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true-crime TV, which is largely focused on con artists and grifters, no series is more captivating or satisfying to watch than, Shonda Rhimes’ scripted Netflix drama about convicted fraudster Anna Sorokin starring Julia Garner. Known more popularly as Anna Delvey, the German expat was found guilty of grand larceny for defrauding some of New York City’s social elites and financial institutions out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. After journalist Jessica Pressler first ignited a media frenzy around Delvey’s story with the 2018 magazine article, “How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People,” she’s the subject of renewed attention thanks to the star-studded series, which features Katie Lowes, Laverne Cox and more as various people wrapped up in her story. “She was known as this New York grifter,” Lowes told ET, explaining that Delvey “told everyone she was a German heiress worth millions of dollars.” So, here’s what you need to know about Delvey, the “Fake German Heiress,” and the people she scammed. After first arriving from Germany in 2013, Delvey spent several years in New York City hoping to launch an exclusive SoHo House-type art club in various hot spots around the country, with the first being in the Big Apple.

, Julia Garner is stepping into the lead as convicted fraudster Anna Delvey in Shonda Rhimes’ limited, true-crime series,. The series should garner more awards attention for the 28-year-old star, who worked closely with Delvey to embody the captivating yet perplexing persona of the German expat who pretended to be an heiress in order to con New York’s social elite and financial institutions out of millions. While Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, sold the rights of her story to Netflix and even met with Garner when she was still in prison serving out her sentence, she recently wrote in an essay for revealing that “it doesn't look like [she’ll] be watching  anytime soon.” “Even if I were to pull some strings and make it happen, nothing about seeing a fictionalized version of myself in this criminal-insane-asylum setting sounds appealing to me,” Delvey, who is now in ICE custody after violating the terms of her visa, wrote. “I was hoping that by the time came out, I would've moved on with my life.

Elizabeth Holmes’ trial over fraud charges came to a close, Hulu has debuted the first trailer for the limited series  starring Amanda Seyfried as the disgraced Theranos founder. The first official look comes ahead of the true-crime saga’s debut on the streaming platform in March. Described by Hulu as “an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong,” will chronicle Holmes’ incredible rise to become “the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire” before losing it all when her ambitions of revolutionizing the healthcare industry proved to be nothing more than a false (and fraudulent) promise.

freelance cinematographer who’s worked on TV shows such as “Badland Wives” and “Every Other Weekend” and the upcoming documentary “1946.” But Landry said that while he doesn’t let what happened on that night in 1989 define him completely, it will always play a huge role in his psyche.Up until that night, he enjoyed a comfortable life, attending a private school with 12 students to a class and having adventures with the mother he adored.Noreen Schmid Boyle came from a working-class background in Philadelphia and worked as a dental hygienist while supporting her husband in medical school.In the few years before her death, she had a chance to enjoy the wealth that sprang from Jack Boyle’s burgeoning osteopath career. About one in every 13 Richland County residents was a patient at his medical practice, according to Landry.“My mother always took me shopping — I think that was her hobby,” Landry said.

Renee Zellweger is unrecognizable as Pam Hupp, the real-life woman at the center of the anticipated NBC true-crime series,. In the first official trailer and images, audiences get a peek at the Oscar-winning actress’ dramatic transformation into the Missouri mother turned murderer. In the upcoming series co-starring Josh Duhamel as defense attorney Joel Schwartz, Judy Greer as prosecutor Leah Askey and Katy Mixon as Betsy Faria, Zellweger plays Pam, whose deeply diabolical and deadly scheme was exposed by a chain of events following the overturning of Russ Faria’s conviction in the 2011 murder of his wife. The real-life story quickly captured the attention of America and was detailed in several popular episodes of and chronicled in the 2019 podcast . “The twists and turns of this saga are truly stranger than fiction,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, adding, “This series will bring a completely new perspective to a story that has already captivated millions.”Meanwhile, Zellweger is no stranger to transforming her body onscreen, as previously seen in and, for which she won her second Oscar portraying Judy Garland at the end of her career. While speaking to , which first debuted the images of the six-part limited series, Zellweger described what went into becoming Pam.

original true-crime series sees Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell battling it out as Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic, respectively, in a scripted version of the Wondery podcast about the self-proclaimed Tiger King. The eight-part limited series centers on the ongoing personal and legal fight between Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, and Exotic, who breeds big cats for profit. After learning about his Oklahoma park, she’s determined to shut it down. But doing so incites a quickly escalating and dangerous rivalry that eventually captures the attention of America. “ is a wild ride.

