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37 Bloody Awesome True Crime Gifts That Are Totally To Die For

Updated: Mar 29, 2026

37 Bloody Awesome True Crime Gifts That Are Totally To Die For
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If horror movies just don't scare you anymore, it might be time to explore the terrifyingly real world of cold cases and true crime merchandise. Fans of dark history will love these sinister gift ideas, which are sure to feed their obsession with serial killer trivia and investigative podcasts. Finding the right birthday or holiday present for the armchair detective in your life doesn't have to be an unsolved mystery. These picks show you actually pay attention to their unique interests. You can put their skills to the test with murder mystery games and puzzles that require a sharp mind to catch the culprit. Alternatively, cook up a memorable evening using a themed recipe collection based on the actual final meals requested by notorious inmates. You can also find plenty of darkly humorous apparel and items that poke fun at infamous figures like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer. This roundup of gifts easily cracks the case on what to buy for anyone captivated by criminal minds and unsolved crimes.

The Serial Killer Cookbook

The Serial Killer Cookbook

The Serial Killer Cookbook mixes true crime obsession with shockingly edible recipes. Each dish recreates infamous death row last meals, paired with disturbing trivia and glossy photos. Equal parts questionable dinner party conversation starter and history lesson.

Evidence Bag Zippered Pouch

Evidence Bag Zippered Pouch

This bag is evidence that you're a huge fan of true crime and that you have a sense of humor. What you put in it is totally up to you, but you'll have plenty of room for just about anything because the bag is roughly 7.25"x9.5" in size.

Serial Killers: Adult Coloring Book

Serial Killers: Adult Coloring Book

The Serial Killers adult coloring book is one book you definitely don’t want to put in the kid’s playroom by mistake. Each page spotlights a notorious serial killer like David Berkowitz, Ed Kemper, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and The Zodiac Killer.

A Haunted Road Atlas True Crime Book

A Haunted Road Atlas True Crime Book

From the bayou to the basement to the bar, if it's a location that's haunted AF, it's in this road atlas. Plan your next vacation around the tome, which is written by podcasters from And That's Why We Drink. You'll be scared, you'll be terrified, and you'll have the best vacation of your life following their advice.

Serial Killer Playing Card Deck

Serial Killer Playing Card Deck

Introduce some cold-blooded killing to your next game of Go Fish with a deck of serial killer playing cards. Each is printed with a different killer and a fact about their murderous streak. Don't break these out around the kids, but do use them to enjoy a game of Solitaire as you're binging Dateline.

The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book

The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book

Feed your morbid curiosity and get your fill of grisly by combing through the pages of The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book. You’ll delve into the minds of killers to find out what motivates them as well as learn about obscure trivia and up-to-date facts on active murder cases.

Unsolved Serial Killers: 10 Frightening True Crime Cases You've Never Heard Of

Unsolved Serial Killers: 10 Frightening True Crime Cases You've Never Heard Of

Dahmer, Bundy, Gacy, everyone who's into true crime knows about those guys, but if you're a real fan you need to break into the deep cuts. This book will present you with the stories of 10 chilling killers, their methodology, and their legacies. Each one will make your blood curdle and you might need to sleep with the lights on.

I'd Rather Be Listening to True Crime Podcasts

I'd Rather Be Listening to True Crime Podcasts

My Favorite Murder, Someone Knows Something, Up and Vanished, if the very names of these podcasts leave you feeling a pang of longing, then these socks are for you. The cozy warm socks will keep you feeling not-so-murdery on a cold night.

Body on the Boardwalk Immersive Mystery Game

Body on the Boardwalk Immersive Mystery Game

Give your fellow detectives a call and see if you can solve the mystery of the Body on the Boardwalk. The immersive crime game takes about 45-60 minutes to play and is so authentic you'll feel like you're on the case of a real killer.

Serial Killer Trumps Card Game

Serial Killer Trumps Card Game

Get to know some of the world's most notorious killers with a card game that introduces you to 34 of them. Which one reigns supreme? Only time and gameplay will tell as you make your through each psychopath's profile.

How To Get Away With Murder Puzzle Book

How To Get Away With Murder Puzzle Book

See if you’re cunning enough to get away with the perfect crime by putting your skills to the test with How To Get Away With Murder. This captivating book comes jam-packed with over 130 different and thrilling puzzles centered around crime and murder.

A Year of True Crime Calendar

A Year of True Crime Calendar

You'll have 365 days of incredible stories and anecdotes about some of the world's most notorious killers. You'll find more than your average murderers on its daily pages. You'll learn about oddball laws, kids that killed, survivors that made it out, and cooks that enjoyed serving man (in the literal sense).

Death At The Dive Bar Murder Mystery Game

Death At The Dive Bar Murder Mystery Game

Test those skills you honed by listening to every murder mystery podcast under the sun with a game made for true crime fans. Hunt a Killer is a truly immersive experience and will challenge all your critical thinking and crime expertise to solve the case.

Mixology and Murder Cocktail Book

Mixology and Murder Cocktail Book

Whip up a killer cocktail or two using the recipes in this murder-themed book. If you thought a Bloody Mary was the most murdery drink, you'll think twice after sipping the bad and boozy recipes in the book, like the Amityille Amaretto, In Cold Blood Orange, and Sazer-Ax Murderer.

Bloody Alphabet: The Scariest Serial Killers Coloring Book

Bloody Alphabet: The Scariest Serial Killers Coloring Book

There aren't enough red colored pencils or crayons in one box to take care of all the morbid and macabre in this book. Shade your way through 23 of the world's worst people. The pages are single-sided so you can tear them out after coloring and hang them on the wall.

Unsolved Case Files: Murder Mystery Game

Unsolved Case Files: Murder Mystery Game

Put your cold case-solving skills to the test with a murder mystery game centered around Harmony Ashcroft. You'll have to utilize everything you've learned from the podcasts and shows and enlist the help of your friends to solve the three mysteries tucked into this one game.

Crime Scene Tape

Crime Scene Tape

One surefire way to keep solicitors and proselytizers off the porch is by wrapping the thing up in a bunch of crime scene tape. This is the same kind that the police use and has high visibility. There's 1000 feet of it so you can go hog wild setting it out.

The Book of Unsolved Mysteries

The Book of Unsolved Mysteries

Treat a true crime fan to this book and they'll love you so much that your name will not be added to the list of unsolved mysteries between its covers. At least not by them anyway. There are 230 true stories covering everything from odd disappearance a la Amelia Earhart to the legend of Jack the Ripper.

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