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Podcasts, documentaries, books, and investigative journalism covering missing persons, unsolved murders, and the fight for justice. These resources help raise awareness and keep cases in the public eye.

Podcasts

True Crime & Investigative Podcasts

Podcast
Your Own Backyard
Investigative podcast focused on the disappearance of Kristin Smart. One of the most impactful true crime podcasts that directly contributed to an arrest in a cold case.
Podcast
Serial
The podcast that launched the modern true crime genre. Each season investigates a real story told week by week. A landmark in investigative journalism.
Podcast
Casefile True Crime
An anonymous Australian host presents detailed, fact-based accounts of real criminal cases from around the world with a focus on accuracy and respect for victims.
Podcast
Cold Cases with Amber Hunt
Award-winning investigative journalist Amber Hunt digs into cold cases with a focus on the families left behind and the systemic failures that allowed cases to go unsolved.
Documentaries

Films & Series

Documentary
Making a Murderer
Netflix documentary series following Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey as they face murder charges. Sparked national conversation about wrongful convictions and justice system failures.
Documentary
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
HBO documentary series examining the life of Robert Durst and his connections to multiple unsolved murders. Led directly to his arrest.
Documentary
The Keepers
Netflix documentary series about the unsolved murder of a nun and the horrific secrets surrounding her case. A powerful examination of institutional abuse and cover-ups.
Investigative Journalism

News & Reporting

Investigative Journalism
ProPublica
Nonprofit newsroom producing investigative journalism in the public interest. Covers criminal justice, wrongful convictions, and systemic failures in depth.
Investigative Journalism
The Marshall Project
Nonprofit news organization covering the US criminal justice system with a focus on incarceration, policing, courts, and the experiences of crime victims.
Books

Recommended Reading

Media coverage keeps cases alive. If you are a journalist, podcaster, or filmmaker working on a case featured on this site we would love to hear from you.