100 Best True Crime Podcasts We Recommend (2026)

Best True Crime Podcasts of All Time

1. Crime Junkie

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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won't hear anywhere else...MORE Hosts Ashley Flowers, Brit Prawat
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@audiochuck.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 387.2KFacebook 761.5KTwitter 134.2KInstagram 1.4M Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 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. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921.  My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network..MORE Hosts Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark
Producer/Network Exactly Right
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 199.5KFacebook 500.5KTwitter 304.8KInstagram 889.7K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Morbid

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It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.MORE Hosts Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@morbid-podcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 104KFacebook 239.8KTwitter 126.4KInstagram 937.6K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Serial

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Our newest podcast, “The Good Whale,” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleSerial Productions makes narrative podcasts that have transformed the medium. Sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter to find out about new shows, get behind the scenes stories, and see photos and videos you can’t see on a podcast. To get full access to Serial Productions shows, and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts...MORE Host Susan Burton
Producer/Network Serial
Email ****@serialpodcast.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 101.8KFacebook 423KTwitter 264.9KInstagram 60.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

5. Small Town Murder

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Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!MORE Hosts James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 80.9KFacebook 154.2KTwitter 46.5KInstagram 120K Avg Length 129 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. Sword and Scale

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Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society...MORE Host Mike Boudet
Producer/Network Sword and Scale (Ad Free)
Email ****@swordandscale.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 71.9KFacebook 1.6KTwitter 14Instagram 34 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Up and Vanished

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Host Payne Lindsey heads to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances from Nome, Alaska. Up and Vanished investigates mysterious cold case disappearances with each new season of the hit true crime franchise. Season 1: The case of missing South Georgia teacher, Tara Grinstead, led to two arrests. Season 2: The disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, a young mother who disappeared from a remote Colorado mountain town...MORE Host Payne Lindsey
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 68.1KFacebook 104.1KTwitter 40.7KInstagram 29K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Criminal

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Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.MORE Host Phoebe Judge
Producer/Network Criminal Productions
Email ****@thisiscriminal.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 48.7KFacebook 43.3KTwitter 32.7KInstagram 60.4K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Cold

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Cold is a narrative podcast series focused on missing persons cases. Investigative journalist and host Dave Cawley takes on a single story with each season. Season 1: Susan Powell Case Files, the Cold journey begins with Dave's investigation into the unsolved disappearance of Susan Powell… and the man with the most to gain from her death. Season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost delves into the details of a murder-for-hire plot and attempts to find justice for Joyce – a woman who bravely reported her kidnapping and rape only to vanish without a trace. Season 3: The Search for Sheree follows t..MORE Host Dave Cawley
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@ksl.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43.7KFacebook 53.1KTwitter 4KInstagram 18.1K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. True Crime Obsessed

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The true crime podcast YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE. We recap your favorite true crime documentaries with humor, sass, and heart. FROM VULTURE: "It’s not wrong to laugh when you’re listening to a true-crime podcast. Or at least I hope it isn’t, because if almost crashing my car while listening to True Crime Obsessed is wrong, I don’t want to be right." Hear our take on "Abducted in Plain Sight," "The Ted Bundy Tapes,"Dirty John: The Dirty Truth" and so many more.MORE Hosts Patrick Hinds, Gillian Pensavalle
Producer/Network True Crime Obsessed
Email ****@truecrimeobsessed.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 37.6KFacebook 62.6KTwitter 3.6KInstagram 133.7K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

Best Serial Killer Podcasts

1. Unraveled

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Unraveled is hosted by journalist Alexis Linkletter. Each season features a deep dive investigation into a case or issue. Season 1 covers the case of the Long Island Serial Killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Alexis Linkletter
Producer/Network ID
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 12.1K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Paper Ghosts: The Ozarks

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It’s the dead of summer, 1989, in the heart of the Ozarks. An 18-year-old woman goes missing from Bella Vista, Arkansas. As the search moves forward, several suspects emerge. Then… a body is found not far from the Missouri border, and a homicide investigation begins. Soon, a second body is discovered nearby. What was a mystery transforms into the hunt for a possible serial killer stalking young women throughout the Ozarks. M. William Phelps digs in nearly 35 years later and begins to understand that things aren’t always what they seem. MORE Host M. William Phelps
Producer/Network iHeart True Crime
Email ****@comcast.net
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 6.7K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. True Crime Bullsh**

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True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-bullsh--3588169/support .MORE Host Josh Hallmark
Producer/Network Studio BOTH/AND
Email ****@our-americana.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5.8KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 13.5K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

4. Defense Diaries

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Original true crime podcast. Join your host, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta for: season one: The Gacy Tapes- Has been remastered and re-released as a stand alone podcast, BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigaiton. We enter the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard, pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys, as they prepare for the trial of the century. Season two: Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr Anthony Garcia -join Bob as he, his wife Alison, and father Bob Sr. are hired to represent Dr. Anthony Garcia...MORE Host Robert Motta
Producer/Network Defense Diaries
Email ****@defensediaries.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.3KFacebook 4.6KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 6.1K Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. Monsters Who Murder with The Serial Killer Whisperer

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Amanda Howard is a true crime author, criminologist, and known as 'The Serial Killer Whisperer'. She brings true insights into the cases she profiles in each episode with a different take to those you might have heard before. A video version of this podcast is available here: https://www.patreon.com/MWMconfessions Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/monsters-who-murder-serial-killer-confessions . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Amanda Howard, Robert Mcknight
Producer/Network Amanda Howard & Robert McKnight
Email ****@amandahoward.com.au
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 2.6KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 949 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

6. Serial Killing : A Podcast

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-killing/subscribeSerial killers are both terrifying and fascinating. Here, we will explore their life stories and get a glimpse into whether they were born evil...or conditioned to be. We will also tackle other true crime stories from time to time.MORE Host Elissa Kerrill
Producer/Network Elissa Kerrill
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 1.2KInstagram 12.3K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

