true crime, a list by DOB

7.4

/11106/

73

/736/

70

/52/

3.6

/25768/

90

/10/

87

Metacritic

67

/5/

age 16+

A revealing look at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' journey from music mogul to high-profile sexual offender, featuring footage and insider accounts that expose both his groundbreaking success with Bad Boy Entertainment and the troubling shadows behind his empire.

65

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6.4

/299/

62

/18/

70

/1/

3.2

/203/

Explores the murder of Byron Griffy, a respected mortician, who was found dead on his remote ranch, shot execution-style.

72

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6.3

/162/

66

/23/

87

/9/

Explores real killings that unfold on or around the infamous date, revealing how Friday the 13th transforms from superstition into a real-life horror story.

66

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6.1

/772/

63

/73/

74

/8/

3.1

/655/

Did renowned Dr Nandipha get embroiled in Thabo Bester's prison break? This chilling documentary series examines the enigmatic ties that bound them.

72

33

6.1

/1121/

72

/102/

73

/3/

83

/6/

age 15+

Victims of romance scams try to reclaim their lives with help from "The Tinder Swindler" target Cecilie Fjellhøy and private investigator Brianne Joseph.

70

?

7.0

/471/

67

/34/

73

/3/

Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse. When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls.

72

16

6.8

/576/

71

/53/

77

/11/

3.4

/1807/

After almost 30 years of silence, a victim shares new and disturbing details of the horror she experienced in the home of the person who became known throughout Brazil as the woman with white ointment on her face.

63

?

6.3

/106/

67

/19/

60

/1/

From the 1970s to the 2000s, Amsterdam became the drug capital of Europe. This Sky Original documentary charts how a liberal movement morphed into a violent, billion-pound industry.

58

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7.0

/128/

52

/14/

53

/3/

Through intimate interviews, expert analysis, and rare footage, the series paints a vivid portrait of the motive, method, and aftermath of each crime - from thrill killings to deadly vows.

66

13

7.1

/1024/

60

/58/

67

/3/

3.5

/736/

Four close friends' seemingly perfect lives unravel after one vanishes on a hunting trip. Nearly 20 years later, the truth emerges with devastating consequences.

76

47

6.7

/1562/

70

/133/

67

/14/

3.2

/1711/

100

/6/

age 15+

Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.

63

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6.1

/391/

60

/28/

70

/1/

Explores the mysterious death of Bianca Rudolph on an African hunting trip.

65

64

6.7

/6762/

71

/531/

70

/37/

3.3

/12657/

67

/6/

54

This true-crime series investigates the 1998 disappearance of a 23-year-old woman from a Caribbean cruise and her family's tireless search for answers.

75

?

7.2

/76/

65

/12/

90

/3/

Three horrific murders. Three different 911 calls. All three callers claim they’re innocent — but for the police, the call can reveal so much more than just the facts of the case. Find out which of them is the real killer in disguise.

71

?

6.4

/202/

64

/24/

87

/7/

The murder of one of their own changes groups of friends forever. The tragic loss of a member of their inner circle — and their terrifying closeness to the killer — haunt them as they uncover secrets and confront the painful truth.

79

51

7.1

/2055/

69

/118/

82

/6/

3.6

/2644/

100

/5/

RogerEbert

3.0

age 14+

Told in captivating, tense, and emotionally wrenching detail by only those involved in and affected by the crime, this series intimately explores this American tragedy and its continued impact and fallout.

59

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6.4

/540/

66

/40/

47

/4/

Discover how Toronto real estate broker Heather Rovet's perfect romance with "Jace" shattered upon discovering he was Jason Porter, a convicted felon with a history of romantic fraud. Connecting with other victims, Heather transforms from heartbroken lover to determined investigator, risking everything to expose his pattern of manipulation and seek justice.

61

?

6.4

/110/

58

/7/

With rumors of infidelity and an unhappy marriage, Marlene's husband Michael Warren emerges as the prime suspect, but with a solid alibi detectives can’t prove his involvement, and the case goes cold. Three decades later there's a shocking twist – Michael's alleged mistress Sheila Keen is arrested for Marlene’s murder accused of donning the clown disguise. In May 2023 Sheila pleaded guilty just before trial. Case closed? Or does this guilty plea raise as many questions as it answers?

72

51

7.1

/1810/

67

/144/

70

/17/

3.6

/2505/

85

/13/

Metacritic

68

/6/

A trusted family-owned funeral home hides behind a façade of decency and propriety to take advantage of loved ones at their most vulnerable moments.

77

?

6.9

/63/

63

/11/

100

/1/

When Rachel Nickell is stabbed to death on Wimbledon Common in 1992 the police launch the biggest investigation since the Yorkshire Ripper. Colin Stagg is arrested, only for the judge to throw out the case.

68

57

6.5

/3463/

69

/296/

68

/25/

3.1

/4350/

71

/7/

age 14+

Who really laced Tylenol with cyanide? This true-crime series examines alarming theories behind the unsolved killings — and tracks down a key suspect.

75

?

7.3

/52/

63

/14/

90

/2/

Telling the story of Rachael Watts, who breaks her thirty-year silence to share her story for the first time on camera revealing how she survived a brutal abduction and assault, leading to the revelation of a devastating miscarriage of justice.

68

65

6.6

/5596/

70

/390/

70

/32/

3.1

/6951/

80

/10/

73

Metacritic

49

/6/

age 14+

Recently discovered police recordings and first-person accounts tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of the UK's most prolific murderers.

75

?

