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Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Peacock Developing Scripted True Crime Series on Gilgo Beach Murders with 50 Cent as Producer
Peacock is working on a scripted series based on the Gilgo Beach murders, with Jordan Hawley writing and executive producing. Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson will executive produce under his G-Unit banner, inspired by a prior Peacock docuseries. The project will be produced by UCP, Vari…
glamour.comNetflix's 'Trust Me: The False Prophet' Tops Viewership Charts with Perfect Critic Score
Netflix's four-part series Trust Me: The False Prophet has achieved a 100% critic score and 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The documentary, focusing on a Utah FLDS community and Samuel Bateman's claims, has led Netflix viewership for most of the month. It remains in the p…
citizen.co.zaReporter Encounters Suspected Serial Killer in Cooperative Housing
A reporter met the individual later identified as the Gilgo Beach murderer through her cooperative housing. This encounter occurred before the rise of prestige true crime narratives. The meeting highlights an unexpected personal connection to a major criminal case.
CountryChase / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Writers of 'Faces of Death' Discuss Dacre Montgomery's Character and Use of Real-Life Footage
The writers of the upcoming film 'Faces of Death' have shared details on developing the character played by Dacre Montgomery, portraying an internet-obsessed killer. They emphasized the importance of incorporating disturbing real-life footage to enhance authenticity. The film rei…