Christopher Berry-Dee, the UK's bestselling true crime author, faces allegations of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and fabricating quotes from serial killers, contradicting his claimed sympathy for victims.
The BBC was alerted by whistleblowers that UK true crime author Christopher Berry-Dee claimed to have obtained the missing clothes of Karen Hadaway, a 1986 child murder victim, which the BBC had lost. Berry-Dee, facing sexual and violent offence allegations (which he denies), claimed to have burned the clothes after obtaining them, though the timeline and circumstances remain unclear.
Le 13 novembre 2022, quatre étudiants ont été sauvagement assassinés à Moscow (Idaho). Condamné à la perpétuité après avoir plaidé coupable, Bryan Kohberger conteste désormais sa condamnation, tandis que l'affaire inspire de nombreux documentaires true crime.
US police departments are increasingly launching true crime podcasts to generate tips for cold cases, following successes like the capture of Peter Chadwick and the discovery of Karen Schepers' remains. Aurora PD hopes its podcast aids the Chelsea Yasser murder investigation, leveraging the genre's popularity despite resource and ethical challenges.
España aprueba una nueva ley del derecho al honor que regula el uso de la imagen y voz con IA, protege a las víctimas de 'true crime' y permite el 'testamento digital'. La norma busca dar más poder a los usuarios frente a las 'prácticas depredadoras en redes'.
CrimeCon, an annual gathering for true-crime enthusiasts, brings together podcasters, prosecutors, and victims' families. While some criticize the event for profiting from tragedy, attendees and organizers emphasize its role in advocacy and raising awareness for unsolved cases.
Sachsen-Anhalt police are hosting a "True Crime Hackathon" on September 25th in Halle, inviting individuals over 18 from diverse fields like IT, psychology, and statistics to develop new investigative approaches for unsolved cases and cybercrime.
Netflix documentary Should I Marry a Murderer? tells the story of Dr Caroline Muirhead who discovered her partner Alexander McKellar had killed cyclist Tony Parsons in 2017 in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. McKellar and his twin brother buried the body, which remained undiscovered for three years until Muirhead led police to the shallow grave in 2020. The series explores her moral dilemma - reporting the crime to police while continuing the relationship, eventually helping authorities secure convictions that saw McKellar jailed for 12 years and his brother for five years and three months.
