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Eve Batey and Sarah D. Bunting on how true crime is told and sold: bestevidence.fyi
Plus a "neither 'royal' nor 'we'" update, and Zodiac Killer Project heads to theaters:
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Murderland, Murdaugh fatigue, and making room on the subway
The âone simple trickâ to getting a seat? Reading garishly designed copaganda from the eighties.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/10/murderland-murdaugh-fatigue-and-making-room-on-the-subway-true-crime/
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George Santos, Unchained and Unchanged
Plus, more news to kick off your week.
https://hellgatenyc.com/george-santos-freed/
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Even a broken Malliotakis is etc. etc.
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NY's GOP delegation not thrilled with Trump decision to free Santos
Three Republicans who typically praise the president said the move was a mistake.
https://gothamist.com/news/nys-gop-delegation-not-thrilled-with-trump-decision-to-free-santos
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I know being a lookist about a guy's hair is well wide of any of the points here, but: what the Bonaduce fuck is going on here - SDB
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The Alabama Solution: âWeâre at a humanitarian-crisis levelâ
Andrew Jareckiâs latest HBO doc takes testimony from incarcerated men in Alabama. Should you look inside?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/10/the-alabama-solution-true-crime-review/
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Read-Handed: A Ponzi prequel and felony slut-shaming
Alice Crimmins, Leo Koretz, bad science, the return of Best American Crime Writing, and more in our reading round-up.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/10/read-handed-a-ponzi-prequel-and-felony-slut-shaming-true-crime/
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"We are thrilled to announce our next honoree for The City Visionary Awards this October: The Durst Family" ...Ah.
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Escaping cults and sentencing Combs
Plus Harold Schechter has notes on The Ed Gein Story, and a lady preacher goes missing.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/10/escaping-cults-and-sentencing-combs-true-crime/
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I watched the whole thing. You should not watch any of it.
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Monster: The Ed Gein Story is too much
The franchiseâs âGhoul of Plainfieldâ chapter is too long and grisly, and has too many ideas â one of which is that you and I are the problem?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/10/monster-the-ed-gein-story-tries-to-do-too-much-and-takes-too-long-true-crime/
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Is this where the "you can buy US for $150M" joke goes? IS IT???
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September bonus review, on a follow-up episode HBO Max sort of just...left out in the break room?
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September 2025 Bonus: The Case Against Adnan Syed, Part 5
Who is it for, why now, and other questions about an update for a six-year-old docuseries. The crimeThe 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee. The storyIt's hard to...
https://buttondown.com/bestevidencefyi/archive/september-2025-bonus-the-case-against-adnan-syed/
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Sarah just put into words the significance of the Yogurt Shop Murdersâand the subsequent wrongful convictions, and the ongoing fallout from those injusticesâfor Austin.
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âCatfish: The TV Showâ Canceled at MTV After Nine Seasons (EXCLUSIVE)
'Catfish: The TV Show' has been canceled at MTV after nine seasons. The network is allowing the producers to shop the series elsewhere.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/catfish-the-tv-show-canceled-mtv-1236526625/
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Sorry in advance to your TBR/Ls!