6.9

/279/

68

/16/

90

/2/

Elizabeth Chambers, the ex-wife of Armie Hammer, is aiming to get to the root of traumatic relationships, including her own. She draws from her experience and background as an investigative journalist to delve into the dark and twisted side of relationships. Through conversations with survivors from across the country, Chambers brings viewers into the raw and real stories of those affected by destructive relationship dynamics, showcasing the lasting trauma and tragedy that can result from unhealthy relationships.

68

43

7.0

/2067/

67

/131/

68

/18/

3.4

/848/

67

/6/

This stranger-than-fiction crime caper follows the attempted robbery of a precious gem, told by the gangsters who did it and the police on their tail.

74

?

7.7

/228/

72

/9/

Documentary series following the Kinahan cartel, from small-time street-dealing gang in 80s Dublin to its reputation today as one the world's most feared crime organisations.

81

76

7.1

/5613/

71

/381/

72

/29/

3.4

/6558/

100

/7/

91

age 15+

This tense true-crime series examines the hunt for the Long Island serial killer through the perspective of his victims, their loved ones and the police.

65

15

6.4

/657/

62

/57/

69

/11/

Six documentaries about Hollywood's darkest scandals with accounts from insiders, project collaborators, and survivors who endured harrowing abuse and struggles

75

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7.5

/117/

78

/7/

73

/3/

Docuseries about the shipwreck that shocked Brazil in 1988, a disaster marked by greed, negligence and impunity.

60

?

6.3

/248/

67

/22/

52

/2/

Reveals the inner workings of a Toronto crime family and the global empire of a terrifying criminal organization.

75

73

7.3

/5605/

70

/429/

83

/39/

3.5

/20952/

age 15+

When popular vlogger Ruby Franke is arrested for child abuse in August 2023, it quickly becomes one of the biggest trending stories in America. For years, the Frankes' YouTube channel had documented a wholesome, happy family life, with nearly 3 million subscribers tuning in at its peak. But as the cracks began to show, the family turned to counselor Jodi Hildebrandt for guidance – and rapidly found themselves trapped in a nightmare.

71

7.1

/13619/

73

/995/

72

/80/

3.4

/28090/

71

/7/

73

age 15+

What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito's life? In this gripping true-crime series, her loved ones reveal the untold story of her tragic murder.

52

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6.6

/260/

51

/19/

40

/2/

Follow Tracyraquel Berns' emotional journey to unravel the convoluted excuses that were given about her baby brother Matthew's sudden death when she was just two years old.

79

?

7.9

/32/

70

/13/

90

/1/

July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash site, disinformation is everywhere. Western governments are left scrabbling for detail while one civilian is leading the hunt for answers – Dad of two and amateur blogger Eliot Higgins. And with an unlikely team of online detectives by his side, he’s ready to fight all the way to the truth.

77

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8.7

/110/

60

/19/

86

/5/

To safeguard their streets, the New Orleans Police Department boasts a dedicated team of homicide detectives, many of whom are natives of the legendary city. “Homicide Squad New Orleans” chronicles the harrowing work of this committed group of men and women united against the odds to protect their city and home. In each episode, the team will be faced with a new case and tasked with putting together the evidence to catch the perpetrator, find answers for the victims loved ones, and keep their community safe.

67

?

7.1

/78/

62

/13/

70

/2/

Keith David narrates stories that the swamp threatened to swallow forever, but detectives managed to drag out into the light. These investigators, family, and friends know that no matter how deep in the muck it’s buried, no sin stays secret forever.

64

32

6.6

/2299/

68

/174/

59

/11/

3.7

/2743/

age 14+

An Elvis impersonator's conspiracy theory sets off a feud that spirals into an attempted presidential assassination.

57

?

6.1

/503/

58

/44/

54

/5/

3.3

/448/

age 15+

An astonishing and wide-ranging account of Joe Francis, whose impact on American culture cannot be overstated, whose alleged sins are numerous, and who now lives in exile on a sprawling estate in Mexico amidst the rubble of his once mighty empire.

71

?

7.1

/212/

54

/19/

87

/3/

age 14+

This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash – a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years.

74

72

6.8

/5465/

72

/474/

72

/37/

3.2

/7451/

100

/6/

59

age 15+

Police missteps and a media circus derailed the JonBenét Ramsey murder case. This definitive docuseries chronicles the decades-long quest for justice.

66

?

6.3

/241/

60

/21/

75

/6/

age 15+

Through 20 years' worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about "The Family."

71

?

6.8

/190/

65

/14/

80

/1/

A murder that obsessed the nation, and a disappearance that's mystified police for 50 years. Is the son of victim Sandra Rivett about to solve the case of the fugitive aristocrat?

64

?

6.3

/96/

60

/14/

70

/1/

Sometimes, the only way to stop a madman before he kills again is to get inside the mind of a monster and think like he does. Cops go head-to-head with the most dangerous and deadly criminals in one-on-one battles of wits, only one of them will win.

73

7.2

/8430/

75

/571/

72

/56/

3.6

/11241/

age 15+

In this true-crime docuseries, a family searching for answers shares clues and eye-opening testimonies about the prime suspect in the Zodiac murders.

61

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6.2

/779/

64

/44/

58

/6/

3.2

/634/

In 2018, a small-town murder in Minnesota shocks a community when 56-year-old wife, mother, and grandmother Lois Riess kills her husband David and goes on the run from the authorities. Years later, Lois sits down with the filmmakers telling her story for the first time. Lois herself attempts to explain her reprehensible actions which reveals a disturbing family history and an addiction to gambling.

60

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6.3

/315/

55

/27/

63

/6/