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Hip-hop icon and “Law & Order: Svu” star Ice-t has signed on to host the 2025 Clue Awards, set to take place Sept. 6 during the annual CrimeCon convention. Presenters on stage will include “CSI” franchise creator Anthony E. Zuiker, ABC News’ John Quiñones, Dr. Ann Burgess and Matt Murphy.

The Clue Awards has also unveiled its nominees for this year’s event (including a new scripted category), and announced the winners of this year’s “Crimefighter of the Year” award: the families of Liberty German and Abigail Williams, who were victims of the Delphi murders in Indiana, along with lead investigator Lt. Jerry Holeman of the Indiana State Police.

Last year’s Crimefighter of the Year honoree, “America’s Most Wanted” creator/host John Walsh, who is also the co-founder of non-profit organization The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, will present this year’s award. Previous recipients include the Gabby...

Though The Silence of the Lambs is a landmark film — the first horror film to win a Best Picture Oscar — the film also represents a seismic shift in policing, realistically depicting modern FBI investigatory methods. This movie was only possible due to the work of a pioneering FBI agent named John Douglas, who struggled to sort and classify the patterns and tendencies of convicted killers. The FBI team he joined, which became known as "profilers," ambitiously sought to predict which personalities were the most likely to commit heinous acts of violence. Culminating in what is possibly the creepiest road trip in history, Douglas picked the brain of every scumbag in prison, helping shape such fictional sociopaths as Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill.

Agent Douglas devised the system alongside fellow Behavioral Science Unit agent Robert Ressler in the mid-'70s at FBI HQ in Quantico, Virginia. Their research would build a...

In the latest update to the Menendez brothers case, LA County district attorney George Gascón recommended that the brothers should be resentenced by a judge and released on parole. The brothers were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for brutally murdering their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez.

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admitted to the cold-blooded murders but claimed that they were abused by their father. Their case recently gained attention after Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. They have since been receiving support from various corners. The final say over their resentencing lies with a judge and a parole board will decide on their parole.

What Happened To The Menendez Brothers? A file photo of Erik and Lyle Menendez included in the...

With Netflix still experiencing a staggering response to “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” the streamer dropped another title on the same subject: “The Menendez Brothers,” a documentary directed by Alejandro Hartmann and featuring exclusive interviews with Lyle and Erik from prison.

Viewers familiar with the life and trials of Lyle and Erik Menendez will hear familiar recollections of old headlines; about the night they murdered their parents in 1989, the spending spree they went on before getting arrested, the dual trial and hung juries, and the allegations of abuse in their home. Hartmann and his team collected over 20 hours of interviews with the Menendez brothers while they serve life sentences in federal prison, as well as new interviews with family members, reporters, jury members, and lead prosecutor on the first trials, Pam Bozanich.

And though the documentary feature doesn’t contain jaw-dropping revelations, it adds dimension to the brothers...

Hey, "20/20" fans. We're back to let you know that another repeat episode of 20/20 is headed your way tonight, July 19, 2024. It's certainly possible that some of you guys might not have seen this particular repeat episode . So, we do have some preview information for it. The folks over at ABC did serve up a revised, official press release for tonight's repeat episode. So, we will certainly dive into it for this preview session. Tonight's repeat episode is officially labeled/titled, "Lock the Door Behind You." It originally aired way back on May 13, 2022. In this repeat episode, the 20/20 team took a deep look at a story about a serial killer named Henry Louis Wallace. He stalked, raped and killed numerous women that he actually knew personally. Legendary criminal profiler and psychiatric nurse Ann Burgess came on this episode to give some firsthand insight into the killer's state of mind.

“20/20” on ABC presents a chilling investigation into the case of serial killer Henry Louis Wallace, who terrorized Charlotte, North Carolina, for two years before his capture and conviction. Premiering on July 19, 2024, this special episode delves into the disturbing details of Wallace’s crimes, focusing on his targeting of young Black women whom he knew personally.

The program explores how Wallace managed to evade detection while committing heinous acts of rape and murder within his community, raising questions about whether race influenced the intensity of the police investigations. Legendary criminal profiler Ann Burgess provides critical analysis of overlooked clues, offering insight into Wallace’s psyche through her interviews with him prior to his trial.

