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Recent Cases
Recent Cases features my latest true crime documentary reviews, whether they’re brand-new releases or older titles finally under scrutiny. Each post analyzes how the story is told, how evidence and ethics are handled, and whether the documentary is worth your time. If you’re looking for the newest reviews of Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, or other true crime shows and films, this is where they land first.


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 Serial Killer’s Apprentice Review | Investigation Discovery
In 1973, Houston reeled from the Dean Corll murders. But what about Elmer Wayne Henley, Jr., the teenager caught in Corll’s orbit? The Serial Killer’s Apprentice shines a light on the uncomfortable truth of how predators don’t just kill. They recruit.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 14, 20255 min read


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
Aug 20, 202510 min read
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