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6 true-crime audiobook narrators to keep an ear on
3 hall-of-famers and 3 up-and-comers, on cases from Wyatt Earp to Watergate.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/09/6-true-crime-audiobook-narrators-to-keep-an-ear-on/
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Don't miss
@moryan.bsky.social
on what happened to Alan Sepinwall and Karen Attiah this week, but what's happening to our sources of information and analysis:
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Life Of Crime 2: Itâs hell; you gotta get out
A review of the harsh but worthwhile second chapter of America Undercoverâs âNewark trilogy,â and an art-crime round-up.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/09/life-of-crime-2-its-hell-you-gotta-get-out-true-crime/
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What ârealâ true crime could learn from Only Murders In The Building
The showâs not âaboutâ true crime anymore, but itâs still in conversation with it. Plus, Selena Gomezâs mom and Howard Morrisâs podcast.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/09/what-real-true-crime-could-learn-from-only-murders-in-the-building/
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Love Con Revenge is a dish best served with more investigative process
But the Tinder Swindler teamâs Catfish-y sequel docuseries grew on me. Should you dig in?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/09/love-con-revenge-is-a-dish-best-served-with-more-investigative-process-true-crime/
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Theresa Allore, John Edward, and Da Vinci
Plus the Main Line murders, and why a crimoir succeeds or fails.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/09/theresa-allore-john-edward-and-da-vinci-true-crime/
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And! Spoiler: you could get an
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Read-Handed: Death fakers and empty prisons
Plus NYPD bribes, disbarred documentarians, and the testimony of the incarcerated in our latest true-crime reading round-up.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/09/read-handed-death-fakers-and-empty-prisons-true-crime/
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We're back with the Orr case for the August bonus review of POINT OF ORIGIN:
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August 2025 Bonus Review: Point Of Origin
âŠSo sorry for the delay! Long-weekend schedule snafu. Ray Liotta isnât here for my excuses. (HBO Films) But the fact that it's now September means that we...
https://buttondown.com/bestevidencefyi/archive/august-2025-bonus-review-point-of-origin/
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High School Catfish, The Monster of Florence, more new true crime
From a high school catfishing case to a 40-year-old serial slaying investigation, here are four exciting new true crime TV shows to watch for.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/high-school-catfish-the-monster-of-florence-and-more-new-true-crime-to-watch-for/
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Smoke: Another Taron Egerton property leaves me cold
The Rocketman star keeps picking true-crime joints that showcase his skillsâŠbut canât hold my attention. Is that first thing the problem?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/smoke-left-me-cold-true-crime/
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At an objectively insane press conference last Friday, the mayor and deputy mayor simultaneously praised those accused of riddling the City with corruption, while distancing themselves from bribery claims through twisting the definition of time itself.
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Eric Adams's Absurd Post-Indictments Press Conference
The mayoral administration responds to claims of bribes, bribes and more bribes. And more links to start your week.
https://hellgatenyc.com/eric-adams-indictments-whistle-mastro/
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That's a wrap on Susan's 1999 Edgars flashback series; read her GREENTOWN review here:
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1999 Edgars flashback: Greentown
Susan Howard wraps up her look back at 1999âs Best Fact Crime nominees with Timothy Dumasâs book on Martha Moxleyâs murder.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/1999-edgars-flashback-greentown-true-crime/
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Jussie Smollett, ruby slippers, and more true crime to watch for
Five upcoming true crime documentaries weâre intrigued â or annoyed â about, all of which premiere in the next few weeks.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/jussie-smollett-ruby-slippers-and-more-true-crime-to-watch-for/
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The Menendezes seek parole, and a family seeks a fugitive
Plus chips off the old blockhead, as NYC mayor Eric Adamsâs administration continues to defy belief.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/the-menendezes-seek-parole-and-a-family-seeks-a-fugitive-true-crime/
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Why you should watch The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox
New true crime series The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox isnât very good. But you should watch it anyway.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/twisted-tale-amanda-knox-true-crime-review/
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We've got some "grim fun" for you (...?)
