25 Best Ethical True Crime Podcasts

1. Dark Downeast

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Dark Downeast: Maine and New England's True Crime Podcast digs into the decades-old and modern day cases that prickle the history of Vacationland and beyond the unsolved homicides, undetermined deaths, unexplained disappearances and other dark stories of New England.Investigative journalist and storyteller Kylie Low gets straight to the story with a mix of narrated episodes and documentary style production featuring interviews with surviving family and friends and insight on the investigations from detectives and sources who know these cases best...MORE Ranking #24 in Apple Charts (US)
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 13.5KTwitter 316Instagram 22.9K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. True Crime with Kimbyr

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Every true crime case involves real people and real lives that are cut short, and True Crime with Kimbyr seeks to honor the victims of these unfathomable crimes by bringing facts to the forefront and sharing their stories with dignity and grace. An acclaimed storyteller on both her namesake and DARKLIVITY channels on YouTube, Kimbyrleigha brings empathy and sensitivity to the world of true crime, conducting in-depth investigations and approaching each case with the care they deserve.MORE Ranking #38 in Spotify Charts (US)
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 85.3KTwitter 19Instagram 12 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Fall Line: True Crime

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The Fall Line® focuses on cold cases that need attention. We cover missing persons cases, unsolved homicides, and unidentified remains (John and Jane Does) with thorough research and deep respect for those affected. We speak with families, detectives, victim advocates, and forensic experts to understand what happened—and why these cases remain unsolved. Every episode centers the victims, not the drama. We're looking into decades-old disappearances, following up on unsolved murders, and exploring why certain cases don't get the coverage they deserve...MORE Hosts Laurah Norton, Brooke Hargrove
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.8KFacebook 7KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. True Crime South Africa

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True Crime South Africa is the first victim-focused true-crime podcast in the country.Host, Nicole Engelbrecht, researches each case herself using media coverage, trial footage, social media sources and often by talking to some of the individuals involved. Using her skills as a creative writer and her passion for true crime, she crafts each script to ensure that listeners are given a deep dive into the case mechanics as well as an understanding of the victims as human beings.The podcast covers both solved and unsolved South African true crime cases...MORE Host Nicole Engelbrecht
Producer/Network TimesLIVE Podcasts
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 1.1KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 5.8K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Mind Over Murder

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Listen to Mind Over Murder, the true crime podcast from victim's advocates Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Kristin is a researcher, writer and teacher from Virginia. Bill is an entertainment executive who is also the brother of a murder victim, now living in Connecticut. His sister Cathy Thomas along with her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski, were the first two victims in the still unsolved Colonial Parkway Murders ,which claimed the lives of 8 young people near Williamsburg from 1986 to 1989...MORE Hosts William F.Thomas, Kristin M.Dilley
Producer/Network William F. Thomas and Kristin M. Dilley
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 520Facebook 3.9KTwitter 4.2K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Crime of the Truest Kind

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Massachusetts and New England Crime Stories. History. Advocacy. Crime of the Truest Kind is a true crime podcast created and hosted by Boston radio personality Anngelle Wood (WFNX, WBCN, WZLX). Each episode explores a compelling local crime story, diving into the lives, communities, and histories behind the headlines. With a focus on ethical storytelling and advocacy, the show centers victims, amplifies voices, and connects past events to present-day impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Anngelle Wood
Producer/Network Anngelle Wood Media
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 129Facebook 5.4KTwitter 978Instagram 2.9K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Murder Diaries

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The Murder Diaries is a victim-focused true crime podcast. Hosts Natalie and Paige use straightforward storytelling to spotlight cold cases, missing persons, and suspicious deaths— often incorporating original audio from the victim's friends and family. The podcast also includes monthly interviews about the true crime genre as a whole, whether that's discussions on ethics, survivors sharing their stories, or other relevant topics. Connect with us at themurderdiariespodcast.com or on socials @themurderdiariespodMORE Hosts Natalie, Paige
Producer/Network Cloud10
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 827Instagram 16.6K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Cold and Missing

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Cold and Missing focuses exclusively on cold cases and unsolved missing person cases. Every week Ali and Eli - a husband and wife duo- will bring you either a Cold Case or a unresolved missing person. Ethically, we are not interested in talking about solved cases and reliving another families trauma. We are interested in being a small part of the solution and the hope of the podcast is to keep unsolved cases in peoples mind and generate tips. Cold and Missing is for fans of true crime who appreciate deep research into cases.MORE Hosts Ali McLaughlin Sulkowski, Eli Sulkowski
Producer/Network Ali McLaughlin & Eli Sulkowski
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 281Instagram 2.3K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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9. She Goes by Jane: A True Crime Podcast

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She Goes by Jane is a true crime podcast that focuses on the stories of missing women and unidentified women. Each episode explores unsolved disappearances and Jane Doe cases with deep research, historical context, and original poetry, featuring guest readings by actors and advocates. Unlike other true crime podcasts, we center the victims—not the killers. No gore. No gimmicks. Just the truth, told with care. Perfect for listeners who want ethical true crime storytelling about unsolved mysteries, missing persons, and cold cases.MORE Producer/Network She Goes By Jane
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Invisible Tears

