The most dangerous person in the room is rarely a stranger. May's true crime lineup arrives with a particular preoccupation: the people closest to you. Spouses, exes, neighbors, in-laws, this month's titles make a compelling case for mild social reclusiveness. From a 34-year cold case finally cracked to a woman with 2,500 personalities who helped convict her abuser, the May 2026 Surveillance Report has the full rundown.

Looking for new true crime in April 2026? This week’s lineup (April 13–19) includes Investigation Discovery premieres, Court TV trial coverage, and streaming documentaries on Hulu and Max. Here’s what to watch and when it airs.

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.