Julia Roberts and Sean Penn are nearly unrecognizable as Arkansan socialite Martha Mitchell and her husband, Attorney General John Mitchell, in. Starz debuted the first teaser and images for the limited series ahead of its April debut, giving audiences their first look at the untold stories and forgotten characters of the Watergate scandal. “ is the Watergate story you’ve never heard before.

Elle Fanning is unrecognizable in the first official look at the true-crime series . In the upcoming limited Hulu drama, the actress portrays Michelle Carter, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the “texting suicide” case surrounding the events leading up to the death of her boyfriend, Conrad Roy III (played here by Colton Ryan).

Sofia Vergara like you’ve never seen her before. The former star takes on her grittiest role yet, portraying infamous drug trafficker Griselda Blanco (aka the Cocaine Godmother) in Netflix’s upcoming true-crime limited series,.

Elizabeth Holmes’ trial over fraud charges is coming to a close, Hulu released the first look at Amanda Seyfried as the disgraced Theranos founder in the limited series.

husband-and-wife Susan and Chris Edwards (Colman and Thewlis) who, in 2014, were sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing Susan’s parents in 1998 and burying them in their backyard garden in Nottingham.

Shonda Rhimes, is the upcoming true-crime drama about Anna Sorokin, who, while pretending to be a German heiress named Anna Delvey, conned friends and New York elites out of thousands of dollars with the hope of launching a SoHo House-type lavish art club in various hot spots around the country.

is back to finish out season 6 with eight new episodes, including a 90-minute special. The Oxygen investigative true-crime series starring veteran prosecutor Kelly Siegler and her rotating team of seasoned detectives Steve Spingola, Tonya Rider and Abbey Abbondandolo starts up again on Nov.

Nancy Grace is weighing in on the tragic fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film last week. The legal commentator spoke with ET about the latest developments in the investigation, and explained why this case may take a long time to truly understand and to possibly bring to court.«The Sante Fe County District Attorney has indicated that this is a very complex case,» the host of on FOX Nation told ET. «The complexity of this case revolves around the ballistics, the

, hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, is giving fans a special year-end treat. ET can exclusively reveal that the pair has lined up several famous friends to share their hometown stories in the upcoming series . The bonus episodes will debut on the podcast feed on Wednesday, Oct.

Gabby Petito’s death became a media sensation, many started to ask why the disappearance of Mary Johnson and the hundreds of other missing or murdered indigenous people weren’t garnering the same news attention. Now, a new Oxygen special,, is calling attention to this disparity by shining a spotlight on three cases of dead indigenous women, whose killers were never brought to justice.

Shonda Rhimes, is the upcoming true-crime drama about Anna Sorokin, who, while pretending to be a German heiress named Anna Delvey, conned friends and New York elites out of thousands of dollars with the hope of launching a SoHo House-type lavish art club in various hot spots around the country.

Brian Laundrie's family plans to forgo a funeral service, and will instead opt for cremation, according to multiple reports.Additionally, the autopsy of Laundrie's remains has reportedly been inconclusive regarding the cause of death.Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino said in a statement to  that «no manner or cause of death was determined, and the remains were sent to an anthropologist for further evaluation.»Bertolino added that, when time, Laundrie's remains «will be cremated and there

A state police investigator filed a criminal complaint on Tuesday at a town court in Lewisboro, New York, accusing Durst of second-degree murder.The action wasn't announced at the time by any law enforcement officials or Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah, who recently convened a grand jury to consider charges.«The Westchester County District Attorney's Office can confirm that a complaint charging Robert Durst with the murder of Kathleen Durst was filed in Lewisboro Town Court on October

Robert Durst was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without chance of parole for the murder of his best friend more than two decades ago.Durst, 78, was convicted in Los Angeles Superior Court last month of first-degree murder for shooting Susan Berman point-blank in the back of the head at her home in December 2000.

