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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Maria Committed a 'Nearly Perfect Crime,' but One Fatal Flaw Remained – Police Were Faced with a Horrific Sight

The discovery of a woman's body in Barcelona in 2008 leads to a complex investigation involving a fashion designer and one of her friends, raising questions about a potential murderous encounter.

Mar 22 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Book Podcast: Between Silence and Fear: Sophie Sumburane on the Last Serial Killer of East Germany

Sophie Sumburane discusses her book that intertwines true crime with fiction, focusing on the last serial killer in East Germany during the reunification period.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Disturbing' BBC documentary returns with brutal episode tonight

The BBC documentary series 'Forensics: The Real CSI' returns with a new episode showcasing the real-life investigations of West Midlands Police Force.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Woman branded ‘female Charles Manson’ escaped prison, prosecutor now doubts her conviction

Larry Sells, a former prosecutor, expresses doubts over the conviction of Sarah Jo Pender, dubbed the 'female Charles Manson,' who escaped from prison and is the subject of a new true crime docuseries.

Mar 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

True crime fans are already 'hooked' as Netflix unveils adaptation of bestseller

True crime enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Netflix's adaptation of the bestseller 'The God of the Woods', based on Liz Moore's novel.

Mar 21 • 08:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Jimmy Gracey's disappearance, Kouri Richins' verdict, Luigi Mangione's defense

The article covers several notable true crime stories, including the accidental death of college student Jimmy Gracey in Barcelona, the trial of Kouri Richins, and the defense of Luigi Mangione charged with murder.

Mar 20 • 19:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The disturbing seven-episode series based on a true case that has come to Netflix and has become a sensation

Netflix's latest hit series 'Love and Death,' starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons, explores a chilling true crime story from Texas in the 1980s.

Mar 19 • 17:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Nicholas Wennö: Here are this week's best streaming tips

Nicholas Wennö provides a roundup of this week's notable streaming content, including a comeback by Lisa Kudrow and Cillian Murphy's farewell performance in 'Peaky Blinders'.

Mar 19 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix true crime doc examines 100 mph crash by 'hell on wheels' killer

A new Netflix documentary titled 'The Crash' focuses on the tragic car crash caused by 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla in Strongsville, Ohio, which resulted in the deaths of her boyfriend and another passenger.

Mar 19 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

House of Guinness star bags lead role in shocking Netflix true crime drama

The upcoming Netflix true crime drama explores the tumultuous relationship between Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, portraying their audacious fraud scheme modeled on Gen Z's version of Bonnie and Clyde.

Mar 19 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Series 'Estopim' rescues stories of women victims of violence in Brazil

The series 'Estopim' sheds light on the stories of women victims of violence in Brazil using a true crime format to analyze the social impact of various crimes.

Mar 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Channel 5 to air 'chilling' true crime documentary on 'truly horrific' case

Channel 5 will broadcast a true crime documentary detailing the chilling investigation into the 1984 disappearance of seven-year-old Mark Tildesley, involving a gang of abusers.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Inside the Tour Guide murder and how a TikTok post solved the case

The article discusses how a Netflix documentary highlights the murder of Esther Estepa, revealing how TikTok played a crucial role in solving the case involving influencer José Jurado Montilla.

Mar 18 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

ITV first look at disturbing crime drama Believe Me about black cab rapist John Worboys

ITV has revealed a first look at a new true crime drama titled 'Believe Me', focusing on the infamous black cab rapist John Worboys.

Mar 18 • 17:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Daniel Mays 'terrified' after reading script for 'unsettling' John Worboys role

Actor Daniel Mays expresses fear and emotional turmoil after reading the script for his role as notorious criminal John Worboys in the upcoming drama.

Mar 18 • 11:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

He was a warm, kind, and patient man. Was Ted Bundy's wife a little crazy?

The article explores the complex relationship between notorious serial killer Ted Bundy and his wife, highlighting the contradictions in her perception of him as loving despite his heinous crimes.

