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Inside the World's Toughest Prisons

2016–2023 · 7 seasons · 5

New and upcoming (2026 and later)

Out this year, or not out yet.

Should I Marry a Murderer?

2026 · 1 season · Netflix
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Trust Me: The False ProphetTrust Me: The False ProphetThe Idaho Murders: College NightmareThe Idaho Murders: College NightmareMichael Jackson: The VerdictMichael Jackson: The Verdict

The last five years (2021 to 2025)

Current, and all of it watchable now.

Catching Killers

2021–2023 · 3 seasons · Netflix
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Jimmy Savile: A British Horror StoryJimmy Savile: A British Horror StoryWorst Ex EverWorst Ex EverThe Curious Case of Natalia GraceThe Curious Case of Natalia GraceDevil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby FrankeDevil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby FrankeKiller SallyKiller SallyThe Sons of Sam: A Descent into DarknessThe Sons of Sam: A Descent into DarknessSophie: A Murder in West CorkSophie: A Murder in West Cork

Five to fifteen years back (2011 to 2020)

Recent enough that everyone can still find it, old enough to be finished.

Surviving R. Kelly

2019–2023 · 3 seasons · Lifetime
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I AM A KILLERI AM A KILLERThe JinxThe JinxEvil GeniusEvil GeniusDirty MoneyDirty MoneyThe Disappearance of Madeleine McCannThe Disappearance of Madeleine McCannTiger KingTiger KingJeffrey Epstein: Filthy RichJeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

Older than fifteen years (before 2011)

The back catalogue, where the closest match often is.

The Staircase

2004–2018 · 1 season · SundanceTV
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Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final SolutionAuschwitz: The Nazis and the Final SolutionAmerica's Most WantedAmerica's Most WantedJekyllJekyllUnsolved MysteriesUnsolved MysteriesWhen the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four ActsWhen the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts1000 Ways to Die1000 Ways to DieA HauntingA Haunting

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