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Best 1 The Devil in the White City
The Devil in the White City

Erik Larson's 2003 masterpiece intertwines the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the chilling tale of H.H. Holmes, Americas first documented serial killer. Larson masterfully juxtaposes the...

9.8 Brilliant
2 The Murder of Fred Rogers
The Murder of Fred Rogers

This 2018 Netflix documentary examines the 2008 murder of beloved TV host Fred Rogers. Through 6 episodes, it explores the investigation into his killer, the role of forensic evidence, and the impact...

8.4 Very Good
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3 The Lost Tapes
The Lost Tapes

This 2021 Netflix series investigates the 2001 murder of 14-year-old Megan Kanka in New Jersey. Through 8 episodes, it explores the case's impact on the creation of the Megan's Law, the role of DNA ev...

8.4 Very Good
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4 The Case Against 8
The Case Against 8

This 2018 Netflix documentary examines the 2016 conviction of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani's son, Fred Giuliani, for child abuse. Through 6 episodes, it details the investigation into the...

8.3 Very Good
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5 Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer

Making a Murderer brought the true crime genre into the mainstream consciousness. It follows the story of Steven Avery, a man who served 18 years for a crime he didn't commit, only to be charged with...

8.2 Very Good
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6 The Jinx: The Life and Death of Robert Durst
The Jinx: The Life and Death of Robert Durst

The Jinx is a six-part HBO documentary series that meticulously investigates the life and crimes of Robert Durst, a real estate heir suspected of multiple murders. The series utilizes archival footage...

8.1 Very Good
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7 The Night of the Hunted
The Night of the Hunted

This 2020 Netflix documentary delves into the 2017 murder of 17-year-old Bella Guerra in California. Through 6 episodes, it examines the investigation into her boyfriend, the role of forensic evidence...

7.8 Good
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8 The Central Park Five
The Central Park Five

This 2012 HBO documentary exposes the 1989 wrongful conviction of five teenagers for the Central Park jogger attack. Through 5 episodes, it details the coerced confessions, flawed forensic evidence, a...

7.7 Good
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9 The Staircase
The Staircase

This classic true-crime series follows the trial of Michael Peterson, who was accused of murdering his wife, Kathleen, after she was found dead at the bottom of their staircase. The series spans over...

7.6 Good
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10 The Keepers
The Keepers

The Keepers investigates the unsolved murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a nun and teacher in Baltimore, and the subsequent cover-up of systemic sexual abuse at her school. The series is a testament to th...

7.6 Good
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