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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 166 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the most notorious murderers in recent history are examined. Using dramatic reconstruction and expert testimony, this is a forensic account of the perpetrators and the detectives in the crimes that shook the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Crime<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Tim Pigott-Smith, Gregg McCrary, Franc Violi, Darren Matthews
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2 seasons, 16 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Crimes That Shook the World (2006)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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World’s Most Evil Killers (2017)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 234 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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An in-depth look at the lives and crimes of some of the World’s most evil killers including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, Cary Stayner, Leonard Lake, Dorothea Puente and more.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Elizabeth Yardley, Fred Dinenage, Geoffrey Wansell, Stuart Hamilton
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6 seasons, 58 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Crimes That Shook Australia (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 91 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Hosted by Matt Doran (Season 3) and Stan Grant (Seasons 1&2), this series investigates Australian crimes that upset and stunned the nation. Using gripping interviews with people at the heart of the tragedies, drama reconstructions and archival footage, it details the events leading up to the crime, the crime itself and the aftermath of the biggest crimes ever committed in Australia.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Biography, Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Stan Grant, Matt Doran, Nig Richards, Claryn Scott
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3 seasons, 24 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Britain’s Most Evil Killers (2017)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 146 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Brand new and exclusive to Pick, Britain’s Most Evil Killers explores the crimes of Britain’s 12 most brutal killers.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Elizabeth Yardley, Fred Dinenage, Geoffrey Wansell, Stuart Hamilton
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6 seasons, 62 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Murder Tapes (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 459 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Homicide investigations unfold through taped footage in Investigation Discovery’s true-crime series The Murder Tapes. The series provides an up-close perspective of murder cases, including footage from the initial crime scene investigations via body cam, home security tapes, and interrogation room tapes. The footage is interwoven with present-day interviews from friends, family and law enforcement directly involved in the investigations.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Dave DeAndrea, Rob LaColla Jr., Rachel Discenza-Smith, Jason Simpkins
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5 seasons, 40 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Dead Silent (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 441 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A snap of a twig. A rustling leaf. In the woods, myth, urban legend, and horror collide with real-life killers. Transporting viewers into a vortex of dark mystery and psychological terror, each episode tells the true story of a crime set in a desolate location.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Dude Walker, Tenzie Cameron Burns, Olivia Rachwal, Annabella Didion
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4 seasons, 32 episodes, 42.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the realm of true crime television, few series have managed to capture the essence of notorious criminal cases with the depth and intensity that “Crimes That Shook the World” has. Premiering in 2006, this documentary series delves into some of the most infamous criminal acts from around the globe, shedding light on the events, perpetrators, and the profound impact these crimes had on society. Through a combination of expert interviews, archival footage, and dramatic reenactments, the show offers a comprehensive look at cases that, quite literally, shook the world.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “Crimes That Shook the World” is about storytelling. Each episode focuses on a single crime or series of related crimes, exploring not just the what and the how, but the why. The show doesn’t just present facts; it seeks to understand the psychology of the criminals, the investigation process, and the ripple effects these crimes had on communities and legal systems worldwide.<\/p>\n

Standout Cases<\/h2>\n

Throughout its run, the series has covered a wide range of crimes, from serial killings to acts of terrorism. Here are a few standout cases that exemplify the depth and diversity of the show’s content:<\/p>\n