Mar 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Chilling' true crime doc to air soon as Line of Duty star teams up with real husband

Vicky McClure will host a new true crime series with her husband, Jonny Owen, focusing on notorious historical crimes in Britain.

Mar 17 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

True crime doc with never before seen insight into FBI returns tonight

A second series of the true crime documentary 'Feds,' providing in-depth insights into the FBI, premieres in the UK tonight.

Mar 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Disturbing' true crime doc lands UK release date as viewers warned before watching

The true crime documentary series 'Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence' has been released in the UK, prompting viewer advisories due to its disturbing content.

Mar 17 • 10:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Event: When Reality Becomes a Story - True Crime Reimagined

Linn Schütze, a specialist in true crime podcasts, will discuss her research and the evolving podcast landscape at the SZ's MINDPOP festival.

Mar 17 • 09:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Serial killer who fantasised about blowing up women's genitals set for release

A serial killer, known as 'The Rhine-Ruhr Ripper,' is set for release despite his gruesome actions and twisted fantasies involving the mutilation of female victims.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Doc: The Murder of Annelie

The podcast episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of a 46-year-old mother of two just weeks before Christmas and the unsettling circumstances that followed her last known moments.

Mar 16 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC iPlayer adds 'insane' true crime documentary fans do not want to miss

BBC iPlayer has released a new true crime documentary series titled 'The Truth About My Murder,' which explores complex murder cases primarily in Wales.

Mar 16 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 5 'fly on the wall' true crime series returns for final episode tonight

Channel 5's popular true crime series, 'Police Interceptors', is set to air its final episode of the latest special installment tonight, showcasing real-life traffic emergencies.

Mar 16 • 10:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Captivating' true crime drama with Marvel legend is now streaming for free

The new true crime mini-series 'Love and Death' has become a hit among ITVX viewers, captivating audiences with its brutal portrayal of real-life events.

Mar 16 • 10:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Fox Nation documentary examines Chris Watts Colorado family murder case

A new Fox Nation special details the tragic case of Chris Watts, who murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters in Colorado in 2018.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

True crime doc making viewers 'sick' to air 'frantic' episode tonight

A new episode of the true crime documentary 'Forensics: The Real CSI' is set to air, focusing on a disturbing investigation by the West Midlands Police involving a harrowing emergency call from a teenage girl.

Mar 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nancy Guthrie glitch, death row inmate's message, Alex Murdaugh witness

The Fox News True Crime Newsletter covers various criminal cases, including the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, a death row inmate's clemency, and updates on the Alex Murdaugh trial.

Mar 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

ITV adds 'absolutely bonkers' true crime doc that viewers 'watch twice'

ITV has started streaming a gripping true crime documentary series about the mysterious disappearance of Sherri Papini, which has captivated viewers.

Mar 13 • 17:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Non-fiction: "Much takes place in secrecy"

Sociologists Nicole Bögelein and Gina Rosa Wollinger explore the complex interplay between crime, gender, and socio-economic factors in their new book derived from a podcast, "True Criminology."

Mar 13 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Peaky Blinders star takes lead in harrowing ITV true crime drama

ITV's new true crime drama 'Believe Me' dramatizes the harrowing story of John Worboys, a notorious sex offender known as the 'black cab rapist'.

Mar 12 • 14:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Roberto Saviano: Your Body Was Never Found

Roberto Saviano's new novel recounts the true story of Rossella Casini, a young woman murdered by the 'ndrangheta.

Mar 12 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
Life & Tech

6 A's: Finally a book that shows that true crime is incredibly boring

A new book discusses the monotony of the true crime genre, comparing it to a traditional Danish roast pork dinner.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Three siblings disappeared off the face of the earth last seen walking with eerie 'tall blond man'

Three siblings, Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont, vanished from Glenelg Beach in Australia in 1966 while last seen with a mysterious tall blond man.

