Tag Archives: murder mystery

Sometimes the Truth is Stranger than Fiction

Posted on October 25, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Harlan Coben’s Final Twist I’m a fan of Harlan Coben’s books and their Netflix adaptations, even when they’re in a foreign language with English subtitles. This new TV show demonstrates the adage that’s quoted in the title of this post. … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Ask For…

Posted on October 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Trap (2026) This is a six-part Netflix series, originally filmed in German, but dubbed into English for the rest of us. I’m writing this post after watching half of the show. My reason is simple: the third episode had … Continue reading →

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Behind Closed Door Secrets in Four Households

Posted on October 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Perfect Lie (2026) This Netflix series was filmed in the Netherlands in Dutch. The original title is “De Eetclub” which to my ear is ‘the eatclub’ but translates into English as “The Dinnerclub”. The show is dubbed into English … Continue reading →

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When Revenge is Thwarted, It Brings Out…

Posted on September 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Beast in Me (2025) The Emmys brought this show to my attention when Matthew Rhys won a Best Actor award for his portrayal of Nile Jarvis, a man who might or might not, have killed his wife Maddy. Her … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Scene of the Crime, As It Were

Posted on July 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Alex Murdaugh (May 27, 1968) “Murdaugh, she wrote” was my alternate title. What I wrote in 2023 was based on my faulty understanding of when Memorial Day is in the States. It comes at the end of May, not July … Continue reading →

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Two Murders in the Same Place, but 157 Years Apart

Posted on June 12, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Mary Ashford (May 27, 1817) and Barbara Forrest (May 27, 1974) It would seem that there’s something strange going on here, but what if it’s really no more than a coincidence? Most people would question that, but astrologically, there are … Continue reading →

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Is Murder of a Rival Ever Justified? Or is It Fated?

Posted on April 9, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson (2026) It’s a lethal combination, jealousy and a handgun. Because of them, a young cycling athlete was murdered. The Netflix documentary examines how they found the killer and proved her guilt in court. … Continue reading →

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As Far as Origin Stories Go, This Show is the Best

Posted on March 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Young Sherlock (2026) This Prime Video from Guy Ritchie is the first time that I have come to truly understand Sherlock Holmes. That is no mean feat. The closest equivalent would be about Batman’s beginnings. But, I must admit, this … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Years Ago Today, She was Killed, but By Whom?

Posted on January 26, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Ellen Greenberg (June 23, 1983 – January 26, 2011) I’d never heard of this miscarriage of justice before yesterday, when Ellie Burck posted a video on YouTube discussing this cold case. Honestly, how could her death ever have been deemed … Continue reading →

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There’s Two Sides to the Story, and Then the Truth

Posted on January 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

His & Hers (2026) This show went deeply into the grief that follows the death of an infant. Blame, pain and regret are the major motivators, but we’re not told much about this reason for a couple’s separation until about … Continue reading →

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