7. Fruitloops: Serial Killers of Color

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Fruitloops: Serial Killer of Color is a true crime, history, and comedy podcast that delves into the often-overlooked stories of serial killers of color—and, more importantly, their victims. Contrary to common misconceptions, not all serial killers are straight, cis, white men! We take deep dives into the lives and crimes of these killers worldwide, while also examining the history, culture, and social factors that may have influenced their actions.MORE Hosts Beth Williams, Wendy Williams
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 3.1KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Dissecting Dexter

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A podcast devoted to the hit Showtime series Dexter, delving into the journey of Dexter Morgan, the serial killer hiding in plain sight as a police blood spatter expert in Miami. With episode commentary and plotline and character analysis, this is a perfect companion to the tv show. Email feedback to ****@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @dissectdexterMORE Host Gareth Watkins
Producer/Network Gareth Watkins
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 292 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. PARTNERS IN TRUE CRIME

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WHO WE ARE: We have produced some of your favorite true crime television shows for Discovery, Oxygen, A&E and now we are going to do a deep dive investigation into the unsolved cases that have haunted us. Season 1 is WHO KILLED MOLLY MILLER and COLT HAYNES, Season 2: The Killing Hour with SCOTT BONN, Season 3: SERIAL KILLER WHISPERER WITH LAURA BRAND.MORE Hosts Cindy Dorfmann, Rob Dorfmann
Producer/Network Rob and Cindy Dorfmann
Email ****@strongislandfilms.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 228Facebook 5.2KTwitter 25Instagram 298 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Addicted to Murder Podcast: A True Crime Experience

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A true crime podcast that looks at the most notorious serial killers through the lenses of childhood development, trauma and psychological factors. Cortney, a licensed therapist with 10 years experience offers her insights, while Tricia, a forensic psychology student and true crime enthusiast shares the details of the killers and their lives. Please note: the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creators and are in no way meant to medically or psychologically diagnose the subjects being discussed...MORE Hosts Cortney Madeira, Tricia Fierling
Producer/Network addictedtomurderpodcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 61Twitter 164 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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Best Cold Case & Unsolved Crime Podcasts

1. Cold

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Cold is a narrative podcast series focused on missing persons cases. Investigative journalist and host Dave Cawley takes on a single story with each season. Season 1: Susan Powell Case Files, the Cold journey begins with Dave's investigation into the unsolved disappearance of Susan Powell… and the man with the most to gain from her death. Season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost delves into the details of a murder-for-hire plot and attempts to find justice for Joyce – a woman who bravely reported her kidnapping and rape only to vanish without a trace. Season 3: The Search for Sheree follows t..MORE Host Dave Cawley
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@ksl.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43.7KFacebook 53.1KTwitter 4KInstagram 18.1K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. True Crime Garage

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True Crime Garage: Your Weekly Dive into Real-Life Mysteries Grab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a podcast—it’s a deep dive into some of the most fascinating and chilling cases, all delivered with smart storytelling, sharp banter, and a beer in hand. Each week, Nic and the Captain dissect a new case—from infamous international crimes to haunting hometown mysteries...MORE Hosts Nic Edwards, Patrick Edwards
Producer/Network TRUE CRIME GARAGE
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 38.7KFacebook 131.5KTwitter 39.9KInstagram 131.3K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

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The Truth & Justice Podcast is listener driven show, devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice. Host, Bob Ruff, investigates potential wrongful conviction and cold cases using a unique crowdsourcing approach. Bob invites listeners to participate in the investigations, as he breaks down a new case in each season in real time. Truth & Justice season 15 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Jodi (Joseph) Hill, and the divide between the people of Benton Harbor Michigan and the police force tasked with serving and protecting them.MORE Host Bob Ruff
Producer/Network NBI Studios
Email ****@nbistudios.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 9KFacebook 36KTwitter 38.7KInstagram 3K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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4. 48 Hours

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“48 Hours” uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case...MORE Host Anne-Marie Green
Producer/Network 48 Hours+
Email ****@cbs3.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 8.9KFacebook 2.3MTwitter 149.1KInstagram 283.8K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Missing

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Missing is a true crime podcast that tells stories of missing people, homicides, and injustices. Starting in 2015 with the disappearance of Maura Murray, Missing has covered the vanishings of Brianna Maitland, Brandon Lawson, Phoenix Coldon, Trenny Gibson, Daniel Robinson, Jessica Stacks, Erica Franolich, Cieha Taylor, Calvin Johnny Hunt, Abbie Flynn, Tabitha Queen, Raymond Green, Alicia Markovich, Niqui McCown, Samantha Tapp, Archer Ray Johnson, Dale Williams, Morgan Bauer, Pepita Redhair and more mysteries in depth...MORE Hosts Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna
Producer/Network Crawlspace Media
Email ****@crawlspacepodcast.com
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 22.4KTwitter 12.6KInstagram 8.2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Murder, She Told

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Maine and New England true crime with original interviews and detailed documentary style storytelling.Murder, She Told is an award winning, true crime podcast shedding light on the cold cases, missing persons, and crime stories that often get overlooked of Maine, New England, and small towns from away.Murder, She Told uses detailed storytelling with an investigative twist, and weaves in original interviews with friends, family, and investigators close to the case...MORE Host Kristen Seavey
Producer/Network Kristen Seavey | QCODE
Email ****@murdershetold.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 31.6KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 10.1K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Paradise After Dark: Missing & Unsolved

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Hosts Lauren and Ken talk true crime, unsolved mysteries, missing people and cold cases.
Hosts Lauren, Ken
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 240Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories

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Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories is a podcast drama with a modern twist on old time radio that delves into the mystery of true cold cases and unsolved murders. With the help of an ensemble cast, follow our hosts as they take you on an entertaining journey through the crime scene, the investigation and attempt to solve the case. With many surprising plot twists, it’s important you start listening from the first episode of a cold case. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories is a Spotify Original.MORE Host Carter Roy
Producer/Network Spotify Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 16.4KFacebook 51KTwitter 28.8KInstagram 94.7K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Vanished

