VERY LOCAL — Now in its third season, “Hometown Tragedy” a true crime series focusing on hyper-local stories of unthinkable murders and missing persons continues to capture the attention of viewers. Which poses the question; why is true crime so popular? Scroll through your streaming apps, bestseller lists, and popular podcasts, and it’s apparent just how prominent True Crime stories are. Is it the sense of fear and anxiety that it could happen to you? Or maybe your interest lies in trying to understand the inner workings of a serial killer. “Hometown Tragedy,” a Hyper Local True Crime Docuseries“Hometown Tragedy” checks all the boxes. The Very Local original series invites you to explore the human condition like never before. From domestic disputes and missing persons to cold-blooded killers. Follow along with the investigations of some of the most unbelievable true crime documentaries that happened in a town near you. Some of these chilling cases have since been solved. Others still remain a mystery, with the unknown criminals still at large. Think you have what it takes to determine who did it? Stream all three seasons of “Hometown Tragedy” free on the Very Local app. Hometown Tragedy Season 3 Sneak PeeksFrom Text Messages to Tragedy: The Conrad Roy StoryThe First Milk Carton Kid: The Disappearance of Johnny Gosch How Kala Brown's disappearance uncovered a serial killerMiya Marcano wanted to go home. She never made it there.How to stream “Hometown Tragedy”Download the Very Local app to stream “Hometown Tragedy.” Then dive into entire seasons of “Finding Adventure with Kinga Philipps,” “Eat Play Stay,” “Boston Rob Does Beantown & Beyond,” and much more.What is Very Local?Very Local is a streaming app where you can watch local news and weather, original series, and more. Keep connected to your hometown with the news and weather team you trust, and discover original series and specials that explore your community and beyond.Follow Very Local on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more.