true crime documentary

When we think of notorious criminals, it is often their crimes, trials, or mugshots that come to mind. However, in the case of Ted Bundy—one of the most infamous serial killers of the 20th century—there exists a unique visual legacy captured by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jerry Gay. These images offer a rare and haunting insight into Bundy’s complex persona, becoming some of the most recognised and studied photographs ... View more

In a time when societal expectations and laws seemed to conspire against women, one young woman stood up to defy the status quo, sparking a movement that reshaped Italian legal and cultural norms. Franca Viola, a name that might be unfamiliar to many, became a symbol of courage and progress for women in post-war Italy. Her refusal to submit to a brutal tradition that expected women to marry their rapists not only changed the ... View more

The dark depths of human psychology are often disturbing, but few cases delve as deeply into horror as that of Joachim Kroll, one of Europe’s most notorious serial killers. Known as the “Ruhr Cannibal,” Kroll’s horrific crimes—characterised by murder, necrophilia, and cannibalism—spanned over two decades, leaving behind a trail of unimaginable atrocities. Among the chilling aspects of his case are the bizarre crime reenactment ... View more

On the morning of 9 July 1982, a 31-year-old painter and decorator named Michael Fagan committed one of the most extraordinary security breaches in British royal history when he broke into Buckingham Palace and entered the bedroom of Queen Elizabeth II. This audacious act, known as one of the most significant lapses in royal security of the 20th century, left both the royal family and the public stunned, not least because it ... View more

On the afternoon of 12th March 2004, in a rough part of Fresno, California, officers were dispatched to a small blue house at 761 W. Hammond Ave. The call concerned a child custody dispute that had escalated into violence. Among the officers responding was Escareno. Two women, backed by a large group of supporters, were demanding the return of their young children, but the occupants of the house, many in number, refused to ... View more