The Best True Crime Documentaries to Stream Now

Some documentaries aren’t exactly for the faint of heart.

Though many true crime documentaries and docuseries tell a cautionary tale, they can also leave your heart racing and send a chill down your spine. But with so many streaming services to choose from, and several options on each service, it can be hard to narrow down what to watch.

Among financial crimes, mysterious murders, cults and notorious serial killers, here are some of the best true crime documentaries to stream now.

Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife

Paolo Macchiarini and Benita Alexander in Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife.

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This Netflix docuseries investigates the story of Pablo Macchiarini, an esteemed thoracic surgeon known for transforming regenerative medicine through the implantation of synthetic tracheas in patients. However, in June 2023, a Swedish court sentenced him to two and a half years due to his misleading research that resulted in the painful deaths of three patients.

Watch Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife on Netflix

Great Photo, Lovely Life: Facing a Family’s Secrets

Amanda Mustard in Great Photo, Lovely Life: Facing A Family’s Secret.

Amanda Mustard/HBO

Filmed over the course of eight years, this HBO Original documentary centers on Amanda Mustard, a photojournalist who returns to her Pennsylvanian hometown to investigate the decades of sexual abuse crimes committed by her grandfather. Featuring interviews with her family, survivors and the perpetrator himself, Great Photo, Lovely Life illustrates Mustard’s attempt to confront the past and break the longstanding silence and shame surrounding her grandfather’s actions.

Watch Great Photo, Lovely Life: Facing a Family’s Secrets on Max on Dec. 5

Born in Synanon

Born in Synanon.

Paramount+

Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, this Paramount+ Original docuseries probes into the truth about Synanon, a once-thriving rehabilitation program that spiraled into a full-fledged cult. Spanning four revealing episodes with exclusive archival footage, as Cassidy — who was born into Synanon — and her mother, Sandra Rogers-Hare, reconnect with former members and exchange personal testimonies.

Watch Born in Synanon on Paramount+ on Dec. 12

Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom

Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom.

Netflix

In 1990, Jens Soering was convicted for the double murder of Derek and Nancy Haysom, the parents of his then-girlfriend, Elizabeth — who faced two counts of accessory. However, this 2023 docuseries takes a deep dive into the lingering mysteries surrounding the case, posing the crucial question: Was the Haysoms’ killer really Soering … or could it have been their daughter?

Watch Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom on Netflix

Escaping Twin Flames

Louise and Paula in Escaping Twin Flames.

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Directed by Cecilia Peck (Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult), this three-part docuseries takes a closer look into the inner workings of the Twin Flames Universe, a controversial online community using coercion and exploitation to manipulate those seeking love. Escaping Twin Flames features exclusive interviews with former members sharing their experiences with the cult run by Shaleia and Jeff Ayan.

Watch Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix

Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders

Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders.

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Decades after the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in Chicago, including a child, detectives are still grappling with the challenge of identifying the perpetrator. This five-episode docuseries zeroes in on a potential suspect, James Lewis, and scrutinizes the investigative missteps made by the police in this unsolved case.

Watch Painkiller; The Tylenol Murders on Paramount+

The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime

The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime.

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Marking the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s tragic death, ID Discovery’s two-hour documentary pays tribute to the life and enduring impact of the gay college student who was brutally attacked and left for dead — a heinous act that ignited a nationwide conversation about the discrimination and violence confronting many LGBTQ Americans. The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime features interviews from journalists, Shepard’s loved ones and influential figures who were affected by the story, such as Rosie O’Donnell, Andrew Rannells and Adam Lambert.

Watch The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime on Max

Who Killed Jill Dando?

Who Killed Jill Dando?.

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Learn about one of the U.K.’s most perplexing mysteries as this three-part docuseries revisits the shocking events of April 26, 1999, when esteemed TV journalist Jill Dando was fatally shot on her own doorstep in broad daylight. With exclusive interviews featuring Jill’s brother, Nigel, and Barry George, the man wrongly accused of her murder, the series explores the enigma surrounding her death and the ongoing quest to unmask the true identity of her killer.

Watch Who Killed Jill Dando? on Netflix

Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso

Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee, and Jessica Wongso.

Netflix

In Indonesia’s first-ever televised trial, the murder of 27-year-old Mirna Salihin was traced back to her best friend, Jessica Wongso, who was convicted of lacing cyanide in Salihin’s iced coffee. Despite Wongso receiving a 20-year prison sentence, this documentary probes into the lingering mysteries and unanswered questions surrounding this arcane case.

