40 Best Southern Crime Podcasts

1. Southern Fried True Crime

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Erica Kelley is a native Tennessean exploring historical and contemporary true crime in the South. Southern charm is attempted but southern sass is bountiful. Join her as she shows you just how southern fried the justice system can be in the Deep South.MORE Host Erica Kelley
Producer/Network Erica Kelley
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 11.7KFacebook 29.8KTwitter 9.4KInstagram 16.2K Avg Length 56 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. Gone South

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Gone South is a weekly podcast series about crimes that are, in one way or another, Southern. Each episode contains its own story, usually told by the person who committed the crime, the person who solved it, or both. In telling these stories, writer and host Jed Lipinski encounters insights not only about crime and The South, but about human nature.Previous seasons of Gone South include:Season 1: Who Killed Margaret Coon?Season 2: The Dixie MafiaSeason 3: The Sign CutterGone South is an Audacy original.MORE Host Jed Lipinski
Producer/Network Audacy
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.4KTwitter 1.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Felonious Florida

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On a quiet spring day in 1997, three generations of a family are brutally murdered in a quadruple homicide in Miramar, Florida. Investigators amass a mountain of evidence that seems to point to one suspect - the husband, father, and son-in-law of the victims. But he has an alibi that has left this case unsolved for nearly three decades. Season 5 of Felonious Florida: The Altidor Massacre will be available on May 6.MORE Host David Schutz
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@sunsentinel.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 4.4KFacebook 1.8KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. In the Red Clay

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Buried deep in the past of a quiet southern town lies the legend of Billy Sunday Birt, the most dangerous man in Georgia history. A chance meeting one spring day unravels the truth behind the notorious figure and uncovers new secrets along the way.'A wild tale of moonshine, murder, and mayhem' - Vulture2021 Webby Award Honoree, Podcast Limited SeriesMORE Host Sean Kipe
Producer/Network Imperative
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7.6KFacebook 5.3KInstagram 7.7K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Carolina Crimes

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The only podcast dedicated solely to crimes committed in South Carolina!lTwo South Carolina natives and true crime enthusiasts have teamed up to examine some of the most heinous and shocking crimes ever committed in the Palmetto State.MORE Hosts Matt Hiers, Danielle Myers
Producer/Network Matt Hiers and Danielle Myers
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.4KTwitter 731Instagram 1.9K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Gone Cold - Texas True Crime

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Gone Cold - Texas True Crime features unsolved homicides, missing persons, & other mysteries from throughout the Lone Star State. #Texas #TrueCime #Unsolved #MissingPerson #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support .MORE Host Vincent Strange
Producer/Network Gone Cold Productions
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 5.8KTwitter 10.2KInstagram 3.2K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Southern Mysteries Podcast

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Unearthing the forgotten, the mysterious, and the legendary—one Southern story at a time. Hosted by Shannon Ballard, Southern Mysteries explores the rich and often untold history of the American South through a captivating mix of folklore, legends, unexplained mysteries, and true crime. Each episode uncovers a compelling tale from a Southern state, blending history with intrigue to reveal the fascinating stories that time left behind...MORE Host Shannon Ballard
Producer/Network Shannon Ballard
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 948Facebook 2.2KInstagram 706 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast

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Hey y'all! We are a husband and wife team from Louisiana that discuss murder, mystery, and mayhem with a southern twist!We cover true crime throughout the South, so pull up a rocking chair, grab your mason jar full of sweet tea, and sit for a spell while we chit chat, and laugh some about this crazy world we live in...MORE Hosts Cara Schmidt, Stewart Schmidt
Producer/Network Bless This Mess
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 783Facebook 8.4KTwitter 425Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Corpus Delicti

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If true crime is your thing, it's ours too. With a dash of Southern charm, Jenn and Lindsay crack open the most compelling cases within different series and topics including cruise ship deaths and disappearances, historical crimes, crimes committed by women, crimes that inspired movies, and so much more. With over 200 episodes there's plenty to binge.MORE Hosts Lindsay Moryoussef, Jennifer Blakeney
Producer/Network CDM Productions
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 692Facebook 1.3KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Mountain Murders

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East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, Heather & Dylan. Who knew mountains could be so deadly? Are you ready to embark on a perilous journey through the treacherous peaks of true crime? Welcome to Mountain Murders True Crime, where chilling tales of mayhem and mystery await! Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the dark side of nature, exploring crimes that will make your hair stand on end. From mysterious disappearances to shocking homicides, our podcast will have you on the edge of your seat, clutching your hiking gear tightly...MORE Hosts Heather Packer, Dylan Packer
Producer/Network Mountain Murders Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 452Instagram 2.3K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Hard Times and True Crimes

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Listen to two Southern, Christian women tell each other historical true crime stories. 
Hosts Melody Gwyn, Darlene Hildreth
Producer/Network Darlene Hildreth and Melody Gwyn
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 186Instagram 9.3K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Murder and Moonshine

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A True Crime Podcast with a Southern Twist
Hosts Misty, Christy
Producer/Network Murder and Moonshine
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 170Instagram 821 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Crime in the Coalfields

