Top true-crime series that captivated America in 2024

Online streaming platforms are currently experiencing a surge in documentaries that explore high-profile criminal investigations and shed light on new information in well-known cases. This trend has led to a flourishing period for the true-crime genre.

These four documentaries, all released in 2024, may not be for the faint of heart, but they will have you at the edge of your seat. 

Serial killer and cult leader Charles Manson confessed to more murders from beyond the grave in a newly released Peacock docuseries. 

A notable example is “Making Manson,” a documentary that uncovers over twenty years of never-before-heard discussions with the notorious cult leader. The film provides a thorough examination of his early years, criminal activities, establishment of the “Manson Family,” and leadership within the cult.

Charles Manson looking up in a denim shirt

Charles Manson in 1970 (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Fox News Digital’s Bradford Betz and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

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