Watch Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso on Netflix

The Devil on Trial

The Devil on Trial.

Netflix 

In the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” case, 19-year-old Arne Cheyenne Johnson’s claim of demonic influence in the 1981 murder of his landlord, Alan Bono, not only drew public attention but also attracted paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren — the inspiration behind the third Conjuring film. The Devil on Trial unravels the trial and aftermath through reenactments, home videos and firsthand accounts from key figures, including Johnson himself.

Watch The Devil on Trial on Netflix

A Life Too Short: The Isabella Nardoni Case

A Life Too Short: The Isabella Nardoni Case.

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The case of Isabella Nardoni sent shockwaves through Brazil, as the nation grappled with the tragic story of a 5-year-old girl hurled from her father and stepmother’s Sao Paulo apartment window. Delving into the pursuit of justice, this documentary chronicles the harrowing incident through interviews with Isabella’s mother (Ana Carolina Olivieria), grandparents, defense lawyers and others.

Watch A Life Too Short: The Isabella Nardoni Case on Netflix

Scout’s Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America

Michael Johnson in Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America, 2023.

Netflix

Directed by renowned filmmaker Brian Knappenberger (We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez), this documentary delves beneath the happy-camper veneer of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts Honor exposes the organization’s history of sexual abuse, as revealed through interviews with former staff members, whistleblowers and survivors. 

Watch Scout’s Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America on Netflix

Never Let Him Go

Never Let Him Go.

Hulu

From ABC News Studios, this four-part docuseries follows Steve Johnson’s search for answers about the death of his brother Scott — a gay man found naked at the bottom of an Australian cliff in 1988, revealing a pattern of violent LGBTQ hate crimes in the region. With new evidence, home videos and exclusive interviews, Never Let Him Go captures the killer’s confession and sentencing after his wife’s tip-off to the police, three decades after the crime. 

Watch Never Let Him Go on Hulu

Never Seen Again

Never Seen Again.

Paramount+

Launching its fourth season in August 2023, this Paramount+ original true crime series zeroes in on the enigmatic disappearances of various individuals. By carefully examining evidence and considering a spectrum of theories, the show actively engages the audience in the goal of solving each case.

Watch Never Seen Again on Paramount+

How to Be a Cult Leader

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Ever wondered how people end up leading cults or how to stay steps ahead of getting roped into joining one? Narrated by Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage, this six-part docuseries offers an ironic manual to becoming a cunning puppeteer while exploring the tactics of six infamous cult leaders like Charles Manson and Marshall Applewhite.

Watch How to Be a Cult Leader on Netflix

The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders

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In the late-’90s to early-2000s, a chilling wave of murders struck Mexico City, with more than 40 older women strangled to death by an unexpected culprit: Juana Barraza, the former professional wrestler known as La Mataviejitas. Unveiling the story of Mexico’s first and most infamous serial killer, dubbed “the Lady of Silence” by the media, this documentary offers a riveting glimpse into a dark chapter of the nation’s history.

Watch The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders on Netflix

Demons and Saviors

Hulu

Decades into a life sentence, Christina Boyer — a woman who still declares her innocence in the murder of her 3-year-old daughter and has been rumored to possess telekinetic abilities — becomes the subject of investigation by a team of amateur detectives in this docuseries. Together, they dive into the truth and conspiracy shrouding her case.

Watch Demons and Saviors on Hulu

Betrayal: The Perfect Husband

Hulu 

Based on the popular podcast of the same name, this ABC News docuseries reveals the unsettling story of Jennifer Faison and her husband, Spence Herron. Faison bravely tells her story of treachery and trauma as she exposes Herron’s hidden sex addiction, extramarital affairs and predatory relationships with students, ultimately leading to his prison sentence for sexual assault.

Watch Betrayal: The Perfect Husband on Hulu

People Magazine Investigates

ID

Check out the gripping world of true crime with PEOPLE’s own docuseries as it delves into headline-worthy stories through exclusive interviews and new evidence, uncovering shocking revelations. The show’s latest season, which premiered on July 10, kicks off with a compelling episode recounting the 1977 murders of three Oklahoma Girl Scouts.

