Best Murder

John Berendts atmospheric account of a murder in Savannah, Georgia, is a cult classic that reads like a Southern Gothic novel. While the murder of Danny Hansford is the central event, the book is equa...

While originally published in 1966, Truman Capotes 'In Cold Blood' remains the foundational text of the true crime genre. Its continued relevance and influence on 21st-century authors make it an essen...

This 2020 documentary provides a comprehensive look at the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, a female serial killer who murdered seven men in Florida. It combines archival footage, interviews with th...

The Inheritance of Lies unravels a decades-old mystery surrounding a wealthy family and a suspicious death. The book follows a genealogist hired to trace the familys history, uncovering a web of decei...

David Finchers 1995 masterpiece follows two detectivesa veteran nearing retirement and a hot-headed rookieas they hunt a serial killer who justifies his gruesome crimes as penance for the Seven Deadly...

This 2022 Netflix docuseries examines the life and crimes of John Wayne Gacy, a seemingly ordinary man who led a double life as a serial killer and rapist. It combines archival footage, interviews wit...

Kate Summerscales book is a brilliant historical investigation into a notorious 1860 murder case in England. Jack Whicher, one of the original Scotland Yard detectives, was tasked with solving the mur...

This 2020 Hulu documentary follows Dan Hurley, a pharmacist in Louisiana, as he investigates the suspicious death of his son. His investigation leads him to uncover a widespread opioid trafficking ope...

The After Party is a comedic murder mystery set during a high school reunion. As secrets and suspicions unravel, the attendees find themselves embroiled in a hilarious and suspenseful investigation. T...

The revival recording of Chicago captures the sizzle and sophistication of this iconic musical. The jazz-infused score, composed by John Kander and Fred Ebb, is both seductive and dangerous. The perfo...

This documentary series re-examines the assassination of Malcolm X, utilizing newly discovered FBI files and interviews with key figures involved in the case. It challenges long-held assumptions about...

Stuart Turton's 'The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' presents a truly unique and mind-bending mystery. The protagonist wakes up in a different body each day, tasked with solving the murder of Evely...

Norman Mailers Pulitzer Prize-winning book is a massive, sprawling account of the life and death of Gary Gilmore, the man who demanded his own execution after committing two murders. Mailer uses a 'tr...

Mari Hannah's 'My Lovely Wife' is a dark and twisted thriller that follows a man who commits a shocking crime and enlists his wife's help to cover it up. The novel explores the complexities of marriag...

Jon Krakauer explores the intersection of religious fundamentalism and violence in this gripping investigation of a double murder committed by two brothers who claimed to be acting on divine revelatio...

Hallie Rubenholds 'The Five' is a revolutionary look at the Jack the Ripper case. Instead of focusing on the killer, she tells the life stories of the five women he murdered, reclaiming their identiti...

The Act is based on the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee, who suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy. The series explores the complex and abusive relationship between mot...

Invitation to a Murder is a true-crime documentary series that examines a cold case murder through the lens of a popular true-crime podcast. The series combines archival footage, interviews, and audio...