True Crime Book

Charles Edmund Cullen, a registered nurse, murdered at least 29 patients—and possibly far more—across multiple hospitals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania between 1988 and 2003. Operating under the cover of medical care, the 'Angel of Death' administered lethal drug overdoses while healthcare systems failed to stop him.

Herbert Richard Baumeister, a successful German-American businessman, operated one of America's most prolific killing sprees from the late 1980s until his 1996 suicide in Canada. Police discovered the remains of at least 11 men buried on his 18-acre Indiana estate, with evidence suggesting he may have killed at least 25 victims overall.

On 7 August 1985, five members of Jeremy Bamber's adoptive family were shot dead at White House Farm in Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Essex. Nearly four decades later, Bamber remains imprisoned with no possibility of parole, maintaining his innocence while his case continues to divide those who knew him.

Robert Durst, the eldest son of a New York real estate dynasty, died in prison in January 2022 after being convicted of murder. Despite investigations into three deaths across multiple states, Durst was convicted of only one crime—yet his name remains synonymous with evasion and privilege.

In 2017, journalist Ronan Farrow published explosive reporting in The New Yorker that exposed Harvey Weinstein's decades of sexual assault and the sophisticated system he used to silence accusers. The investigation earned Farrow a 2018 Pulitzer Prize and became a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement.

Madeleine Baran is an American investigative journalist who has transformed cold cases and institutional failures into award-winning podcasts that have influenced criminal justice outcomes. Her work exposing clergy abuse and reinvestigating murder convictions has earned her multiple Peabody Awards and national recognition.

Ashleigh "Ash" Kelley, 28, co-hosts Morbid: A True Crime Podcast alongside her sister Alaina Urquhart-White. Since launching in May 2018, the show has become one of the most-listened-to true crime podcasts in the world, recently securing a multi-year exclusive deal with SiriusXM.

Alaina Urquhart, an autopsy technician turned podcaster, co-hosts Morbid: A True Crime Podcast, one of America's most popular shows. Since 2018, her unique perspective on death and forensic science has captivated millions of listeners worldwide.

Brit Prawat, born December 19, 1989, is the co-host of Crime Junkie, a true crime podcast launched in December 2017 that has grown into one of the most-listened-to shows in the genre. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Prawat has built a following of over 265,000 on Instagram while advocating for mental health awareness and adoption.

Kristina Antivakis is a Danish journalist, author, and true crime producer who has become known for her forensic analysis of criminal cases and the Danish legal system. Through television, books, and public speaking, she examines the psychological dimensions of Denmark's most serious offences.

Camilla Bjerregaard Aurvig, a trained graphic designer, co-hosts Mørkeland, the Danish true crime podcast that became Denmark's most-listened-to show by 2020. Since its launch in February 2018, the weekly program has expanded into television and live events.

Stine Bolther is a Danish journalist and bestselling author who has spent over 25 years reporting on crime and emergency services. In 2025, she reached new heights by co-writing Department Q #11 with celebrated crime novelist Jussi Adler-Olsen, earning shared recognition as Favorite Author of the Year.

Steve Ainsworth spent over 30 years investigating homicides and major crimes for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, examining more than 2,500 deaths and leaving an indelible mark on some of America's most notorious cases.

Charlotte Kappel represents a growing cadre of Scandinavian forensic experts focused on understanding psychopathy, arson, and criminal profiling. Her research addresses gaps in how Nordic law enforcement approaches serious crime analysis.

Frederik Strand leads the Police Museum in Copenhagen while authoring bestselling true crime books and appearing regularly on Danish podcasts and documentaries. As Denmark's foremost expert on historical murder cases, Strand has helped fuel a nationwide true crime boom that's drawing younger audiences to museums across the country.

Variety hosted the inaugural True Crime Summit on March 13, 2026, at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, bringing together influential creators and industry figures to discuss the craft, ethics, and business of true crime storytelling.

2026 brings a slate of major true crime documentaries across Netflix, ID, and HBO Max, featuring everything from Elizabeth Smart's firsthand account of her 1996 kidnapping to the Hillside Strangler's shocking on-camera confession. These releases promise archival footage, FBI investigations, and perspectives rarely heard before from victims and perpetrators alike.

Henry Lee Lucas confessed to around 600 murders between 1983 and 1985, but investigators later determined most were fabrications. The case exposed dangerous interrogation practices that allowed a convicted killer to manipulate law enforcement across multiple states.

Allen & Unwin, a major Australian publisher, has released a collection of true crime non-fiction and crime fiction titles that explore Australia's most infamous criminals and fictional murder investigations. From wrongful conviction cases to remote outback homicides, these books offer both investigative journalism and gripping mystery narratives.

Swedish crime writer Sara Strömberg released Brændemærket in January 2026 as the third standalone novel in her Vera Bergström series. The story follows journalist Vera as she reopens a decades-old murder case from Storlien, Sweden.