The best true crime documentaries: from Con Mum to The Tylenol Murders

These unsettling real-life cases will keep you glued to the sofa

James Lewis in Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders.
"Prime suspect" James Lewis in Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders
(Image credit: Netflix / Everett Collection Inc / Alamy)

Our fascination with true crime isn't going anywhere. From chilling murders to elaborate hoaxes and police corruption scandals, there are plenty of cases to dive into. Whether you want to play armchair detective or you're drawn in by the shocking twists, these are some of the best true crime documentaries to watch right now.

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Adrienne Wyper has been a freelance sub-editor and writer for The Week's website and magazine since 2015. As a travel and lifestyle journalist, she has also written and edited for other titles including BBC Countryfile, British Travel Journal, Coast, Country Living, Country Walking, Good Housekeeping, The Independent, The Lady and Woman’s Own.