Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel
If you love a case with endless, unbelievable twists, Hulu has your next obsession. This four-part docuseries, which premiered September 1, untangles the shocking 2014 murder of a prominent Florida law professor. The story spirals into a labyrinth of a messy
custody battle, a murder-for-hire plot, and a conspiracy allegedly orchestrated by his ex-wife's family. Featuring exclusive audio and extensive interviews, the series quickly became a top streaming hit by peeling back the layers of a crime that seems almost too bizarre to be true, exposing the dark side of a seemingly perfect family.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
From producers Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the minds behind the popular Monster anthology, comes a fictionalized dive into one of America's oldest and most notorious murder cases. Streaming on Netflix, the series explores the 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden and the subsequent trial of their daughter, Lizzie. The show reframes the infamous story by focusing on the repressive Victorian environment that may have led a young woman to commit an unthinkable act of violence. It promises a more tongue-in-cheek and stylized take on the historical events compared to previous seasons of the anthology, aiming to explore the character behind the chilling nursery rhyme.
The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part
For fans of charismatic criminals and the long, painstaking investigations that bring them down, this Netflix documentary is a must-see. From a producer of the smash-hit Tiger King, this film profiles Thomas Randolph, a man who has been married six times, with four of his wives ending up dead under suspicious circumstances. The documentary follows a determined journalist and a dogged detective as they work to untangle a web of crime that spans three decades, all tied to a single, enigmatic predator known as the 'Black Widower'. It's a classic cat-and-mouse game that showcases the patience required to achieve justice.
A Killer Story
Debuting on HBO, this three-part docuseries explores not just a crime, but our cultural obsession with them. It follows investigative journalist Joe Sexton as he spends six years looking into the case of Dana Chandler, a woman accused of murdering her ex-husband and his girlfriend in 2002. The case itself is a rollercoaster, with a lack of forensic evidence leading to three separate trials. What makes this series stand out is its meta-commentary, examining how the rise of citizen sleuths and our collective hunger for true-crime content can influence an investigation and the very concept of justice.
I Survived a Serial Killer
While many series focus on the perpetrators or the police, this one puts the victims center stage. The A&E docuseries, which recently landed on Netflix, offers a harrowing and empowering perspective on true crime. Each episode features first-person accounts from individuals who came face-to-face with a serial killer and lived to tell the tale. By letting the survivors control their own narratives, the show bypasses sensationalism to deliver chilling, powerful stories of resilience and escape. It's a stark reminder of the human element at the heart of these cases.
