Top 5 Disturbing True Crime TV Shows For Your Sweet Dreams Nights

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True crime TV shows have gained immense popularity over the years, offering viewers a chilling glimpse into the minds of notorious criminals. If you're the type of person who feels better while testing the limits of your nerves, here are 5 of the most disturbing true crime TV shows to help you reduce your anxiety level.

1. Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (2019)

This documentary series takes a deep dive into the life and crimes of one of the most infamous serial killers in history, Ted Bundy. Through a collection of audio recordings and interviews, viewers are taken on a journey into the mind of Bundy and explore the gruesome details of his heinous acts.

From his charismatic facade to his dark soul, this Netflix series will no doubt leave you feeling unsettled and will make you question the true nature of the people around you.

2. Des (2020)

A miniseries that follows the investigation and trial of Dennis Nilsen, a former British police officer who was responsible for the murder of numerous young men in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

With meticulous attention to detail and David Tennant's acclaimed performance, the show chronicles the disturbing events surrounding Nilsen's crimes, highlighting the twisted psychology that drove his gruesome actions.

3. World's Most Evil Killers (2018 - 2021)

As the title suggests, this chilling six-season, 58-episode series offers a comprehensive look at some of the world's most evil criminals. From Jeffrey Dahmer to Aileen Wuornos, each episode of the show focuses on different serial killers, providing an in-depth analysis of their motives, methods, and the lasting impact of their crimes.

While the show aims to educate viewers about these killers' psychology, it's also bound to leave you deeply troubled by the darkness within some individuals.

4. The Ripper (2020)

This documentary series takes a fresh look at the harrowing case of the Yorkshire Ripper, a serial killer who terrorized the north of England in the late 1970s. The 2018 Netflix miniseries chillingly tells the story through survivors, investigators, families, and journalists, offering a glimpse into the mind of this monstrous copycat killer inspired by the infamous Jack the Ripper.

5. Mindhunter ( 2017)

While not solely focused on specific crimes, David Fincher's crime drama series delves into the minds of notorious serial killers and the FBI agents, Holden Ford and Bill Tench, who study them.

Based on real-life events and characters, the show offers a fictionalized look at the early days of criminal and psychological profiling within the FBI. The disturbing interviews with the fictionalized, but all too realistic, versions of the serial killers will take you on a deep dive into the horrors of human nature.