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Why the Laci Peterson Murder Case Has Been Unable to Rest Despite Scott Peterson's Conviction

Scott Peterson, whose death sentence has been overturned on appeal, maintains that he's innocent of the 2002 murder of his pregnant wife.

April 24, 2021

Kristin Smart's Body Is Believed to Have Been Buried Under Paul Flores' Father's Home

New court documents relating to the Kristin Smart case and seen by The San Luis Obispo Tribune shed light on Ruben Flores' alleged role in the college student's disappearance in 1996.

April 21, 2021

The Staggering True Story Behind Judas and the Black Messiah

With Judas and the Black Messiah star Daniel Kaluuya now an Oscar nominee, a primer on his character, Black Panther Party official Fred Hampton, who was assassinated on Dec. 4, 1969.

April 21, 2021

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Paul Flores and His Father Ruben Officially Charged in Murder of College Student Kristin Smart

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow shared new details about the charges against Paul and Ruben Flores, who are suspected of murdering Kristin Smart in 1996.

April 19, 2021

Patricia Arquette Recalls the Time She Went On a Date With This Convicted Murderer

Patricia Arquette shared her scary experience with convicted murderer Mark "Gator" Rogowski, warning women to "trust your instincts."

April 15, 2021

2 Men Arrested in Kristin Smart's Disappearance 25 Years Later

Paul Flores, a former classmate of Kristin Smart, is under arrest along with his father Ruben Flores in connection with the college student's 1996 disappearance.

April 13, 2021

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Oxygen's Accident, Suicide or Murder Season 3 Trailer Is Perfect for True Crime Fans

Oxygen's Serial Killer Week includes the season 3 premiere of Accident, Suicide or Murder. See what's to come in the spine-chilling new trailer.

April 13, 2021

Kristin Smart's 1996 Disappearance: Arrests Made in Connection With Missing College Student

Paul Flores, a former classmate of Kristin Smart, was arrested on April 13 along with his father in connection with the college student's 1996 disappearance.

April 13, 2021

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Serial Killer Joel Rifkin Details Gruesome Murder in Bone-Chilling Video

In this exclusive sneak peek from April 10's new Oxygen special, Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer, Joel Rifkin detailed a murder he committed.

April 9, 2021

Former NFL Player Phillip Adams Dead by Apparent Suicide After Killing 5 People

According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, Phillip Adams killed a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren in South Carolina.

April 8, 2021

Lance Armstrong's Son Luke Denies Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Girl

In a statement to E! News, Luke Armstrong’s attorney said there was a “consensual relationship” between the two teens, who ultimately went their separate ways.

April 8, 2021

Netflix's Sons of Sam Trailer Challenges Everything You Knew About This Infamous True Crime Case

If you were hooked on the Netflix docs about the Cecil Hotel and the Night Stalker, we've found your next binge. The Sons of Sam trailer hints David Berkowitz's partner is still on the loose.

April 7, 2021

Alonzo Brooks' Death Ruled a Homicide in Major Update to Unsolved Mysteries Case

Nine months after Alonzo Brooks' body was exhumed, a new autopsy conducted by the FBI confirmed his death was not accidental. Keep scrolling for the latest in this 17-year-old cold case.

April 5, 2021

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See the Spine-Chilling Season 3 Trailer for Oxygen's Mark of a Serial Killer

As part of their Serial Killer Week, Oxygen is premiering season three of Mark of a Serial Killer. Get the exclusive first look at the haunting new season.

April 5, 2021

Colin Firth to Portray Michael Peterson in TV Adaptation of The Staircase Documentary

Colin Firth is set to portray convicted felon Michael Peterson in a TV adaption of the famous true crime documentary The Staircase, which investigated the death of Kathleen Peterson.

March 31, 2021

Amanda Seyfried Is Replacing Kate McKinnon in Hulu's The Dropout

On Monday, March 29, Kate McKinnon's replacement in Hulu's The Dropout was announced. Here's everything we know about Amanda Seyfried's new role as Elizabeth Holmes.

March 29, 2021

Evan Peters Is Jeffrey Dahmer in Ryan Murphy's Monster—But He Isn't the First to Play the Killer

Evan Peters will portray the infamous Milwaukee Cannibal for Ryan Murphy's Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Plus, see the other celebrities who've played serial killers.

March 24, 2021

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Did Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy Act Alone? Peacock's New Docu-Series Teases Theory in Sneak Peek

In this exclusive sneak peek from Peacock's John Wayne Gacy: Devil In Disguise, interviewees question whether serial killer John Wayne Gacy acted alone. See the haunting clip.

March 23, 2021

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How America's Most Wanted Served as an "Inspiration" for Paul Holes' Career

In an exclusive chat with E! News, Paul Holes discussed his new role on America's Most Wanted, co-star Elizabeth Vargas and more.

March 22, 2021

Rob Gronkowski Addresses Teammate Aaron Hernandez's Murder Charge for the First Time

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski spoke out about late teammate Aaron Hernandez for the first time since he was arrested eight years ago.

March 19, 2021

Every Disturbing Thing We Learned From Netflix's College Admissions Scandal Doc

A new Netflix film unpacks the scandal that ensnared Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman and more rich and powerful parents accused of paying bribes to secure their kids a spot at elite colleges.

March 17, 2021

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See the Terrifying Trailer for Oxygen's Catching a Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur Special

Oxygen's Serial Killer Week features an all-new special about Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur. See the bone-chilling trailer for yourself.

March 17, 2021

Netflix Tackles "Mind-Blowing" Art Heist in First Trailer for This Is a Robbery Docu-Series

One of the greatest crimes in the art world, the robbery of Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, is given a closer look in Netflix's This Is a Robbery. See the new trailer.

March 12, 2021

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Allen v. Farrow Producer Amy Herdy Defends Disturbing Evidence Revealed in Docu-Series

In an exclusive chat with E! News, producer Amy Herdy responded to Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn's claim that Allen v. Farrow is a "shoddy hit piece." Read on for what else she had to say.

March 9, 2021

How HBO's The Investigation Sets a New Standard For True Crime Dramas

Director Tobias Lindholm re-tells the story of the disappearance of journalist Kim Wall in the gripping HBO series The Investigation, which stands out from the typical true crime series.

March 7, 2021