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The Weekly Drop: January 5-11, 2026 New True Crime Premieres & Episodes
This Weekly Drop covers all confirmed true crime premieres and returning episodes scheduled for January 5–11, 2026, including new documentary films, limited series, and ongoing shows across major networks and streaming platforms. Each listing includes air dates, episode details, and where to watch, making it easier to track what’s new and what’s continuing without missing a release.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jan 48 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – January 2026 Edition
The January 2026 Surveillance Report tracks new and returning true crime documentaries, series, and specials across Netflix, Max, Investigation Discovery, A&E, Lifetime, Sundance Now, and more. This monthly roundup also includes a Court Watch section highlighting high-profile criminal trials expected to begin in January, making it a complete guide to what’s airing, streaming, and unfolding in real time.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 3114 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – November 2025 Edition
A full roundup of new true crime documentary releases for November 2025, including the latest Netflix, Hulu, ID, HBO, and Paramount+ premieres. From dramatized murder cases to investigative docuseries, this month’s lineup covers shocking confessions, cold cases, and real criminal investigations you won’t want to miss.

The Emerald Sleuth
Oct 31, 20257 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – October 2025 Edition
October 2025 is packed with new true crime documentaries, dramatizations, and series releases across Netflix, HBO Max, Lifetime, ID, A&E, and more. With new titles arriving almost every day, this month’s Surveillance Report gathers every confirmed release in one place so you don’t miss a single drop.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 30, 202511 min read


New True Crime Documentary- I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story
I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story premieres on Lifetime September 27, 2025. The new true crime dramatization examines Stodden’s teenage marriage and its lasting impact.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 27, 20251 min read


New True Crime Documentary- The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story
The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story joins Lifetime’s September slate of survivor-driven crime documentaries. This true crime release covers a teenager’s encounter with danger in 1980s Los Angeles, adding to the newest true crime movie dramatizations 2025 has delivered this month.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 20, 20252 min read


New True Crime Documentary-A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story
A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story premieres on Lifetime as a dramatization based on real events. This new true crime documentary explores violence, suspicion, and the long search for justice.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 13, 20251 min read
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