the signs...of evil?
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TV Show: Stranger Among Us ( 2020 )
Stranger Among Us tells the twisted-but-true stories of established communities and social circles turned upside down by the presence of a single newcomer, leading to murders that slowly reveal not everyone is who they seem.
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TV Show: The Crimes That Changed Us ( 2020 )
Produced with no talking head interviews, this series keeps audiences INSIDE the story from start to finish. The Crimes That Changed Us blends intimate archival material to transport us into the heart of stories that have shaped the American journey.
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TV Show: Snapped ( 2004 )
Each year, approximately 16,000 people are murdered in the United States. 7% of the killers are female.*Who are these women and what drives them to kill? Oxygen's hit true crime series, Snapped, profiles the fascinating cases of women accused of murder. Did they really do it? And, if they did, why? Whether the motivation was revenge against a cheating husband, the promise of a hefty insurance payoff, or putting an end to years of abuse, the reasons are as varied as the women themselves. From socialites to secretaries, female killers share one thing in common: at some point, they all snapped. Snapped is produced in conjunction with Jupiter Entertainment, the creators of City Confidential and Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege & Justice, and narrated by veteran news reporter Sharon Martin. Each episode of Snapped chronicles the life of a woman who has been charged with murder. These shocking but true stories turn common assumptions about crime and criminals upside down, and prove that even the most unlikely suspects can be capable of murder.
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TV Show: The Devil Speaks ( 2018 )
The Devil Speaks uses real audio recordings to peel back the layers of a case. From police interviews to recorded phone calls and voicemails, these recordings are a launching-off point as friends and family connect us with the victim and law enforcement officers walk us through the investigation. In the end, a final piece of chilling and revealing audio is the lynchpin to helping solve the investigation.
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TV Show: The Shadows of Death ( 2019 )
The emotional impact of a homicide resonates long after the crime is committed. This unbearable burden is often shouldered most heavily by those who did not pull the trigger, but nonetheless feel that they could have influenced the outcome.
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TV Show: The Object of Murder ( 2019 )
The Object of Murder is a compelling crime series that takes viewers into the lives of victims' families and loved ones and explores the tragic effects that a murder has had on them. Told through first-person interviews, stylized recreations and archival footage, the series examines a homicide and reveals a unique object with emotional power that is associated with the murder. Each episode highlights an individual crime and is illuminated by someone whose life was forever changed by the event and who feels a deep emotional connection to the item linked to their loved one.
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TV Show: The Interrogator ( 2019 )
The Interrogator recounts some of the most hypnotic cases from the files of Houston Homicide Detective Fil Waters who uses his charm, intellect, and down-home Texas style to get his prime suspect to lower his guard and reveal the truth.
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TV Show: Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death ( 2020 )
Evil casts a shadow. That shadow spreads outward for years, even decades, after a crime. It consumes everyone in its path, pulling them into darkness. Can they find the light? Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death explores the endless reach of evil, a reach that extends long after the act of evil itself. This original series highlights the struggle to survive as innocent people find themselves caught in the wake of death and evil.
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TV Show: 'Til Death Do Us Part ( 2019 )
'Til Death Do Us Part follows lovers as they embark on relationships that end with a destiny no one expected. The series shows that murder, like true love, is written in the stars. From a suspicious carbon monoxide incident, to a parrot who became an eyewitness to murder, each hour-long episode tells a tragic tale of love turned lethal.
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TV Show: The Real Murders of Orange County ( 2020 )
The Real Murders of Orange County delves into the most horrific, sinful and salacious cases that rocked Southern California's wealthy coastal community.
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TV Show: The Murder Tapes ( 2019 )
Homicide investigations unfold through dramatic real video footage in this groundbreaking new series. This series provides an up-close perspective on homicide investigations, incorporating bodycam footage from the initial crime scene, surveillance video, and interrogation room recordings. This footage is interwoven with present-day interviews from those directly involved in the investigation. The Murder Tapes uses every conceivable form of authentic video available, sharing up-close perspectives in a raw and unfiltered form. Viewers see and hear first impressions from officers to show exactly how theories begin to arise, heart-pounding confessionals inside the interrogation room, and from loved ones in real time.
