16 American Cities Forever Changed by True Crime Documentaries

12. Chardon, Ohio: The School's Trauma

Chardon, Ohio, a quiet suburb of Cleveland, was tragically impacted by the 2012 high school shooting. While less about a whodunit, documentaries like "Chardon" (available on various platforms) meticulously explore the aftermath, focusing on the victims, the community's profound grief, and its efforts to heal. The films highlight how such an act of violence shatters the perceived safety of a small town, revealing the immediate and long-term psychological scars left on students, families, and the collective psyche of a place once defined by its peaceful, close-knit nature.