True Crime Story: Citizen Detective

A sober, immersive look at ordinary people pulled into unsolved cases, blending procedural detail with quiet, unsettling obsession.

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Starring

Madison Taylor McConville, Josh Hallmark, Rebekah Heath

Tagline

When the law ends, they begin.

Overview

The gripping stories of everyday citizens who have solved or are attempting to solve a murder. Each episode focuses on an individual citizen detective – or a group working together – and the case that they’re consumed by, unpacking the details of the case and exploring the psyches of those who simply need to know what happened and why?

How it feels

Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, justice, mystery, grief

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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