True Crime

Ryan Murphy FIRES BACK at Dahmer Series Backlash

After receiving criticism for not reaching out to the families of Jeffrey Dahmer's victims, "DAHMER" creator Ryan Murphy is pushing back at the accusation. Watch.

October 28, 2022

Ryan Murphy Fires Back at DAHMER Backlash, Says He Reached Out to Victims' Families

After receiving criticism for not reaching out to the families of Jeffrey Dahmer's victims, DAHMER creator Ryan Murphy is pushing back at the accusation. Read his full explanation here.

October 28, 2022

The True Story Behind The Good Nurse Is Just Terrifying

In the true crime thriller The Good Nurse, Eddie Redmayne plays Charles Cullen, a prolific serial killer whose occupation provided him with an endless supply of victims.

October 26, 2022

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Oxygen's Sleeping With Death Trailer Is What Nightmares Are Made of

Oxygen's new series Sleeping With Death tells the terrifying true stories of people who woke up to find someone had been murdered under their roof. Watch E! News' exclusive first look.

October 25, 2022

The Creepy AF True Story Behind The Watcher on Netflix

The case of who sent letters to Derek and Maria Broaddus that were disturbing enough to deter the couple from moving into their dream home remains open.

October 22, 2022

Simone Biles Calls Out Jeffrey Dahmer Costumes Ahead of Halloween

Following the success of Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series about Jeffrey Dahmer, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles urged her followers not to dress like the serial killer for Halloween.

October 20, 2022

Inside the Agonizing 25-Year Hunt for Answers in Kristin Smart's Disappearance

Twenty-five years after Kristin Smart disappeared on her way home from a college party, original No. 1 suspect Paul Flores was arrested—and on Oct. 18 he was found guilty of her murder.

October 19, 2022

Kristin Smart’s Family Speaks Out After Split Verdict in Murder Trial

Family members of Kristin Smart shared a statement after Paul Flores was found guilty—while Ruben Flores was acquitted—in her murder trial. Read their words after the split verdict was reached.

October 19, 2022

Paul Flores Found Guilty of Murdering Kristin Smart 26 Years After She Went Missing

A jury found Paul Flores guilty of first-degree murder in connection to Kristin Smart's 1996 disappearance. His father, Ruben, was found not guilty as an accessory to murder.

October 18, 2022

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How Insecurity Influenced Kumail Nanjiani's Welcome to Chippendales Performance

Welcome to Chippendales stars Kumail Nanjiani and Murray Bartlett spoke to E! News about the Hulu series, describing it as an "unexpected true crime on steroids."

October 18, 2022

Inside the Most Haunting Cases Covered in Unsolved Mysteries Season 3

Parents insisting their daughter's death wasn't suicide. A 20-year-old missing for 20 years. And who dismembered a Michigan man and left pieces of him in Ohio? Unsolved Mysteries hopes to help.

October 18, 2022

A Guide to the Dismissed Murder Charges Against Adnan Syed: Digging Into Serial's Latest Chapter

Eight years after Serial chronicled the 1999 investigation into who killed Hae Min Lee, the man convicted of her murder, Adnan Syed, is free and the case is once again open.

October 15, 2022

Kiely Rodni’s Cause of Death Revealed

A cause of death has been shared in the case of Nevada County, Calif. teenager Kiely Rodni who went missing on Aug. 16 and whose remains were found on Aug. 21.

October 14, 2022

Netflix’s Jeffrey Dahmer Series Gets Slammed By the Family of Another One of His Victims

The mother of one of Jeffrey Dahmer's victims is the latest to speak out about Netflix's controversial Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Find out why she's unhappy with the Ryan Murphy series.

October 13, 2022

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Jan Broberg Makes a Dangerous Request in A Friend of the Family Sneak Peek

On the Oct. 13 episode of Peacock's A Friend of the Family, Jan Broberg (Mckenna Grace) pushes her parents away after attempting to see her future kidnapper. Watch the dramatic preview.

October 13, 2022

Days of Our Lives Star James Lastovic and His Roommate Found Safe After Going Missing in Hawaii

Days of Our Lives actor James Lastovic and his roommate have been found safe after getting lost on their hike near Kauai. Get the latest updates from the pair's family members.

October 11, 2022

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Serial's Adnan Syed Case: Prosecutors Drop Charges After Judge Vacates Murder Conviction

Eight years after the true crime podcast Serial shined a light on the murder of Hae Min Lee, Adnan Syed's conviction was vacated by judge. Now, prosecutors have made a decision about the case.

October 11, 2022

Anna Delvey Reflects on Her Time Behind Bars in First Interview Since Release From Prison

One day after being released from prison, Anna Delvey spoke out about her time behind bars, being on house arrest and what plans she has for the future. See what the fake heiress had to say below.

October 10, 2022

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Kidnapped Multiple Times, Jan Broberg Says Her Story Is More Relatable Than You Might Think

Peacock's new series A Friend of the Family tells the harrowing story of the Broberg family and alleged kidnapper Robert Berchtold. Hear Jan Broberg's hopes for the show.

October 7, 2022

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How Jake Lacy Shed His "Nice Guy" Persona to Play a Real-Life Predator in A Friend of the Family

The White Lotus' Jake Lacy transformed into real-life kidnapper Robert Berchtold in Peacock's A Friend of the Family—but why? And how? Hear him explain in E! News' exclusive interview.

October 6, 2022

Fact-Checking the Most Controversial Moments From Ryan Murphy's DAHMER Series

Netflix's DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has captivated viewers, but questions have arisen about its authenticity. We decided to do some fact-checking of the controversial series.

October 5, 2022

A Friend of the Family's Jake Lacy and More Amazing True Crime TV Transformations

From Jake Lacy as Robert Berchtold in Peacock's A Friend of the Family to Joey King in The Act, check out some of TV's most terrifying true crime transformations.

October 5, 2022

Kesha's Mom Addresses That Jeffrey Dahmer "Cannibal" Lyric Amid Controversy

Kesha's mom Pebe Sebert is coming to her daughter's defense over the 2010 lyric that name-drops serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer: "I was like, 'Oh, my God, that's a perfect lyric.'"

October 3, 2022

Inside the Disturbing Aftermath of the Eliza Fletcher Murder Case

Eliza Fletcher's body was found three days after she was abducted during her morning run. The man accused of killing her has also been charged with a violent crime that was reported a year ago.

October 2, 2022