Mar 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Michigan man found guilty of killing wife whose body was discovered in fertilizer tank

A Michigan man was found guilty of second-degree murder for the killing of his wife, whose remains were found in a fertilizer tank.

Mar 11 • 02:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Disturbing Story Taking Over Netflix: The Double Life of the Ideal Citizen Who Betrayed Everyone's Trust

A new Netflix documentary titled 'A Friendship, A Murder,' which explores the shocking double life of a seemingly ideal citizen in Denmark, has rapidly become one of the platform's most-watched titles in Argentina.

Mar 10 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive attempts to impersonate his brother, retracts, and is arrested in Teresina: 'God touched my heart', he said

A fugitive in Teresina, Brazil, was arrested after trying to disguise his identity as his brother, ultimately revealing his true name when he felt a moral epiphany.

Mar 10 • 21:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From 'Devil's Daughter' to 'Narges' Story': How a Real Crime Transformed into a Popular Horror Legend?

The article discusses the transformation of a real-life crime into a dramatic narrative in Egyptian series 'Narges,' inspired by the case known as 'Devil's Daughter.'

Mar 10 • 18:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Chilling' documentary fans say is a 'captivating' watch available to stream

A true crime documentary series titled 'A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read' has intrigued viewers and is now available for streaming.

Mar 10 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trend True Crime: Noon in Wilhelmshaven: A Man Exchanges Price Tags

A reporter explores a peculiar crime in Wilhelmshaven where a man is swapping price tags, reflecting on the intrigue of true crime stories.

Mar 10 • 14:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Storytel did not violate true Icelandic criminal cases

Storytel has been cleared of any wrongdoing related to true crime stories in Iceland.

Mar 10 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

ITV adds 'horrific' documentary dubbed a must watch for fans of true crime

ITV has released a powerful true crime documentary called 'Faked: Hunting My Online Predator,' which investigates the exploitation of three women through non-consensual use of their images online.

Mar 9 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Absolutely harrowing' true crime doc dubbed a 'shocking' watch is now streaming

A new true crime documentary series focuses on the tragic murder of 16-year-old Skylar Neese in West Virginia and is available for streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu.

Mar 9 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Hope for breakthrough in search for Beast of Birkenhead with new DNA searches

Police are renewing their investigation into the 1985 murder of florist Diane Sindall by utilizing familial DNA to potentially track down the actual killer.

Mar 9 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Maxine Carr's warped romance with 'besotted husband who accepts Ian Huntley horrors'

Maxine Carr, known for her connection to the child killer Ian Huntley, has found a new life and husband while living under a secret identity.

Mar 8 • 10:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

The Rest After the Autopsy: Are Crime Series True? An Investigator and a Forensic Doctor Testify

The article discusses the authenticity of crime series with insights from a criminal investigator and a forensic doctor.

Mar 8 • 07:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC to air chilling new episode of 'horrific' true crime series tonight

The BBC is set to release a new episode of its acclaimed true crime series 'Forensics: The Real CSI' tonight, which continues to delve into real-life police investigations.

Mar 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Teens inspired by ‘Scream’ recorded ‘first kill’ plot before stabbing classmate to death

Two teens, influenced by the film 'Scream,' plotted and committed the murder of their classmate, Cassie Jo Stoddart, in 2006.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nancy Guthrie's clues, Luigi Mangione's evidence, Idaho murders tarot cards

Fox News' True Crime newsletter discusses updates on various criminal cases, including Nancy Guthrie’s abduction, a California mother facing consequences for hosting teen parties, and recent developments in the Idaho college murders.

Mar 6 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The terrifying two-part Netflix docuseries that won't let you get off the couch

Netflix has released a chilling two-part docuseries titled 'The TikTok Killer' about a case involving a murderer disguised as an influencer in Spain.

Mar 6 • 16:34 UTC

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