Watch People Magazine Investigates on Max

Myth of the Zodiac Killer

PEACOCK

What if the Zodiac Killer was never caught … because they never existed in the first place? Peacock’s two-part docuseries challenges the notion of the infamous serial killer’s mythical existence, looking at the inconsistencies in witness accounts and evidence through interviews and Artificial Intelligence. 

Watch Myth of the Zodiac Killer on Peacock

The Jewel Thief

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Ever wonder what Catch Me If You Can would look like in real life? This documentary offers a first-hand testimony from Gerald Blanchard, the notorious James Bond-esque burglar responsible for some of the most intricate heists around the globe — including stealing one of the Sisi’z Star jewels in Austria — who consistently outsmarted authority in his pursuit of fame.

Watch The Jewel Thief on Hulu

Last Call: When A Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York

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Based on Elon Green’s nonfiction book, HBO’s gripping docuseries highlights the terror inflicted upon LGBTQ nightlife by a serial killer during the 1990s. This four-part saga delves into the systemic oppression prevalent during the time of the AIDS crisis and the efforts made by queer activists to seek justice for the victims.

Watch Last Call: When A Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York on Max

Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets

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This four-part docuseries takes an in-depth exploration of the Duggars — one of reality TV’s most prominent families who were at the forefront of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting — and the cultish practices of their religious organization, Institute in Basic Life Principles. Exposing the household’s disturbing secrets that never made it on screen, Shiny Happy People touches on serious subjects such as sexual abuse, child pornography and religious trauma.

Watch Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets on Amazon Prime Video

How to Create a Sex Scandal

HBO MAX

Based on a set of Texas Monthly articles written by Michael Hall, this limited docuseries focuses on the town of Mineola, Texas, where children shared horror stories about a sex trafficking ring that took effect at a local swinger’s club. With multiple suspects sent to prison, it is later revealed that the children were brainwashed into making the whole thing up, which is further investigated by How to Create a Sex Scandal producer Elli Hakami (House of Hammer) and director Julian Hobbs.

Watch How to Create a Sex Scandal on Max

When Missing Turns to Murder

A&E

Originally premiered on A&E Crime Central and now picked up by Netflix, this UK forensic docuseries looks into cases of missing individuals and the nightmarish realities of their disappearances. Narrated by Shaun Dooley, When Missing Turns to Murder uses testimonies from victims’ families and friends, as well as from the police involved with the investigations.

Watch When Missing Turns to Murder on Netflix

Victim/Suspect

Netflix

Debuting at the Sundance Film Festival, Nancy Schwartzman’s 2023 documentary observes investigative journalist Rae de Leon conducting her years-long research, where she examines the criminal justice pattern of women coming forward regarding their sexual assaults and getting penalized for “false reporting.” Produced by de Leon, Amanda Pike, Julie Goldman, Alice Henty and Christopher Clements, Victim/Suspect raises awareness of this flawed system through de Leon’s findings and by highlighting women’s firsthand testimonies.

Watch Victim/Suspect on Netflix

Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed

Peacock

This Peacock Original docuseries bridges the notorious murder case of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez and the popular ’80s boy band Menudo. Being charged with the first-degree murder of their parents in 1996, the Menendez brothers accused their Hollywood executive father of physical and sexual abuse — and decades later, one former Menudo member, Roy Rosselló, recounts his traumatic encounter with José Menendez, which may verify the brothers’ past allegations.

Watch Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed on Peacock

Dancing on the Grave

Amazon Prime Video

This four-episode docuseries takes a closer look at the murder of wealthy Indian-Persian heiress Shakereh Khaleeli in the early-’90s. The Amazon series also features archival footage, reenactments and news snippets to detail Khaleeli’s life and demise, the latter of which was conducted by her ex-husband Swami Shraddhanand — who is currently serving a 30-year sentence and is fighting to stop the series from airing.

Watch Dancing on the Grave on Amazon Prime Video

Amityville: An Origin Story

MGM+

MGM+ is stepping inside the house where a family of six was murdered, which became a paranormal conspiracy and served as the inspiration behind Jay Anson’s popular Amityville Horror book and film franchise. This limited docuseries offers chilling never-before-seen footage, eyewitness testimonies and original photography to help make sense of this multilayered and haunting case.

