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Recent Cases
Discover in-depth reviews of the latest true crime documentaries. From major releases to hidden gems, explore cases that have rocked the true crime world.


Murder 360 Review: Circling the Crime, Missing the Point
Murder 360 on Paramount+ promises “ten gripping murder cases from every angle,” but delivers uneven episodes, sloppy production, and shallow storytelling. Some hours hint at depth, others circle endlessly without insight.

The Emerald Sleuth
3 days ago10 min read


The Idaho Student Murders Review: Everyone’s Talking, No One’s Saying Anything
Peacock| 1 Episode | 2025 Rating: 1 out of 5 A documentary dressed for court but built for clicks. All performance, no prosecution....

The Emerald Sleuth
Jul 268 min read


Southern Fried Lies (Peacock) Review: Small Town, Big Secrets
A suspicious death, a suspicious will, and one Southern woman at the center of it all. Southern Fried Lies (Peacock) is a tightly paced true crime documentary that looks cozy on the surface, but underneath? It’s all control, secrets, and southern hospitality with a bite.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jul 84 min read


What Jennifer Did Netflix Review: A Hollow Retelling of a Chilling Crime
What Jennifer Did has a chilling case at its core—but the documentary treats it like a checklist. No emotional depth, no real character work, and an ending so rushed it feels like the filmmakers Googled the outcome and called it a day.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jun 187 min read


A Deadly American Marriage Netflix Review – The Jason Corbett Case Is Anything but Clear
Netflix | 1 Episode | 2025 Rating: 3 out of 5 – Powerful testimony, but not enough evidence. Spoiler Alert If you're new to the Jason...

The Emerald Sleuth
May 206 min read


Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing- Netflix Review
This Bad Influence Netflix review dives into the dark world of child influencers, centering on Piper Rockelle and her controlling mother, Tiffany Smith. The documentary exposes disturbing exploitation and fear-based manipulation, but struggles with confusing editing, unclear timelines, and missed chances for deeper insight. A vital story, told in fragments. Worth watching — just don’t expect clarity.

The Emerald Sleuth
May 63 min read


The Mother of all Cons: A Con Mum Netflix Review
Rating: (3/5 Stars) Con Mum serves up a well-crafted tale of emotional fraud and financial ruin, but a sluggish pace and soft narrative...

The Emerald Sleuth
Apr 223 min read


Trial by Spectacle: A Review of A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read
Rating: (1/5 Stars) A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read dazzles technically but falters ethically. Brilliant filmmaking cannot...

The Emerald Sleuth
Apr 174 min read


Hollywood Demons Review (2025) | Investigation Discovery’s Popcorn True Crime Series
Investigation Discovery’s Hollywood Demons tells true crime stories from Hollywood’s dark side — think popcorn TV with a criminal twist.

The Emerald Sleuth
Apr 103 min read


Gone Girls Netflix Review: A Disjointed and Disappointing Retelling Disguised as “Victim-Centered
Victims sidelined. Journalists spotlighted. Justice still pending. Our Gone Girls Netflix review dives into what went wrong—and why.

The Emerald Sleuth
Apr 75 min read
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