The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – November 2025 Edition
- The Emerald Sleuth
- Oct 31
- 7 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
November’s here, and the true crime scene keeps turning; some familiar faces, a few fresh suspects, and plenty to dissect. October was a quiet month for me, with fewer posts, reviews, and updates while I dealt with some health issues, but I’m back on the case and ready to dig in again. This month’s Surveillance Report tracks the latest documentaries and limited series stepping into the spotlight as we close out the year. Here’s what’s new in true crime this November.
Take a look through the new releases and vote at the bottom of the page for the one you can’t wait to stream.
Disclaimer: I have not viewed any of the documentaries listed in this post. All descriptions and details have been compiled from official press releases, streaming platform announcements, and other publicly available sources. Information is accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of writing.
Who Hired the Hitman?
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Number of Episodes: 6
Platform: Investigation Discovery (TV) & streaming next-day on HBO Max
This series explores six separate murder-for-hire cases, tracing how investigators moved beyond the person who pulled the trigger and into the hidden networks of those who ordered the hit.
New episodes debut weekly on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET beginning November 4 on Investigation Discovery, with streaming availability the following day.
Death by Lightning
Release Date: November 6, 2025
Number of Episodes: 4
Platform: Netflix
This limited series dramatization depicts the true story of President James A. Garfield’s short-lived administration and the unraveling obsession of his assassin, Charles J. Guiteau.
Drawing from historical accounts, it portrays the clash between reform, power, and personal delusion that shaped one of the most turbulent moments in American political history.
Killer Grannies
Release Date: November 9, 2025
Number of Episodes: TBA
Platform: Oxygen True Crime network
This new true-crime series examines shocking and unexpected cases in which grandmothers become killers, following investigators as they peel back layers of deceit within families, using archival footage, recreations and interviews to trace how trusted matriarchs allegedly turned deadly.
New episodes premiere Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.
Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins (S4)
Release Date: November 9, 2025
Number of Episodes: TBA
Platform: Oxygen True Crime
The hit true-crime series returns for a fourth season, continuing its examination of relationships that begin with love and end in lethal betrayal. Hosted by Faith Jenkins, the series dissects real cases where trust, passion, and control spiral into tragedy through firsthand accounts, expert insight, and investigative footage.
New episodes premiere Sundays at 7 p.m. ET beginning November 9 on Oxygen True Crime.
No trailer available at the time of this publication.
Snapped: Behind Bars (S3)
Release Date: November 9, 2025
Number of Episodes: TBA
Platform: Oxygen True Crime
This season of Snapped: Behind Bars features incarcerated women from the long-running series telling their sides of the story: beyond the headlines, behind prison walls. Expect in-depth interviews, expert commentary, and firsthand reflection on what led to their convictions and how they live now.
New episodes premiere Sundays at 6 p.m. ET beginning November 9 on Oxygen True Crime.
Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV
Release Date: November 12, 2025
Number of Episodes: 1 Platform: Netflix
This Brazilian documentary revisits the 2008 kidnapping of 15-year-old Eloá Pimentel, a case that gripped the nation as it unfolded live on television for nearly 100 hours. Featuring previously unreleased excerpts from Eloá’s diary and new testimony from her brother Douglas and friend Grazieli Oliveira, the film examines the media spectacle surrounding the tragedy and its impact on those who lived through it. The production also includes interviews with journalists and officers who covered the event, offering insight into one of Brazil’s most infamous hostage crises.
No trailer available at the time of this publication.
The Murder Tapes (S10)
Release Date: November 12, 2025
Number of Episodes: TBA
Platform: Investigation Discovery
This true crime series presents real footage from homicide investigations, including body camera video, home surveillance recordings, and police interrogations. Each episode combines this raw material with interviews from detectives, victims’ families, and law enforcement to show how video evidence helps investigators uncover the truth behind the crime.
Body Cam (S10)
Release Date: November 12, 2025
Number of Episodes: TBA
Platform: Investigation Discovery
The long-running series returns with new cases captured through the eyes of law enforcement. Using real police body camera footage, dispatch audio, and first-hand accounts, Body Cam offers an inside look at split-second decisions, tense confrontations, and moments of courage that define officers’ work in the field.
New episodes premiere Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET beginning November 12 on Investigation Discovery.
50 Seconds: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case
Release Date: November 13, 2025
No of Episodes: 3
Platform: Netflix
Added 11-6-25
This limited-series documentary explores the 2020 murder of 18-year-old Fernando Báez Sosa in Villa Gesell, Argentina, focusing on how the crime unfolded, the evidence captured on video, and the subsequent judicial process.
