20 Best Family Friendly True Crime Podcasts

1. The Vanished Podcast

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The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next?Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery . Join Wondery in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify...MORE Host Marissa Jones
Producer/Network Wondery
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 79KTwitter 24.2KInstagram 36.1K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 500k active Podcasts in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted podcast contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. PARTNERS IN TRUE CRIME

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What would you do if someone you loved was the victim of a serial killer? Once a killer is sentenced the case is usually closed, leaving thousands of victims unaccounted for. Laura Brand is the Serial Killer Whisperer she is a Forensic criminologist who has created the largest study on Serial Killers, her research even eclipses the FBI. For over a decade, Laura has developed relationships with the worlds most notorious killers as she extracts information on missing victims. Season 3 of Partners in True Crime will be co-hosted by Laura Brand...MORE Hosts Cindy Dorfmann, Rob Dorfmann
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 1.4KTwitter 27Instagram 271 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. 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 Host Kylie Low
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 9.3KTwitter 316Instagram 21.2K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Without Warning Podcast®

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Without Warning Podcast® is a true crime in real-time. This podcast goes behind the scenes with renowned private investigator Sheila Wysocki as she pulls back the curtain on official police investigations of real, tragic deaths that don't add up. Crowdsourcing Justice™.In Season One of the Without Warning® podcast, Wysocki investigates the tragic death of Lauren Agee, who died while attending a lakeside boating event with friends...MORE Host Sheila Wysocki
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 21.1KTwitter 6.9KInstagram 4.8K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Path Went Chilly

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Welcome to The Path Went Chilly where Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold will discuss his favorite cases with friends Dr. Jules from Riddle Me That! True Crime and Criminologist Dr. Ashley Wellman. This will be a deep dive and a fresh perspective, join us as we descend deeper down the rabbit hole & examine these unsolved cases with compassionate consideration towards the families left behind.MORE Hosts Dr. Ashley Wellman, Dr. Jules, Robin Warder
Producer/Network Robin Jules Ashley TPWC
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Twitter 2.2K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Cold Case Kansas: A Social Detective Podcast

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Join MaryAnne retired Criminologist, with 20 years of experience as we investigate over 200 unsolved crimes across Kansas & bordering states. Behind every podcast there is a victim, their families, friends & loved ones. They are left looking for answers. On our podcast we believe it's our job to treat their cases with respect, integrity & compassion. Cases get solved by keeping the victim & details of the case active on social media & crowdsourcing information. Our purpose is to bring widespread visibility to every case to bring answers and potentially stop additional crimes.MORE Host MaryAnne Caster
Producer/Network Cold Case Kansas: A Social Detective Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 1.8KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Cocktails, Mocktails, and Crime

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Four lifelong friends and family members enjoy drinks while dissecting true crime stories from all over the New England region.
Producer/Network Jill Markley
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Facebook 450Twitter 4 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. True Crime Arizona: Lori Vallow's Deadly Delusions

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She was the perfect wife and mother for decades, until something changed. Lori Vallow is now connected in some way to six violent or mysterious deaths. A former husband, an estranged husband, two of her children, her brother and her new husband's then-wife all dead.True Crime Arizona: Lori Vallow's Deadly Delusions explores the events and issues that motivated Lori Vallow, throughout her life, and during the tumultuous and tragic year of 2019...MORE Producer/Network AZFamily News Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 295.5KInstagram 234.8K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. True Crime Real Time

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This show explores some of the more difficult to solve cases in the Southern Ontario (Canada) area, which remain unresolved to this day. Join your host as she explores the community and facts surrounding each case. Each case features a unique site visit description and various interviews with either friends, family members, law enforcement or specialists. Follow us on Instagram @truecrime_realtime_podcast. Tips on any of the cases can be emailed to: truecrimerealtimepodcast@gmail.comMORE Producer/Network Genevieve Germaine
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 905Twitter 4.5KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. True Crime Chronicles w/ LB

