Only Murders in the Building, 48 Hours
The 2026 CrimeCon Clue Awards saw Hulu emerge as a big winner, taking home two prestigious awards. The scripted series “Only Murders in the Building” and the docuseries “Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted” both received accolades at the event held in Las Vegas.
Hosted by former “Dateline” correspondent Chris Hansen, the three-day CrimeCon event at Caesars Palace celebrated true crime content across various mediums including TV, film, podcasts, and publishing.
One of the highlights of the evening was the recognition of Jeffrey Epstein survivors Jena-Lisa Jones, Haley Robson, and Courtney Wild as the Crimefighter of the Year for their work with The Survivors, Inc., a foundation supporting sexual assault survivors. The award was presented by the families of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, the 2025 honorees.
Additionally, the “America’s Greatest Detective” award was given to Tara Augustin and Alyson Dupouy, detectives from Maryland’s Montgomery County PD, for their efforts in solving the Leslie Preer cold case.
Here is a list of some of the winners at the 2026 Clue Awards:
TV: Outstanding Docuseries
– “Girl on the Run: Hunt for America’s Most Wanted” (Hulu)
TV: Outstanding Episodic Series
– “The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher” (Oxygen True Crime)
TV: Outstanding Scripted Series
– “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)
Podcast: Outstanding Docuseries
– “Betrayal” (Glass Podcasts in partnership with iHeart Podcasts)
Podcast: Outstanding Episodic Series
– “48 Hours: Post Mortem” (48 Hours – CBS News)
Outstanding Documentary Film
– “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” (Netflix)
True Crime Book of the Year
– “Injustice Town” by Rick Tulsky (Pegasus Books)
People’s Choice: Creator of the Year
– “Crime Weekly” by Stephanie Harlowe and Derrick Levasseur
The 2026 CrimeCon Clue Awards recognized outstanding contributions to the true crime genre, honoring those who have made significant contributions to the industry. Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional work in bringing compelling stories to audiences worldwide.
