16 American Cities Forever Changed by True Crime Documentaries
2. Ada, Oklahoma: The Innocent Man's Nightmare
The seemingly tranquil town of Ada, Oklahoma, was thrust into the national spotlight by two brutal murders in the 1980s, leading to a series of wrongful convictions. Netflix's "The Innocent Man" (2018), based on John Grisham’s non-fiction book, meticulously dismantles the small-town justice system, revealing coerced confessions and flawed investigations. The documentary paints a vivid picture of a close-knit community torn apart by fear and misguided certainty, where the pursuit of closure overshadowed the truth, permanently scarring Ada's reputation and its residents' trust in authority.
