Many of us love a true-crime documentary and can't get enough of the intrigue that comes with learning about the nature of these crimes. It's not exactly bedtime material, but the chaos that ensues in the minds of these individuals baffles us and pulls us in.
Over the years, many documentaries have made their way into our lives chronicling how people committed crimes of many natures, and the question marks they left in their wake. Whether it's the wild story of the Menendez brothers who are in jail for murdering their parents or Jon Benet Ramsey's mysterious, unsolved murder, there are a lot of stories out there.
Given how much content is out there, we've come up with a list of eight true-crime documentaries that you can check out now on Hulu. There is quite a variety so take a good look at the list below (which is no particular order/ranking)--and we suppose we'll leave you with, happy watching?
The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All
In 1989, Erik and Lyle Menendez brutally murdered their parents and were sentenced to life in prison. Their infamous case remains an intrigue to the world, and has in recent times garnered attention once again thanks to Ryan Murphy's Netflix drama series bringing attention to their case again.
In this documentary, an A&E original, Erik Menendez recalls the traumatic upbringing he and his brother had, and gives an extremely exclusive insight into the life that eventually would lead to one of America's most famous murders.
Watch The Menendez Murder: Erik Tells All (You will need a live TV plan on Hulu to watch this).
Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini
The case of Sherri Papini will shock you, to say the least. In a real-life Gone Girl situation, Sherri Papini's mysterious disappearance resulted in a nationwide search and ended with her return. As you'll come to learn while watching this documentary, Sherri's disappearance wasn't all it seemed and would cause wild intrigue to all those who learned about it. Find out more about the story of Sherri Papini through this wild, chaotic documentary that will have you questioning...a lot.
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How I Caught My Killer
In this true-crime documentary, experts review the real-life murders through interviews, recreating the crime through visual adaptations, and looking through archives to reveal how these killers were caught. Think of it as looking at the evidence and clues that were left behind by the victims, and going back in time to trace how each killer was eventually brought to justice. It sounds pretty cool and puts a unique spin on what we think of when it comes to true-crime documentaries.
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Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story
This true-crime documentary highlights the story of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped at the age of seven and returned nearly seven years later. He had been abducted by a child molester but returned home and saved the life of another at the age of 14. Sadly, this family's history is absolutely heartbreaking and is highlighted in the documentary, including how Steven died later in life due to a motorcycle crash and how his older brother committed a series of murders. It's a wild and gut-wrenching story and is documented by Stayner's mother, children, wife, and sister.
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Hunting JonBenét’s Killer: The Untold Story
As more leads are found and a series of new DNA tests are conducted, this true-crime documentary shedding light on young JonBenét Ramsey's case gives us a new perspective on this perplexing crime. At the age of just six years old, JonBenét was murdered and to this day, her death remains shrouded in mystery and is deemed a cold-case. There were many bizarre revelations and occurrences related to her murder. Still, despite that, there has never been a resolution to her murder case, and the world continues to remain intrigued by how it all went down. Check out this documentary to see what new updates have occurred since 1996.
Watch Hunting JonBenét’s Killer: The Untold Story
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara
For those who don't know Tegan and Sara, they are a Canadian pop duo who also happen to be identical twins. Over the years, they have created quite a fanbase, but there came a point where one fan went a little too far, resulting in a catfishing scheme. Tegan's name was used in an identity scheme to fool other fans and took place over 15 years! It was quite a shocking scheme and one that Tegan speaks to great lengths about in this wild true-crime story.
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The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror
The year is 1984, and it was the year that would forever change 16-year-old Tina Risico's life. Tina was kidnapped by a killer who then pushed and forced her to participate in a series of crimes that resulted in a horrific and murderous spree. Of the three women that survived his rampage, Tina was his victim for the longest, a whole nine days, and tells the stories of how he made her help him bring in victims. It's a tragic story that resulted in Tina being released, but almost 40 years later, she is sharing her experience. Find out what she had to say about her terrorizing journey in this heart-gripping story.
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Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer
Dr. Ann Burgess, a psychiatric nurse and professor who worked for the FBI, puts herself into the minds of killers to provide a fresh new take on how the minds of these individuals work. If the goal is to stop them, Dr. Burgess wants to go into their minds to understand what is going on within their psyche. It's a very intriguing take in the effort to understand why killers do what they do, so if this is your vibe, then you'll most certainly enjoy Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer.
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