Skip to Main Content

True Crime (Preview)

Preview: Season 8 Episode 3 | 30s

Discover how the True Crime genre was shaped by its deep historic legacy in Los Angeles.

Host Nathan Masters examines old crimes like a 1950s Burbank murder and how these moments shaped the true crime genre. Featuring author Michael Connelly, former prosecutor Marcia Clark, podcaster Kate Winkler Dawson and historian William Deverell, the episode explores how Los Angeles' crimes have influenced storytellers and the city’s cultural identity.

01/20/2026 | Rating NR

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Lost LA is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

True Crime Fact or Fiction

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S8 Ep3 | 5m 8s | Michael Connelly credits his LA crime reporting experience as the foundation of his fiction writing. (5m 8s)

True Detective Helps in the Black Dahlia Case

Video has Closed Captions

Preview: S8 Ep3 | 1m 29s | True Detective Magazine was used as a tool to help hunt down the Black Dahlia murderer. (1m 29s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Lost LA is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?