If you’re craving suspense, real-life intrigue, and shocking twists, this weekend’s lineup of true crime documentaries delivers everything from small-town secrets to national scandals. Here are five gripping picks to stream right now across your favorite platforms.
1. True Crime Documentaries: Perfect Neighbor | Netflix
In The Perfect Neighbor, director Geeta Gandbhir revisits the 2023 fatal shooting of Ajike “AJ” Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz. The film unfolds almost entirely through police body-cam recordings, 911 calls, and witness statements, charting how a long-standing neighborhood tension spiraled into lethal violence.
2. My Father, the BTK Killer | Netflix
This powerful Netflix documentary explores the perspective of Kerri Rawson, daughter of the infamous BTK serial killer. It’s a haunting examination of family, identity, and the legacy of unimaginable evil.
3. True Crime Documentaries: Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke | Disney+
Once a celebrated family influencer, Ruby Franke’s world collapsed when allegations of child abuse surfaced. Devil in the Family exposes the dark reality behind her online persona and the dangers of parasocial trust.
Tonight’s viewing – docuseries: Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke. pic.twitter.com/L7coN8zZ3t
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4. Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini | Hulu
This Hulu original revisits the bizarre case of Sherri Papini, whose supposed abduction captivated the nation—until her shocking confession changed everything.
156 Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini
What. The. Fuck. I don’t have any words beyond that. Just go watch this 3 part true story on Hulu.Newest episode is up! We cover another documentary and this time it’s the Hulu documentary #theperfectwife about the disappearance of Sherry Papini. pic.twitter.com/aGuIfwNodj
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5. True Crime Documentaries: American Nightmare | Netflix
A twisted love story turned criminal investigation, American Nightmarefollows a couple accused of staging a kidnapping—until evidence proves otherwise. The result is a jaw-dropping story of justice gone wrong.
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This weekend, settle in and stream these true crime documentaries that reveal how truth can be far stranger than fiction.
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