This article contains discussions of violence and true crime.
There is never a shortage of true crime, and for people who enjoy the chaos and morbidity of real-life criminal cases, there are plenty of sources to pick from. For whatever reason, true-crime stories are finding an ever-increasing fan base.
From movies to podcasts and docuseries on streaming platforms, the various avenues for delivering true crime investigative series are getting bigger every year. There has also been an influx of excellent YouTube creators who dedicate their efforts to sharing true crime cases with their fan base and the quality of these channels is setting the bar high for true crime media outlets everywhere.
True Crime Daily
True Crime Daily is hosted by Chris Hansen and highlights formal news and an extensive library full of cold cases, current cases, and solved crimes. The show is quite extensive, having its own website, podcast, and detailed YouTube channel where followers can see footage from the crimes as well as the convicted persons.
Although the show was canceled in 2018, it has plenty of history to fuel any true crime lover's needs. True Crime Daily goes in-depth into petty crimes and horrendous misdeeds, all while educating the viewer about various legalities involved in the process. Like any successful docuseries, True Crime Daily is continually succinct and reliable.
Kendall Rae
Kendall Rae paved her way to fame in 2021 when she made her first documentary vlogging about the death of Christian Andreacchio. The man's family suspected foul play was involved, so Kendall conducted a detailed investigation of her own to spread more awareness of the crime.
Kendall has been highlighting other crimes on her YouTube channel, as well, since 2016. She features famous cases like the House of Gucci murder and lesser-known cases in the hopes of someday bringing justice to the families who need it. Kendall Rae's growing fan base of 3.3 million followers proves her validity as a true crime advocate.
JCS
JCS is highly favored among fans and can be categorized along with some of the best true crime documentaries to date. The show analyzes the investigative and interrogative skills of authorities and focuses on the behaviors and psychology of the criminals.
Every criminal is different, which brings exciting variety and depth to the episodes. JCS has a handful of carefully crafted and analyzed videos that dive into some of the most interesting criminal psyches, making it exciting and reliable to fans. Unfortunately for viewers, JCS was flagged by YouTube too many times and has to find a new sharing platform to document its unique and calculated take on true crime.
Criminally Listed
Criminally Listed is a channel hosted by Rob Grimminicks that covers similar cases and goes into depth on topics ranging from amusement park killings to death row confessions, appealing to wide assortment of viewers.
Each video posted by Criminally Listed is a maximum of about 30 minutes long and advocates for the awareness of more cases than other true crime channels. The sheer volume and details provided in this show make it extremely effective and entertaining for all true crime lovers, and it is similar to other popular docuseries.
Dark Curiosities
Just as some true crime movies are forgotten, Dark Curiosities dives into forgotten missing person cases, unsolved murders, and more that have slipped the mind of the media. This is a Scottish YouTube channel that dives into cases that didn't get a lot of media attention or closure.
Dark Curiosities is historically accurate and exhibits cases all the way back to the 1900s. Unsolved murders, missing person cases, and nightmarish tales are all focused on here. The host is anonymous and shares their passion for these topics with their listeners, giving the victims the chance to be heard.
Real Stories
The Real Stories YouTube channel has a way of getting under the skin of true crime fan viewers, making them feel uneasy, as many other true crime tales can do.
The show has a wide assortment of true stories from people from all over navigating intense hardships and its playlists range from topics on convicted murders, living with the Cartel, infamous killers, and more. With around 5.8 million subscribers, Real Stories is successful in sharing the unspeakable to people who value accurate true crime history.
Eleanor Neale
Eleanor Neale is a British young woman who gained a huge following due to her passion for analyzing criminal minds. Eleanor goes into detail of many eye-catching cases to supply up to an hour of true crime entertainment in each episode
Eleanor combines her passion for true crime with a random combination of satisfying makeup tutorials and thusly appeals to a younger generation of true crime fanatics with her well-written and researched presentations of true crime stories.
Law And Crime Network
Law and Crime dives into intense court cases, transcripts, celebrity justice, and an overall analysis of true crime and its sheer volume of cases for viewers to explore has boosted the channel to great heights.
The creator, Dan Abrams, was TV's top legal commentator and attorney. Law and Crime often focus on trials and controversies and includes court videos and high-profile criminal trials. The assortment of lawyers and journalists that feature in the videos are reliable and educational, as they share the intricacies of law with viewers. The validity and depth of the show proves its superiority in the true crime media community.
Unjustified
Unjustified is likely to someday be one of those documentaries that helps break a case and the anonymous host has a strong passion for bringing attention to cold cases and the outcasts of society.
She advocates for those who have been wronged by the justice system and often shares unbiased and unpopular opinions about cases. The solved and unsolved cases that are featured on the show bring to light the frailties of the justice system and some of the horrors in the world, but the show is also intriguing and brings hope to victims who are still hoping for closure. The accuracy and uniqueness of the show make it a favorite for audiences.
Crime Hound
Crime Hound focuses explicitly on missing persons, criminal events, and unsolved murders. Its direct and succinct facts add to its legitimacy and acceptance in true crime media.
The host works to advocate for victims who have yet to receive justice and by granting media attention to unknown cases, Crime Hound does an outstanding job of pinpointing cases that need help from the world to gain traction. This channel is as intriguing as it is helpful.