True crime documentaries are plentiful, but one old release stands out as the most devastating ever made. Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father explores the 2001 death of 28-year-old Dr Andrew Bagby, found dead in a park. The prime suspect, his ex-girlfriend, fled before police could catch her, and it was revealed she was pregnant.
A Heartbreaking Tribute
First released in 2008, the film is still talked about today, with viewers saying it is guaranteed to haunt you forever. Written and directed by Kurt Kuenne, it serves as a tribute to his murdered friend, but includes a twist viewers will not see coming. Available on Prime Video, the synopsis reads: "Kurt Kuenne's tribute to his murdered friend, Andrew Bagby, tells the story of a child custody battle won by Bagby's ex-girlfriend and accused killer."
Viewer Reactions
True crime fans recently recommended it on Reddit, with one saying: "Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father. Watched it only once, it haunted me forever." Another added: "Dear Zachary - but be prepared to bawl and rage scream your eyes out."
The film has an incredible 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating. One viewer said they "literally sobbed so much," while another wrote: "This was so sad, I truly did not see the ending coming!" A third called it "one of the most emotional documentaries ever made."
After watching, the journalist was left with such heartbreak and anger that she could not move, sitting with her feelings for a while. She has not been able to stop thinking about it since, though she doubts she could watch it again.