Viewers will hear from Tyrece Woods, who survived an attack by Wallace as an infant, offering a poignant perspective on the lasting impact of Wallace’s crimes. Interviews with family members of the victims, including Dee Sumpter,...

The following contains spoilers for Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer, now streaming on Hulu. It also contains mention of sexual assault.

The world of true crime is bloated with documentaries -- many of which purport to be groundbreaking. Hulu's miniseries Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer is the rare production that lives up to the hype. In an era where nearly everyone talks about how they changed law enforcement or had the most shocking case, the story of Dr. Ann Burgess is actually revolutionary and truly will stun audiences.

If her name sounds familiar, that's likely because of the superlative Netflix series Mindhunter, which was based on the book by Burgess' FBI colleague John Douglas. The TV show had a fictionalized version of Burgess in the character of Dr. Wendy Carr, portrayed by Anna Torv. Mastermind will largely draw an audience of Mindhunter fans who want to know more about the real person,...

Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer offers a riveting look at the groundbreaking work of Dr. Ann Burgess in serial killer profiling. She spoke with us about the Hulu series and the Netflix series she inspired, Mindhunter. Dr. Burgess discusses her work and how the notorious Ed Kemper's articulate interviews provided key insights into the motivations of serial killers. Dr. Burgess' tenacity and compassion for victims were central to unraveling America's most notorious true-crime mysteries. She's the subject of the new docuseries on Hulu.

Serial killers are in the spotlight in Hulus eye-opening docuseries, Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer, hailing from executive producers Dakota and Elle Fanning, showrunner Dani Sloane, and director Abby Fuller. As captivating as it is sobering, the series delivers a refreshing new perspective on the legendary serial killer profiler Dr. Ann Burgess, psychiatric nurse and professor, whose crime hunting prowess changed history. It also...

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The Hulu limited series Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer is what fans of Mindhunter didn't even know they needed. While the Netflix show made viewers aware of Dr. Ann Burgess -- who was fictionalized as Dr. Wendy Carr, played by Anna Torv -- the Hulu project is a docuseries that focuses on Dr. Burgess, and puts her in front of the camera. It adds another perspective to an already compelling true crime story.

Ahead of the Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer premiere, Cbr spoke with Dr. Ann Burgess, as well as the TV series' director Abigail Fuller. Together, the two women discussed why Dr. Burgess' personal journey is important and what motivated her to finally step further into the public eye. Plus, find out why they wouldn't call this a strictly "true crime" show.

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The three-part Hulu documentary series Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer could be described as part history lesson, part true crime documentary. At the center of it all is Dr. Ann Burgess, a psychiatric nurse-turned-fbi profiler who revolutionized the study of serial criminals. Burgess may not be a household name like some of the offenders she helped catch, but her impact on law enforcement was huge.

Directed by Abby Fuller, this documentary shines a light on Burgess’ pioneering career across the 1970s and 1980s. It covers key moments like her advice on the “Ski Mask Rapist” case and her work with Robert Ressler to establish the FBI’s profiling methods. Elite Fanning and Dakota Fanning are among the executive producers bringing Burgess’ story to the screen. We also hear directly from Burgess herself, who is now in her late 80s but still actively teaching.

Through a mix of interviews, archival footage,...

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MovieWeb's Greg Archer spoke with the brilliant and deeply influential Dr. Ann Burgess, who is often considered the pioneer of serial-killer profiling in the modern era and who loosely inspired the Netflix series, Manhunter. She is the subject of a new three-part docuseries about her work hunting down and getting into the heads of notorious criminals. Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer premieres on Hulu July 11, 2024.

From award-winning executive producers Dakota and Elle Fanning, showrunner Dani Sloane, and director Abby Fuller, comes Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer, a fascinating new perspective on the woman whose crime hunting innovations changed history. To stop serial killers, psychiatric nurse and professor Dr. Ann Burgess must first learn to think like one. With unprecedented access to the mastermind behind the development of modern serial-killer profiling, the series tells Burgess tenacious story and her compassion for...

