true crime
noun
: a nonfiction genre of literature, film, podcasts, etc. that depicts and examines real crime cases
Fans of true crime will enjoy this collection of tales from the annals of American justice …—
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—usually used before another nounJennifer Moorea true crime podcast/documentary/novel
In each episode, legal and criminal justice experts give you the inside scoop on the most shocking true crime stories … to hit the news.—LeeAnn Huntoon
LeeAnn HuntoonAs true crime podcasts, TV shows, books and online content continue to prove popular, cases never truly fade from the spotlight.—Bethany Bruner
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But on true crime TikTok, the way online sleuthing actually helped emboldened many accounts to start getting directly involved in solving ongoing cases.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Netflix is satisfying every true crime fan's never-ending craving for more content with the release of American Murder: Gabby Petito, a docuseries that will examine what really happened behind the scenes before the 22-year-old was killed by her boyfriend.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The true crime documentary series, just picked up by DR Sales for global distribution, will be introduced to world buyers on Feb. 17 at the European Film Market in Berlin.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The garage was briefly turned into an antique furniture business and became an unofficial tourist destination for true crime fanatics.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Patrick has appeared in Netflix’s 2021 movie Moxie and HBO’s true crime series The Staircase.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Reeling from the disappearance of her twin sister, Ridley Sawyer channels her loss into solving cold cases with her true crime podcast.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Related article From true crimes to terror: When is ‘dark tourism’ too dark?
—David G. Allan, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Igbokwe will oversee unscripted for NBC Entertainment, while Berwick will do the same across Bravo and Peacock including documentaries, true crime, and shows such as The Traitors and Love Island.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Netflix is satisfying every true crime fan's never-ending craving for more content with the release of American Murder: Gabby Petito, a docuseries that will examine what really happened behind the scenes before the 22-year-old was killed by her boyfriend.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The true crime documentary series, just picked up by DR Sales for global distribution, will be introduced to world buyers on Feb. 17 at the European Film Market in Berlin.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The garage was briefly turned into an antique furniture business and became an unofficial tourist destination for true crime fanatics.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Patrick has appeared in Netflix’s 2021 movie Moxie and HBO’s true crime series The Staircase.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Reeling from the disappearance of her twin sister, Ridley Sawyer channels her loss into solving cold cases with her true crime podcast.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Related article From true crimes to terror: When is ‘dark tourism’ too dark?
—David G. Allan, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Igbokwe will oversee unscripted for NBC Entertainment, while Berwick will do the same across Bravo and Peacock including documentaries, true crime, and shows such as The Traitors and Love Island.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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“True crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20crime. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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