In the Hulu show "Only Murders in the Building," a trio of true-crime podcast fans create their own show after a mysterious death in their apartment building.
At first, they approach the investigation like any armchair sleuth would - developing hypotheses, tracking leads and, occasionally, jumping to dubious conclusions.
They quickly find out, though, that uncovering the truth is more complicated than they thought.
True crime is fascinating. It's a glimpse into a criminal's mind, the challenge of putting together pieces of a puzzle behind a heinous plot, and the emotional rollercoaster that each story takes you on.
But behind every podcast and documentary, there are countless days, weeks and months that journalists in your very own backyard commit to the stories you see.
There are constant battles for First Amendment rights, securing public records, and uncovering hidden truths. Before a national publication or production company swoops in – we're there to provide the in-depth context and focus to understand the real story.
For us, true crime isn't just a genre or a fascination. It's the work our journalists do to uncover corruption and hold our institutions accountable, so you can be smarter and safer.
Here are some examples of this work.
'The Girl Collector'
Reporters Kevin Grasha and Cameron Knight spent months speaking to victims and combing through court records to tell a story about how an unemployed, undereducated teen exploited girls and young women across the country.
They told a deeper story that helped readers understand how a situation like this was possible and how it could persist for so long.
'Accused'
Across three seasons, the "Accused" podcast has revived interest in long-forgotten, unsolved cases.
Journalists Amber Hunt and Amanda Rossmann uncover new information and hold institutions accountable in the name of finding answers where others can't or won't.
'Backstory'
In researching the "Accused" podcast, Amber Hunt has found dozens of other cases that deserve attention.
Her series "Backstory" is an effort to bring light to these unsolved cases in the hope of finding a resolution for family and friends left behind.
Pike County Massacre
It was a shocking case by any measure. Eight family members were killed in a rural Ohio community in what appeared to be a well-orchestrated attack.
We covered the story from the first day, revealing key facts and even sending journalists to Alaska to talk to the members of a family who would later be arrested for the killings.
What happens next?
Crime, especially violent crime, has a long-reaching grasp.
In this story about anti-violence advocates, reporter Cam Knight shows how a shooting created a unique, but fraught, bond between two people. The physical and emotional toll of one bullet, and one decision, is palpable, but answers are still elusive more than three decades on.
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