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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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
Ethan Harris is a showrunner on the successful true crime drama The Murder Show, but his ideas for the show’s fourth season are rejected by the program’s higher ups.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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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
Ethan Harris is a showrunner on the successful true crime drama The Murder Show, but his ideas for the show’s fourth season are rejected by the program’s higher ups.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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“True crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20crime. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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