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The Weekly Drop: January 12-18, 2026 New True Crime Premieres & Episodes
This Weekly Drop covers all confirmed true crime premieres and returning episodes scheduled for January 12-18, 2026, including new documentary films, limited series, and ongoing shows across major networks and streaming platforms. Each listing includes air dates, episode details, and where to watch, making it easier to track what’s new and what’s continuing without missing a release.

The Emerald Sleuth
2 days ago11 min read


True Crime Documentary Case Notes: Murder in Monaco, The Cult Behind the Killer, Evil Influencer, & My Nightmare Stalker
Case Notes are a quick collection of assessments of recent true crime documentaries, weighing what earns your full attention, what works as background noise, and what’s better left unwatched without the deep-dive commitment.

The Emerald Sleuth
3 days ago7 min read


The Weekly Drop: January 5-11, 2026 New True Crime Premieres & Episodes
This Weekly Drop covers all confirmed true crime premieres and returning episodes scheduled for January 5–11, 2026, including new documentary films, limited series, and ongoing shows across major networks and streaming platforms. Each listing includes air dates, episode details, and where to watch, making it easier to track what’s new and what’s continuing without missing a release.

The Emerald Sleuth
7 days ago8 min read


The Perfect Neighbor Review | Netflix
Through body-cam footage and 911 calls, The Perfect Neighbor traces a neighborhood conflict that escalates quietly until it’s too late. With no narrator and no easy answers, the film becomes a study in institutional gaps, routine responses, and the fragility of ordinary life.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jan 14 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – January 2026 Edition
The January 2026 Surveillance Report tracks new and returning true crime documentaries, series, and specials across Netflix, Max, Investigation Discovery, A&E, Lifetime, Sundance Now, and more. This monthly roundup also includes a Court Watch section highlighting high-profile criminal trials expected to begin in January, making it a complete guide to what’s airing, streaming, and unfolding in real time.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 3114 min read


The Weekly Drop: December 29, 2025- January 4, 2026 New True Crime Premieres & Episodes
A weekly breakdown of new true crime premieres and returning episodes airing December 29, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Includes confirmed air dates, networks, and streaming details in one place.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 27, 20257 min read


The Weekly Drop: December 22-28, 2025 New True Crime Releases
Holiday scheduling has thinned the lineup, but the cases haven’t stopped. This Weekly Drop covers all true crime premieres and continuing series airing December 22–28, 2025.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 20, 20254 min read


True Crime Documentary Case Notes: Predators, The Secrets We Bury & Charmed by the Devil
Case Notes are a quick collection of assessments of recent true crime documentaries, weighing what earns your full attention, what works as background noise, and what’s better left unwatched without the deep-dive commitment.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 19, 20254 min read


The Weekly Drop: December 15-21, 2025 New True Crime Releases
Stay ahead of the newest true crime releases with this week’s full list of fresh documentaries, episode premieres, and streaming drops across every major platform. From new investigations to ongoing series, here’s everything arriving between December 15-21, 2025, plus where to watch it.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 14, 20257 min read


True Crime Drops: New True Crime Releases 2025 (December 8-14)
Stay ahead of the newest true crime releases with this week’s full list of fresh documentaries, episode premieres, and streaming drops across every major platform. From new investigations to ongoing series, here’s everything arriving between December 8-14, 2025, plus where to watch it.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 7, 20258 min read


This Week’s True Crime Drops: New True Crime Releases 2025 (December 1-7)
Stay ahead of the newest true crime releases with this week’s full list of fresh documentaries, episode premieres, and streaming drops across every major platform. From new investigations to ongoing series, here’s everything arriving between December 1-7, 2025, plus where to watch it.

The Emerald Sleuth
Nov 30, 20258 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – December 2025 Edition
Here’s your complete guide to every verified true crime documentary release coming to streaming in December 2025. This month moves at a slower pace than the fall lineup, but several notable titles still make their debut. New releases will be added as networks finalize their schedules.

The Emerald Sleuth
Nov 29, 20256 min read


This Week’s True Crime Drops: New True Crime Releases 2025 (Nov 24-30)
Stay ahead of the newest true crime releases with this week’s full list of fresh documentaries, episode premieres, and streaming drops across every major platform. From new investigations to ongoing series, here’s everything arriving between November 24-30, plus where to watch it.

The Emerald Sleuth
Nov 22, 20255 min read


This Week’s True Crime Drops: New True Crime Releases 2025 (Nov 17–23)
Stay ahead of the newest true crime releases with this week’s full list of fresh documentaries, episode premieres, and streaming drops across every major platform. From new investigations to ongoing series, here’s everything arriving between November 17–23, plus where to watch it.

The Emerald Sleuth
Nov 16, 20256 min read


This Week’s True Crime Drops: New Episodes & Premieres (Nov 10–16 2025)
From Dateline to Cold Justice, the week of November 10–16 2025 brings a full lineup of new true-crime episodes across network, cable, and streaming. Each case offers another glimpse into the dark corners of motive and investigation—meticulously logged here so you never miss a drop.

The Emerald Sleuth
Nov 9, 20255 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – November 2025 Edition
A full roundup of new true crime documentary releases for November 2025, including the latest Netflix, Hulu, ID, HBO, and Paramount+ premieres. From dramatized murder cases to investigative docuseries, this month’s lineup covers shocking confessions, cold cases, and real criminal investigations you won’t want to miss.

The Emerald Sleuth
Oct 31, 20257 min read


The Lineup: 15 True Crime Episodes for a Killer Halloween
A curated, spoiler-safe roundup of Halloween true crime episodes and documentaries, with where to watch and quick context for each pick. Build your Halloween true crime watchlist fast.

The Emerald Sleuth
Oct 5, 20257 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – October 2025 Edition
October 2025 is packed with new true crime documentaries, dramatizations, and series releases across Netflix, HBO Max, Lifetime, ID, A&E, and more. With new titles arriving almost every day, this month’s Surveillance Report gathers every confirmed release in one place so you don’t miss a single drop.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 30, 202511 min read


New True Crime Documentary – Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?
The mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg is revisited in the new true crime documentary Death in Apartment 603. This three-part series on Hulu examines forensic evidence, conflicting rulings, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt the case.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 29, 20251 min read


New True Crime Documentary- I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story
I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story premieres on Lifetime September 27, 2025. The new true crime dramatization examines Stodden’s teenage marriage and its lasting impact.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 27, 20251 min read
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