8 True Crime Shows You've Probably Never Heard Of (But Should Binge ASAP)

1. Kentucky Murder Mystery: The Trials of Anthony Gray

At first glance, James and Vivian Gray seemed like just another retired couple living a quiet life in rural Kentucky. But in 2007, they were brutally murdered in their home, and all signs pointed to their son, Anthony Gray.

It was no secret that there was tension between Anthony and his parents, and his strange behavior after their deaths only heightened suspicion. Yet, the narrative becomes much murkier as the documentary unfolds, revealing dark family secrets that suggest the Grays might not have been as innocent as they appeared. You can watch Kentucky Murder Mystery: The Trials of Anthony Gray on Discovery+.

2. Long Shot

When Juan Catalan was arrested for murdering a teenage girl in 2003, his life turned into a nightmare scenario. He was suddenly facing the death penalty for a crime he swore he didn't commit.

He had an alibi, too, and claimed he was at a Dodgers game with his daughter. But even though he had a ticket stub from the game, the police didn't buy his story.

It wasn't until the case against him started gaining momentum that Juan remembered something strange: a TV crew had been filming at the stadium that night. So, his lawyer set out on a hunt for video evidence that could prove his innocence. Long Shot is available to stream on Netflix.

3. Who Killed Little Gregory?

This haunting documentary explores one of the most chilling and puzzling child murder cases in modern Europe. Gregory Villemin, a 4-year-old from France, vanished while playing in his front yard, and hours later, he was found dead in a nearby river.

This alone was heartbreaking for Gregory's loved ones, but what follows is a decades-long family drama filled with anonymous threats and a mysterious figure known only as "The Raven." Who Killed Little Gregory? features five episodes and can be watched on Netflix.

4. Pray, Obey, Kill

Set in a seemingly quiet Swedish village, Pray, Obey, Kill starts with a late-night shooting that leaves one woman dead and another man wounded. Meanwhile, the confessed killer is a former nanny and member of a deeply religious and cult-like congregation.

However, her confession only scratches the surface of what really happened. As journalists dig deeper into the story, they uncover an eerie world of manipulation and spiritual extremism, with the former nanny believing she was sent a text message from God. This docuseries is available to stream on HBO Max.

5. Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer

Everyone has heard of Ted Bundy, but this documentary reframes his story through the eyes of the women who knew him best. Centered on his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kendall, and her daughter, Molly, the series explores the psychological toll of living alongside a killer and the heartbreak of realizing someone you loved was capable of evil.

Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer features first-person interviews and is available to watch on Amazon Prime.

6. Who Killed Garrett Phillips?

Just minutes after arriving home from school in 2011, 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was murdered. His neighbors heard a struggle occurring and tried to check on him, but the door was locked, and once the police arrived, the killer managed to escape, possibly right out of a second-story window.

Suspicion soon fell on Oral "Nick" Hillary, the former boyfriend of Garrett's mother, Tandy. However, she'd also previously dated the town's sheriff, and as investigators build their case, the documentary raises serious doubts about the evidence against Oral. You can watch Who Killed Garrett Phillips? on HBO Max.

7. Why Did You Kill Me?

Crystal Theobald was killed in a drive-by shooting at just 24 years old, and her family wasn't content with waiting for justice to be served. So, they took matters into their own hands.

Crystal's younger cousin, Jaimie, wound up creating a fake Myspace account to infiltrate the world of local gang members in hopes of identifying the shooter. She posed as Crystal under the name "Angel" and got different gang members to talk to her. Then, when the search became too overwhelming, Crystal's mother stepped in to continue the quest for answers. Why Did You Kill Me? is available to stream on Netflix.

8. The Cheshire Murders

During the early morning hours of July 23, 2007, the Petit family's Connecticut home became the scene of a horrifying home invasion that shook the nation. Over several hours, two men terrorized the family, turning what was supposed to be a burglary into a triple murder.

The Cheshire Murders questions whether the police could've done more to stop this heinous crime and includes debates over the death penalty. You can watch it on HBO Max.