The trailer indicates the series is presented in Spanish; availability of subtitles or dubbing has not yet been specified by Netflix. All episodes will be available simultaneously on Netflix.
Ângela Diniz: Murdered and Convicted
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Number of Episodes: 6
Platform: HBO and streaming on Max
This six-part dramatized series retells the true story of Ângela Diniz, a Brazilian woman whose 1976 murder by her boyfriend, Doca Street, sparked national outrage and fueled feminist movements across the country.
Inspired by the acclaimed podcast Praia dos Ossos, the series portrays how Diniz’s independence and defiance of social expectations became central to a trial that invoked the controversial “defense of honor.” Directed by Andrucha Waddington, the production combines performances with historical context to revisit one of Brazil’s most infamous cases.
My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Number of Episodes: 2
Platform: Paramount+
This two-part documentary chronicles the harrowing real-life stalking case of actress Eva LaRue, known for her roles in All My Children and CSI: Miami. Through interviews, archival footage, and court records, the series examines the years-long pursuit by her stalker, the impact on LaRue and her family, and the eventual investigation that brought the perpetrator to justice.
Belén
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Number of Episodes: 1 (Feature Film)
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
This dramatized film based on a true story follows Julieta, a young woman in Argentina falsely accused of infanticide after a medical emergency, and her lawyer Soledad Deza, who risks everything to defend her.
Set against a conservative legal system, their fight becomes a symbol of justice and women’s rights.
The Carman Family Deaths
Release Date: November 19, 2025
Number of Episodes: 1 (Documentary Film) Platform: Netflix
This documentary examines the case of Nathan Carman and his wealthy New England family, beginning with a dramatic rescue at sea and evolving into allegations of murder after two family members died under suspicious circumstances.
Zodiac Killer Project
Release Date: November 21, 2025
Number of Episodes: 1 (Documentary Film)
Platform: Theatrical release
This documentary follows filmmaker Charlie Shackleton as he attempts (and fails) to make a traditional documentary about the infamous Zodiac Killer, then pivots to a self-aware critique of the true-crime genre itself.
The Body in the Locker
Release Date: November 23, 2025
Number of Episodes: 1 (TV Movie)
Platform: Lifetime
Inspired by true events, this Lifetime original dramatization follows the CEO of a major charity who uncovers a deadly secret after her father’s death.
Among the father's belongings is a mysterious storage locker containing an antique armoire, and the body of a woman hidden inside. As the daughter searches for answers, she begins to fear the killer is still out there and that she may be the next target.
No trailer available at the time of this publication.
Missing: Dead or Alive? (S2)
Release Date: November 24, 2025
Number of Episodes: 4 (reported)
Platform: Netflix
This true-crime documentary series follows investigators from the Richland County Sheriff's Department in South Carolina as they search for individuals who’ve disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Season 2 will continue to document new cases and expand on the department’s work.
No trailer available at the time of this publication.
The Rocky Mountain Mortician Murder
Release Date: November 26, 2025 (premiere on ID at 8 p.m. ET/)
Number of Episodes: 3
Platform: ID & streaming on Max
This three-part mini-docuseries examines the 2012 murder of mortician Byron Griffy found shot at his remote ranch in Colorado. What initially appeared to be a robbery gone wrong unfolded into a deeper narrative of betrayal, secrets, and a community’s hidden undercurrents.
New episodes premiere Wednesday, November 26 at 8 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery. The series will also be available to stream on Max.
Obsession: The Murder of a Beauty Queen
Release Date: November 30, 2025
Number of Episodes: 1 (Documentary Film)
Platform: Max
This documentary film investigates the tragic and high-profile murder of a beauty queen, exploring the obsession, scandal, and aftermath that erupted after her death. It offers a factual, journalistic look at how fame, vulnerability, and power collided in a story that captured public attention.
No trailer available at the time of this publication.
New True Crime Documentary Releases November 2025 – Final Thoughts
That wraps the confirmed lineup of true crime documentaries and series arriving this November. The pace feels steadier than October, with a balanced mix of returning shows and new international releases. It’s a good stretch for catching up before the next month’s lineup arrives.
Streaming platforms have a habit of sneaking in last-minute additions, so check back for updates as the month unfolds.
Which of these new releases are you most interested in? Cast your vote below and see what other members of The Society are watching.
If you missed any of October’s premieres, you can find the full list here.
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Which of these will you be queuing up first?
Who Hired the Hitman
Death by Lightning
Killer Grannies
Killer Relationships