The best true-crime documentaries to watch after 'Making a Murderer'

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"Making a Murderer" has had a profound effect on everyone who has watched it.

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Whether or not you believe Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are guilty of the murder of Teresa Halbach, the Netflix docuseries raised uncomfortable and worthwhile questions about how the US justice system works and its failings.

And while "Making a Murderer" is widely acclaimed, it's not the first nor the last documentary to shake viewers to their core over real-life, true-crime stories.

If you're looking for something to watch after "Making a Murderer," these are the 11 well-reviewed documentaries to sink your teeth into.