Brittany Murphy unexpectedly died in 2009, it was a shock to everyone. But in the days, months and years that followed, the cause of her death only became more mysterious and compounding despite the coroner stating that actresses died of pneumonia.

Michael Keaton comes, a captivating, star-studded true-crime saga that recounts how one company’s “miracle drug” let to America’s decades-long opioid crisis before the government was able to bring it down. Inspired by Beth Macy’s New York Times best-seller,, the Hulu miniseries strikes a balance between legal thriller and harrowing character drama as it goes from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma to the courtroom to a small mining community struggling to survive.

Gabby Petito's cause of death has been determined to be from strangulation and the manner of death homicide, according to a Wyoming coroner's findings. In a press conference on Tuesday, Teton County Coroner Dr.

found dead in a Wyoming campground on Sept. 19 after weeks of media coverage and widespread attention from internet sleuths.At the time of her disappearance and eventual death, Petito had been on a road trip with her currently-missing fiance, Brian Laundrie, 23, who is a person of interest in the case.

third and final season of , which premieres on Nov.

Zodiac Killer has finally been identified.The infamous serial killer allegedly murdered more than 37 victims over the course of his killing spree. He terrorized Northern California in the late ’60s through the ’70s, and his identity hasn’t been pinned down until now.

Brittany Murphy is the focus of a two-part HBO Max docuseries, Ahead of its debut on Oct. 14, the streaming platform shared the first trailer, which shows how the project plans to go “beyond the headlines to explore the mysterious circumstances surrounding her tragic death at 32 years old.”  Before her untimely death in 2009, Murphy became the face of a generation by starring in films like ,  and.

NXIVM, the personal development company founded by Keith Raniere revealed to be a pyramid scheme and cult that forced its female recruits into sexual slavery, survivors Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames have chronicled their experiences in the captivating HBO docuseries,, and spoken out against Raniere and other key members involved.

NXIVM, married couple Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames are channeling their lessons learned into the Acast podcast,, which explores abuses of power and cult-like practices through conversations with people who have experienced it firsthand. Ahead of its return with season 2, ET has an exclusive preview of the all-new episodes, which includes guests, like former LuLaRoe retailer Roberta Blevins, who shared her story in the Amazon docuseries; author Elizabeth Gilpin and more.

Dina Lohan has pleaded guilty to drunk driving charges. The reality star submitted the plea in court in New York on Tuesday.The Nassau County District Attorney's Office confirmed the details of the plea to ET Tuesday afternoon.

is largely focused on the key women involved in the 1998 sex scandal and subsequent impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, there’s one key figure in the story that can’t be overlooked. And that is Matt Drudge, the creator of the news aggregator responsible for exposing the affair between Clinton and Lewinsky. On the series, Drudge is portrayed by Billy Eichner, a recent newcomer to Ryan Murphy’s universe who previously appeared in two installments of.

A decision has been made in the Brooklyn trial of R. Kelly.

true crime documentary is the three-part Sundance Now and AMC+ series,, which reexamines the 1980 case about a mother convicted of murdering her baby girl despite claims that a dingo took her.

they'd previously said were consistent with Petito's description, were in fact that of the 22-year-old.«Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue confirmed the remains are those of Gabrielle Venora Petito, date of birth March 19, 1999,» read a tweet by FBI Denver.

were found, the FBI said on Twitter that they were executing a search warrant on her fiancé's home.«The #FBI is executing a court-authorized search warrant today at the Laundrie residence in North Port, FL relevant to the Gabrielle 'Gabby' Petito investigation,» the bureau tweeted on Monday.

CBS News reports that Laundrie had been named a person of interest in the Petito case, but authorities weren't able to speak with him. On Friday, an attorney for Laundrie's family contacted the FBI indicating they wanted to talk about their son's disappearance.