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Welcome back to the blog on Best True Crime Documentaries on Netflix to Watch. Check out Best True Crime Documentaries on Netflix to Watch – Part 1, if you haven’t seen it earlier.
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Evil Genius: The True Story of America’s Most Diabolic Bank Heist
Netflix’s 2018 docuseries “Evil Genius: The True Story of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist” is considered a pinnacle in the true-crime genre. It dissects Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong’s involvement in the infamous “pizza bomber” bank heist in Erie, Pennsylvania, across four episodes. The series skillfully delves into the case’s details and the impact on the small-town community, offering an engrossing and honest portrayal of seemingly ordinary people with hidden darkness. Watch now.
Making a Murderer
“Making a Murderer,” a 2015 documentary, brought true crime to the forefront of Netflix’s offerings. It explores the convoluted case of Steven Avery, wrongfully convicted for one murder and later accused of another. The series delves into Avery’s life, from childhood to his release after 18 years. This groundbreaking documentary played a pivotal role in popularizing true crime on Netflix. Watch now.
The Staircase
Prepare for an extensive and tumultuous journey with “The Staircase,” which delves into the complex trial(s) of Michael Peterson in his wife Kathleen’s mysterious death. Over 12 episodes spanning nearly two decades of legal battles, the series offers gripping twists, making viewers empathize with the family’s enduring hardships. It’s a riveting and meticulously detailed documentary worth watching over its fictional counterpart. Watch now.
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness
“Tiger King,” a Netflix true-crime docuseries, became a global sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic. This seven-part series offers an insider’s view of a feud among prominent exotic animal keepers in America. The documentary primarily focuses on Joe Exotic and his Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, documenting the zoo’s daily dramas, including murder plots and animal mistreatment, providing an unprecedented look into the exotic zookeeping world. Watch now.
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
“The Ted Bundy Tapes” fulfilled a 30-year anticipation for an in-depth documentary on one of history’s most infamous serial killers. It delves into Ted Bundy’s psyche, drawing from audio and video recordings made before his 1989 execution. The documentary offers unprecedented insight, with experts dissecting the material. It sets a high bar for future true crime examinations, making it a must-watch. Additionally, the series delves into other serial killers, like John Wayne Gacy, offering further insights. Watch now.
The Tinder Swindler
“The Tinder Swindler” exposes the exploits of Simon Leviev, an Israeli who allegedly scammed $10 million from victims over two years. The gripping British true-crime documentary unravels Leviev’s deceitful acts. Pretending to be a Russian-Israeli diamond mogul on Tinder, he manipulated women into lending money, all while wining and dining them on a borrowed private jet. Directed by Felicity Morris, this 2022 documentary uncovers Leviev’s tactics, which included claims of being targeted, forged bank documents, and threats. It also showcases the victims’ efforts to bring him to justice, making it a standout film of the year. Watch now.
Room 2806: The Accusation
“Room 2806” recounts the downfall of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a powerful figure and former IMF director, due to sexual assault allegations. Through interviews, like filmmaker Jalil Lespert with Nafissatou Diallo, the victim, the series delves into the harrowing incident. Covering the 2011 scandal, the four episodes explore its twists, exposing government conspiracies, while addressing sexual assault awareness and political corruption, making it a compelling and binge-worthy docuseries. Watch now.
Don’t Pick Up the Phone
Known as a classic case of obedience to authority gone awry, “Don’t Pick Up The Phone” delves into a wave of hoax calls plaguing US fast-food chains in the late 90s and early 00s. These calls led employees to wrongly detain and search coworkers. Despite widespread incidents, the lack of communication and prevention efforts within the franchises intensified the problem. These kind of true crime documentaries offer gripping psychological intrigue for viewers. Watch now.
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