the fourth ANNUAL east hampton village

HAMPTONS WHODUNIT

April 16-19, 2026!

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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Exciting news about Hamptons Whodunit 2026 coming soon!


Hamptons Whodunit is a 501(c)(3) organization registered in the State of New York. All donations are tax-deductible.


 
 

Live Broadcast from Hamptons Whodunit 2025

On Long Island’s only NPR station, Afternoon Ramble host Brian Cosgrove and General Manager Diane Masciale interviewed our fiction Guests of Honor, Tess Gerritsen, Shari Lapena and Lucy Foley, as well as true crime podcaster Joseph Scott Morgan and our Honorary True Crime Chair, Casey Sherman.


 
 

Author interviews conducted at Hamptons Whodunit 2025!


 

HAMPTONS WHODUNIT 2025 In the news…




 

Investigate last April’s panels and events…

Archive


 
 

Congratulations to Honorary Chair Alafair Burke!

THE Prime video series “the better sister” BASED ON HER BOOK OF THE SAME NAME premierED on May 29!

 
 

On April 11, our panel previewed the upcoming Prime series “THE BETTER SISTER” at Guild Hall. It was moderated by (from left) NBC News Entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas with New York Times bestselling author Alafair Burke and visionary co-showrunners, Regina Corrado (Mayor of Kingstown) and Olivia Milch (Ocean’s 8). THE BETTER SISTER is produced by Tomorrow Studios and Amazon MGM Studios.

 
 
 
 

East Hampton Village will welcome you.

 
 
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Our mission is

to support local businesses in the off-season…

and introduce East Hampton High School students to potential careers in true crime.

Sponsors and donors make all this possible.

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.

 

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

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