Without these unfortunate real-life scenarios, the true-crime genre simply wouldn’t exist.

The Girl from Plainvilleis available to stream onHulu.

Landscapersis available to stream onHBO Max.

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American Crime Story: The People v. O.J.

As the title implies,American Crime Story: The People v. O.J.

Simpson was accused of murdering both his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and family friend Ron Goldman.

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The resulting trial became an infamous media circus, with fans and critics both debating the innocence of Simpson.

Led by an ensemble cast,The People v. O.J.

American Crime Story: The People v. O.J.

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Simpsonis available to stream onHulu.

Dr. Deathis available to stream onPeacock.

Alias Graceis available to stream onNetflix.

Sarah Paulson and Sterling K. Brown in American Crime Story

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The Actis available to stream onHulu.

Dirty Johnis available to stream onNetflix.

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Grace Marks is arrested and led out by two policeman. Courtesy Netflix

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Eric Bana in Dirty John

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