True Crime Documentaries

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BBC Select delves into the world of true crime with a range of eye-opening documentaries. Learn more about crimes that made the headlines including the Wests and Jimmy Saville, shocking misdemeanors from recent times in Britain and America, as well as unlawful acts from the past including the crimes of Jack the Ripper.

Kingpins

Kingpins

Like any legitimate business, criminal organizations operate using a hierarchy of underlings, operatives and decision makers. And there’s one person at the very top, pulling the strings – the kingpin. But how do they make it there? Filmmaker Ben Zand explores the steps taken to reach the pinnacle of a crime gang, the vicious behavior required to stay there and the constant threats they face.

The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist

The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist

In May 2025, eight people were found guilty of the robbery of reality television icon Kim Kardashian in 2016. In the immediate aftermath, some accused Kardashian of staging the robbery as a publicity stunt, igniting debates about the price of fame in the digital age. Now, set against the backdrop of the recent trial, those close to the case reveal details of the crime for the first time.

Killing Escobar

Killing Escobar

The incredible true story of mercenary Peter McAleese, who was hired to kill Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in 1989. With unprecedented access to Peter and other members of his team, this is the first full account of that fateful mission and the dark consequences for those involved. McAleese actively sought out war but admits that he paid a costly price for his desire to seek adventure.

The Darkest Web

The Darkest Web

US agent Greg Squire and an extraordinary team of undercover officers take on the almost impossible, infiltrating the darkest corners of the internet to rescue children, bringing hope where none seemed possible. These officers confront cases that are as technically complex as they are emotionally devastating and often an imminent threat forces the investigators into a race against the clock.

No Justice Just Kills

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Featuring behind the scenes footage of the criminal investigation and firsthand testimony from survivors, “No Justice, Just Kills” investigates the flawed prosecution of US marines implicated in the 2005 killing of women and children in Haditha, Iraq. Two decades later, two survivors try to find out who was responsible for their families’ deaths, and why those who pulled the trigger walked free.