Real Crime magazine was launched in July last year, with James Hoare as its editor in chief.
‘Real Crime is the world’s first premium quality true crime magazine,’ is James’ bold claim. ‘It covers serial killers, murder, robbery, unsolved cases and organised crime with the same unflinching detail and sense of style as the hottest drizzle-streaked Nordic noir or wide-screen HBO crime drama.’
Real Crime covers true crime cases from the late 19th century to the present day. ‘Although we cover a wide variety of cases, serial killers and particularly gruesome mass murders occupy pole position in the magazine,’ said James. He prides himself on: ‘The difference. Not just between Real Crime and its competitors, but between Real Crime and any other corner of the true crime market. We pride ourselves on bringing something fresh, visceral and unexpected to the most well-trodden of subjects.’