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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 8, 20254 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 29, 20259 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 22, 20253 min read
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