30 Best Cold Cases Podcasts US Edition 2026

1. The Deck

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For years, some law enforcement agencies have replaced the faces of traditional playing card decks with images of missing and murdered people and distributed those cards in prisons hoping inmates would come forward with information needed to crack these cold cases wide open. Now, audiochuck is dealing you in. Each week, we will be working with investigators and family members to bring you the details of some of the coldest cases from around the country in hopes that someone listening can finally bring these victims the justice they deserve.MORE Ranking #12 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Ashley Flowers
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 11KFacebook 41.2KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 64.3K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium 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. DNA: ID

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We all hear stories almost daily now about cold cases being solved by investigative genetic genealogy. This new crime-solving tool answers the 'who' question about these often decades-old crimes... but what about the why? This podcast will look at crimes solved by genetic genealogy, and examine the connection - if any - between the victim and the killer, and why the crime occurred. Each case is unique, and has its own story behind the headline. Join us for DNA: ID. New episodes will come out every other week on Mondays.MORE Ranking #43 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Jessica Bettencourt
Producer/Network AbJack Entertainment
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 5.5KTwitter 2.3KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

3. 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 Ranking #44 in Apple Charts (US)
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

4. 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 Ranking #85 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Marissa Jones
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
Location North Carolina, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16.8KFacebook 81KTwitter 24.2KInstagram 36.6K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Prosecutors

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A true crime podcast with a different point of view. Every week, Alice and Brett bring their unique perspective as prosecutors to the most famous cold case mysteries of all time. Murder, mayhem, disappearances, you name it. If it's true crime, they're on the case. Custom case art by Hannah Hill. https://instagram.com/serious_moonlite?igshid=lhy8ijowoc9pMORE Ranking #88 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Brett J. Talley, Alice Shih LaCour
Producer/Network PodcastOne
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 9.6KTwitter 21KInstagram 17.5K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. 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 Ranking #95 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Payne Lindsey
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 68.1KFacebook 104.1KTwitter 40.7KInstagram 29K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. 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
Location Michigan, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 9KFacebook 36KTwitter 38.7KInstagram 3K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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8. 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
Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.8KFacebook 7KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. 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
Location United States
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 21.4KTwitter 12.6KInstagram 8K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. And Then They Were Gone

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Each week hosts Kona and Ethan go beyond the headlines and social media posts to do a deep dive into a different missing persons case. Do you hold the key to bringing someone home?
Hosts Kona Gallagher, Ethan Flick
Producer/Network Little Monster Productions
Email ****@andthentheyweregone.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 827Facebook 3.4KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Coffee and Cases Podcast

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Coffee and Cases is a true crime podcast where we like our coffee hot and our cases cold. Join us (Allison and Maggie) weekly to dive into the unknown and the unsolved.
Hosts Allison Williams, Maggie Damron
Producer/Network Allison Williams, Maggie Damron
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 643Facebook 4.1KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. 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
Location United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 55Facebook 822Instagram 278 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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13. 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
Location Florida, New York, United States
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 552Facebook 20.5KTwitter 5.2K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Last Seen Alive

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Last Seen Alive is a true crime podcast that exists to bring public attention to unsolved cases that need it. It's researched, written and hosted by Crime Analyst Leah Owens, and co-hosted by Scott Owens. Recognizing that the right piece of information can sometimes be the difference between a cold case and resolution, each episode presents listeners with a specific case--often one they've never heard of before. Cases covered include unsolved homicides, disappearances and suspicious deaths.MORE Hosts Leah Owens, Scott Owens
Producer/Network Studio 222
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United States
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 902Twitter 160Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Down & Away

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True crime focusing on cold homicide cases.
Host Jeni Decker
Producer/Network Jeni Decker
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 231Facebook 1K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Where are they?

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A podcast focused on unsolved missing person cases. We are taking a look into the mysterious and baffling missing person cases, hoping to bring more attention and awareness. Someone knows something.Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/wherearetheypodcast/subscribeMORE Producer/Network Where are they?
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 389 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. The Trail Went Cold

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The Trail Went Cold is a weekly true crime podcast which explores baffling unsolved mysteries and cold cases. On each episode, host Robin Warder examines a new murder or missing persons case, tackling a wide variety of mysteries from different countries and time periods. After sharing all the details about each case, Robin offers his own personal analysis and theories about what happened. The podcast is produced and edited by Magill Foote and the music composed and performed by Vince Nitro.MORE Host Robin Warder
Producer/Network Robin Warder
Email ****@icloud.com
Location United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3.8K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. 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 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Keystone Cold Cases

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In a podcast dedicated to shedding new light on Pennsylvania's cold cases, join the KCC team as they explore both well-known and obscure mysteries haunting the Keystone State.
Hosts Chelsea, Shannon
Producer/Network kccpod
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 68Instagram 521 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Who Killed...?

