Criminal Confessions: Real Police Interrogations on Oxygen
The American true crime series that takes viewers inside real interrogation rooms
Criminal Confessions is an American true crime documentary series that has been airing on the streaming platform Oxygen since October 1, 2017. The show is executive produced by Dick Wolf and production company Shed Media.
Inside the interrogation room
The series takes viewers behind the scenes of real police interrogation rooms. Each one-hour episode focuses on a single murder case and follows the full arc — from the first 911 call, through the investigation, and into the decisive police interrogation. Authentic footage recorded inside those interrogation rooms gives audiences a unique window into how cases unfold.
A central theme throughout the show is the police interrogation tactics and psychological strategies that detectives use to obtain confessions. The series documents how experienced investigators apply various interrogation techniques to get suspects to admit to their crimes.
More than just interrogation footage
Beyond the interrogation room recordings, the series also includes interviews with suspects, family members of victims, and others connected to the cases. This broader perspective helps tell a more complete story about each case and its human consequences.
Among the cases the series has covered, the case against Chris Watts stands out as one of the most notable.
A significant addition to true crime
The combination of authentic source material, psychological analysis, and detailed documentation of murder cases has made Criminal Confessions a notable entry in the true crime landscape, holding viewer interest since its premiere.
