This August 2025, a whole new batch of true crime shows arrive to intrigue and engage those of us who enjoy this genre. But need to know which ones are the most worthwhile and that you should add to your to watch list? We’ve got it covered with a bonus true crime show that came out last month but is still relevant for today.
Here are the 5 best true crime shows to check out in August.
1. The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
What would you do if you found yourself in a foreign country, accused of a crime you didn’t commit, and no one believed you? This happened to Amanda Knox. She was wrongly accused and convicted of the murder of her roommate. Inspired by this case, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox tells the story of Amanda’s journey to be believed and regain her freedom. It also shows how Amanda decides to return to the place of her nightmares to move forward. Highly recommended for those who, like us, watch true crime podcasts or videos for pure entertainment.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox premieres August 20 on Hulu.
2. The Yogurt Shop Murders
A yogurt shop seems like a perfectly innocent place for four teenage girls to enjoy their free time. However, on December 6, 1991, that wasn’t the case for four girls from Austin, Texas. The Yogurt Shop Murders delves incredibly deeply into the labyrinth of the investigation and the investigators’ frustration with the lack of suspects. But beyond that, this show explores the wounds this crime left, not only on the families, but on the entire community.
The Yogurt Shop Murders is now available on HBO.
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3. Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge
When we feel in danger, we usually fight or flee. But very few would be brave enough to gather evidence that would lead to the arrest of their killer. That’s what 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German did. They went for a walk together one afternoon near their home but never returned. And they managed to record their killer. For five years, the investigation tried to put the pieces together, and the video the girls recorded was essential to achieving justice. Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bride tells their full story.
Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge is now available on Hulu.
4. Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House
From US to Brazil. A mansion, a rich white woman…and a slave. Margarita Bonetti is a privileged woman accused of enslaving a domestic worker. After 30 years, her victim is ready to speak out and tell her story. Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House openly exposes the trap of social status and the silence and impunity that comes with it.
Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House premieres August 15 on Prime Video.
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5. The Idaho Student Murders
Four college students were brutally murdered on the night of November 13, 2022. And The Idaho Student Murders tells their stories. The show not only explores what happened that night, but also tells who the victims were beyond what happened to them. The documentary focuses on them and their families, preventing the perpetrator from achieving the notoriety he so desperately craved. Although the series premiered on Peacock on July, it is now even more relevant, following the lifting of the gag order, which reveals new and interesting details about the case.
The Idaho Student Murders is now available on Peacock.
