The Docket

A harrowing Netflix docuseries that exposes how the system failed Gabriel Fernandez. Courtroom footage, raw interviews, and restrained storytelling make this six-part true crime documentary both devastating and essential viewing.

Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout. is one of the newest true crime documentaries 2025, tracing the rise and fallout of TikTok fame. Streaming now on Paramount+.

A new true crime documentary series, The Tech Bro Murders, explores high-profile cases tied to Silicon Valley’s elite. Episodes air weekly on Investigation Discovery and stream next-day on HBO Max.

Motive isn’t just “because money” or “because jealousy.” Before a person crosses the line into killing, something deeper fractures: empathy breaks down, thought processes twist, self-control slips, and situational pressures light the fuse. Forensic psychology dissects these inner collapses, turning motive from a cliché into evidence that can guide investigations, shape trials, and sometimes mislead them entirely.

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker isn’t your average viral-to-villain true crime doc. In just 85 minutes, it captures the bizarre rise and brutal unraveling of Caleb “Kai” McGillvary, the drifter who became an internet folk hero with a hatchet in hand. What begins as meme-fuel turns into a darker reflection on fame, media vultures, and the thin line between folk legend and cautionary tale.

Andrei Chikatilo, the “Butcher of Rostov,” murdered more than fifty people across the Soviet Union while investigators executed innocents to maintain the illusion of order. His crimes exposed systemic failures, twisted motives, and a trial that became a public reckoning. This case remains one of history’s darkest lessons in denial, hunger, and the brutality of power.

New true crime documentary releases September 2025: Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Oxygen, Lifetime and more. Full list of upcoming docuseries and shows.

Voiceprint forensics turns whispers into evidence, exposing edits, verifying authenticity, and testing whether a voice is truth or deception. From courtroom collapses to cutting-edge breakthroughs, audio analysis has shaped how justice listens to sound.

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.

From viral chaos to devastating tragedy, Netflix’s Trainwreck series dives into the stories that spiraled out of control. I watched all eight episodes and ranked them from worst to best, unpacking what worked, what didn’t, and which ones still haunt me. Here’s how the collapse played out.

Ready to load up your watchlist? This roundup covers all the true crime documentaries August 2025 has in store, from cold cases and courtroom chaos to con artists and cults. Let the investigations begin.

Peacock| 1 Episode | 2025 Rating: 1 out of 5 A documentary dressed for court but built for clicks. All performance, no prosecution....

Discover cozy true crime shows that deliver mystery and justice without the gore. The perfect watch when you want intrigue without the anxiety.

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.

Looking for the latest true crime documentaries? Here’s your guide to all the new releases in July 2025, including docuseries, limited runs, and one-off films across Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more.

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.

Think you're about to watch a gripping true crime doc? Think again. If it’s all fog, slow-mo coffee, and a soundtrack doing the heavy lifting—you’re in danger. Here are 9 red flags that scream: this documentary is about to waste your time.

The Thin Blue Line isn’t just a true crime documentary—it’s a cinematic autopsy of a justice system failure. This review unpacks Errol Morris’s groundbreaking style, the chilling confession, and the eerie absence of name tags.

“These aren’t just crimes—they’re systems failing in real time. June’s docket reads like a warning: what happens when institutions look away, when glamor masks abuse, and when justice is late to the scene.”

Netflix | 1 Episode | 2025 Rating: 3 out of 5 – Powerful testimony, but not enough evidence. Spoiler Alert If you're new to the Jason...