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5 Best Crime Documentaries on Netflix

By Sarene / 12 Aug 2021 (Thursday)

Netflix has become a leader in the true-crime genre with these docuseries and documentaries.

Why Did You Kill Me?

The murder of Crystal Theobald came with some big consequences for those who committed the crime. When a family uses social media to track down her killers, vindication starts veering into the extreme.

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. From the creator of "The Ted Bundy Tapes," a dive into crime's darkest places.

The Ripper

This doc is not about the infamous Jack, but another British murderer. The Yorkshire Ripper, Peter William Sutcliffe, terrorized Northern England through the '70s and '80s, evading capture for years largely due to the sexism and classism of the police at the time.

American Murder: The Family Next Door

In case you’re one of the few who does not know about the Watt family murders (Don’t feel bad! You’re not alone), this 90ish minute documentary uses found footage to unravel the devastating deaths of Shannan Watt and her two daughters. What starts out as a heartbreaking disappearance quickly takes an even more gruesome turn, especially when you consider that it’s Shannan’s social media videos that narrate a large part of the documentary.

Unsolved Mysteries

This series uses re-enactments and interviews to retell the circumstances of, well, mysteries that are unsolved. Covering crimes, tales of lost love, unexplained history, and paranormal events, viewers are encouraged to provide information that might solve the mystery.

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5 Best Crime Documentaries on Netflix