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Crime in the Coalfields is a true crime podcast hosted by 59News Anchor Julia White, and 59News Digital Producer Brandi Blake. Based in Southern West Virginia, each episode Julia and Brandi will tell the stories of the tragic and bizarre crimes that take place in rural Appalachia.MORE Hosts Julia White, Harper Emch
Producer/Network Julia White and Harper Emch
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 112Facebook 165.3KTwitter 9.3KInstagram 9.1K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. It's Murder, Y'all

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Each week on the It's Murder, Y'all podcast, we're going to bring you lesser-known true crime cases from the Deep South. And if you like your southern true crime with a side of millennial pop culture references, ADHD-induced tangents, and a tasteful amount of spicy language, then this podcast is for you!MORE Producer/Network It's Murder, Y'all
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 96Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Dark Thirty

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True crime from the deep south. Join Catherine and Jessica as they examine cases and give their commentary.
Host Jessica Crowe
Producer/Network Jessica Crowe
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 72Instagram 143 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. The Coroner's Report

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A Southern true crime podcast. Join our team as we delve into some cases. Sometimes, we look at interesting murders, and other times, just strange, unsettled deaths. We talk to the experts, including police investigators, psychiatrists, family members, and witnesses, as they walk you step by step through the homicides. Murder, death, kill is just another day in the office for our team.MORE Producer/Network Aussie Grove Media Group LLC
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 60 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Sirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast

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This is a Southern True Crime Podcast (AKA The Sirens Podcast) with creator and host Raven Rollins, A Legal Researcher and Victim Advocate, where she discusses cases from her hometown of Ada, Oklahoma, and many other Deep South and Southwestern cases with friends, experts, true crime authors, and more! Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.MORE Hosts Mandy McNeely, Raven Rollins, Simon Vaughn, Rick Rollins
Producer/Network The Sirens Network
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 63 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Southern Girl Crime Stories

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Southern Girl gives you true crime stories with thorough and intriguing facts without all the shenanigans and charades!
Producer/Network by Southern Girl
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 50Facebook 5.2KTwitter 383Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. The Stabbin Stylist

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In the South, no one talks more than a woman in a hair salon. As hairstylists in Appalachia, we hear it all. From gossip to ghost stories and the kind of true crime that makes you check your locks twice.We are a Southern True Crime podcast dedicated to sharing exclusively Southern cases and all the Spooky Thangs that lurk in the hollers, bayous, and backroads of the South. From unsolved mysteries to hauntings that will give you chills, we dive deep into the dark side of our region.Don't whistle in the woods at night.MORE Hosts Stephanie Harlowe, Randa Retzlaff
Producer/Network The Stabbin Stylist
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 1.2KTwitter 14Instagram 350 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. Southern Un-Hospitality

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A True Crime Podcast Based Below The Mason Dixon Line
Producer/Network Southern UnHospitality
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Southern Shadows: A Mother-Son True Crime Podcast

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A Mother-Son True Crime Podcast started by a mama who wanted to protect her teenage son and evolved into a unique way to share stories and teach him lessons in staying safe.Each week, we'll take a dive into some of the most captivating mysteries rooted South of the Mason-Dixon. We'll venture into the shadows cast by Spanish moss and angel oak trees, exploring the true crime stories that have left a mark on the Southern landscape...MORE Producer/Network 4Seven Media, LLC
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 54 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Crimes of the Carolinas

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If you have a fascination with true crime and a passion for the intriguing tales history holds, this podcast is for you!Dive into the captivating world of Iredell County's most notorious crimes, as well as riveting stories from neighboring counties and throughout Western North Carolina. Join us as we unravel the mysteries right in our own backyard.Hosted by Iredell County Public Library. MORE Hosts Shellie Taylor, Dottie Smith
Email ****@iredellcountync.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Charleston's Cold Case Chronicles

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The Charleston's Cold Case Chronicles dives deep into South Carolina's most haunting cold cases — stories of vanished souls, unsolved murders, and lingering questions that time refused to bury. Hosted by James Jones, a Marine veteran and storyteller, each episode blends investigative detail with the emotional truth of those left behind.Because in Charleston, the past never really disappears — it just waits to be told.MORE Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

24. Love, Lies and Lone Star Crimes

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Love, Lies & Lone Star Crimes is a true-crime podcast hosted by a Texas couple who bring you deep into the stories that shaped the Lone Star State. Jesse tells the tale; Elisha asks the questions that make you stop, think, and look a little closer.Each episode dives into a crime rooted in Texas history—from the well-known legends to the hidden hometown mysteries—and pairs it with the places, people, and facts that make Texas unlike anywhere else...MORE Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. True Crime with Dani Southern Files

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Welcome to Southern Files with Dani, where true crime meets Southern storytelling.I cover real cases from Georgia and beyond — from high-profile kidnappings to the quiet disappearances that never made national news. Some cases connect to my own life. Others are stories that simply deserve to be told right.This isn't just crime. It's context. It's community. It's the truth behind what happened after the sirens stopped.If you love long-form, immersive, Southern-style true crime… you're home.MORE Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. Beneath the Magnolias Podcast