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Everyone deserves to know the truth about what really happened to their loved ones. We hope Who Killed...? will help shine a light on cases that may have been forgotten over time.
Host Bill Huffman
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts
Email ****@evergreenpodcasts.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 650 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Seeking Closure: Lee County's Cold Cases

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There are thousands of cases that are unsolved in the State of Florida. In Lee County we take these cases very seriously. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno has launched this Podcast to give you the listener an inside look at some of Lee County Florida's Cold Cases. Inside these stories you will hear witness statements from the time of the crime, original 911 calls and never heard before interviews with some of the detectives that worked these cases. You never know you might hold the key or fact that will close these cases and help get the family closure and victims justice...MORE Producer/Network Jason Jones
Email ****@sheriffleefl.org
Location Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 498.6KTwitter 45.7KInstagram 59.9K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The New York Mystery Machine

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The New York Mystery Machine explores New York's biggest unsolved Murders, Hauntings, Disappearances and more. Hosted by Adam Mace & Christina Marinelli.
Hosts Christina Marinelli, Adam Mace
Producer/Network The New York Mystery Machine
Email ****@gmail.com
Location New York, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 98Twitter 87Instagram 598 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Unforgotten

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Unforgotten is intended to give voice to the voiceless: Alabama's missing and murdered victims. Tune in each week as Sellers and Stormy of the Alabama Cold Case Advocacy non-profit organization share each victim's story in an effort to ensure their cases remain...unforgotten.To learn how you can further support ACCA and Unforgotten's mission, please visit alcoldcase.com.Content for this podcast is created and recorded by Sellers and StormyArtwork: SellersProducers: Sellers, Stormy and Principles of UncertaintyMORE Producer/Network Alabama Cold Case Advocacy
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Mobile, Alabama, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 106Facebook 32.4KTwitter 518Instagram 618 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Stolen Lives True Crime

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STOLEN LIVES is a podcast dedicated to spreading the stories of those who are forgotten. Those whose lives were stolen. The missing and murdered. STOLEN LIVES tells the stories of these people to keep their memory alive.MORE Hosts Alisa Cases, Onika
Producer/Network Stolen Lives True Crime
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 814 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Cold Red Podcast

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COLD RED A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation...MORE Hosts James R. Fitzgerald, Dr. Raymond J Carr
Producer/Network Cold Red Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 113 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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26. COLD CASES SOLVED

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A podcast dedicated to highlighting cold cases that have been solved and closed. We share these cases to highlight their resolution and bring closure to the victims and the community
Producer/Network Circle Of Insight Productions
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

27. Unsolved Wyoming: Cold Cases & Haunted Places

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This podcast covers unsolved cases and tells the stories of haunted places of Wyoming. Families share insights of their loved ones, along with what they know about the day everything changed. And, we also explore some of the unexplainable mysteries hidden in the great Wyoming landscapes. Join us every other week for a full episode and weekly for case updates from around the state.MORE Host Renee Nelson
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 5.8KInstagram 280 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. The Final Trace

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The Final Trace is a true crime podcast digging into chilling disappearances, cold cases, and mysteries that still leave us searching for answers. Hosted by Hopper Dailey & Mckenzie, each chapter steps into final moments, overlooked clues, and theories that linger. Every story is a chapter - not the whole book. Just one page of someones story... the page where everything changed. From strange sightings to unsettling truths, we follow the clues wherever they lead. New Chapters every True Crime Tuesday.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Black, Brown, & Unsolved

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Soft voice, Hard Truth.💔 Black, Brown, & Unsolved is a true crime podcast that centers the stories of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people who've gone missing or been murdered—and never got the attention they deserved. Hosted by Amberly, this isn't just storytelling. It's real work. She speaks with families, sits down with law enforcement, reviews 911 calls, police records, and autopsy reports. She breaks down timelines, exposes inconsistencies, and asks the hard questions when no one else will...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

30. TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases

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TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases was founded by Dustin Terry, who also serves as its host. The show takes listeners on a deep dive into the chilling world of true crime and cold cases that have left communities searching for answers. Each episode uncovers mysteries ranging from haunting murder stories to puzzling disappearances, exploring the evidence and unraveling the threads of cases that have long remained unsolved. Through careful investigative journalism, the podcast delivers gripping stories that reveal the dark realities behind real crimes...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact