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.

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.

Netflix | 1 Episode | 2025 Rating: 3 out of 5 – Powerful testimony, but not enough evidence. Spoiler Alert If you're new to the Jason...

This Bad Influence Netflix review dives into the dark world of child influencers, centering on Piper Rockelle and her controlling mother, Tiffany Smith. The documentary exposes disturbing exploitation and fear-based manipulation, but struggles with confusing editing, unclear timelines, and missed chances for deeper insight. A vital story, told in fragments. Worth watching — just don’t expect clarity.

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...