The docuseries The Yara Gambirasio Case: Beyond Reasonable Doubt traces the disappearance and murder of an Italian preteen, Yara Gambirasio, from the time she was reported missing until the conviction of the man charged with her murder, Massimo Bossetti. The case turned into a media firestorm in Italy, with all eyes on the prosector of the case, Letitiza Ruggeri. After a massive effort to retrieve DNA from 22,000 people, shocking details of Bossetti’s family history were revealed, as well as — according to prosecutors — undeniable evidence of his guilt. The series gives an in-depth analysis of the case and all its alleged flaws. If you’ve watched the series and are looking for more shows about puzzling or controversial cases to dive into, read on. 

Amanda Knox

After being accused of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher in Italy in 2007, American student Amanda Knox made international news. But Knox maintained her innocence throughout two high-profile — and controversial — murder trials, until her eventual acquittal in 2015. The true-crime documentary Amanda Knox examines the true story of Kercher’s murder and Knox’s arduous journey through the Italian legal system. The film features interviews with Knox, her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, and Italian prosecutor Giuliano Mignini.

Amanda Knox

1h 32m   TV-MA   2016

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The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

In 2007, a family vacation in Portugal turned into a nightmare when one of the children disappeared from her bed. Madeleine McCann was last seen asleep just before her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, went out to a nearby restaurant. By the time they returned, Madeleine was gone. Directed by Emmy nominee Chris Smith (FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened), the eight-part documentary The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann gives a detailed look at Madeleine’s disappearance, including the large-scale search and investigation that ensued, and the intense media scrutiny that propelled the case into international headlines. 
 

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Limited Series   TV-14   2019

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Sophie: A Murder in West Cork

From director John Dower, the docuseries Sophie: A Murder in West Cork investigates the death of 39-year-old Sophie Toscan du Plantier, a French television producer who was found dead in 1996 just outside her holiday cottage in the rural town of Schull, West Cork, Ireland. The homicide case lasted decades, sparking controversy in both Ireland and France, and left a lasting impact on the tight-knit community where it occurred. The docuseries interviews suspect Ian Bailey, as well as du Plantier’s friends and family. 

Sophie: A Murder in West Cork

Limited Series   TV-MA   2021

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