Hulu presents the limited series, Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer, which examines the groundbreaking work of Dr. Ann Burgess, a psychiatric nurse, and academic who played a pivotal role in revolutionising serial killer profiling. With award-winning executive producers Dakota and Elle Fanning, showrunner Dani Sloane, and director Abby Fuller, the series explores Dr. Burgess’s […]

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Hulus standard for quality television shows is always top-notch. Thankfully, in the weeks to come, the platform will have a slew of options nearly every subscriber will surely enjoy. From educational shows to humorous adult animation, the streaming service will certainly have plenty to choose from as the summer heat increases. It might be sweltering outside, but audiences can most definitely keep their cool by remaining inside with Hulu.

With a few originals returning to the platform with brand-new seasons, viewers should undoubtedly be excited about whats scheduled to drop on Hulu next month. No matter what a viewer might be interested in, they will likely find something worth watching in July.

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With a slew of shark-focused special premieres ready to hit Hulu in July, fans of National Geographics annual Sharkfest have a lot to look forward to next month.

Welcome to July at Hulu! In addition to a large collection of films joining the streamer’s library on the first of the month, including Jordan Peele’s horror hit Get Out, 1986’s better-than-the-first-film “Aliens,” and more, Hulu will load up the rest of the month with various film streaming premieres, animated series returns, and documentary drops.

This July, check out a wide range of titles from the much-talked-about revenge thriller “Femme” to the new Hulu Original fashion competition series “Dress My Tour,” hosted by Kate Upton.

Last but not least, wrap up the month with the Season 12 (or Season 2 of the Hulu revival) premiere of “Futurama,” which celebrates a quarter-century this year.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s coming to Hulu this month, and find out everything coming to the streamer in July!

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The Hulu July 2024 premiere schedule has been announced and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also revealed the titles that will be leaving next month.

The Hulu originals for the month include Betrayal: A Father’s Secret, Dress My Tour, Futurama Season 12, Hit-Monkey Season 2, How I Caught My Killer Season 2, Land of Tanabata, Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer, Red Swan, and UnPrisoned Season 2.

Hulu gives viewers instant access to current shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films, and acclaimed Hulu Originals.

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A look at the originals, exclusives, and premieres that are part of the Hulu July 2024 lineup.

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The Urashima Tunnel can grant any wish…for a price. High school boy Kaoru, plagued by a troubled past, teams up with Anzu, a girl who struggles to place obligations before her dreams,...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4, Tribeca and Pride.

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Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Joey King, Chloe Fineman and Miranda Cosgrove walked the red carpet at the New York premiere of the latest Despicable Me movie on Sunday.

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Stars of the voice cast, including Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale and Lewis Black, celebrated the Pixar sequel in Los Angeles on Monday.

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Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King debuted their new Netflix rom-com in Los Angeles on Thursday,...

From award-winning executive producers Dakota and Elle Fanning, showrunner Dani Sloane, and director Abby Fuller, comes “Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer,” a fascinating new perspective on the woman whose crime hunting innovations changed history. To stop serial killers, psychiatric nurse and professor Dr. Ann Burgess must first learn to think like one. With unprecedented access to the mastermind behind the development of modern serial-killer profiling, the series tells Burgess’ tenacious story and her compassion for victims which puts her at the center of solving America’s most infamous true-crime cases. From the widely known Ed Kemper and Ted Bundy to lesser-known cases like the Ski Mask Rapist, Burgess investigates and studies the victims and damaged psyches of their attackers, putting two halves of the same story together to catch a killer. Largely an unsung heroine until now, Dr. Burgess impacted not only the FBI, she also radically championed the plight of women in America.

Exclusive: As true-crime continues its rise, CrimeCon, the leading live event for crime experts, professionals and fans, is bringing its content to those who can’t be in the room.

The event, which is taking place in Nashville from May 31 to June 2, has struck a deal with SiriusXM to air a raft of its sessions.

Some 16 of the event’s key sessions will be broadcast exclusively on SiriusXM’s Triumph channel on June 8 and 9.

Speakers at the event include CSI creator Anthony Zuiker, America’s Most Wanted’s John Walsh, Chris Hansen, Nancy Grace, Mark Geragos, Ben Crump, Sean “Sticks” Larkin, Paul Holes, John Douglas and Ann Burgess, who is the subject of Hulu docuseries Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer.

The events that will be broadcast include Til Death Do Us Part – The Epidemic of Love Gone Wrong, featuring Nancy Grace, Silent No More: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives,...

Paramount Pictures has boarded the new horror film “Vicious,” led by Dakota Fanning and directed by Bryan Bertino.

Fanning will star as a young woman who is left a strange present by a late-night visitor, and quickly realizes she is fighting for her life after slipping down a disturbing rabbit hole contained inside the gift.

The studio has dated the film for an Aug. 8, 2025, release. Bertino previously directed “The Dark and the Wicked” as well as the sleeper genre hit “The Strangers.” Atlas Entertainment and Richard Suckle are producing.

The project is one of several in the pipeline for Fanning, who will next be seen in Netflix’s “Ripley” alongside Andrew Scott from creator Steven Zallian She’ll also turn up in the supernatural thriller “The Watchers” from Ishana Night Shyamalan at New Line, and just wrapped production on Nicole Kidman’s “The Perfect Couple” at Netflix.

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Exclusive: We understand that A24 has taken the rights to Paris Hilton’s memoir for a TV series adaptation. The deal, we hear, is said to be in the six figures.

Hilton’s entertainment company 11:11 Media, Dakota and Elle Fanning’s Lewellen Pictures, and David Bernad’s Middle Child Pictures are producing. No writers have been set yet on the project.

11:11 Media’s Slivington Manor will produce with A24. EPs are Hilton, Bruce Gersh, the Fannings, Brittany Kahan Ward for Lewellen Pictures, and Bernad.

While details are under wraps, Paris The Memoir, published earlier this year from HarperCollins is HIlton’s personal tell-all, battling with Adhd, her rise in pop culture, her branding. In the book’s description, Hiilton writes: “I wrote this book in an effort to understand my place in a watershed moment: the technology renaissance, the age of influencers. I also wrote this book so...

Hulu announced its forthcoming “Mastermind” docuseries based on the life of nurse and longtime FBI consultant Dr. Ann Burgess on Friday.

Hailing from Campfire Studios in association with Dakota and Elle Fanning’s Lewellen Pictures, the four part documentary tells the harrowing stories of infamous criminal cases through the unique lens of the woman who helped solve them – Burgess, who spent her nearly six-decade career hunting serial killers and advocating for justice, reads the official logline.

Burgess is the visionary member of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit who revolutionized the way law enforcement investigates serial killers. As the architect of the FBI’s “mindhunter” method, Dr. Burgess (made famous by the fictionalized Wendy Carr of David Fincher’s “Mindhunter”) spent her career interviewing and studying convicted serial killers, gleaning insight to apply to unsolved cases. Based in part on Dr. Burgess’ 2021 book “A Killer by Design: Murders, Mindhunters, and...

Dakota and Elle Fanning will produce the docuseries “Mastermind,” about Dr. Ann Burgess of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, Hulu announced on Friday. The sisters’ Lewellen Pictures teams with Campfire Studios for the true-crime project.

Burgess spent her career interviewing and studying convicted serial killers, gleaning insight to apply to unsolved cases. She revolutionized the way law enforcement investigates serial killers and was the architect of the FBI’s “mindhunter” method, as shown in David Fincher’s Netflix series of the same name. Anna Torv starred in the show as the Burgess-inspired character Wendy Carr.

“Mastermind” will draw from Burgess’ 2021 book “A Killer by Design: Murders, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher Criminal Minds,” and exclusive access to her personal records. The docuseries will tell the story of her defining cases as well as shed light on the often-forgotten anti-rape movement of the late ’60s and early ’70s.

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Hulu has ordered Mastermind, a documentary series about a member of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit who revolutionized the way law enforcement investigates serial killers.

Mastermind is a four-parter on Dr. Ann Burgess, the architect of the FBI’s “mindhunter” method that was made famous by the fictionalized Wendy Carr character in the 2017 Netflix limited series. It’s from Ross Dinerstein’s Campfire Studios (Hulu’s WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn), along with Executive Producers Lesley Chilcott and Rebecca Halpern (Helter Skelter: An American Myth), Executive Producers Dakota and Elle Fanning, and director Abby Fuller.

A date for the docuseries is forthcoming.

Burgess spent her career interviewing and studying convicted serial killers, gleaning insight to apply to unsolved cases. Based in part on Dr. Burgess’ 2021 book A Killer by Design: Murders, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher Criminal Minds and...