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Telling a criminal case in 90 seconds without betraying it

6 min read · September 9, 2026 · @solennstories

My method for researching, structuring and telling a case in short video: this is the format that built my 28k TikTok following.

The most engaging format on my account

True crime is the most engaging pillar on my account: a 4.17% engagement rate on TikTok, well above my other formats. Not because the subject is spectacular, but because it demands genuine narrative rigour.

Going back to the sources before filming

Before filming, I go back to the sources: court records, local press coverage, public documents. I note what is established, what is alleged and what is only rumour. That distinction stays visible in the video, both spoken and on screen.

A structure that never changes

The structure is always the same: a factual hook, the context in two sentences, the timeline, then the current state of the proceedings. Nothing invented to keep people watching — reality is more than enough.

Words, handled with respect

Finally, I choose my words carefully. There are victims and families behind every case. What I refuse to do: shocking images, an amused tone, or drawing conclusions in place of the courts.

Frequently asked questions

How are cases documented in @solennstories' true crime videos?

Before filming, Solenn goes back to the sources: court records, local press coverage and public documents. She distinguishes what is established, what is alleged and what is only rumour, and that distinction stays visible in the video, both spoken and on screen.

What structure to use for a short true crime video?

A short true crime video always follows the same structure: a factual hook, the context in two sentences, the timeline, then the current state of the proceedings. Nothing is invented to keep people watching, because reality is more than enough.

Why is true crime the most engaging format on the account?

True crime is the most engaging pillar on @solennstories' TikTok account, with a 4.17% engagement rate, well above the other formats. It isn't because the subject is spectacular, but because it demands genuine narrative rigour.

What should a respectful true crime video avoid?

Behind every case there are victims and families: a respectful true crime video avoids shocking images, an amused tone and drawing conclusions in place of the courts.

Related project

Séries true crime sur TikTok

Affaires documentées et racontées en vidéo courte : le format qui a porté ma communauté TikTok à 28k abonnés avec 4,17 % d'engagement.

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