They may be available in a library. Back issues are on microfilm in the Periodicals Room on the Main Floor. WE only own microfilm for several major papers, such as the New York Times and the Washington Post. Movies Movies can often be found in library collections. Reviews Movie reviews can be found in periodicals and newspapers.
Some Libraries have music in their collections.
Ship Library has a big collection of albums, which can be searched in the Library catalog. There are a number of things of interest on the web to the true crime enthusiast. I've already mentioned Blockbuster and the Internet Movie Database. Check out these true crime sites. You can also search the internet for information on true crimes.