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“The past is filled with incredible mysteries; the clues to solving them all around; hidden in plain sight. But these stories begin with some of the most famous vanishings in history."Join attorney Jennifer Taylor and investigator Chris Williamson as they re-open some of the biggest disappearance cases in all of history.Chasing clues, witnesses and new information Jennifer and Chris will take you on the ride of a lifetime and uncover new evidence in some of the biggest historical cold cases ever; some of which the world won't be ready to believe."Vanished" is a ChrisEvan Films production, ..MORE Hosts Jennifer Taylor, Chris Williamson
Producer/Network Vanished
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 170Facebook 396Twitter 504Instagram 381 Avg Length 111 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. Unveiling Dallas

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This podcast will take you on a wild ploy through the city of Dallas, Texas and all of the untold stories of several homicides and missing persons cases that have gone cold & that are actively happening. As your host my goal is to inform you and remind you of the ones that have been lost but not forgotten by their families, and be a voice for those who no longer have one. Tune in every other week for new episodes!MORE Host Che
Producer/Network Che’
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 32Twitter 19Instagram 458 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best Homicide Podcasts

1. 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
Producer/Network TFL x OST
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.8KFacebook 7.2KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Hitched 2 Homicide

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Southern girl and suspense author, Kris Calvert teams up with her husband, Emmy® -nominated composer Rob Pottorf to delve into true crime around the globe. She gives it a southern twist. He supplies the unique wit and background music, so you always know what’s going on. For better or worse. Til death do us part.MORE Hosts Kris Calvert, Rob Pottorf
Producer/Network Kris Calvert and Rob Pottorf
Email ****@hitched2homicide.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 224Facebook 445Twitter 67 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

3. PNW Haunts & Homicides

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Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support .MORE Hosts Caitlyn Pnw, Cassie Hahn
Producer/Network PNW Haunts and Homicides
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 160Facebook 2.3KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Riverside Homicide

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Sibling sleuths investigate cold cases and sensational crimes with a focus on the lives of those lost.
Hosts Jeremy Flussufer, Kelly
Producer/Network Jeremy & Kelly
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 55Facebook 817Instagram 278 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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5. Vintage Homicide: A true crime podcast

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Hostesses Miss Ruby Wilde and Miss Mei Day combined their love of vintage fashion with their passion for forensic science on this collaboration, Vintage Homicide: A True Crime Podcast. We will be taking you through case histories from our unique perspectives as forensic scientists, examining evidence and the various historical analytical methods that may have been used...MORE Hosts Kori Hawk, Mei Day
Producer/Network Miss Ruby Wilde and Miss Mei Day
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 128Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Hidden Homicides

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In this series we tell the shocking stories of women whose possible homicides go unrecognised, and uncounted, by police. In the UK, we’re told that two women a week are killed by a current or former partner – but these are just the killings we know about. The true toll could be much, much higher. In Hidden Homicides, investigative reporter Louise Tickle uncovers harrowing cases of killers missed, of grieving families ignored by police, of a body left to decay in a hospital morgue, and of systemic police failings. It is produced by Tortoise Studios...MORE Hosts Andrew Butler, Louise Tickle
Producer/Network Tortoise
Email ****@tortoisemedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 207Facebook 12.1KTwitter 91.8KInstagram 43.1K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Montana Murder Mysteries

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In a state with wide-open vistas and scenic wilderness, clues to an unsolved murder can disappear as quickly as footprints in the falling snow. Montana Murder Mysteries is a podcast brought to you by Montana Right Now. Missoula-based journalists Matti Olson and Sydney Hanson explore cold case homicides with up-to-date reporting and firsthand interviews with investigators. Visit nonstoplocal.com to see photos, additional information and sources for each episode.MORE Producer/Network NonStop Local
Email ****@abcfoxmontana.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 181Facebook 71.6KTwitter 5.5K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Homicide Homegirls

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Nowadays it seems like everyone is fascinated or intrigued by true crime cases, whether they want to admit it or not. Best friends, Arielle and Amanda, are no different. Join them as they discuss and analyze various true crime cases from murders and abductions to unsolved mysteries.MORE Hosts Arielle, Amanda
Producer/Network Homicide Homegirls
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 175Facebook 1.6KTwitter 16Instagram 565 Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Homicide Worldwide Podcast

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TRUE CRIME - EXAMINATIONS OF CRIMES
Producer/Network Homicide Worldwide
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 39Twitter 467Instagram 174 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Homicide & Hotdish

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If you’re looking for a true crime podcast without the chit chat and nonsense...this is it! I started this podcast for those of you who are like me and don’t care for the chit chat and just want to get to the true crime part!I’m a small town girl from Minnesota who loves talking about 2 things...homicide and hotdish!Each episode will discuss a homicide and a recipe. I will share the full recipes on our Facebook & Instagram pages (Homicide and Hotdish) and will BRIEFLY talk about them at the beginning of the episodes. And when I say briefly I mean like literally 10 seconds 🙂MORE Producer/Network Britanny
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 13Instagram 129 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

Best Missing Persons 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16.8KFacebook 81.5KTwitter 24.2KInstagram 36.7K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. 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
Producer/Network TFL x OST
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.8KFacebook 7.2KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Missing

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Missing is a true crime podcast that tells stories of missing people, homicides, and injustices. Starting in 2015 with the disappearance of Maura Murray, Missing has covered the vanishings of Brianna Maitland, Brandon Lawson, Phoenix Coldon, Trenny Gibson, Daniel Robinson, Jessica Stacks, Erica Franolich, Cieha Taylor, Calvin Johnny Hunt, Abbie Flynn, Tabitha Queen, Raymond Green, Alicia Markovich, Niqui McCown, Samantha Tapp, Archer Ray Johnson, Dale Williams, Morgan Bauer, Pepita Redhair and more mysteries in depth...MORE Hosts Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna
Producer/Network Crawlspace Media
Email ****@crawlspacepodcast.com
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 22.4KTwitter 12.6KInstagram 8.2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. True North True Crime

