13 Best Underrated True Crime Podcasts

1. Our True Crime Podcast

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Our True Crime Podcast focuses on bizarre, lesser-known crime cases from around the globe delivered with respect, a bit of humor, and a smidge of song. Everything you've come to love from Jen and Cam.more Hosts Jen, Cam
Producer/Network Our True Crime Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6KTwitter 12.6K Avg Length 76 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. Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

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The darkest true crime cases are the ones you've never heard of. Obscura investigates murders written off as accidents, disappearances dismissed as runaways, and obscure cases buried in forgotten files. Host Justin Drown delivers unflinching investigations through real archival audio, court records, and graphic forensic detail. No comedy. No sanitized narratives. Only the complete truth. New episodes every Tuesday.more Host Justin Drown
Producer/Network Black Label
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.5KFacebook 8.8KTwitter 8.9KInstagram 4.7K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

3. True Crime Couple

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Join married couple Kay and John as they cover some of the lesser known true crime cases. In this bi-weekly podcast, Kay presents the case to both the audience and John at the same time, so they can react together. We pride ourselves on the research we conduct and the respect we show to victims. We hope you enjoy!more Hosts Kay, John
Producer/Network True Crime Couple
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.3K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. True Crime Kent

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Dive deep into the heart of the mind of Kent Chungus, an unparalleled redneck true crime historian who's as genuine as they come. A former Marine with a vocabulary that would make a trucker blush, Kent has an uncanny knack for uncovering the darkest, most intricate details of the world's most obscure true crime cases. Join them as they unearth stories of malevolence and genius, all delivered with Southern charm, swears, and enough dark humor to get you in an accident on the freeway. Welcome to the gritty, captivating world of 'True Crime Kent.'more Host Kent Chungus
Producer/Network 11:59 Media
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.1K Avg Length 113 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. Already Gone Podcast

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Great Lakes. True Crime. Host Nina Innsted covers lesser-known cases from MICHIGAN and the Great Lakes Region. #TrueCrime #unsolved #Michigan
Host Nina Innsted
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.9K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. True Crime Cases You Haven't Heard

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True Crime podcast hosted by Steve Rhode, exploring untold true crime stories and the complexities behind true crime cases. Each episode honors victims while discussing justice and accidentally teaching new information you don't know. CrimeCon UK True Crime Awards 2026 — Podcast: Rising Star, Highly Commended To join the exclusive email notification list go to https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribemore Producer/Network Steve Rhode | Host of the True Crime Podcast
Email ****@tapyournews.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Murder In The Black

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M.D. and STEPH are sisters who share a passion for true crime. ​They are committed to highlighting stories within the black community that often do not receive the attention they deserve. This has led them to create a platform where these stories can be shared on a weekly basis through their podcast. Drawing on her legal expertise, M.D. provides the legal context of each case, while Steph delves into the details concerning the victims and occasionally the perpetrators...more Hosts Steph, Maia Bartee
Producer/Network Steph and M.D.
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 501 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. True Crime Unwind

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True Crime Unwind is your weekly escape into the world of lesser-known true crime stories, hosted by Kinsley and Mercedes. Every True Crime Tuesday, the two friends gather over a glass of wine to unravel a fresh case—stories you've never heard of, from small towns you've never visited, with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether it's a chilling mystery or a bizarre crime, Kinsley and Mercedes dive deep into each case, sharing details that will surprise even the most seasoned true crime enthusiasts...more Producer/Network Kinsley & Mercedes
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 43 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Crime on the Clarkfork

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A true crime podcast that only covers cases that occurred in areas with populations of 15,000 or less. Small places, big crimes.
Producer/Network Mackenzie Spence
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. SLO Crime, A True Crime Podcast

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SLO Crime explores lesser-known cases of murdered and/or missing people...and the often slow nature of justice. Hosted and written by Shoney Sien.
Host Shoney Sien
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Over the Horizon and Far Away

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True crime podcast focusing on the stories of people who are murdered or missing and received little media attention.
Producer/Network Over the Horizon and Far Away
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Exploring Evil true crime

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Delve into the depths of depravity with lesser known serial killer cases and unspeakable acts. Some bizzare. some twisted, all evil. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremiah-niere/supportmore Producer/Network J.
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Obscure Crimes

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🕵️♂️ Obscure Crimes 🕵️♂️ Step into the shadows where the world's most mysterious and baffling crimes unfold. Obscure Crimes uncovers hidden motives, unsolved murders, and chilling stories that have escaped the public eye. Each episode explores twisted minds, shocking revelations, and cases that defy logic, leaving you questioning what you thought you knew about true crime. Prepare for suspense, psychological insight, and stories that will haunt you long after the episode ends. This is true crime like you've never heard before—dark, twisted, and unforgettable...more Producer/Network Anthony Okoye
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