When it comes to documentaries, it's hard to escape the allure of true crime Not only is it a widely explored topic, but nearly every platform capable of streaming content has a wide selection of true crime documentaries and series for viewers to immerse themselves in Choose from a variety of true crime documentaries that are equal parts thrilling and chilling

The genre is certainly ridiculously popular, but when preparing to stream, it can be difficult to determine which documentaries you want to sit down and watch for an evening So, here are some of Netflix's best true-crime documentaries Check out some of the most popular films below and get ready to get hooked

This disturbing documentary examines the case of former ethics professor Anna Stubblefield Stubblefield offered to help Derrick improve his communication skills by helping him learn to type on a keyboard As their “facilitated communication” sessions continued, Stubblefield claimed that they fell in love and had a consensual sexual relationship, even though she was married at the time However, Derrick's mother, Daisy Johnson, claimed that her son was not capable of consenting to physical or emotional intimacy and believes that Stubblefield manipulated his hands to create the illusion of control

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When a woman was found on the side of the road with serious injuries, she was believed to be the victim of a hit-and-run As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that a complex web of deception surrounds the woman's identity and her relationship with her older husband The woman, who left behind an infant son, was pictured in a photograph taken years earlier with her husband when he was still a young boy The photograph came into the hands of investigative journalist Matt Birkbeck and became the catalyst for a 20-year journey to uncover the truth Peeling back layers of lies and deception, Birkbeck uncovers the identity of the stolen woman, the abuse she endured, and the institutional failures that prevented her from finding help every time This emotionally charged documentary keeps you on the edge of your seat and shines a light on the darkness of humanity

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This gripping documentary follows the trials and tribulations of a couple very similar to the thriller Gone Girl Dennis Haskins and his boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, had their lives changed forever after an intruder entered their home in 2015 The stranger detained them, drugged them, and kidnapped Huskins for ransom But in a shocking turn of events, the couple is distrusted by the authorities This series explores the real-life events of that fateful night and the aftermath the two were forced to deal with as a result

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