Though its frequency in modern society continues to diminish, despite what it may seem like thanks to the advent of 24-hour news, crime is never far from the public conscience. Famous cases are followed closely around the world, from the first stages of investigation through to the final sentencing, and the most notorious criminals now gain an unprecedented level of infamy. In True Crime, we investigate some of the most iconic crimes in recent history, from O. J. Simpson’s ‘Trial of the Century’, to the monstrous actions of Harold Shipman and Josef Fritzl. You can trace the history of New York State’s notorious electric chair, Old Sparky, which executed over 300 criminals in Sing Sing prison.