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A podcast bringing awareness to murders, missing people, and unsolved cases in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosts Caitlin Duffy, Graeme Duffy
Producer/Network truenorthtruecrime
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.3KFacebook 18.4KTwitter 938Instagram 4K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Missing Persons

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At any given time, there are 90,000 missing persons, and that's just in the U.S. This podcast explores some of these cases.
Hosts Mike Morford, Jessica Bettencourt
Producer/Network AbJack Entertainment
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 552Facebook 20.3KTwitter 5.2K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Unseen Podcast

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A Podcast dedicated to UK missing people and unresolved cases.
Host Caprice
Producer/Network The Unseen Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 530Facebook 1.1KTwitter 3.6KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

7. ColdCaseDetective

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Educating and spreading awareness on some of the most puzzling missing person cases in history. This is Cold Case Detective, shutting the blinds on unsolved mysteries as we seek to heat up another...Created by TJ Ruesch & the team behind Top5s.MORE Host TJ Ruesch
Producer/Network Hit The Lights
Email ****@top5s.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 395Twitter 300Instagram 2.7K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Missing Persons Mysteries

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Welcome to Missing Persons Mysteries! Best Selling Author and Entertainment Icon Steve Stockton discuss Missing Persons Cases, True Paranormal Stories, Unsolved Mysteries, Missing 411 Cases, Unexplained Phenomenon, The Supernatural, True Crime, Bizarre and Unsolved Disappearances and Stories of Survival. 🎞️ Check out our YouTube channel! 🎉 Check out our Patreon for exclusive content! 🙌 Missing Persons Mysteries Podcast 🆕 Playlist with ALL the channels content Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support .MORE Host Steve Stockton
Producer/Network Steve Stockton
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 373Facebook 14.8KTwitter 587Instagram 4.7K Avg Length 192 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 281Instagram 2.4K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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10. Missing in the Carolinas

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Award-winning writer Renee Roberson hosts this true crime podcast profiling missing people from North and South Carolina, along with true crime cases.
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Producer/Network Missing in the Carolinas
Email ****@finishedpages.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 142Facebook 615Instagram 574 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

Best Kidnapping Podcasts

1. Conversation with Hostages Families

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Virtual Live Conversation with Hostages Families shares the voices and stories of families of hostages and missing persons. In each episode, we bring personal perspectives, updates, and heartfelt conversations that raise awareness and keep their voices heard until every hostage returns home.MORE Host Tal Schneider
Email ****@eyaltal.com
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Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. The Kidnapping Chronicles

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Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Where's William Tyrrell?

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On the 12th of September 2014, three-year-old William Tyrrell disappeared from the yard of his foster grandmother’s house in the quiet town of Kendall, New South Wales.A search and rescue mission soon became an investigation into his likely abduction, but who took him?Was the kidnapping planned or an opportunistic crime? Are we any closer to knowing what happened to William today than we were almost five years ago?10 News First's Lia Harris and Natarsha Belling go through the entire story and strive to answer the question…Where’s William Tyrrell? Hosted on Acast...MORE Hosts Lia Harris, Natarsha Belling
Producer/Network Network Ten
Email ****@networkten.com.au
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 107.9KTwitter 465Instagram 398 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Amy Should Be Forty

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In October 1989, a 10-year old girl went missing after school in a Cleveland suburb. The kidnapping and murder of Amy Mihaljevic is one of the area's most high-profile cases ever. And it's been 30 years since she was killed. On the anniversary of her disappearance, we look at the investigation and how new evidence could shed light on this cold case. "Amy Should Be Forty" is 5-part podcast from WKYC in Cleveland and VAULT Studios.MORE Host Shay McAlister
Producer/Network VAULT Studios
Email ****@whas11.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.2K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater

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A 25-year-old estate agent disappears in 1992 on a routine house viewing in the West Midlands. Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw look back on all the twists in this sinister story with a mixture of contemporary interviews, audio drama and BBC archive. There’s graphic descriptions of violence...MORE Host Andy Whittaker
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 127Facebook 92.3KTwitter 73.2KInstagram 961 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Nightmare in Chowchilla: The School Bus Kidnapping

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It was one the largest abductions in U.S. history. On July 15, 1976, a school bus carrying 26 schoolchildren ages 5 to 14 and their driver vanished without a trace in the tiny farming community of Chowchilla, California. As a frantic search for them began, the young, terrified hostages and their 55-year-old bus driver found themselves trapped in a scene that seemed like something straight out of a horror movie.Their unlikely captors, three directionless young men from affluent families, planned the kidnapping for more than 18 months in the hopes of getting “easy money.”In “Nightmare i..MORE Host Claudia Cowan
Producer/Network Fox News
Email ****@fox.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 86 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. I Need Blue

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I turned around to see a masked man pointing a gun at me. It was just the beginning of a series of events, including robbery and abduction, which changed my life forever. I Need Blue, hosted by Jen Lee, is a podcast series featuring lived-experiences from survivors of life events. I NEED BLUE creates space for survivors of trauma to feel they BELONG, are LOVED, UNDERSTOOD and EMPOWERED! I called 9-1-1 and they provided me with life-saving directions to help my customer who was having a medical emergency. Law enforcement rescued us and caught the robber...MORE Host Jennifer Lee
Producer/Network Jennifer Lee
Email ****@prmg.net
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 198Instagram 750 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Cold & Buried

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Formerly Crime Time Nerds. Cold & Buried is a true crime podcast, focusing on unidentified person's cases, cases of the missing or kidnapped, cold cases, and lesser known murders from across the United States. hosted by sisters in law Ash Lee & Nat SlaterMORE Hosts Ash Lee, Nat Slater
Producer/Network Cold & Buried
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43Facebook 3.5KInstagram 748 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best Investigative Journalism Podcasts

