An Almanac of Infamy

While the field of true crime podcasts has gotten a little crowded, a new entry into the genre from Sundance is sure to stand out given the notoriety of its host. On October 25, the network will launch The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox . The first episode will examine the tragedy of Jonesville. Because of her own ordeals with the press and the justice system, Knox herself is not really a fan of the true crime genre, believing that it too often veers into sensationalism. However, in a press statement about her new venture, Knox says, “But these stories are very important when told with compassion and context. I’m excited to partner with Sundance to bring nuance to the story of Jonestown.” And I'm excited to tune in. Speaking of true crime sensationalism, few cases have garnered the kind of attention received by the decades-long saga of Robert Durst . Director Andrew Jarecki first explored the case in his fictional 2010 film All Good Things , which starred Ryan Gosling as...

Hello, readers! It's been quite some time since my last True Crime Tidbits column, but now that I'm finally getting over an awful summer cold, it's time to dive back in. This week's biggest news, of course, involves the Netflix docuseries Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G . The series creator has called for the arrest of a former gangster who confessed on camera to his involvement in the murder of Tupac Shakur. Kyle Long says it's outrageous that Keffe D, who also spoke about his role in the Shakur murder in the Death Row Chronicles , is not sitting in prison. Many believe that Keffe D's nephew, Orlando Anderson, was the main shooter in the murder along with Keffe D and several other accomplices. KTNV , a Las Vegas news outlet, is reporting that an arrest in the case is imminent. Fans of Chris Pine will be pleased to know that he is teaming up again with Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins, this time for a project with true crime roots. T...