true-crime

[ troo-krahym ]

adjective

1. based on or describing an actual crime.

Example Sentences

Anna Kendrick felt “gross” making money off her latest film, the Netflix true-crime drama about the so-called “Dating Game” killer, and has donated her pay to nonprofits that support survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

From Los Angeles Times

“In a world where the true-crime genre often sensationalizes tragedy, Anna’s work in ‘Woman of the Hour’ stands out as a beacon of compassion and leadership,” Williams said.

From Los Angeles Times

Williams added that Kendrick’s commitment to telling uplifting survivor stories “reminds us that behind every statistic, and true-crime ‘story,’ is a human being with a powerful story to tell.”

From Los Angeles Times

Elsewhere on the podcast, the “Trolls” star said that she moved away from comedy and into true-crime stories due to her “shocking and traumatic” experience with an abusive ex.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, Netflix’s controversial true-crime drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story has sent two vintage hits back into the top 40.

From BBC