5 Binge-Worthy True Crime Holiday Specials

CrimeCon Informant | 3 minute read • Dec 04, 2020

Snow, ice, pandemic quarantine -- there are many reasons why a true crime fan may find themselves stuck inside with not a lot to do this holiday season. Fortunately, some of our favorites from around the internet have pulled together plenty of binge-fodder to get you through the season!

Oxygen 's Unsolved Mysteries Marathons
Tuesdays, 12p - 12a ET

Get your true crime fix every Tuesday with Oxygen’s 12-hour Unsolved Mysteries marathons. The marathons will feature “mysterious crimes and paranormal experiences, many of which remain unsolved.”

Dateline NBC ’s Two-Hour Specials
Fridays 9/8c

Can we ever get enough of Dateline NBC ? No, no we can’t. The best part about this new run of two-hour specials? It lasts until SUMMER 2021!


CrimeCon Insider : Video from Every CrimeCon Ever -- past and future
On demand

CrimeCon: Insiderputs the viewer inside the action of every CrimeCon event ever, including our most recent event, the smash-hit virtual event CrimeCon: House Arrest!

MurderMurder News : 8 True Crime Movies to Watch for a Spooky Holiday
On demand

Aurora and Angelina compiled this handy list of the creepiest true crime/thriller holiday movies that includes plenty of new and classic flicks!

Total Film: 20 best true crime podcasts to kill your free time
On demand

A diverse curation of new and long-established pods to drown out the holiday family drama!


DID WE MISS YOUR FAVES? Let us knowand we'll add it to our list!

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