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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


New True Crime Documentaries to Watch – June 2025 Edition
“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.”

The Emerald Sleuth
May 299 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
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