Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Factual genres & subject areas · Working

True crime

Also called: true-crime documentary

ELI5

Nonfiction storytelling about real crime, investigation, justice or its social consequences.

Used in conversation

“Can we verify the true crime before we present it as fact?”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.