7 New True Crime Documentaries to Watch in February 2026
Get ready for a new lineup of true crime stories this February, from high-profile investigations and intense manhunts to deep dives into cases, some you may have never heard about before. These new documentaries and docuseries combine firsthand interviews, expert analysis, and new footage. Here are 7 new true crime documentaries to watch in February 2026.
The Turpins: A New House of Horror – A Diane Sawyer Special Event – February 3, 10 p.m. TET (ABC) & February 4 (Hulu/Disney+)
“The story of the Turpin family first shocked the world in 2018 — 13 children between the ages of 2 and 29 were saved from a California house of horror after 17-year-old Jordan Turpin made a daring escape into a completely unknown world and called 911. The siblings suffered a lifetime of atrocious abuse and imprisonment at the hands of their own parents. Diane Sawyer was the first to bring viewers inside the experience when she interviewed two of the Turpin daughters in 2021, including the sister who risked her life to save her family. Now, three more Turpin siblings — who have never spoken before — are coming forward to tell the stories of their past and the shocking story of what happened when half of the siblings entered the foster care system. For the first time, we hear the brand new story of how the horror, unbelievably, happened to them a second time in a foster home where they were supposed to be safe and how they ended up having to rescue themselves for a second time.”
The Scream Murder: A True Teen Horror Story – February 11 (Hulu/Disney+)
“When high school student Cassie Stoddart is found stabbed to death in a house on the outskirts of Pocatello, Idaho, the community is gripped by fear that a random killer is on the loose. Police retrace Cassie’s final hours and focus on three classmates that were the last people to see her alive. As the investigation narrows, detectives uncover a shocking buried video tape that reframes the case, raising the unthinkable question of whether 16-year-olds could have committed such a brutal crime.”
Wild Boys: Strangers in Town – February 18 (Paramount+)
“Wild Boys: Strangers in Town chronicles the astonishing true story of two young brothers who emerged from the forests of British Columbia in the summer of 2003, claiming they had been raised entirely off the grid—without schools, doctors or any record of their existence. When a local mother takes them in hoping to help the brothers build a new life, a small-town obsession is ignited with journalists and authorities digging deeper and raising unsettling questions about how far people are willing to go to believe a story they want to be true. A decade in the making, the project gained additional traction following the release of the hit podcast Wild Boys, produced by Campside.”
Murder in Glitterball City – February 19 (HBO Max)
“The city of Louisville, Kentucky, known for its historic Victorian architecture and birthplace of the mirrored glitterball, proves to be an unlikely backdrop for a dark tale of murder. The two-part documentary explores the shifting landscape of a mysterious killing, a toxic relationship, a vulnerable victim and the unreliable accounts of two ex-lovers on trial for their lives.”
Girl on the Run: The Hunt For America’s Most Wanted Woman – February 19 (Hulu/Disney+)
“When convicted double murderer Sarah Pender escapes from a maximum-security prison in Indiana, a nationwide manhunt is immediately launched. Charged alongside her former boyfriend, who pled guilty, for the murder of a young couple, Pender has vanished, igniting fear, fascination, and a relentless pursuit that stretches across state lines. Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted Woman unfolds as a tense, real-life cat-and-mouse chase, following U.S. Marshals as they race to track down Pender before she disappears for good. As authorities close in, Pender relies on a network of trusted ex-cons and a well to do new boyfriend, Tom, to help her evade capture. Even after Tom realizes who Sarah is while watching an episode of ‘America’s Most Wanted’ together, he continues to help her constantly stay one step ahead while the pressure mounts and the police close in.”
Lost Women of Alaska – February 25, 8 p.m. ET (Investigation Discovery/HBO Max)
“As the Lost Women franchise continues to provoke important conversations around society’s treatment of women, Lost Women of Alaska offers an unsettling look into the murders of Veronica Abouchuk and Kathleen Jo Henry, killed in 2018 and 2019. They join a cacophony of Indigenous voices seemingly lost without trace in the remote Alaskan landscape, but through the courage of some unlikely heroes, the twisted crimes of a potential serial killer come to light. Over three episodes packed with surprising turns, Lost Women of Alaska delivers intimate and unflinching access to the disturbing impact of a predator who turns a community into a personal hunting ground. But his arrest is only the beginning of a far deeper horror. “
Danger Decoded – February 28 (Hulu/Disney+)
“Journey into some of the most deadly, notorious and extreme corners of the world, revealing how danger manifests in ways both spectacular and insidious. From infamous cults driven by manipulation and fear to brilliant criminals who reshape the boundaries of law and chaos, explore the dark ingenuity behind human threats. Also, examine the world’s most perilous landscapes, from treacherous roads carved through unforgiving terrain to natural disasters capable of unleashing catastrophic force. Each story breaks down the chilling histories, staggering risks, and life-or-death consequences that define these extremes. Through vivid accounts and expert insight, we decode the limits of safety and confront a deeper question: are our fears imagined or warnings of threats more real than we think?”
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