The true crime obsession is here to stay - and audiences captivated by these tragic tales still can't look away.

The true crime genre is alive and well in 2026. There’s been no shortage of shocking true crime docs released this year, inviting viewers into cults, crime scenes and the minds of killers. Here are ...

There’s only one thing more chilling than a series about a toe-curling crime: a series about a toe-curling crime that actually happened. Knowing that the horrific events playing ...

These docs are reshaping the true crime genre.

Few things are as dependable in television as the annual onslaught of true-crime nightmares. Each year, a new crop of gruesome, devastating and, admit it, often fascinating documentaries about the ...

Curating a list of the best true crime documentaries is no simple task. The genre, which has exploded in the decade or so ...

From notorious serial killers to tragic kidnappings, there are several real-life cases to delve into on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more Jacqueline Weiss is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has ...

True crime podcasts have been gaining in popularity over the years. Here are some that have been topping the charts recently.

Richard Ramirez in 'Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer'. We're all hooked on true crime, and according to scientists, there's a good reason why. Our brains are hardwired to naturally be ...

Texas true-crime shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu or HBO Max include Maternal Instinct, Love and Death about Candy Montgomery and Pillowcase Murders about Billy Chemirmir.

'Maternal Instinct' has been a huge hit for Netflix but it's the only twisted tale from the Lone Star State to become fodder for the true-crime audience.

True crime reminds us that sometimes, the scariest stories are the ones that actually happened. While not for the faint of heart, many documentaries unpack the psychology, aftermath and systemic ...