true-crime

[troo-krahym]

adjective

1. based on or describing an actual crime.

Example Sentences

The case has captured the fascination of true-crime mystery fans, with the couple maintaining their innocence as a prior criminal case against Jake Haro has resurfaced.

From Los Angeles Times

While the Menendez case has become a touchstone in the true-crime genre spawning viral debates about abuse, privilege and punishment, the parole board’s decision rested on prison records and behavioral assessments, not public opinion.

From Salon

In Season 4, Hulu’s always surprising true-crime comedy sends up movies and movie actors — to hilarious and highly watchable effect.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite high profile campaigns - including a billboard being driven around Spain featuring Parle's face - cash rewards, media coverage and true-crime podcasts - no credible leads have emerged.

From BBC

He thought of the idea while listening to a true-crime podcast when the host segued effortlessly from a gruesome description of finding a body in a canal to talking about a food delivery service.

From Los Angeles Times