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TV Show: To Catch a Killer ( 2018 )
Step inside the mind of a detective as he hunts down a ruthless murderer. Each episode of To Catch a Killer unfolds as an epic game of cat-and-mouse, leading to the bombshell moment when these two adversaries on opposite sides of the law come together.
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TV Show: Trial By Media ( 2020 )
In our modern media landscape where real courtroom dramas have increasingly been transformed into a form of entertainment, Trial By Media reflects on some of the most dramatic and memorable trials in recent history. Since televised coverage introduced a new emphasis on creative storytelling and showmanship into the legal system, the courtroom has never been the same. Trial by Media explores the many ways in which the press have contributed to reshaping public perception about guilt or innocence before, during or after a trial. The series features cases reaching across different areas of the law including the unforgettable Jenny Jones made-for-Court TV murder trials, the sensational story of Rod Blagojevich's political fall, and the case of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed African immigrant who was shot 41 times by police in New York City.
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TV Show: Twisted Love ( 2020 )
Twisted Love takes you inside the most unbelievably shocking crimes ever committed in the name of love. This jaw-dropping new series investigates how something as pure and simple as love and intimacy can turn into a hate capable of destroying lives and tearing entire families apart. We love our parents, our children, and our partners. We love with conviction, and with passion. But sometimes we are blinded by the unexpected power of love to turn into something more twisted. When adoration becomes obsession, and "I love you" turns into "if I can't have you, no one will," matters of the heart become incentive for murder.
 
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TV Show: Valley of the Damned ( 2019 )
Valley of the Damned examining seven murders that rocked the beautiful, desolate mountain region of Fremont County, deep in the Colorado Rockies. This vast, inhospitable region of Southern Colorado is known as Prison Valley because it is home to 15 prisons including America's only Federal Supermax. This valley has more correctional facilities than any other in the US, so in a town where you're surrounded by prisons, how does someone get away with murder?
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TV Show: Your Worst Nightmare ( 2014 )
Nothing is what it seems. For these victims, something or someone evil is lurking in the shadows. Your Worst Nightmare presents spine-tingling stories and delivers true-crime thrillers in a cinematic style.
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TV Show: Forensic Files II ( 2020 )
Forensic Files, long considered the gold-standard of crime & justice non-fiction programming, will return with 16 new half-hour episodes beginning Sunday, February 23rd. The updated series will showcase all new mysteries to solve and feature the same style, music, story type and content that fans know and love.
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TV Show: The Confession Killer ( 2019 )
Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth--and horrifying consequences.
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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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Movie: The Staircase II: The Last Chance ( 2013 )
Explosive developments - implicating both the forensics laboratory of the police department of North Carolina, and Duane Deaver, its chief - recently saw the convicted subject of 'The Staircase', Michael Peterson, released from jail after serving eight years of a life sentence, pending a retrial.
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TV Show: The Ripper ( 2020 )
For five years, between 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of catching the killer. No one felt safe - and every man was a suspect.
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TV Show: The Last 24 ( 2018 )
The Last 24 follows determined investigators working the most shocking murder cases as they reconstruct the tragic final hours in the victim's life, in order to find their killer and crack the case.
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TV Show: The Night That Didn't End ( 2018 )
When a person is murdered, their life's story comes to an abrupt end. But for the loved ones left behind, friends and family often relive traumatic memories in vivid detail for the rest of their lives. These painful recollections can also contain clues that help detectives piece together the victim's Night That Didn't End.
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TV Show: The Killer Beside Me ( 2018 )
The Killer Beside Me exposes the dark underbelly of workplace evil, where rivalry romance and the abuse of power culminates in a brutal slaying. Each episode re-tells the shocking events leading to one workplace murder. Every story is so compelling and terrifying because they are all relatable. The audience will recognise the familiar surroundings and the personalities of both victims and killers.
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TV Show: Death Row Stories ( 2014 )
Death Row Stories is a series of one-hour documentaries. Each episode attempts to unravel the truth behind a different capital murder case. These stories call into question various beliefs surrounding America's justice system and the death penalty.