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Best true crime podcasts
Gripping tales to feed your true crime obsession one episode at a time.
Publicat la 12 Iulie 2023
Serial
46 episoade podcast
Serial
46 episoade podcastIt’s the podcast that launched a movement. “Serial” became an instant pop culture sensation upon its debut in 2014 and remains one of the most popular true crime podcasts to date. Each season dives deep into a single case or topic, with no stone left unturned. The first season focused on the death of Hae Min Lee and the wrongful conviction of her ex, Adnan Syed, who spent 23 years fighting his charges.
Up and Vanished
150 episoade podcast
Up and Vanished
150 episoade podcastSeason 1 of “Up and Vanished” made waves thanks to its rigorous investigation of Tara Grinstead’s disappearance, which ultimately helped lead to two arrests. The latest season covers the 2017 disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner from the Blackfeet Nation Indian Reservation — one of countless Indigenous women who have gone missing without gaining much media attention.
Bone Valley
22 episoade podcast
Bone Valley
22 episoade podcastPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gilbert King (“Devil in the Grove”) and producer Kelsey Decker cover the 1987 murder of Michelle Schofield. Her husband was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison despite the lack of hard evidence linking him to the killing. The wrongful conviction procedural podcast uncovers new evidence linking a different suspect to not only Schofield but also a string of other unsolved murders.
S-Town
8 episoade podcast
S-Town
8 episoade podcastProduced by the creators of “Serial” and “This American Life,” S-Town begins much like your standard true crime podcast: John B. McLemore of Woodstock, Alabama (otherwise referred to as “Shit Town”) requests the assistance of journalist Brian Reed to investigate a murder. However, in reality, there was no murder, leading Reed to turn his focus to McLemore himself. What follows is the intriguing and ultimately tragic tale of the life and death of an eccentric man.
Dirty John
14 episoade podcast
Dirty John
14 episoade podcastDoes the perfect man really exist? Debra Newell, a successful interior designer and divorcee, certainly thought so when she met John Meehan. After a two-month whirlwind romance, Newell and Meehan married. However, various red flags appeared over the course of their relationship and things came to a head upon Newell’s discovery that Meehan was a sociopathic conman. The shocking twist of events and nail-biter of an ending fueled the podcast’s adaptation to a Bravo TV series starring Connie Britton and Eric Bana.
Someone Knows Something
92 episoade podcast
Someone Knows Something
92 episoade podcastFor every unsolved crime, there’s at least one person out there who has information that could lead to closure. That’s the premise of the Canadian-based podcast that’s now going on seven seasons strong of working with the families of the missing and murdered. Past seasons’ focuses include murders linked to the KKK, the 40-year-old cold case of a missing boy, and the connection between a rash of violent attacks and an anti-abortion network.
Last Podcast On The Left
934 episoade podcast
Last Podcast On The Left
934 episoade podcast“The Last Podcast on the Left” makes good on its promise to “satisfy your blood lust.” Horror fans can get their fill of the macabre as episodes cover everything from serial killers and unsolved murders to conspiracy theories and the occult.
Dateline NBC
486 episoade podcast
Dateline NBC
486 episoade podcast“Dateline,” currently running its 31st season, has long been a staple in the true crime genre. The podcast, hosted by Keith Morrison, covers current and classic episodes with its signature investigative journalism and gripping storytelling.
LISK: Long Island Serial Killer
70 episoade podcast
LISK: Long Island Serial Killer
70 episoade podcastThe 2010 disappearance of sex worker Shannan Gilbert launched a statewide investigation that led to the discovery of nine additional unsolved murders. Podcast host Chris Mass delivers an engrossing account of the hunt for the at-large serial killer along with interviews with family, friends, authorities, and others affected by the gruesome murders.
Morbid
624 episoade podcast
Morbid
624 episoade podcastIt’s the dynamic podcast duo you didn’t know you needed: Autopsy technician Alaina and her niece Ash discuss all things spooky, including unsolved murders and creepy historical events. In the vein of “My Favorite Murder,” the “Morbid” co-hosts balance out the dark subject matter with a solid dose of humor.
Crime Junkie
370 episoade podcast
Crime Junkie
370 episoade podcastAs any avid true crime fan knows, one of the hallmarks of a successful podcast lies with the host’s ability to tell a story. Hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Pawat, two longtime friends, take that to heart with their discussion-based “Crime Junkie.” It’s less investigative and more focused on swapping details, theories, and clues.
The Superhero Complex
13 episoade podcast
The Superhero Complex
13 episoade podcastOrdinary citizens donning costumes and risking their lives to fight crime isn’t just for the movies. David Weinberg dives into the Rain City Superhero Movement, a Seattle-based crime-fighting organization composed of costumed activists.
Tortoise Investigates
65 episoade podcast
Tortoise Investigates
65 episoade podcastThis is the unbelievable true story of an extraordinarily sophisticated catfish and his victim, Kirat Assi. The series is a live investigation of a nightmare that spanned 10 years and continues to hold Assi’s life in a vicious chokehold. Dubbed “your next podcast obsession” by Vogue, “Sweet Bobby” topped the true crime charts in both the States and the U.K. upon its release in 2021.
RedHanded
220 episoade podcast
RedHanded
220 episoade podcastThe U.K.’s #1 ranked true crime podcast of 2020 covers everything from high profile serial killers to little-known cases that failed to garner appropriate media attention. Hosts Hannah and Suruthi also delve into the spooky and macabre: hauntings, exorcisms, and bizarre unsolved mysteries frequent their hour-ish long episodes.
Death in Ice Valley
16 episoade podcast
Death in Ice Valley
16 episoade podcastThe discovery of a badly burned female body in the Ice Valley of Norway in 1970 remains one of the country’s most high profile cold cases. Despite the police investigation and widely distributed sketch, the woman was never identified. Authorities ruled the manner of death as suicide and quickly closed the case while many still believe there is significant evidence that she was murdered. “Death in Ice Valley” played a pivotal role in encouraging the police to reopen the case in 2016.
Crime in Sports
409 episoade podcast
Crime in Sports
409 episoade podcastTake a walk on the lighter side of crime with comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman. “Crime in Sports” covers all manners of lewd, lascivious, and downright outrageous crimes committed by some of the world’s best-known (and, for some, inexplicably beloved) athletes.
Welcome to Your Fantasy
11 episoade podcast
Welcome to Your Fantasy
11 episoade podcastChippendales evokes vivid imagery of well-oiled male dancers and their signature bow ties, collars, and spandex. However, don’t be fooled by the glittery g-strings and all-night Las Vegas parties. Behind the global phenomenon lies a much darker tale of corruption, greed, and even murder.