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the third ANNUAL east hampton village

HAMPTONS WHODUNIT

April 10-13, 2025

Hamptons Whodunit is Long Island’s premiere mystery and true crime festival, where fact and fiction collide. Mingle with bestselling authors, legal experts and forensic investigators as they unravel the secrets behind gripping crime stories.

Experience panels, discussions, graveyard tours, escape rooms and interactive evening events. Our festival is your chance to dive deep into the minds of those who craft and solve the most compelling cases – both on the page and in real life.

Where mystery & true crime meet the sea!

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purchase tickets + PANEL PASSES

Hamptons Whodunit is coming!

2025 schedule OVERVIEW

Our bestselling authors…

Bios A-Z.

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…and true crime experts.

Bios A-Z.

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Check out our true crime panels…

2025 schedule OVERVIEW

Fri April 11, 9am

Forensically Speaking:
An Examination of Long Island’s Most Infamous Cases

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Fri April 11, 3pM

The Search for the Boston Strangler / Blood in the Water

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SAT April 12, 11:30am

Little Sister: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood

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SAT April 12, 4Pm

Wrongly Accused and Rightfully Exonerated

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FRIDAY SCHEDULE

saturday schedule

sunday schedule

Welcome to

East Hampton Village.

HOTELS + restaurants

Hamptons Whodunit is a 501(c)(3) organization registered in the State of New York. All donations are tax-deductible. Events are held in partnership with East Hampton Village and the East Hampton Village Foundation.

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In 1658, East Hampton Village was known for its witches.

Now, it is known for the thrills and chills of Hamptons Whodunit.

Kick-Off Cocktail Party at Maidstone Club

Panels

Book Signings

Interactive Special Events

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