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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
New True Crime Documentary: Predators Now in Theaters
The new true crime documentary Predators from MTV Documentary Films examines the cultural legacy of To Catch a Predator, exploring journalism, law enforcement, and the impact of televised stings. With no streaming date yet announced, it joins true crime releases this month as a notable theatrical debut.
The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 19, 20251 min read
Watchlist Wednesday: The Curious Case of Natalia Grace
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace is a true crime documentary series streaming on Investigation Discovery and Max. This unsettling case blends mystery, identity, and family conflict, raising questions that still divide audiences. A must for any true crime watcher looking for complex stories beyond the ordinary.
The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 17, 20253 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
Watchlist Wednesday: The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Netflix Documentary
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.
The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 10, 20252 min read
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