The true crime obsession is here to stay - and audiences captivated by these tragic tales still can't look away.

For the last seven years, Mr. Campbell has been using his class to investigate what began as a 1985 cold-case murder and has ...

From notorious serial killers to tragic kidnappings, there are several real-life cases to delve into on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more Jacqueline Weiss is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has ...

The true crime genre is alive and well in 2026. There’s been no shortage of shocking true crime docs released this year, inviting viewers into cults, crime scenes and the minds of killers. Here are ...

Few things are as dependable in television as the annual onslaught of true-crime nightmares. Each year, a new crop of gruesome, devastating and, admit it, often fascinating documentaries about the ...

There’s only one thing more chilling than a series about a toe-curling crime: a series about a toe-curling crime that actually happened. Knowing that the horrific events playing ...

Curating a list of the best true crime documentaries is no simple task. The genre, which has exploded in the decade or so ...

Richard Ramirez in 'Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer'. We're all hooked on true crime, and according to scientists, there's a good reason why. Our brains are hardwired to naturally be ...

Warning! The following contains spoilers for Maternal Instinct. Stream the documentary with a Netflix subscription and read at your own risk! Netflix dropped another must-watch tr ...

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True crime podcasts have been gaining in popularity over the years. Here are some that have been topping the charts recently.

'Maternal Instinct' has been a huge hit for Netflix but it's the only twisted tale from the Lone Star State to become fodder for the true-crime audience.