Welcome to day three of Best Evidence's fourth annual Year in Review, in which we celebrate the best true crime properties, complain about the worst, and spin hopeful dreams about the future of the genre. Keep checking back all this week and next for other responses including great podcast recommendations, hidden gems to seek out, and infuriating flops to avoid.

Today is my favorite question in the series, because it typically demonstrates the greatest diversity of opinions — and because it's so darn accessible! The topic is the best true crime longreads of 2024, which means loads of links to stories you can read as you count down the hours until you're off for the holidays. Enjoy!

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