Watch Amityville: An Origin Story on MGM+

American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

Netflix

Timed accordingly to the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, this 2023 docuseries looks closer into the domestic terrorist attack. Using archival footage, personal accounts and reenactments, American Manhunt discusses the two brothers responsible for the explosions near the finish line that killed three people and injured hundreds of others.

Watch American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing on Netflix

The Lesson Is Murder

ABC/Hulu

ABC News Studios presents a three-part docuseries that follows criminology professor and former FBI agent Dr. Bryanna Fox probing the minds of convicted murderers alongside her grad students. Together, they attempt to figure out their subjects’ motives and their impulse to kill to create psychological profiles.

Watch The Lesson Is Murder on Hulu

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

Netflix

After Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, 52, and her son, Paul Murdaugh, 22, were found murdered at their hunting lodge in June 2021, their family’s veiled history of corruption began to surface. This 2023 docuseries centers on the Murdaughs, South Carolina’s illustrious legal dynasty, whose members were tied to multiple homicides, financial fraud and other alleged crimes. Eerily timely, shortly after this series came out, Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of Maggie and Paul’s murders and sentenced to two life sentences in prison.

Watch Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal on Netflix

Waco: American Apocalypse

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Self-declared prophet David Koresh indoctrinated a group of people living in Waco, Texas — notoriously known as the Branch Davidians — to believe the rapture was nearing and how they needed to ambush the U.S. government. Directed by Night Stalker‘s Tiller Russell, this three-part limited series narrates the events that lead up to one of the most infamous and fatal police sieges in American history.

Watch Waco: American Apocalypse on Netflix

Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence

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Stolen Youth chronicles the disturbing case of Larry Ray, a man who lured his daughter’s college roommates into a sex cult. Over three hour-long parts, Hulu gets a closer look with personal accounts and unseen footage from Ray and the survivors.

Watch Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence on Hulu

Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street

Netflix

Bernie Madoff defrauded global investors for decades, but eventually got caught. Netflix’s 2023 docuseries investigates the story of the man behind one of the most notorious Ponzi schemes on Wall Street that defrauded investors of billions of dollars over two decades.

Watch Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street on Netflix

My Lover My Killer

Netflix

Shedding light on relationship “red flags” to its viewers, the British true crime docuseries reports the stories of those who were murdered by their partners, and features statements from the victims’ loved ones and those who worked on the case.

Watch My Lover My Killer on Netflix

I Am Vanessa Guillen

Netflix

I Am Vanessa Guillen shows what happened after the 2020 murder of U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén. Her death garnered international attention after reports said she had been sexually harassed multiple times by a supervisor. This 2022 documentary features interviews with Guillén’s family and their fight for answers and action, including the passage of the congressional “I Am Vanessa Guillén Act”, which revamped the way sexual harassment and assault cases are investigated in the military.

Watch I Am Vanessa Guillen on Netflix

Capturing the Killer Nurse

Netflix

Intensive care unit nurse Charles Cullen confessed to killing at least 40 patients across various hospitals in 2003, but he almost got away with it. This 2022 documentary film gives an inside look into how investigators proved their case. After you’ve watched Capturing the Killer Nurse, watch its equally chilling dramatization, The Good Nurse, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain.

Watch Capturing the Killer Nurse on Netflix

Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey

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The rise and fall of Warren Jeffs, the disgraced ex-president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is chronicled in this four-part docuseries. The show includes stories from survivors and former members of the polygamy-practicing group. (The LDS church has said the FLDS has no affiliation with the wider church.) Jeffs married as many as 78 wives, including 24 underage girls, and oversaw the abuse of other women and children before his subsequent arrest and conviction.

Watch Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey on Netflix

The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist

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The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist chronicles the real-life burglaries at celebrity homes in 2008 and 2009. The story was dramatized in Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring in 2013. Original group members Alexis Haines (née Neiers) and Nick Prugo recall their experiences in this three-part series.

Watch The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist on Netflix

Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer

Amazon Prime Video

Ted Bundy’s long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall and other survivors came forward for the first time to participate in this five-part docuseries, framing his infamous crimes from a female perspective. With an emphasis on the victims, Falling for a Killer uses archival video footage, original photographs and new interviews to investigate the serial killer’s attitude toward women.

Watch Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer on Amazon Prime Video

My Daughter’s Killer

Netflix

In 1982, French teenager Kalinka Bamberski was killed by her own stepfather. Her father, André Bamberski, set out on a decades-long search for answers — but was largely ignored by authorities. My Daughter’s Killer, released in 2022, covers Bamberski’s desperate search for the truth and includes interviews with others involved with the case.