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Amanda Knox and death fraud
Plus administrative updates, links, and an eye-roller alias.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/amanda-knox-and-death-fraud/
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Today's
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reaches Velma Barfield and the death-penalty debate in North Carolina:
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1999 Edgars flashback: Death Sentence
Yes, at least a couple dozen true-crime tomes bear that title, but today Susan Howard is reviewing Jerry Bledsoeâs book on poisoner Velma Barfield. Should you grab it from the library?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/1999-edgars-flashback-death-sentence/
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1999 Edgars flashback: Tough Jews
Rich Cohen looked back at the romanticized gangsters of his fatherâs youth; Susan Howard tells you whether to add this generational crimoir to your TBR.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/1999-edgars-flashback-tough-jews-true-crime/
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Mr. & Mrs. Murder: This is not grief
Is Huluâs latest story of two couples, two decades, and a mysterious disappearance worth your time?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/mr-mrs-murder-this-is-not-grief-true-crime/
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Susan Howard's 1999 Best Fact Crime flashback continues:
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1999 Edgars flashback: One of Us
Richard Serrano takes readers through the Oklahoma City bombing and its aftermath. Is this earlier take on Timothy McVeighâs crimes worth a look?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/1999-edgars-flashback-one-of-us-mcveigh-true-crime/
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Read-Handed: Berlinger and Berkowitz
Plus the Hall-Mills case, the Zizians cult, the midsummer crime cluster, and much more reading for your summer weekend.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/08/read-handed-berlinger-and-berkowitz-true-crime/
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July bonus review on AMERICA UNDERCOVER's "One Year In A Life Of Crime," which I liked a great deal, and whether it could get made today:
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July 2025 Bonus: One Year In A Life Of Crime
The first installment in what became a three-part, multi-decade project. (HBO) To read SDBâs review, subscribe now! Subscribe now The crimeThe crime/s in the...
https://buttondown.com/bestevidencefyi/archive/july-2025-bonus-one-year-in-a-life-of-crime/
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Susan's back on the Edgars-flashback beat with the 1999 Best Fact Crime nominees:
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1999 Edgars flashback: To The Last Breath
Susan Howard is back on the Best Fact Crime flashback beat. Should YOU take a time machine back to 1999âs most decorated true-crime books?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/07/1999-edgars-flashback-to-the-last-breath-stowers-true-crime/
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Should you join a Billionaire Boys Club?
Yes, âaâ â you have a bunch of âmembership optionsâ when it comes to the murderous Ponzi case of Joe Hunt. Is any of them worth your time?
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/07/should-you-join-a-billionaire-boys-club-true-crime/
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Not that this story's industrial complex will shut down, mind you - SDB
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Kohberger sentenced to life in prison after hearing from emotional families
Family members of the four University of Idaho students Bryan Kohberger killed in 2022 spoke at his hearing before the sentence was handed down.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/07/23/bryan-kohberger-sentencing-idaho-murders/
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20+ True-Crime Docs to Stream This Summer
Picked by a true-crime expert, here are more than 20 of the best true-crime documentaries to stream now.
https://tvline.com/lists/best-true-crime-docuemntaries-to-stream/vatican-girl-the-disappearance-of-emanuela-orlandi/
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Bras are the foundation for The Rise and Fall of Michelle Mone
Bra magnate Michelle Mone allegedly committed COVID-19 fraud, but The Rise and Fall of Michelle Mone is more focused on her tabloid-fodder life.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/07/the-rise-and-fall-of-michelle-mone-true-crime-review/
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Martha,
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, maggots, McGinniss...lots going on today:
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Read-Handed: Dallas diamonds and New Jersey Nazis
Plus Maris Kreizman, Martha Stewart, âFatal Vision,â and maggot science in our recent-reads round-up.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/07/read-handed-dallas-diamonds-and-new-jersey-nazis-true-crime/
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How to catch up on Australiaâs mushroom murder case
The ongoing trial of Erin Patterson, who allegedly fed her estranged husbandâs family poison mushrooms, is Australiaâs top story. Hereâs how to get on board.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/07/erin-patterson-death-cap-mushroom-murder-true-crime-podcast/
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sigh. Maybe justice gets done at sentencing, but... - SDB
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June bonus review (...I know; weird week) is finally live:
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June 2025 Bonus Review: The Prosecutors and "Aunt Diane"
So sorry for the delay (a weird travel week was had by all!). To read my review of The Prosecutors podcastâs Diane Schuler episode, subscribe now! Subscribe now
https://buttondown.com/bestevidencefyi/archive/june-2025-bonus-review-the-prosecutors-and-aunt/
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Youâve watched Romcon: Who the F*** is Jason Porter?. Whatâs next?
Prime Videoâs new love-fraud docuseries is pretty good; weâve got your next rom-scam watches, reads, and listens.
https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2025/06/youve-watched-romcon-who-the-f-is-jason-porter-whats-next-true-crime/
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