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True Crime Summit at SXSW: Unpacking Society's Obsession

2/25/2026

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Variety will host its inaugural True Crime Summit at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 13.
The event will explore the global fascination with crime stories across documentaries, podcasts, and television.
Keynote speaker Nancy Grace will discuss the evolution of crime coverage.
Sessions will cover the impact of new technology on crime prevention.
Jason Sarlanis, President of Investigation Discovery, emphasizes the genre's significance in driving societal conversations.

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Variety will host its inaugural True Crime Summit at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 13.
The event will explore the global fascination with crime stories across documentaries, podcasts, and television.
Keynote speaker Nancy Grace will discuss the evolution of crime coverage.
Sessions will cover the impact of new technology on crime prevention.
Jason Sarlanis, President of Investigation Discovery, emphasizes the genre's significance in driving societal conversations.