TRUE CRIME

May 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unlikely Rise and Fall of Winnipeg's Notorious Sportscaster

A former Winnipeg sportscaster, who later became a convicted bank robber, is the focus of a new true crime documentary. This is not your typical crime story. The documentary, titled "The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg, " is available on Prime Video. It follows the life of Steve Vogelsang, who was once a beloved figure in Winnipeg's sports scene. In 2017, his life took a dra...

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Mar 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Family's Dark Turn

Ellen Pompeo, known for her long run on a popular medical drama, has taken on a new role. She plays a mother in a family that faces a shocking twist. The story is based on real events involving a Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism, adopted by an American family. The family later claims that the child is actually an adult in disguise. The series, "Good American Family, "...

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Mar 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

What Makes a Crime American?

The popularity of true crime stories has skyrocketed in recent years. Many of these shows and documentaries have one thing in common: they use the word "American" in their titles. This trend began around 2016 and has been growing ever since. But what does it mean for a crime to be labeled as "American"? The term "American" suggests there's something special abou...

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Feb 22 2025CRIME

Uncovering the Chilling Truth: Wayne Adam Ford's Deadly Obsession

Wayne Adam Ford's chilling words, "I hurt some people, " opened the door to a dark world. This world was explored by a Southern California author who spent years investigating Ford's deadly compulsion. The author's book, "Body Parts: A Serial Killer's Deadly Compulsions, " sheds new light on Ford's first victim, identified 25 years after her brutal murder. T...

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Feb 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unraveling the Mystery: A Family's Twisted Tale

In a world where reality often mimics fiction, a new series is set to explore a bizarre and controversial story. Good American Family is a limited series that dives into the strange case of Kristine and Michael Barnett. The couple adopted a child named Natalia Grace, but things took a dark turn when they claimed that Natalia was not a child but an adult pretending to...

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Feb 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Chronicles: Brazil's New True Crime Powerhouse

In the world of true crime, Brazil is making big waves. Two major production companies, Diosual Entertainment and Medialand Production, have joined forces to create a powerhouse of true crime content. This isn't just about making a few shows; they're aiming to produce multiple documentary series and feature films. The plan is to reach audiences through pay-TV, free-t...

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise and Fall of Instagram’s Queen Bee

A fresh TV show is back on Netflix. If you're into real-life drama, it's a must-watch. The series is based on a real-life case of a beautiful Australian, Belle Gibson. She was a renowned Instagrammer with a wellness empire. Younger people might not know but back in the day, social media was different. It was simpler and Instagram was more like a photo scrapbook. ...

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unwrapping the Truth: A Binge-worthy Look at Social Media's Skeletons

Netflix has just dropped a gripping series called Apple Cider Vinegar. This show is about social media influencers and their fake lives. The main character is Belle Gibson, a social media star who tells everyone she got rid of her cancer by eating healthy and trying out natural remedies. The show takes a good look at the darker side of social media. It makes you thin...

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Feb 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Take a Jab at True Crime Documentaries!

First, let's talk about true crime documentaries. They've got this weird pull, like a magnet. Everyone's seen them, right? They all follow the same rules. It's like a game where you know the moves. They show old footage of kids playing, or use the same opening credits. It's like a pattern that everyone follows. There's this guy, Shackleton. He decided to have some f...

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Strange Tale of the Zodiac Killer Project

"Zodiac Killer Project, " a film by Charlie Shackleton, is an intriguing exploration of our culture's fascination with true crime stories. The film began as a planned documentary about former police officer Lyndon Lafferty, who believed he encountered the infamous Zodiac Killer. However, the project was abruptly halted when Lafferty's family backed out. Instead of ma...

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