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Hulu won two major categories at the 2026 CrimeCon Clue Awards, with 'Only Murders in the Building' taking outstanding scripted series and 'Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted' winning outstanding docuseries. The awards ceremony, hosted by Chris Hansen, also honored survivors of Jeffrey Epstein as Crimefighters of the Year. The event recognized the year's top true crime content across television, film, podcasts, and publishing.
Facts First
- Hulu won two major awards for 'Only Murders in the Building' (scripted series) and 'Girl on the Run' (docuseries).
- Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein were honored as Crimefighters of the Year for their work with The Survivors, Inc.
- The awards ceremony was hosted by Chris Hansen at the three-day CrimeCon event in Las Vegas.
- Winners were named across multiple media, including podcasts, documentary films, and books.
- The 'People’s Choice: Creator of the Year' award went to the podcast 'Crime Weekly'.
What Happened
The 2026 Clue Awards winners were announced on a Saturday night at the CrimeCon event held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Hulu won the awards for TV Outstanding Scripted Series for 'Only Murders in the Building' and TV Outstanding Docuseries for 'Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted'. Jena-Lisa Jones, Haley Robson, and Courtney Wild, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, received the Crimefighter of the Year honor for their work with The Survivors, Inc., an organization supporting sexual assault survivors. Law&Crime announced detectives Tara Augustin and Alyson Dupouy as the winners of 'America’s Greatest Detective' for their work on the Leslie Preer cold case. Other category winners included the podcast 'Betrayal' for Outstanding Docuseries, '48 Hours: Post Mortem' for Outstanding Episodic Podcast, the Netflix documentary 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish', the book 'Injustice Town' by Rick Tulsky, and the podcast 'Crime Weekly' for People’s Choice: Creator of the Year.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of true crime entertainment, the awards highlight the shows, podcasts, and books that industry peers consider the best of the year, which may help you decide what to watch or listen to next. The recognition of survivors and law enforcement professionals may bring greater attention to their causes and the real-world impact of crime beyond entertainment.
What's Next
The awarded content is likely to see increased viewership and discussion following this recognition. The annual CrimeCon Clue Awards may continue to serve as a key benchmark for quality in the growing true crime genre.