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Beneath the Magnolias is a Southern Gothic storytelling space where true crime, haunted history, and forgotten Mississippi legends come back to life. From small town secrets to chilling betrayals, we uncover the stories that linger long after the magnolias stop blooming.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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27. Southern Case Files

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In the South, every town has a story—and some are darker than others. Southern Case Files is a podcast that covers true crime in the Southeast.
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Apple Rating 2/5 Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

28. Kudzu Killers: Homicide and Sweet Tea

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Kudzu Killers is a true crime podcast featuring an honest-to-goodness southern gal sharing compelling tales of southern style homicide and ghoulish acts of terror.
Producer/Network Kimberly Cannon
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Cold Carolina

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Cold Carolina is a true crime podcast dedicated to cold cases across North and South Carolina.We focus on the stories that slipped through the cracks — the victims whose names faded from headlines but never deserved silence.Each episode brings light to little-known cases, centers the victims over the spectacle, and gives volume to voices that were ignored, dismissed, or forgotten.These cases may be cold — but the truth still matters.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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30. Married 2 Murder

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A Southern true crime podcast where a true crime obsessed wife tells her husband all about her favorite cases and he gives his honest reaction to hearing the story for the first time. We hope y'all enjoy!MORE Hosts Clint, Sumer
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 22Facebook 88Twitter 78Instagram 167 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. Southern Sins

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Join two Louisiana native best friends as they dive into chilling true crime stories with Southern charm and a touch of humor. Each episode unearths dark tales, mysteries, and real-life horrors, blending storytelling with heartfelt curiosity and wit. Tune in for fresh insights and the eerie allure of the South!MORE Get Email Contact

32. Southern Crime

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Join Southern Housewife Meagan Turner as she dives deep into the true crime happening right in her back yard. Every single week she is researching and bringing you new episodes of what is really happening or has happened in the 'Bible Belt' states. Is it really as Godly as we all think? Or are they hiding some skeletons in their closets? (Pun intended) Grab a glass of that southern sweet tea, and let's find out for ourselves!MORE Producer/Network Meagan Turner
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33. Let The Good Crimes Roll

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Two Louisiana cousins, Casey Forbes & Sarah Couvillion, discuss true crime cases by watching True Crime TV Shows and Documentaries. They give their southern perspective of the cases.A new episode drops every Monday!MORE Hosts Casey Forbes, Sarah Couvillion
Producer/Network Casey Forbes & Sarah Couvillion
Email ****@plumandviolet.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. Murdaugh Murders: STS Files

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STS Files takes you inside one of the most infamous true crime sagas in American history — the Murdaugh Murders, where wealth, power, and corruption collided in the Deep South. This gripping investigative series exposes the dark secrets of the Murdaugh family dynasty, a legal powerhouse brought to its knees after the brutal double murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and the shocking downfall of Alex Murdaugh, a once-respected attorney turned convicted killer.Through exclusive trial analysis, insider interviews, and expert commentary, Murdaugh Murders: STS Files explores the tangled web of ..MORE Email ****@bigpondpodcasts.com
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35. Murdaugh Murders Podcast

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This feed is dedicated to the original 93 episodes of Murdaugh Murders Podcast with periodic updates from the True Sunlight Podcast as feed drops. Join us on the original MMP feed (https://staypes.ky/tsp) where journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue to fight for justice in this saga and others. For nearly 100 years, one family's legal dynasty traded influence and held power in the South Carolina lowcountry until a fatal boat crash involving an allegedly intoxicated heir-apparent shed sunlight on a true crime saga like no other...MORE Host Mandy Matney
Email ****@murdaughmurderspodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 544Instagram 318 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Vivid Nightmares Podcast

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Vivid Nightmares is a hauntingly immersive true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Bridgett Denise. Each episode pulls back the veil on chilling Southern folklore, unsolved murders, long-forgotten victims, haunted locations, and real-life horrors that are stranger than fiction.With a storyteller's voice and a true crime podcaster's instinct for detail, Bridgett Denise guides listeners through eerie deep dives—uncovering the blood trails, secrets, and shadows that history tried to bury. From cursed cemeteries and ghost towns to deadly mysteries and the monsters who walked among us, VividMORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

37. The Appalachian Crime Trail

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The Appalachian Crime Trail podcast is a true crime/comedy podcast that gives you the lesser-known, and sometimes unheard of stories of true crimes in Appalachia. Join us weekly as we delve into cases, focus on the victims, and work to bust down Appalachian sterotypes!MORE Producer/Network Kiersten and Nikki
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

38. Dead Serious

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Step deep into the shadows of the South with Dead Serious , a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Louisiana natives Victoria and Baylee. Each episode unearths chilling murder cases, haunted legends, and unsolved mysteries. 🎧 New episodes every other Friday @ 6am Follow the show and join the club! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadseriouspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581926475334 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadserious.truecrime ✉️****@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network.MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact