Curated Collection
Best True Crime Podcasts (2026)
Top true crime podcasts covering investigations, cold cases, and criminal justice — summarized for quick reading.
24 podcasts · Updated 2026
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Crime Junkie
by Audiochuck
A weekly true crime podcast that explores infamous and lesser-known cases, from cold cases to missing persons, hosted by Ashley Flowers.
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The Idiot
by Serial Productions & The New York Times
A writer examines their cousin’s arrest for attempted murder, confronting family myths and the nature of evil.
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Love Trapped
by iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts
A reality star's paternity scandal unfolds as online sleuths work to uncover the truth behind a web of lies and manipulation.
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48 Hours
by CBS News
Investigates compelling crime and justice cases through in-depth reporting, interviews, and evidence analysis.
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Morbid
by Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
A true crime and spooky history podcast blending research and dark humor, hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist.
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DISGRACELAND
by Double Elvis Productions
True crime stories behind legendary musicians, exploring the chaos, drama, and human cost of fame with reverence and depth.
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The Binge Cases: U R NEXT
by Sony Music Entertainment
A hacker terrorized female gamers with swatting and online harassment until victims and a detective fought back.
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The Red Weather
by iHeartPodcasts
A man returns to his Northern California hometown to investigate the 1995 disappearance of his best friend’s sister from a commune.
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Bridge of Lies
by ABC News
A missing young woman's case takes a dark turn as investigators uncover lies and a secret sting exposes the truth behind her disappearance.
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Lore
by Aaron Mahnke
Dark historical tales blending folklore, mystery, and real events to reveal the eerie side of the past.
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Sword and Scale
by Sword and Scale
A true crime podcast that uses raw audio evidence to explore violent crimes and the criminal justice system’s response.
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20/20
by ABC News
True crime mysteries, investigative reports, and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories, with supplemental true crime episodes.
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
by Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media
A wildlife biologist and guests analyze documented animal attacks to explain animal behavior and how to stay safe in the wild.
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Small Town Murder
by James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
Comedians examine small-town murders with in-depth research and dark humor.
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Rotten Mango
by Stephanie Soo
Examines true crime cases with a focus on killer psychology and lesser-known international crimes through detailed, unfiltered storytelling.
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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
by Ballen Studios
A true crime and mystery podcast presenting dark, strange, and mysterious stories in narrative form.
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RedHanded
by RedHanded
Explores serial killers, hauntings, mysteries, and disturbing true crime cases with a focus on the bizarre and unsettling.
- 19
Park Predators
by Audiochuck
A true crime podcast investigating murders, disappearances, and other crimes in national parks and forests around the world.
- 20
Snapped: Women Who Murder
by Oxygen
A true crime podcast featuring audio from Oxygen’s Snapped, focusing on women accused of murder.
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You're Wrong About
by Sarah Marshall
A journalist reexamines people and events misunderstood or misrepresented in history.
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True Crime Garage
by TRUE CRIME GARAGE
Two hosts analyze real crime cases weekly, blending detailed research with casual conversation over beer.
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Safe to Drink
by NHPR
A New Hampshire town investigates contaminated water and the elusive health risks of a chemical with a history of recurring pollution.
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True Crime with Kendall Rae
by Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios
A true-crime podcast that examines unsolved cases with empathy, focusing on victims and their families to raise awareness and seek justice.
How this list is built
We rank podcasts using a composite score that combines current chart position, cross-platform popularity signals, episode publishing cadence, and listener engagement. The list is refreshed regularly as new chart snapshots and metadata flow into our pipeline.