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This is a podcast focusing on all types of true crime: solved cases, unsolved, missing and survivor stories. I became an R.N in 2007 and received my AAS in criminal investigations in 2009 in order to become a SANE nurse. I interned with my father, one of the top Forensic Consultants in the country. I am a DV/SA survivor who fought relentlessly to have my attacker brought to justice. I am a friend to victims who have lost their lives, some received justice and some have not. I've been there as their families fought for their loved ones. Now I want to talk about it & I hope you want to join me!MORE Producer/Network Lynndsay Blassingame
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Apple Rating 4/5Twitter 1.7KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Strictly Crime

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Alex here with Strictly Crime, this podcast is all about your favorite True Crime stories, spooky tales, and mysteries! My goal is to educate on the tragedies of the victims while also giving a light hearted feel. With sometimes special guests get to know me, my friends and family! If you like True crime or anything of that nature this place is for you. Listen at your own risk….MORE Producer/Network Strictly Crime
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Dying to be Found

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Deb is a true crime enthusiast who captivates her family members with her intriguing tales. The podcast 'Dying to be Found' takes its listeners on a journey across state lines and international borders, showcasing a variety of family members who act as co-hosts. With a blend of factual information and captivating storytelling, this podcast leaves room for interpretation.Discover new episodes of Dying to be Found in your favorite podcast platforms! Connect with us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest @dying2bfound...MORE Producer/Network Deborah Norman
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 101Twitter 354Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Campfire Crime Chronicles

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The Campfire Crime Chronicles is true crime podcast that takes dives into true crime in NJ, FL, and WV, as well as other cases around the country. We follow cases that are well known and not so well known. Follow the show anywhere you get your podcasts and also on the website https://campfirecrimechronicles.com/episodes ; if you like the show, be sure to tell your friends, family, co-workers, strangers at the coffee shop. If you like the show, be sure to subscribe for all updates of new show releases and give a 5 stars...MORE Producer/Network Campfire Crime Chronicles
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Pop Crime

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Pop Crime is a combination pop culture/true crime podcast that seeks to entertain, enlighten, and lightly inform. Subscribe for updates that will make you an expert amongst your friends and family.MORE Producer/Network Pop Crime
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15. No Activity

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'No Activity' is a new true crime podcast in the pursuit of justice for cold cases that have sat idle for far too long. The show will feature exclusive audio interviews with law enforcement, experts, advocates and of course, above everything else, families and friends of the victims… because who better to tell you about them than the people who knew them best?Our first six part series tells the story of Tyra Maria Garcia, a 15 year old girl from Ventura, CA. In 1985, Tyra had everything to look forward to...MORE Producer/Network Maria
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16. The Twilight Terrors

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Welcome to our podcast called The Twilight Terrors! Our names are Laken and Julia, and we have been friends our whole lives. Both of us have grown up to love true crime, so we only thought it would be fitting to create a true crime podcast. We hope you join us to talk about relevant true crime cases and become a part of the Twilight Terrors family!MORE Producer/Network Julia & Laken
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Who Dunnit Sisters

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Kansas City True Crime Cases hosted by sisters Hether and Haley. Hether, an administrator with The Doe Network, has 12 years of experience volunteering with families of missing persons. A friend of Haley's stepson (who lived with them briefly while attending high school) was murdered in 2016. After his death, she founded 'We Are His Voice' (now called 'We Are Their Voice'), a call-to-action community group pursuing justice for Kansas City's crime victims...MORE Hosts Hether Belusky, Haley Hancock
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18. She's Missing

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'She's Missing' is a narrated, true crime podcast that invites listeners to join an immersive journey into stories of missing girls and women. Season 2 takes a closer look at the disappearance of Amber Hoopes from her home in Southeast Idaho. This journey will take you through the emotions felt by those most closely affected by her abduction. As the story builds, you will see how new clues and the kidnapping of Megan, brought answers and more questions that are still unanswered to this day...MORE Host Emily Downey
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