These books are listed from the most recent (2025) to the least recent (1980).
From Google AI... "The Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Fact Crime, presented by the Mystery Writers of America (MWA), is a prestigious award recognizing outstanding works of nonfiction dealing with mystery. Established in 1948, it honors books that delve into true crime stories, or those that detail how to solve real-life crimes. The award is a part of the larger Edgar Awards, often called the 'Oscars of mystery writing'.
The Best Fact Crime Edgar is a category within the Edgar Awards that specifically focuses on nonfiction books that explore the world of mystery through true crime narratives or investigative techniques. The award acknowledges books that masterfully recount true crime stories, often featuring murder, assassination, robbery, fraud, or other criminal activities."