Welcome to Best Evidence’s fifth annual Year in Review, in which we rejoice over the best true crime properties, roll our eyes at the worst, and mull the genre’s future. This week and next,  our crack team of experts will provide great podcast recommendations, hidden gems to seek out, and infuriating flops to avoid.

Today, the focus is the besy true crime books of 2025. Let us know what you think in the comments, and please do share your own favorites there, too.

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