Watch My Daughter’s Killer on Netflix

Mind Over Murder

HBO

The complex story of the “Beatrice Six,” a group of wrongly convicted individuals from Beatrice, Neb., is chronicled in this six-part documentary series. Mind Over Murder tracks the 1985 murder of 68-year-old Helen Wilson from the trial to the Six’s exonerations and their civil suits.

Watch Mind Over Murder on Max

The Most Hated Man on the Internet

Netflix

In 2010, Hunter Moore, now a convicted criminal, started the website Is Anyone Up?, a porn site that primarily featured stolen and hacked photos. The site became a hub for revenge porn and doxing. Three-part docuseries The Most Hated Man on the Internet follows one mother’s mission to take down her daughter’s nude photos from the site.

Watch The Most Hated Man on the Internet on Netflix

The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For

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The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For is a three-part documentary series covering the rise and fall of the early aughts fashion brand. The series chronicles the controversy behind the iconic trucker hats, including the company’s origins and its shady business practices.

Watch The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For on Hulu

The Tinder Swindler

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This 2022 docuseries tells the story of conman Simon Leviev (born Shimon Hayut), who swindled an estimated $10 million from people around the world. Presenting himself as the son of a Russian-Israeli diamond mogul, Hayut used Tinder to manipulate women into financially supporting his extravagant lifestyle, all while pretending he needed the money to escape his “enemies.”

Watch The Tinder Swindler on Netflix

The Lady and the Dale

HBO

Elizabeth Carmichael rose to prominence with “The Dale” in 1970, a three-wheeled, fuel-efficient car of her own invention. As Carmichael and her company entered the public eye, scrutiny arose about her past and the car’s technology. This four-part docuseries includes interviews with Carmichael’s family, journalists and the company’s former employees.

Watch The Lady and the Dale on Max

Our Father

Netflix

Our Father begins with one woman’s at-home DNA test, which revealed that she had multiple half-siblings, all with the same father. Former Indianapolis fertility doctor Donald Cline inseminated unsuspecting patients with his own sperm in the ’70s and ’80s and is confirmed to be the biological father to more than 90 children, many of whom were interviewed for this 2022 documentary.

Watch Our Father on Netflix

The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith

Amazon Prime Video

This four-part docuseries covers the decades-long search for justice for Beverly Lynn Smith, who was found murdered in 1974 while her 10-month-old baby slept in the next room. Featuring interviews and firsthand accounts, the series also follows a controversial sting operation, which led to more questions about Smith’s death.

Watch The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith on Amazon Prime Video

Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami

COURTESY OF NETFLIX

The rise and fall of Sal Magluta and Willy Falcon, childhood best friends–turned–Miami drug kingpins, are chronicled in this six-part Netflix series. Over decades, the high school dropouts ascend to the top of the drug trade in southern Florida, until it all comes to a halt.

Watch Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami on Netflix

John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise

Peacock

Told through the words of the serial killer himself, John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise chronicles his horrifying crimes. Using 1992 interview footage of Gacy — filmed two years before his execution — this docuseries goes into his past and the investigation that led to his arrest.

Watch John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise on Peacock

Athlete A

NETFLIX

This 2020 documentary covers the survivors of abuse by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar and how the investigative team at The Indianapolis Star first broke the story. Through interviews with survivors and journalists, Athlete A reveals how USAG covered up Nassar’s abuse for years before it was brought to light.

Watch Athlete A on Netflix

LuLaRich

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LuLaRich is a cautionary tale of one California-based pyramid scheme. This four-part series explores the rise and fall of the infamous multilevel marketing company LuLaRoe, including interviews with the company’s founders and former employees. You’ll never look at colorful leggings the same.

Watch LuLaRich on Amazon Prime Video

Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal

Netflix

The 2019 college admissions scandal made headlines with famous names like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, who were later charged with fraud for their involvement. This 2021 docuseries covers the criminal acts through interviews, wiretap transcripts and reenactments.

Watch Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal on Netflix

The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

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This five-part docuseries follows Gwen Shamblin Lara, founder of the Weigh Down Workshop diet program and the new Christian group The Remnant Fellowship. Shamblin Lara, who died in a plane crash while The Way Down was in post-production, was convinced that God had given her “the key to permanent weight control.”

