I love watching true crime documentaries, no matter how bone-chillingly gruesome, and even if I’m all alone. There’s something intriguing, yet terrifying, when watching true crime stories – perhaps because they make us face the dark side of reality in a way that horror movies can’t.
If you’re a watcher and lover of true crime documentaries and wish to discover more, here are our top picks that are must-watches on Netflix.
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
Filthy Rich details the experiences of Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors and how he exploited his wealth and position to perpetrate crimes like sex trafficking. The heartbreaking stories of these victims will keep you glued to the screen until the end of the show.
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The Trials Of Gabriel Fernandez
The tragedy of an 8-year-old boy’s murder and the trials of his guardians and social workers in this documentary raise questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children. Such a horrific story of a system that failed to protect a child from his mother and boyfriend’s constant abuse and torture over a period of 8 months.
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House Of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
A suspenseful and terrifying story about the truths and speculations behind the killings of 11 members of a Delhi family. The narrative follows how the inquiry led to the family members all committing suicide at the same time in one home.
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Don’t F*** With Cats: Hunting An Internet Killer
This true crime documentary series was one of Netflix’s top five most-watched documentaries of the year. It begins with a terrible video of a guy murdering a cat, prompting a bunch of online sleuths to go on a dangerous pursuit that leads them into a dark underworld.
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American Murder: The Family Next Door
This depicts the circumstances surrounding the murder of most members of the Watts family through historical evidence, including social media posts, police enforcement records, text messages, and home video footage.
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Evil Genius: The True Story Of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist
An unusual and tragic tale of a man who was compelled to perform a heist while wearing a bomb around his neck. The horrible and grotesque investigation was conducted by a mastermind who was on her path to a career in teaching and counselling until her mental state worsened.
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Crime Scene: The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel
After the disappearance of guest Elisa Lam at the Cecil Hotel, what was once a typical hotel became an infamous and haunted spot. The case has engulfed not only the minds of investigators, but also the Internet, with individuals from outside the police department attempting to unravel the mystery.
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The Raincoat Killer: Chasing A Predator In Korea
This documentary follows a gruesome investigation of a South Korean serial murderer who used a hammer to bludgeon his victims to death in the 2000s. It dives into the evil and twisted side of the investigation, exploring how he preyed on his victims and committed heinous killings.
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Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
Ted Bundy was one of the most “iconic” serial murderers in American history. This docuseries provides insight into the psyche of the infamous “Jack the Ripper of the United States”. The film uses archive images and audio recordings of Bundy taken when he was on death row to present a unique viewpoint of hearing the killer examine his own life and intentions.
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Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer
Richard Ramirez is another of America’s most notorious and devious serial killers. Young detective Gil Carrillo and famous homicide investigator Frank Salerno raced against the clock in 1985 Los Angeles to arrest a nighttime demon responsible for a string of seemingly unrelated killings and sexual assaults.
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Turn off the lights and get ready for some true crime frights!
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