New True Crime Documentary Releases – July 2025 Edition
- The Emerald Sleuth
- 3 days ago
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July tends to be a slower month for new true crime releases, and this year holds to that pattern. The lineup is lighter than usual, but there are still a few new cases, fresh perspectives, and unsettling stories worth noting. From familiar faces to long-standing mysteries, these are the titles making their way to screens this month. Whether you’re in binge mode or just checking in, here’s what’s on the radar.
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Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers
Release Date: July 1, 2025
No of Episodes: 4-part limited series
Platform: Netflix
This documentary series revisits the 2005 terror attacks on the London transport system, which left 52 dead and over 700 injured.
Told through first-hand accounts and exclusive archival footage, the series reconstructs the three-week manhunt that followed the bombings, including a failed second attack and the controversial police killing of Jean Charles de Menezes. Interview subjects include survivors, victims’ families, investigators, government officials, and those connected to both the attackers and the aftermath.
Click here for trailer.
Lie Detector: Truth or Deception
Release Date: July 10, 2025
No of Episodes: 7-part series
Platform: A&E
This series features individuals long suspected of serious crimes who agree to take a professionally administered polygraph test in hopes of clearing their names.
Hosted by investigative journalist Tony Harris, the show blends criminal justice reporting with expert analysis from former FBI agent and veteran examiner George Olivo.
The premiere episode investigates the 2010 death of actor Gary Coleman, with his ex-wife Shannon Price stepping forward to take a lie detector test that aims to address years of public suspicion.
Other episodes feature cases involving acquitted or uncharged individuals seeking resolution through polygraph results, including Matheau Moore, Edward Ates, and Jesse Holton. Each episode revisits the case details and presents the test results as a potential turning point in the search for truth.
No trailer available.
One Night in Idaho: The College Murders
Release Date: July 11, 2025
No of Episodes: 4-part docuseries
Platform: Prime Video
This four-part series revisits the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students in the small town of Moscow, Idaho. The case sparked national attention and a wave of speculation as investigators pursued leads, arrested a suspect, and prepared for a high-profile trial.
Told through interviews with those closest to the victims, including the families of Ethan Chapin and Madison Mogen, the series examines the impact of the crime and the far-reaching emotional and social aftermath. Directed by Liz Garbus and Matthew Galkin.
View the trailer here.
A Killer Among Friends
Release Date: July 14, 2025
No of Episodes: 6-part docuseries
Platform: Investigation Discovery
Narrated and executive produced by Jennifer Love Hewitt, this series explores six real cases where friendship turned fatal. Each episode focuses on a different group of close-knit individuals shattered by betrayal, suspicion, and ultimately, murder.
The series opens with the 1994 killing of college football player Trent DiGiuro during a birthday celebration with friends. Other episodes include the case of Jessie Blodgett, a high school theater student murdered after a cast party, and Elyse Pahler, a California teen whose classmates became suspects in her disappearance. The series also investigates the kidnapping and murder of Maryann Measles, the deadly Las Vegas trip that ended in the death of Michele Carson, and Ron Baker’s murder in a train tunnel with links to the Manson family’s dark legacy.
Watch the official trailer here.
Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit
Release Date: July 15, 2025
No of Episodes: 3-part docuseries
Platform: Hulu
This docuseries explores the 1995 disappearance of Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, who vanished on the morning of June 27 just before heading to work at KIMT-TV. Her personal items were found scattered outside her apartment, pointing to a likely abduction.
The series follows the Mason City Police Department’s current investigation, sparked by a tip revealed in a 2022 20/20 episode. With exclusive access to new leads and the lead detective’s efforts, the series traces developments that include newly identified persons of interest.
Released as the 30th anniversary of Jodi’s disappearance approaches, the series aims to serve both as a comprehensive case file and a tribute. One longtime person of interest, John Vansice, was officially cleared after a search warrant connected to him was unsealed following his death.
No trailer available at this time.
No pictures, no trailer… no sign of life from the marketing team. At this point, let’s just hope Hulu actually hits play on release day.
