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Britain's Darkest Taboos

2012

Britain's Darkest Taboos

2012
9
Reality series interviewing people/families who were victims of violent crimes or people who were friends / family of murderers and rapists and had narrow escapes
Hollywood & Crime

2012

Hollywood & Crime

2012
5
Beneath Tinseltown’s glowing promise of fortune and fame there sometimes lurks sinister characters who harbor murderous intentions.
Hitler vs Churchill: The Eagle and the Lion

2016

Hitler vs Churchill: The Eagle and the Lion

2016
A documentary which explores the remarkable parallels between the careers of Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill, as well as their personal rivalry and animosity.
Murder by Numbers

2017

Murder by Numbers

2017
8.4
Each episode of this true-crime series begins with the grisly discovery of a body and the onset of an intense investigation. When police think they've solved the case, shocking twists sends each investigation into the depths of evil.
Dead of Night

2018

Dead of Night

2018
8.5
'Dead of Night' features nail-biting true stories of victims working the graveyard shift who are thrust into real-life nightmares. A killer lies in wait to strike the most vulnerable, those alone in the dark. When the sun sets, the body count will rise.
Cops Who Kill With Will Mellor

2023

Cops Who Kill With Will Mellor

2023
7.5
In each episode, TV personality and actor Will Mellor is joined by a panel of experts, including ex-Detective Superintendent Julie McKay, psychologist Serena Simmons and ex-Murder Detective Howard Groves. They will try to unravel how and why a police officer can switch from law enforcer to lawbreaker, as well as tell the story of how they were brought to justice for their horrendous actions.
The Christmas Killings Hosted by Nancy Grace

2024

The Christmas Killings Hosted by Nancy Grace

2024
Hosted by Nancy Grace, this true crime docuseries blends merry with mystery as it delves into holiday-season homicide investigations.
Two Shallow Graves

2022

Two Shallow Graves

2022
7
The disappearance of the McStay's haunts police for three years until their remains turn up in the desert. Prosecutors say evidence proves Chase Merritt killed them, Merritt said he's innocence, claiming they are misinterpreting the facts.
21st Century Serial Killers

2018

21st Century Serial Killers

2018
8
21st Century Serial Killers forensically researches the lives of the killers who can't stop killing, revealing how the grim opportunities, provided by the 21st century, played a part in a number of murders.
Becoming Evil: Cult of Personality

2020

Becoming Evil: Cult of Personality

2020
Murder goes far back into mankind's history. This documentary examines serial killers and cult leaders who shocked the world with their crimes.
The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park

2019

The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park

2019
6.8
True crime series which re-examines one of the most infamous crimes in recent U.S. history – the 1986 killing of Jennifer Levin at the hands of Robert Chambers.
Born To Kill? Class Of Evil

2017

Born To Kill? Class Of Evil

2017
10
Not all serial killers are the same – but many share twisted desires and use similarly devious methods to get their perverse kicks. Just as many serial killers have a victim type, so there are types of murderers: from the handsome charmers, who could seduce any woman in the blink of an eye but can’t be satisfied unless they kill, to the power hungry sadists for whom there’s no pleasure without pain. This is a new twist on the globally successful ‘Born To Kill?’ series. As usual, one new killer is investigated in each episode, but this series we will be delving into the extensive ‘Born To Kill?’ archive, to draw comparisons with some of the most iconic serial killers in history.
Murder Decoded

2019

Murder Decoded

2019
8.7
In the wake of every murder, clues appear. Murder Decoded tells forensics-driven stories of committed investigators deciphering which clues mean nothing and which ones will put a killer behind bars and bring justice to victims' loved ones.
The Real Prime Suspect

2019

The Real Prime Suspect

2019
The Real Prime Suspect is a case of life imitating art imitating life. Former Met detective Jackie Malton - the real-life inspiration for DCI Jane Tennison from Prime Suspect - retraces notorious murder cases from the UK and US.
Pushed to Death

2025

Pushed to Death

2025
Pushed to Death tells the stories of people who tragically passed away after appearing to suffer a fatal fall in suspicious circumstances.
An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

2018

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

2018
7
Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a staircase. Michael claims it was a tragic, accidental fall. But was she murdered? In this three-part series, we investigate the shocking details of the case through the people closest to it. We'll also reveal a 16-year-old secret and examine one of the most dramatic trials in recent history.
Motive to Murder

2016

Motive to Murder

2016
Motive to Murder takes a psychological look into some of the real-life murder cases that have made headlines around the world: from crimes of passion and serial killers, to opportunistic slayings and mass shootings.
JonBenét: An American Murder Mystery

2016

JonBenét: An American Murder Mystery

2016
8.1
Who killed JonBenét? It's one of the most enduring American mysteries. Revisit the homicide that gripped the nation, with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage from the crime scene.
The Crimes that Changed Us

2020

The Crimes that Changed Us

2020
8.3
The stories of murder investigations and their extraordinary consequences, which overturned laws, transformed police interrogation and revolutionised forensic detection.
Last Night Out

2025

Last Night Out

2025
Last Night Out reveals the chilling stories of the final night of fun for those whose evenings end in tragedy. We meet the under 35s who go out to have a good time but a terrible turn in events leads to their murders. This UK series uses intimate, down-the-lens interviews with family members, friends, and key figures from the investigation team to tell the stories of these tragic deaths. Blending CCTV footage, social media posts and home movies, each episode forensically pieces together the narrative of their last night out.