Sphere Abacus Announces True Crime Acquisitions for Prime Video

Sphere Abacus has exciting news for true crime fans in the UK and Ireland—Prime Video has just acquired ten gripping documentaries from the distributor. These documentaries, independently produced and full of suspense, will soon be available to stream on Prime Video.

The deal was made possible by Will Stapley, the Head of Acquisitions at Sphere Abacus. Among the titles included in this acquisition are six productions from Woodcut Media. These include documentaries like “The Murder of Joanna Yeates,” “The Crossbow Cannibal,” “Kravs: London’s Gangsters,” “Murder in Concrete,” “Confessions of a Female Serial Killer,” and “Murdered or Missing?”

Other notable documentaries in the Prime Video lineup include “Surviving the Tunisia Beach Attack” from Yeti Television, “Murderer Behind the Mask” from Wag Entertainment, and “The Facebook Honeytrap: Catching a Killer” from Middlechild Productions. Additionally, viewers can look forward to “The Wimbledon Killer” from Blink Films.

According to Will Stapley, the team at Sphere Abacus is thrilled to be working with such talented independent producers. These true crime titles are diverse, high-quality, and sure to captivate Prime Video subscribers.

For example, “The Murder of Joanna Yeates” delves into the media frenzy surrounding Joanna’s murder, shedding light on the dangers of sensationalized news coverage. Meanwhile, “The Crossbow Cannibal” explores the chilling story of Stephen Griffiths and his twisted aspirations to follow in the footsteps of notorious serial killer Peter Sutcliffe.

“Krays: London’s Gangsters” offers a fresh perspective on the notorious Kray twins, Reggie and Ronnie, through intimate audio recordings that reveal the complex relationship between the two brothers. “Murder in Concrete” follows the investigation of a buried body in a seemingly ordinary neighborhood, uncovering a shocking chain of events.

“Confessions of a Female Serial Killer” examines the case of Joanne Dennehy, who shocked the nation with her brutal killing spree. And “Murdered or Missing?” tells the harrowing story of a ruthless crime that wiped out generations of a single family.

“Surviving the Tunisia Beach Attack” provides a detailed and emotional account of the 2015 tragedy, as told by British survivors. This documentary offers a gripping look at a horrifying event that shook the world.

With such compelling true crime documentaries on the horizon, Prime Video subscribers in the UK and Ireland are in for a thrilling viewing experience. These films promise to captivate audiences with their suspenseful storytelling and gripping revelations.