There’s something irresistibly compelling about true crime—it draws us in, makes us guess, and tends to leave us doubting everything we believe we understand. Perhaps it’s the mystery, the ...

In August 2025, we're recommending two gripping new true crime docs — one about an old and infamous case, the other new and ...

Editor’s Note: The following contains especially disturbing content. Reader discretion is advised. HBO has put out a fair amount of emotionally trying true crime documentaries, but the new ...

A serial killer named Mr. Shiny gets the true-crime treatment in Stuart Ortiz’s disturbing faux documentary.