The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it a surge in the popularity of true crime documentaries, particularly on streaming services. The Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” alone garnered 64 million households, highlighting the increasing appetite for gritty content. As viewers exhaust mainstream options, they are turning to under-the-radar true crime documentaries to satisfy their morbid curiosity.
Filmmakers continue to be drawn to the most disturbing true crime cases, capturing them on the small screen. Anticipated true crime docuseries have been announced for release in the coming year, but in the meantime, viewers can explore some incredibly disturbing yet underrated true crime documentaries already available.
One such documentary, “The Betrayed Girls,” delves into the “Rochdale Grooming” case, revealing the systematic abuse of