1. In The Dark

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In the Dark, hosted by Madeleine Baran, is an award-winning investigative-journalism podcast that started in 2016. Its first season looked at the mysterious abduction of Jacob Wetterling in rural Minnesota and the lack of accountability that sheriffs face when they fail to solve cases. Season 2 examined the case of Curtis Flowers, who was tried six times for the same crime. In 2020, In the Dark released a special report on the coronavirus pandemic in the Mississippi Delta. In 2023, In the Dark joined The New Yorker and in 2024, it released “The Runaway Princesses,” a four-part series that asks why the women in Dubai’s royal family keep trying to run away...MORE Host Madeleine Baran
Producer/Network The New Yorker
Email ****@apmreports.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 32KFacebook 22.6KTwitter 26.4K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Untold: Power for Sale

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In December 2022, offices at the European parliament were raided and lawmakers and their relatives were arrested. They were accused of being part of a corruption ring that was taking bribes from Qatar. Never before had there been anything like this at the parliament. But within four months, all the suspects were released, and the case is still pending. Why were members of parliament accused of taking bribes from Qatar? Is the European parliament rotten? Valentina Pop and a team of FT correspondents set out to investigate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Valentina Pop
Producer/Network Financial Times
Email ****@ft.com
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 815 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. William Ramsey Investigates

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William Ramsey Investigates is an investigative journalism broadcast covering a variety of subjects, including politics, parapolitics, true crime, history, conspiracies, religion, cults, exposing the occult, and more! "We gasp for air among people who believe they are absolutely right, whether it be in their machines or their ideas...MORE Host William Ramsey
Producer/Network William Ramsey
Email ****@protonmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 711Twitter 16.9K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Scott Carney Investigates

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Investigative journalist Scott Carney explores true crime, cult psychology, biohacking, fitness revolutions, climate change calamities, organ trafficking and a whole lot more. Get exclusive access and bonus material at Patreon https://patreon.com/sgcarney ©PokeyBear LLC 2023-MORE Host Scott Carney
Producer/Network Scott Carney
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 197 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Shadow World

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In Shadow World: Anatomy of a Cancellation, the BBC's Culture Editor Katie Razzall revisits a story that rocked the UK's publishing industry in 2021. It led to what some saw as the unjustified cancellation of a prize-winning writer and teacher - but to others, was a long overdue reckoning for the world of publishing. It grew into a culture war about race, class, and who has the right to say what. Gripping stories from the Shadows - BBC investigations from across the UK.MORE Host Sue Mitchell
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 191 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Listen Frontier

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Listen Frontier is a podcast exploring the investigative journalism of The Frontier and featuring conversations with those on the frontlines of Oklahoma's most important stories. At The Frontier, our mission is to hold public officials accountable, give a voice to the powerless and tell the stories that others are afraid to tell, or that illuminate the lives of people in our community. We will shine a light on hypocrisy, fraud, abuse and wrongdoing at all levels in our community and state...MORE Host Ben Felder
Producer/Network The Frontier
Email ****@readfrontier.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 22KTwitter 15.5K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. A Hateful Homicide

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A Hateful Homicide @ahatefulhomicide is an American true-crime and investigative journalism podcast from Los Angeles California by Transgender and HIV Healthcare advocate Mallery Jenna Robinson @MalleryJenna90. The true-crime and investigative journalism podcast focuses on the murders (solved and unsolved) of Transgender, Gender Nonbinary/ Nonconforming, Intersex, Two-Spirit and gender expansive community members throughout the United States and abroad. #AHatefulHomicide#AHH #SayAHH#Saytheirnames#Translivesmatter #TrueCrime#Suspenseful SaturdaysMORE Host Mallery Jenna Robinson
Producer/Network Mallery Jenna Robinson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 391Twitter 197Instagram 558 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Long Story Short

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Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit news organization specializing in investigative journalism. Long Story Short, a weekly podcast, lets you hear directly from our journalists as they provide deeper insight into their recently published stories.MORE Host Shaun Witt
Producer/Network Oklahoma Watch
Email ****@oklahomawatch.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson

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Welcome to Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words, Kate Winkler Dawson's true crime talk show. On each new episode of Wicked Words, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime, many of which have never been shared before. Kate interviews Patricia Cornwell, the prolific true crime author about her book Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper – Case Closed, she heads to Texas with veteran journalist Rena Pederson to discuss her coverage of an uncatchable jewel thief durin..MORE Host Kate Winkler Dawson
Producer/Network Exactly Right
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8KFacebook 1.1KTwitter 2KInstagram 9.1K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Three Corners

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The greatest investigative journalism the world has ever seen.Join Vincent and Domenic, Saturdays 2-4pm on SYN 90.7.https://linktr.ee/threecornerssyn 
Hosts Vincent Trease, Dom Apolloni
Producer/Network SYN Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 1Instagram 118 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best Serialized True Crime Podcasts

1. Serial

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Our newest podcast, “The Good Whale,” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleSerial Productions makes narrative podcasts that have transformed the medium. Sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter to find out about new shows, get behind the scenes stories, and see photos and videos you can’t see on a podcast. To get full access to Serial Productions shows, and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts...MORE Host Susan Burton
Producer/Network Serial
Email ****@serialpodcast.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 101.8KFacebook 423KTwitter 264.9KInstagram 60.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

2. Up and Vanished

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Host Payne Lindsey heads to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances from Nome, Alaska. Up and Vanished investigates mysterious cold case disappearances with each new season of the hit true crime franchise. Season 1: The case of missing South Georgia teacher, Tara Grinstead, led to two arrests. Season 2: The disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, a young mother who disappeared from a remote Colorado mountain town...MORE Host Payne Lindsey
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 68.1KFacebook 104.1KTwitter 40.7KInstagram 29K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Cold

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Cold is a narrative podcast series focused on missing persons cases. Investigative journalist and host Dave Cawley takes on a single story with each season. Season 1: Susan Powell Case Files, the Cold journey begins with Dave's investigation into the unsolved disappearance of Susan Powell… and the man with the most to gain from her death. Season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost delves into the details of a murder-for-hire plot and attempts to find justice for Joyce – a woman who bravely reported her kidnapping and rape only to vanish without a trace. Season 3: The Search for Sheree follows t..MORE Host Dave Cawley
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@ksl.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43.7KFacebook 53.1KTwitter 4KInstagram 18.1K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Culpable

