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True Crime: Must-Reads & Watches 🎧💻

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From thrilling Spotify podcasts to YouTube deep dives and books, immerse yourself in the best true crime content.
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Spotify Podcasts

 
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This is one of my favourites since it covers international cases! The host is anonymous and the videos are usually an hour long. The research is definitely impressive as well.
Casefile True Crime | Podcast on Spotify
 
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Rotten Mango is hosted by Stephanie Soo, a youtuber and a great storyteller. Her older videos are definitely less professional but this past year her work has gotten so much better. The research is always done very well and the emotions are very much...
Rotten Mango
 
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Morbid is definitely not everyone's cup of tea since it is more lighthearted and sometimes even humorous. In my opinion, even with the slight humor it is still very respectful and well researched. The hosts are incredibly talented and keep the audien...
Morbid | Wondery | Premium Podcasts

Youtube Channels

 
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Into The Deep is amazing, especially if you love shorter true crime videos. The host is a perfect storyteller and the videos always contain audios and videos from the actual cases!
Into The Deep - True Crime
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Eleanor Neale was the person who got me into true crime! Her videos are absolutely incredible and professional. I love the tone she uses, especially when talking about victims.
Eleanor Neale
 
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Hailey Elizabeth is a young youtuber who makes videos about true crime, conspiracy theories, and pop culture. Her videos are a bit more lighthearted but the cases are still greatly researched. Her conspiracy theories are definitely her stronger side!
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Crime Weekly is hosted by retired detective Derrick Lavasseur and Stephanie Harlowe. They cover many cold cases and international cases. Their style is very respectful and professional.
Crime Weekly

Must-Watch Documentaries

 
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Making a Murderer follows the story of Steven Avery, who was wrongfully convicted of a crime and later exonerated, only to be accused of another crime. It’s a powerful exploration of the justice system.
Making a Murderer
 
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Definitely one of the best Ted Bundy documentaries on Youtube. True Lives makes really good documentaries that are thoroughly researched and greatly told.
The Life & Crimes Of Ted Bundy (Born To Kill) | Our Life
 
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This is one of the most popular documentaries on Netflix. It features coerced confessions and questionable convictions. It is such an engaging documentary!
The Confession Tapes

Books

 
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A poignant investigative account into Argentina’s Jewish agricultural settlement, uncovering the violent murders that forever altered its community.
The Murders of Moisés Ville: The Rise and Fall of ... - Barnes & Noble
 
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This chilling memoir is about the author's childhood friendship with a serial killer, blending personal memories with the haunting truth of his crimes.
The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer - Barnes & Noble
 
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In this emotional memoir, Elizabeth Smart shares her experience of being kidnapped, enduring captivity, and her eventual recovery, becoming an advocate for other survivors. The story is absolutely heartbreaking and empowering.
My Story - Elizabeth Smart - Barnes & Noble
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A compelling narrative exploring how Edgar Smith, convicted of murder, manipulated influential figures into securing his freedom, only to commit another crime, revealing the dangerous charisma of a psychopath
Scoundrel: The True Story of the Murderer Who Charmed His Way to ...
 
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This emotional story follows the forensic efforts to uncover the truth about the atrocities at Florida’s Dozier School for Boys, providing dignity to forgotten victims.
We Carry Their Bones: The Search for Justice at the Dozier School ...
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This book is written on the account of a mother's struggle after the tragic loss of her daughters who were severely abused by individuals in the Korean entertainment industry. This one is truly heartbreaking. Themother deserves to get justice for her...
Diaries of My Older Sister: Depression & Suicide