The true crime audience skews largely female, sparking some to question why the genre is so popular among some women. But in Rachel Monroe's book 'Savage Appetites,' she reverses that gaze, turning the lens toward four women who she thinks embody or challenge four classic archetypes of the genre: Detective, Victim, Defender and Killer.

Since the Golden State Killer suspect was arrested after being tracked down via a DNA database, more crimes are being solved that way.

Since the 2017 murder of Indiana teens Libby German and Abby Williams, local authorities have not released any information about the cause or time of death of either victim, leading to rumors and speculation. We spoke with Indiana State Police First Sgt. Jerry Holeman about why the police are holding back details about the murder.

A&E True Crime takes a look back at the horrific crimes of Canadian serial killer and 'Cold Case Files' subject Ronald Glenn West and investigates where is he now.

Dr. Thomas Andrew, retired chief medical examiner of New Hampshire and now a forensic consultant, speaks with A&E True Crime about a surprising autopsy case he worked on that aided a murder case.

A&E True Crime spoke with forensic podiatrist Dr. Michael Nirenberg to learn about the differences between footprints and fingerprints and why foot evidence can be so valuable to law enforcement.

Forensic science may be on the verge of a straighter path to exposing lies: Through functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), a brain scan that maps cerebral activity by measuring blood flow. Early results of fMRI for lie detection are promising, with accuracy rates higher than 75 percent.

In recent years, hair, blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids from dogs, cats and birds have helped solve several violent crimes in the U.S. and Canada. A&E True Crime profiles four instances where animal evidence helped convict a criminal.

The murders of Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, shocked the small town of Delphi, Indiana because of their apparent randomness. But what makes this murder case different than most is that it is believed one of the victims may have captured audio and photo clues that point to her killer.

In the wake of Golden State Killer suspect Joseph DeAngelo's arrest, A&E True Crime looks at some of the other high-profile serial killings, where the killer has stopped but currently still remains at large.