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In the 1970's and 80's, women's bodies started to surface in the Connecticut River Valley between New Hampshire and Vermont. One woman survived her vicious attack, was stabbed 27 times and left for dead. This survivor's name is Jane Boroski and she is the host of Invisible Tears Podcast. Is her case related to the other cases? This is unknown. Why? Because ALL the cases STILL remain unsolved, including Jane's. Are all the cases related and the work of a serial killer? That is unknown as well, but law enforcement did form a task force in the 1980's to investigate all of them...MORE Producer/Network Invisible Tears
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 236 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

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Discover the untold stories of domestic violence, missing persons, and unsolved cases with Sins and Survivors, a Las Vegas true crime podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of victims and survivors. Every Tuesday, Shaun & John delve into real-life cases with thoughtful analysis, expert research, and a commitment to justice. What happens here, happens everywhere. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast--6173686/support .MORE Producer/Network Mattollica Media
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 108 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. True Crime with Leah Gordone

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Join Leah Gordone, a prominent social media influencer and advocate for Black women, as she explores true crime cases involving Black girls and women. With over 350,000 YouTube subscribers, Leah brings her expertise as an educator, writer, and content creator to this gripping podcast. Featured in Buzzfeed, HerCampus, RevoltTv, and more, Leah's dedication to justice and advocacy shines through. Tune in for powerful conversations about true crime cases that matter.MORE Email ****@itsblackgirlnews.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Unmasking Injustice: Law and Disorder

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Wrong place. Wrong time. Wrongfully convicted.'Unmasking Injustice' dives into true stories where the law did not protect the innocent- it punished them. we expose the cases that make you ask: how did this happen? But this isn't just true crime- it's a survival guide. Hosted by a teen legal advocate, each episode highlights the lives of those affected by the broken system- and how you can protect yourself. 🎙️New episodes out weekly!MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Unethical Podcast

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Hey, it's not a crime.
Producer/Network Unethical Podcast
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 157Instagram 400 Avg Length 102 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

15. Misty Mysteries

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Misty Mysteries is a podcast in the business of ghostly spooks and chilling crimes. Host Keely takes a special interest in ethical true crime covering missing persons, unsolved and historical crimes. With a side of mysterious unknowns and ghost stories.MORE Producer/Network Keely Lopez
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 92Twitter 790Instagram 750 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The Wirecard Saga

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In this new podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Over this series will take a deep dive into the most prominent accounting scandal and business failure in Germany since World War II, the Wirecard scandal. In this podcast series, we look at the main characters, the fraud they engaged in and how they did it, the professional services firms which facilitated the rise and fall of Wirecard and the wholesale failure of the German regulatory regime to reign in Wirecard...MORE Producer/Network Tom Fox and Mikhail Reider-Gordon
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 468Twitter 7.1KInstagram 217 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Hands Off My Podcast: True Crime

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Hands Off My Podcast: True Crime, is a professional, ethical true-crime podcast that focuses on bringing awareness to the forefront for marginalized communities such as MMIWG2SR, LGBTQ , and AANHPI individuals. We share stories of lost loved ones and highlight organizations that are dedicated to making a difference. If you appreciate our podcast and would like to show your support, we would greatly appreciate a 5-star rating on Spotify, a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or even finding us on the Audible app...MORE Host Jasmine E. Castillo
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Facebook 360Twitter 2K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Doctor Crime: A True Crime Podcast

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Doctor Crime is true crime like you've never experienced it before. Join Justess and Rebekah to explore new cases and have in depth discussions on topics like ethics, dispelling true crime myths, and a healthy dash of all things spooky. Grab your coffee and let's dive in.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Crime and Plastic

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Step into the world where true crime and plastic surgery intersect on 'Crime & Plastic,' a captivating podcast hosted by Dr. Miami, Santina Rizzi, and Rosy Zion. Join this dynamic trio as they delve into the chilling mysteries, shocking scandals, and haunting tales that lie beneath the surface of the cosmetic enhancement industry.Dr. Miami, a renowned plastic surgeon with an insider's perspective, provides expert insights into cosmetic procedures and plastic surgeons...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 885Twitter 28Instagram 1.5M Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. The Survivor Squad

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Terra Newell, the girl who killed Dirty John in self-defense, and Collier Landry, the kid who put his father in prison for killing his mother, have come together to promote ethical true crime. In each episode, they create a space for a survivor to share - in their own words - what happened to them. This is a show where you'll get to know the survivor for the person they are outside of the news story. Our goal is to make the true crime space better for survivors. Welcome to The Survivor Squad!For more information: https://www.thesurvivorsquad.comMORE Email ****@gmail.com
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21. The Unseen Truth

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The Unseen Truth - an investigative True Crime Podcast dives into unsolved and cold cases from the midwest and beyond.Investigative journalist and True Crime podcaster, Jen Rivera, is on a mission to give victims a voice while diving into the unseen realm of True Crime cases - ranging from homicides to missing persons to undetermined deaths. From cases that dominated the headlines, to those that you're not hearing about in the media.Each season covers an in depth investigation on a specific case through well-researched and ethically conducted storytelling, always keeping the victim's voice at the heart...MORE Producer/Network Jen Rivera
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 167Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact