Netflix: The Undisputed Champion of True Crime
Netflix has become a leader in gripping documentary storytelling. From series like Louis Theroux's “Inside the Manosphere” to “Trust Me: The False Prophet,” the streaming giant has a knack for turning shocking real-life crimes into must-watch hits.
Their streak continued with one of their most recent true crime series, which explored a real-life story combining elements of romance, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. This time, the spotlight was on “Should I Marry a Murderer?“—a title that piqued curiosity the moment it appeared. According to Netflix,
A fiancée turned key witness reveals how she stayed engaged to a man accused of murder while gathering evidence against him in this documentary series.
When Love and Justice Collide
Three years after a violent crime had been committed and carefully concealed, young forensic pathologist Caroline Muirhead met a man on Tinder. The relationship quickly blossomed into an engagement, with a promising future seemingly ahead. But Caroline’s fiancé was hiding a horrific secret.
After confessing his involvement in a killing—one in which the victim’s body was never found—Caroline was forced into an agonizing choice. As the documentary poses:
Stay loyal to the man she loves, or risk everything by telling the truth?
The Truth Unveiled
The series examined the moment Caroline learned the truth. Her partner, Alexander “Sandy” McKellar, had knocked down and killed a cyclist, Tony Parsons, then attempted to keep the crime hidden. Tony was first reported missing after he disappeared without a trace, leaving his family searching for answers. Three years later, Sandy confessed everything to Caroline, turning her life upside down.
A Raw, Emotional Story Like No Other
In “Should I Marry a Murderer?”, viewers hear directly from Caroline as she describes the emotional journey:
‘Imagine you fall in love with someone who made you feel accepted, wanted, seen, who made you feel whole and loved and special, and you are just so happy.'
She continues:
And then they say to you I've done a horrible, horrible thing. Something so vile it flips your entire world upside down.
Caroline then asks the inevitable question:
To remain in love you have to keep this secret that you know is going to destroy you. But if you reveal it, then you destroy everything. I mean, what would you do?
“Should I Marry a Murderer?” has been available exclusively on Netflix, joining a lineup that includes acclaimed documentaries like “My Octopus Teacher,” “Tell Me Who I Am,” and “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.” It's a story about love, betrayal, and an impossible choice, pitched perfectly for true crime fans everywhere.
