Staff Writer Crime has always been a subject of fascination. In colonial New England, pamphlets on murders were handed out, featuring recaps of crimes and trials, plus any last words criminals uttered ...

Sarah Koenig poses with her award for top true crime podcast "Serial" at the 74th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony. Like true crime books, the best true crime podcasts plunge you into a world of murder, ...

True crime fans know the feeling: whether you're coming home from work, folding the laundry or getting ready for bed, once you hit play on your favorite podcast, you're swept up in a captivating story ...

On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: True crime is wildly popular—but at what cost? Journalist and author Kate Winkler Dawson joins The Excerpt to explore the ethical dilemmas behind the genre, ...

A viral "true crime" story was actually made up, generated by A.I. Reporter Henry Larson explores the ethical questions raised by this new frontier of content. AUTOMATED VOICE: Today, we uncover the ...

True crime has been a staple of pop culture dating back to the days of Jack the Ripper — which Urquhart says is still her all-time favorite case. “It was all done in complete darkness!” she exclaims ...

From 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' to 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,' here are some of the most popular true-crime shows and movies of the last few years. By Christy Piña, Lexi Carson If you ...