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
Bethany BrunerExamples of true crime in a Sentence
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Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter While the brothers have been the subject of various other documentaries and true crime deep dives, Chavez previously told EW that landing the part of Lyle was his introduction to the Menéndez Brothers story.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
On her podcast, Bunnie has interviewed celebrities, including Shanna Moakler, and has tackled topics such as relationship trauma, dating and true crime.
—Melissa Ruggieri, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
Worthy of your time: A roundup of horrors, thrillers and true crime titles to stream.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Things are further complicated when a podcaster shows up trying to do a true crime story and be the sleuth who uncovers it all.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Sign up Interest in the case was renewed by a series of documentaries and true crime dramas, most recently a Netflix series that began airing last month.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 25 Oct. 2024
This isn’t the first time TikTok’s true crime community has banded together to try and solve a case.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
The movie, now streaming on Netflix, is a subversive take on the true crime genre.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Because of the strict gag order and lack of filmed content, true crime enthusiasts on TikTok who post about the case have begun compiling information from both reputable and unchecked sources.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
On her podcast, Bunnie has interviewed celebrities, including Shanna Moakler, and has tackled topics such as relationship trauma, dating and true crime.
—Melissa Ruggieri, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
Worthy of your time: A roundup of horrors, thrillers and true crime titles to stream.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Things are further complicated when a podcaster shows up trying to do a true crime story and be the sleuth who uncovers it all.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Sign up Interest in the case was renewed by a series of documentaries and true crime dramas, most recently a Netflix series that began airing last month.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 25 Oct. 2024
This isn’t the first time TikTok’s true crime community has banded together to try and solve a case.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
The movie, now streaming on Netflix, is a subversive take on the true crime genre.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Because of the strict gag order and lack of filmed content, true crime enthusiasts on TikTok who post about the case have begun compiling information from both reputable and unchecked sources.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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“True crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20crime. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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