Amy Bradley Is Missing
Release Date: July 16, 2025
No of Episodes: 3-part docuseries
Platform: Netflix
This docuseries revisits the 1998 disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, a 23-year-old woman who vanished without a trace while on a Caribbean cruise with her family. Last seen on the balcony of her cabin in the early morning hours, Amy’s sudden disappearance sparked an international search and years of speculation.
The series features interviews with the Bradley family, eyewitnesses from the cruise, and FBI investigators, offering new context on the investigation and the many reported sightings that followed. Directed by Ari Mark and Phil Lott, the series explores both the official inquiry and the enduring questions surrounding what happened to Amy Bradley.
View the trailer here.
The Furry Detectives: Unmasking A Monster
Release Date: July 17, 2025
No of Episodes: 4-part docuseries
Platform: SundanceTV, Sundance Now, AMC+
This series investigates the 2018 “Furry Zoosadist Leaks,” a disturbing event that revealed a hidden network of animal abuse within the Furry fandom. The documentary follows a group of online investigators who worked to unmask the individuals responsible and bring attention to the crimes, forcing both law enforcement and the public to take notice.
Directed by Theo Love and produced by Jigsaw Productions, the series highlights the blurred lines between grassroots digital investigation and formal justice, as community members fight to protect their space and expose those hiding behind false personas.
Click here to view the trailer.
Homicide Squad New Orleans – S2
Release Date: July 17, 2025
No of Episodes: 7-part series
Platform: A&E (also streaming on A&E app and website)
The second season of this crime and investigation series returns to the streets of New Orleans, following the homicide detectives tasked with solving some of the city’s most violent and complex cases. Each episode features a new investigation, including fatal home invasions, drive-by shootings, and deadly altercations.
Produced by Dick Wolf and 44 Blue Productions, the series highlights the daily work of officers who call the city home and are committed to protecting it. The show airs weekly on Thursdays and continues to document how evidence, witness interviews, and instinct converge in pursuit of justice.
Trailer available here.
Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari
Release Date: July 21, 2025
No of Episodes: 3-part limited series
Platform: Hulu
This docuseries covers the case of Larry Rudolph, a wealthy dentist and big game hunter whose wife is found dead during a safari in Zambia. The investigation spans years and continents as authorities work to determine whether the death was an accident or something far more deliberate.
Allegations swirl involving Rudolph’s longtime mistress, his hunting trips, and the double life he led behind the walls of his dental practice. The series explores the intersection of wealth, deception, and murder across international borders.
No trailer or promotional images were available at the time of publication. Not sure if Hulu is dropping docs or just scattering them like breadcrumbs.
Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
Release Date: July 30, 2025
No of Episodes: 3-part docuseries
Platform: Netflix
The fourth chapter in the Conversations with a Killer anthology revisits the 1976-77 Son of Sam murders that paralyzed New York City.
Drawing on newly unearthed prison recordings made by journalist Maury Terry, the series explores David Berkowitz’s background, motives, and the investigative missteps that prolonged his reign of terror. Interviews with detectives, survivors, and journalists frame the audio, while director Joe Berlinger places the crimes within the broader climate of 1970s urban anxiety.
No trailer available.
Mr & Mrs Murder
Release Date: July 30, 2025
No of Episodes: 4-part limited series
Platform: Hulu
This series investigates the disappearance of Mike Williams, a Tallahassee man who vanished during a solo duck hunting trip on Lake Seminole in 2000.
Initially believed to have drowned and been consumed by alligators, Mike’s case took a darker turn when his widow, Denise, later married his best friend, Brian. The docuseries follows Mike’s friend Kathy as she pursues the truth, uncovering a tangled web of betrayal, secrets, and a long-buried conspiracy.
No trailer or official imagery at the time of publication. Classic Hulu rollout — cloak and dagger until the last possible moment.
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Which Documentary are you most looking forward to? Click to vote.
Attack on London
One Night in Idaho
Lie Detector
A Killer Among Friends