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Join host Dennis Cooper as he explores unresolved cases where culpability has yet to be established. This acclaimed investigative series from the creators of Up and Vanished has tallied over 45 million downloads to-date.The newest season digs into the mysterious death of 17-year-old Danny Violette, who went missing for 11 days in the fall of 1998, and was later found in a cornfield with a ligature mark around his neck and a tire tread across his body.Season 2 followed the 2013 murder of 22-year-old Brittany Stykes, a young pregnant mother who was shot and killed while driving down a rural hi..MORE Host Dennis Cooper
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@tenderfoot.tv
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 23.6KFacebook 33.7KTwitter 5.6KInstagram 8.6K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Expert Witness from Uncover

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It’s here. AI has arrived in the criminal justice system and it’s in the role of witness. The Expert Witness , hosted by Sam Mullins, is out now. About UNCOVER : Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime...MORE Hosts Francis Plourde, Arlene Bynon
Email ****@cbc.ca
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16.9KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 32.8K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

6. Unravel

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When two campers vanished in Victoria’s High Country, no one imagined the culprit would be a quiet, diligent pilot from the suburbs. The revelations took a darker turn when it emerged that he’d burned their bodies and concealed their remains. So how did an accomplished airline captain become a killer? Through exclusive interviews, this podcast investigates Greg Lynn’s past, uncovering earlier indicators of a volatile temper and a disturbing capacity for cruelty. Those close to his first wife, Lisa, say the warning signs were there all along...MORE Host Alicia Bridges
Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@proton.me
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 6.9KTwitter 133.4KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Paper Ghosts: The Ozarks

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It’s the dead of summer, 1989, in the heart of the Ozarks. An 18-year-old woman goes missing from Bella Vista, Arkansas. As the search moves forward, several suspects emerge. Then… a body is found not far from the Missouri border, and a homicide investigation begins. Soon, a second body is discovered nearby. What was a mystery transforms into the hunt for a possible serial killer stalking young women throughout the Ozarks. M. William Phelps digs in nearly 35 years later and begins to understand that things aren’t always what they seem. MORE Host M. William Phelps
Producer/Network iHeart True Crime
Email ****@comcast.net
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 6.7K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. True Crime Bullsh**

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True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-bullsh--3588169/support .MORE Host Josh Hallmark
Producer/Network Studio BOTH/AND
Email ****@our-americana.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5.8KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 13.5K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

9. Scene of the Crime

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Scene of the Crime is a narrative-style true crime podcast that closely examines one case per season, and enlists experts and people connected to the case to help tell the story. In season 1, Scene of the Crime explores the February, 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi, Indiana.MORE Host Mike Morford
Producer/Network AbJack Entertainment
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 19.2K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Tapes from the Darkside | Crime & Psychology

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Covering the dark side of humanity with a hauntingly tragic approach.TAPES FROM THE DARKSIDE is a serialized true crime podcast. Each season, we take one case and investigate in-depth using primary audio from 911 calls, police interrogations, interviews, court proceedings, and any other relevant sources we can find (...including Dr. Phil). Join us as we break down exactly what occurred, the potential motive behind each crime, and the moral/ethical implications for those involved.We release episodes 1-2 times per month...MORE Host Tyler Zachary Borden
Producer/Network The Darkside | Premium
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 632 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best Solved True Crime Podcasts

1. Cold Case Files

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Based on the iconic, Emmy-nominated series on A&E, this show explores some of the most difficult-to-solve murders, which stymied investigators and went cold, sometimes for decades. In fact, one-third of all murders in America remain open. But thanks to dogged investigators and breakthroughs in forensic technology, these cases become part of the rare 1% of cold cases that are ever solved. Cold Case Files is hosted by Paula Barros.MORE Host Paula Barros
Producer/Network A&E Crime & Investigation
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 9.8K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries

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To commemorate our fourth anniversary, Parcast and the team behind Unsolved Murders are taking a closer look at what it takes to catch a killer. In the new series Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries, you'll follow the clues and uncover the missing pieces to some of history's most gripping cases. Every Wednesday, join Carter and Wenndy as they explore the days, months, and even years leading up to a killer being caught. Each episode plays out like a classic murder mystery—where the final reveal is nearly as shocking as the murder itself...MORE Hosts Wenndy Mackenzie, Carter Roy
Producer/Network Spotify Podcasts
Email ****@spotify.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 115Facebook 51KTwitter 28.8KInstagram 94.7K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. CrimeWaves

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Interviews with the best investigators in the world. Cut through the spin and straight to the stories at the heart of major criminal cases with the people who solved the cases. Hosted by international journalist and academic Declan Hill, produced by his students at the University of New Haven - Ryan Decker, Aiden van Batenburg, and others. www.crimewavespodcast.com Follow us at @declan_hill MORE Host Declan Hill
Producer/Network Declan Hill
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 56Twitter 62 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. True Crime Junkiez

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Welcome to True Crime Junkiez. New podcast where I will be sharing solved unknown cases and cold case, even some paranormal cases. You can find my podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcast. Make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-junkiez--5640682/support .MORE Host Yda Perez
Producer/Network Yda
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. The Crimes That Haunt Us

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A Podcast full of weekly shocking true crime cases. From unsolved, missing persons, murder and solved crimes, we cover them all. If you are a true crime junkie then this podcast is right up your alley. #paranormalpodcast #horrorpodcast #truecrimes #murderino #unsolved #unsolvedmysteries #truecrimememes #truecrimejunkie #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrime #truecrimes #truecrimeaddict #truecrimeobsessed #staysexydontgetmurdered #ssdgm #myfavoritemurder #fridayfeeling😅😅 #truecrimecommunity #truecrimejunkie #truecrimememes #truecrimelover #truecrimepodcast #murdermystery #murderi..MORE Producer/Network Forever Haunted Podcast
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Murder Without Borders

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Murder Without Borders reveals rarely heard true crime stories from every corner of the globe. Each episode brings to life a fascinating, solved murder case—delving deep into the cultural subtleties, historical context, and compelling mysteries behind crimes seldom discussed in English.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Nightwatch Files

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Covering solved cases only, Nightwatch Files is a podcast that delves deep into some of the most intriguing, mysterious, and chilling true crime stories from around the world. With its meticulous research and straightforward storytelling with a single host, the show presents each case with precision and respect, avoiding unnecessary banter or speculation. Nightwatch Files allows the facts to take center stage, unraveling complex investigations, unsolved mysteries, and infamous crimes with clarity and depth...MORE Host Harper Finley
Producer/Network Nightwatch Files
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8. Burden of Proof

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"Burden of Proof" – Solving Cold Cases, Exploring Resilience, and Uncovering the Truth Welcome to Burden of Proof , the podcast that delivers gripping storytelling, in-depth investigations, and powerful insights into the mysteries that captivate the world. If you’re a true crime enthusiast, an advocate for justice, or fascinated by untold stories of resilience, this is the podcast for you...MORE Hosts Chris Burden, Lidia Burden
Producer/Network Chris and Lidia Burden
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9. What’s the Crime?

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'Whats the Crime?' is a true crime podcast presented by sisters and Donegal natives Gráinne and Gemma Gallanagh. Join them as they discuss true crime cases from across the world that (thankfully) have been solved.MORE Host Grainne Gallanagh
Producer/Network Gráinne Gallanagh
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 256 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. To Catch A Hacker

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To Catch A Hacker is an audio series about cybercrime, what really happens, how we find the people behind the crimes, and how they are brought to justice. Each season follows the story of a cybercrime and tracks the case until it is solved. But these cases are the success stories. We know one in four American households are victimized by cybercrime. Most never report what happened to the police. Of the tiny fraction that ARE reported, only 3 in 1000 incidents ever see an arrest. This makes cybercrime the most prevalent form of crime in America, with the lowest enforcement rate...MORE Host Mieke Eoyang
Producer/Network Goat Rodeo
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 74Twitter 52.1K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

Best Medical True Crime Podcasts

1. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

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The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold. From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between MrBallen and Wondery, the award-winning company behind Dr...MORE Host Jonathan Bartlett Allen
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@elitemeet.us
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 7.6KFacebook 6.1MTwitter 87KInstagram 1.6M Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. The Medical Detectives

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The Medical Detectives is a weekly podcast where medicine meets mystery—told by the very people who’ve lived it. Hosted by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erin Nance and content creator Anna O’Brien, each episode unravels strange and surprising medical tales from the people who lived through them. Think of it as a detective story—only here, the clues are hidden in blood tests, x-rays, and patient files.From curious, unsolved diagnoses to behind-the-scenes accounts of what really goes on in hospital corridors, Anna and Dr...MORE Hosts Dr. Erin Nance, Anna O’Brien
Producer/Network Soft Skills Media
Email ****@hands-on-media.com
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 849 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. MedCrimes: a Medical True Crime Podcast

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Join Devon, a registered nurse, and Kate, a nurse practitioner, as we dive into some of the most sinister medical true crime and medical mysteries.
Hosts Kate Macy, Devon Turnbull
Producer/Network Kate Macy and Devon Rebecca
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 432 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Doctoring the Truth

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Welcome to Doctoring the Truth, a podcast where two dedicated audiologists dissect the world of healthcare gone rogue. Explore jaw-dropping stories of medical malfeasance, nefariousness, and shocking breaches of trust. The episodes provide deep dives that latch onto your curiosity and conscience. It's a podcast for truth-seekers craving true crime, clinical insights, and a dash of humor.MORE Hosts Jenne Tunnell, Amanda House
Producer/Network Jenne Tunnell and Amanda House
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Murder by Medicine

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Meant to heal, yet kills. Ever wonder what underlying motives seemingly innocent individuals have, which leads them to kill their dear ones? Ever wondered the mental dysphoria many have, ultimately resulting in their untimely demise? Listen in to Murder by Medicine, a podcast meant to illustrate these brutal fatalities through medicine, and strives to share the voices of those who are no longer with us.MORE Host Lizbeth Susan George
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. The Psychology of a Serial Killer: Harold Shipman

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The Psychology of a Serial Killer is a forensic examination of those who kill. In Series 1, we turn the scalpel inward on doctors who kill: trusted professionals who betrayed their oath to save lives. From the calculated crimes of Dr Harold Shipman to the dark legacy of Dr John Bodkin-Adams, this series delves deep into the minds, methods, and motivations of medical murderers...MORE Hosts Dr Andrew Johns, Dr Harry Brunjes
Email ****@thecrimedesk.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Whispers In The Dark

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Welcome to "Whispers in the Dark," the podcast that uncovers the spine-tingling mysteries of our world! Get ready to explore captivating true crime stories, unsolved murders, and puzzling medical mysteries that will keep you hooked. Each episode shines a light on chilling tales that often go unheard. Join us as we reveal the hidden truths waiting in the shadows—your next obsession starts here!MORE Host Abagail Boyd
Producer/Network Abagail Boyd
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. The Medicine Murders

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Welcome to The Medicine Murders, where true crime meets medical insight. Join Dr. Meredith Beavin, a seasoned pharmacist, and her wife, Andy, an aesthetician, as they unravel chilling murder cases connected to prescription drugs, poisonings, and healthcare gone wrong. In each episode, they explore a shocking crime—digging into the backgrounds of victims and perpetrators, the twisted plots, and the role that common (and not-so-common) medications play...MORE Hosts Dr. Meredith Beavin, Andy
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Two Peaches in a Pod

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A Criminal Justice student and an EMT talk true crime! Everything from serial killers, cults, and small town murders to autopsies and medical mysteries... and some spooks too!
Hosts Eli, Jinx
Producer/Network Two Peaches in a Pod
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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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16.8KFacebook 81.5KTwitter 24.2KInstagram 36.7K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. 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.This is heart-centered, ethical true crim..MORE Host Kylie Low
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 14.1KTwitter 316Instagram 22.9K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Ridiculous Crime

