Hey, y’all. August is upon us, and you know what that means – it’s time to hunker down with some popcorn and dive into the latest world of whodunits, hard-boiled investigations, and spine-chilling tales that only reality can offer. Yes, I’m talking about new true crime documentaries August 2023 has to offer.
TBH, the roster for August 2023 is a bit leaner than usual. Maybe it’s the summer sun, or maybe our favorite filmmakers are just taking a well-deserved vacation. But don’t you worry. Even though we’ve got a somewhat shorter list this time around, I promise you it’s packed with intrigue, suspense, and all the mystery you crave.
As I stumble upon new documentaries that are worth your time, I’ll be updating this post faster than you can say “unsolved mysteries.” So keep this page bookmarked and make sure you swing by often. There might be just a few more tantalizing tales ready to be discovered before August is out.
If you run out of true crime content to watch, be sure to check out the master list of true crime documentaries that have been released this year. I promise there’s plenty of good options.
So, grab your detective hat, maybe a magnifying glass (or just your remote), and let’s dive into the mysteries and stories that August 2023 has to offer. Shall we?
August 1, 2023
Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child on Netflix
Synopsis
Pro boxing sensation – and perennial troublemaker – Jake Paul shares his unlikely journey from online prankster to power puncher in this documentary.
Netflix
August 2, 2023
Does Murder Sleep? on Investigation Discovery
Synopsis
Sometimes crimes occur when a few or even all key characters are fast asleep. These stories tap into the primal fear, present since childhood, of what happens once we shut our eyes.
TV Insider
August 3, 2024
Demons and Saviors on Hulu
Synopsis
Investigating the conspiracy behind Christina Boyer, the woman convicted of murdering her three-year-old daughter; thirty years into a life sentence, Christina still proclaims her innocence.
Hulu
Doomsday: The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell on Investigation Discovery
Synopsis
Following the arrest and trial of Lori Vallow Daybell after the murder of her children.
TV Insider
The Last Hours of Mario Biondo on Netflix
Synopsis
Questions persist about the last night of Mario Biondo, the husband of Spanish TV host Raquel Sánchez Silva. This true-crime series uncovers new details.
Netflix
August 4, 2023
The Hunt for Veerappan on Netflix
Synopsis
This docuseries follows the rise and fall of Veerappan, a dreaded smuggler whose bloody reign sparked a 20-year-long manhunt in south India.
Netflix
August 6, 2023
Evil Lives Here, Season 14 on Investigation Discovery
Synopsis
People recount their horrifying true stories about living side-by-side with sociopathic friends or family who go on to commit heinous crimes.
Discovery +
August 15, 2023
Untold: Hall of Shame on Netflix
Synopsis
Examine one of sports’ biggest steroid scandals via interviews with the head of BALCO lab, athletes suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs and more.
Netflix
August 16, 2023
DEPP v. HEARD on Netflix
Synopsis
Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, this series explores the trial that set Hollywood ablaze and the online fallout that ensued.
Netflix
August 20, 2023
Disappeared, Season 11 on Investigation Discovery
Synopsis
Disappeared is a gripping series that focuses on missing person cases. Each hour delves into one story, tracing the time immediately before the individual vanished for critical clues about the disappearance.
Discovery +