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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.
Stranger than fiction — and way more unsettling. These documentary films and series investigate the unbelievable stories of true crimes.
- Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
- Baby God
- Untouchable: The Inside Story of The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
- I Love You, Now Die
- Tread
- Frank Serpico
- Strong Island
- Out of Thin Air
- Long Shot
- White Boy
How far would you go to secure your child's future? That's the question posed by this documentary that examines how the rich and famous (including Full Housestar Lori Loughlin) used their influence rather than grades to make a bid for their kids' college hopes. Watch it: Netflix
In the mid-20th-century, fertility specialist Dr. Quincy Fortier “helped” women struggling to conceive by injecting them with his own sperm, unbeknownst to them. Baby God chronicles how it happened through the eyes of the mothers and their children (some two dozenconfirmed, with probably more who still don’t know), who find out the truth decades la...
The rise and fall of Hollywood power player Harvey Weinstein is detailed in this documentary, which breaks down how the influential movie mogul managed to evade consequences for his abusive behavior until his victims began fighting back. Watch it: Hulu
Teenagers in love Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy nourished their long-distance relationship via text messaging. But as Conrad’s moods grew darker, Michelle believed the best way to help her boyfriend would be to encourage him to take his own life. That dynamic sets the stage for a dramatic trial in Massachusetts that asks whether it's possible to b...
Using interviews, reenactments, and even original audio tapes, this documentary chronicles the meltdown of mechanic Marvin Heemeyer, a man who got so fed up with red tape in his small Colorado town that he took matters into his own hands. Building a nearly-indestructible bulldozer, he exacted revenge against those he believed had wronged him. Watch...
An honest cop among thieves in late 1960s and early 1970s New York, Frank Serpico helped bring down corrupt officers and inspired the 1973 film Serpicostarring Al Pacino. This film goes inside the mind of the man who made sure justice was being served—even at the risk of his own life. Watch it: Hulu
In 1992, William Ford Jr., a 24-year-old Black high school teacher, was shot and killed by a white mechanic in a Long Island auto body shop. The mechanic claimed self-defense, and a grand jury decided not to charge him with murder—forcing Ford Jr.’s family to grieve without any hope of justice. Strong Island, directed by Ford Jr.’s brother, Yance F...
In 1974, two men in Iceland disappeared. A police investigation led to six men, who were all eventually sent to prison after confessing to murder. Decades later, new evidence casts doubt on their version of events—and whether they killed anyone at all. Watch it: Netflix
Though it’s more of a short film than a feature, this examination of Juan Catalan’s fight to be recognized as innocent of committing murder is notable for his attorney’s methodology: Catalan couldn’t have done it because he was at a baseball game. How they go about proving that turns into one of the biggest left-field twists you’re ever likely to s...
In the 1980s, teenager Richard Wershe Jr. was recruited by federal agents to be an informant for the drug trafficking scene in Detroit. But when the FBI got what they wanted, they took "White Boy Rick" for a ride. This captivating account of Wershe's bid for freedom after decades in prison is as infuriating as it is compelling. Watch it: Netflix
4 days ago · 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.
- Terrell Smith
Apr 20, 2015 · With Gary Allen, Violet Blue, James A. Cohen, Joseph DeMarco. A probing look into the potential future of "thought policing" through the headline-making case of the NYPD "Cannibal Cop," who was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women.
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Aug 22, 2018 · In light of the recent release of I Am a Killer, a stone-cold look at 10 different death row inmates, here’s our guide to the best true crime documentaries on Netflix.
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Feb 8, 2023 · If you need some help deciding what to watch for your next true crime binge, we’ve selected 15 of the best documentary films currently streaming on Netflix. 1. Capturing the Killer Nurse...