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True Crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem, and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons that shine a light on the absurd and outrageous side of criminality. Always 99% murder-free and 100% ridiculous, this is Ridiculous Crime, a podcast by iHeartRadio.MORE Hosts Zaron Burnett, Elizabeth Dutton
Producer/Network iHeart True Crime
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.6K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 326Twitter 2.2K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. PARTNERS IN TRUE CRIME

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WHO WE ARE: We have produced some of your favorite true crime television shows for Discovery, Oxygen, A&E and now we are going to do a deep dive investigation into the unsolved cases that have haunted us. Season 1 is WHO KILLED MOLLY MILLER and COLT HAYNES, Season 2: The Killing Hour with SCOTT BONN, Season 3: SERIAL KILLER WHISPERER WITH LAURA BRAND.MORE Hosts Cindy Dorfmann, Rob Dorfmann
Producer/Network Rob and Cindy Dorfmann
Email ****@strongislandfilms.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 228Facebook 5.2KTwitter 25Instagram 298 Avg Length 63 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
Email ****@icloud.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 5.8KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. 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
Producer/Network Hether & Haley
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 576Twitter 14Instagram 450 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Christian True-Crime Junkies!

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Squeaky-clean true crime for Christians!Looking for a faith-based true crime show that gives you all the spine-tingling stories without any of the gore?You've come to the right place!Each week, we're bringing you unforgettable testimonies of survival, stories of justice, tales of redemption, and yes sometimes plain old murder...but always clean, and always from a Christian perspective!MORE Email ****@christianbooks.today
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Kurupt

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Kurupt is your true crime podcast featuring criminal masterminds. Our podcast focuses on the fascinating world of clever criminals rather than violent crime. With a lighter tone that appreciates the planning and ingenuity, the show delivers cat-and-mouse investigations, satisfying justice, and the message that crime doesn't pay. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts who prefer clever schemes over dark violence. Episodes cover heists, con artists, white-collar fraud, espionage, famous escapes, wrongful convictions, and historical outlaws - all told with intrigue, storytelling.MORE Email ****@tamez.ai
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10. Clean Crime

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True crime podcast created by a mother and daughter duo that is appropriate for younger audiences.Follow us on IG: @Clean_Crime
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best True Crime Podcasts For Road Trips

1. Crime Junkie

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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won't hear anywhere else...MORE Hosts Ashley Flowers, Brit Prawat
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@audiochuck.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 387.2KFacebook 761.5KTwitter 134.2KInstagram 1.4M Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

2. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921.  My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network..MORE Hosts Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark
Producer/Network Exactly Right
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 199.5KFacebook 500.5KTwitter 304.8KInstagram 889.7K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Serial

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Our newest podcast, “The Good Whale,” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleSerial Productions makes narrative podcasts that have transformed the medium. Sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter to find out about new shows, get behind the scenes stories, and see photos and videos you can’t see on a podcast. To get full access to Serial Productions shows, and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts...MORE Host Susan Burton
Producer/Network Serial
Email ****@serialpodcast.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 101.8KFacebook 423KTwitter 264.9KInstagram 60.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

4. Casefile True Crime

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Fact is scarier than fiction. Subscribe to Casefile Premium to receive ad-free episodes released one week early, along with access to bonus Q&A's, our exclusive show 'Behind the Files', and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Casey
Producer/Network Casefile Presents
Email ****@casefilepodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 70.8KFacebook 92.7KTwitter 56.8KInstagram 91.2K Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Since Jan 2016 Get Email Contact

5. Up and Vanished

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Host Payne Lindsey heads to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances from Nome, Alaska. Up and Vanished investigates mysterious cold case disappearances with each new season of the hit true crime franchise. Season 1: The case of missing South Georgia teacher, Tara Grinstead, led to two arrests. Season 2: The disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, a young mother who disappeared from a remote Colorado mountain town...MORE Host Payne Lindsey
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 68.1KFacebook 104.1KTwitter 40.7KInstagram 29K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Last Podcast On The Left

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The Last Podcast on the Left covers all the horrors our world has to offer, both imagined and real. From demons and slashers to cults and serial killers, The Last Podcast is guaranteed to satisfy your bloodlust.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.MORE Hosts Henry Zebrowski, Marcus Parks, Ed Larson
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 61.4K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Criminal

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Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.MORE Host Phoebe Judge
Producer/Network Criminal Productions
Email ****@thisiscriminal.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 48.7KFacebook 43.3KTwitter 32.7KInstagram 60.4K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. American Scandal

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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America..MORE Host Lindsay Graham
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@airship.fm
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 21.4KFacebook 166.6KTwitter 107.1KInstagram 198.8K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

9. Scam Goddess

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Scam Goddess is an award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Every episode, the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley (iCarly, Better Call Saul) covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets, and capers throughout history. It's like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Laci's always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O'Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, JB Smoove, Nicole Byer, or Matt Rogers...MORE Host Laci Mosley
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7.8KFacebook 43.2KTwitter 12.3KInstagram 46.5K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Missing

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Missing is a true crime podcast that tells stories of missing people, homicides, and injustices. Starting in 2015 with the disappearance of Maura Murray, Missing has covered the vanishings of Brianna Maitland, Brandon Lawson, Phoenix Coldon, Trenny Gibson, Daniel Robinson, Jessica Stacks, Erica Franolich, Cieha Taylor, Calvin Johnny Hunt, Abbie Flynn, Tabitha Queen, Raymond Green, Alicia Markovich, Niqui McCown, Samantha Tapp, Archer Ray Johnson, Dale Williams, Morgan Bauer, Pepita Redhair and more mysteries in depth...MORE Hosts Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna
Producer/Network Crawlspace Media
Email ****@crawlspacepodcast.com
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 22.4KTwitter 12.6KInstagram 8.2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

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