Watch The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin on Max

Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.

Netflix

This four-part documentary series follows the downfall of Sarma Melngailis, once the chef and owner of the popular New York City vegan restaurant Pure Food and Wine, before she met and married a con artist. Anthony Strangis, who went by Shane Fox, coerced Melngailis into transferring $1.6 million to him from the business so they could become “immortal,” leaving the business nearly bankrupt.

Watch Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. on Netflix

Why Did You Kill Me?

NETFLIX

The 2021 documentary follows Belinda Lane, a determined mother who uses MySpace to track down those involved in the 2006 murder of her daughter, Crystal Theobald. The insightful story shows just how far this mom will go to get justice for her child — especially if the police won’t.

Watch Why Did You Kill Me? on Netflix

Allen v. Farrow

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The four-part docuseries Allen v. Farrow revisits the allegations of sexual abuse against Woody Allen by his daughter Dylan Farrow, whom he adopted with actress Mia Farrow. The director has denounced the series, which also documents his fallout with Mia and their custody trial, as well as his relationship with Mia’s daughter, Soon-Yi Previn, whom he married in 1997.

Watch Allen v. Farrow on Max

Killer Sally

Netflix

In 1995, Sally McNeil, a former bodybuilder and marine, was found guilty of second-degree murder for the death of her husband, Ray McNeil. In this three-part docuseries, McNeil tells her side of the story after serving almost 25 years in prison and maintaining that she shot her husband in self-defense.

Watch Killer Sally on Netflix

Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes

Netflix

The life and crimes of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who killed at least 12 young men between 1978 and 1983, are documented in this series. The murderer and necrophile, who died in 2018, narrates his story through a series of audiotapes recorded in his jail cell.

Watch Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes on Netflix

The Confession

Amazon Prime Video

After Patricia Hall disappears from a small town near Leeds, England, in 1992, her husband Keith Hall becomes a suspect. This 2022 docuseries explains what happened after Keith fell in love with someone new, bringing details of his wife’s mysterious disappearance to light.

Watch The Confession on Amazon Prime Video

Girl in the Picture

Netflix

After Sharon Marshall is found dying after a hit-and-run accident in 1990, an investigation reveals that her death may not have been an accident at all. Years later, it became clear that Marshall wasn’t who she said she was. Girl in the Picture unfolds a decades-old secret to reveal the woman’s true identity.

Watch Girl in the Picture on Netflix

Sins of Our Mother

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Lori Vallow was a devoted mother — until she met fifth husband Chad Daybell, who indoctrinated Vallow with extreme doomsday beliefs. Lori and Daybell have been accused of murdering two of her children, Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow. In this three-part series, Lori’s friends and family, including her son Colby Ryan, open up about the events leading up to Tylee and J.J.’s death.

Watch Sins of Our Mother on Netflix

Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer

NETFLIX

In mid-1980s Los Angeles, serial killer Richard Ramirez lurked at night for victims to torture and murder. The crimes and eventual arrest of Ramirez, known as the “Night Stalker,” are documented in this chilling four-part series.

Watch Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer on Netflix

Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story

Hulu

Produced by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, this three-part series will leave you feeling spooked. Seven years after disappearing from his California home, 14-year-old Steven Stayner escapes his kidnapper and returns to his family. Years later, the Stayner family were again thrust into the spotlight following the horrific crimes of Steven’s serial killer brother, Cary Stayner.

Watch Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story on Hulu

This Is a Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist

Netflix

The most famous art heist in history remains unsolved. This four-part series brings a fresh perspective to the 1990 theft of several million dollars’ worth of art, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

Watch This Is a Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist on Netflix

Murder Among the Mormons

Netflix

This three-part series explores the crimes of Mark Hofmann, one of the most notable forgers and counterfeiters in history. Hofmann took his forgeries, related to the history of the LDS movement, a step further when he planted bombs in Salt Lake City, resulting in two deaths.

Watch Murder Among the Mormons on Netflix

Sasquatch

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When investigative journalist David Holthouse visited a cannabis farm in 1993, he heard a story that haunted him for years: Three men on a nearby farm were torn apart in a savage attack. Twenty-five years later, Holthouse revisited the area to discover the truth in this 2021 docuseries.

Watch Sasquatch on Hulu

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