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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Others to have amassed solid viewership include BBC series Gunpowder, which starred Kit Harington and aired in 2017, and Channel 5 true crime series Missing or Murdered from five years ago.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
The 30 best true crime podcasts of all time, ranked
When was JonBenèt's body discovered?
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The pageant star’s murder has been a staple in true crime, and JonBenét’s family won’t stop until the killer is caught.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Nov. 2024
Dark, moody, and set in Alaska during the dead of winter, True Detective: Night Country is a true crime series like no other.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
Yet The Murder Sheet is far from the only monetized true crime project focused on this case.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
The massive growth of the true crime industry means more people than ever are engaging in the space — and not always ethically.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Watch on Hulu Under the Bridge Welcome to your new true crime obsession.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Michael will face off on the marquee on its new date against Miramax/Paramount’s Channing Tatum true crime movie, Roofman.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
The 30 best true crime podcasts of all time, ranked
When was JonBenèt's body discovered?
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The pageant star’s murder has been a staple in true crime, and JonBenét’s family won’t stop until the killer is caught.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Nov. 2024
Dark, moody, and set in Alaska during the dead of winter, True Detective: Night Country is a true crime series like no other.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
Yet The Murder Sheet is far from the only monetized true crime project focused on this case.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
The massive growth of the true crime industry means more people than ever are engaging in the space — and not always ethically.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Watch on Hulu Under the Bridge Welcome to your new true crime obsession.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Michael will face off on the marquee on its new date against Miramax/Paramount’s Channing Tatum true crime movie, Roofman.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“True crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20crime. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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