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Top True Crime Podcasts

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48 Hours: NCIS

Marine wife Erin Corwin was just 19 years old when she disappeared in California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Nearly two months later, her body was found in an abandoned mine in the unforgiving desert, and suspicions quickly fell on a fellow Marine. “48 Hours” and “NCIS” join forces, merging the award-winning journalism of one of the most celebrated true crime news programs with the world’s #1 TV franchise, to bring you the real-life cases that NCIS agents will never forget. This 6-episode premiere season of “48 Hours: NCIS”, hosted by CBS News correspondent Natalie Morales, untangles this twisted story of infidelity and betrayal that led to Erin’s tragic end. Listen early and ad-free by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4aEgENo. Read More
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Don’t Waste This F*cking Podcast

A true crime podcast about fraud, and the communities that come together to stop scammers.
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American Homicide

American Homicide explores mysterious and iconic murder cases from all across America. Whether it’s the spacious skies and vast deserts of New Mexico or the backwaters of the Louisiana bayou, these murders are connected to their settings. Journalist Sloane Glass leads you through each crime with interviews from the victim's family and investigators.  

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Witness: William Tyrrell

Witness is the home of investigative podcasts for news.com.au

It’s 10.56am. A family home in Kendall, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Three-year-old William Tyrrell is reported missing. Last seen wearing his favourite Spider-Man suit. Ten years after his disappearance on 12 September 2014, there is still no sign of William. The police believe his foster mother knows something. She denies it. Only one of them can be telling the truth.

Witness: William Tyrrell is the new, landmark investigation from news.com.au. Read more and watch exclusive video content here
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If you know anything about what happened to William, please call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000

Contact us confidentially at witness@news.com.au

Witness season 1: The Missing 49 Million

The story of one Aussie man, the secret code he claimed to find buried in the Bible and $49 million dollars of investors' money that's gone missing.
Gold Coast businessman Alan Metcalfe said his tech company had found the secret to artificial intelligence. He convinced hundreds of people to part with their life-savings but when Alan died, no one knew what had happened to their money. 
Join Alex Turner-Cohen as she tries to find the missing millions, uncovering the wild story behind the company Alan promised would one day be “bigger than Google”.

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The Man in the Black Mask

A rising young director is shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds. Keith Morrison’s latest Dateline original podcast series takes us into a mysterious netherworld of illusion, fantasy, deception and death. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you can enjoy The Man in the Black Mask ad-free. Read More
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Tell Me A Ghost Story

Tell Me A Ghost Story is an intimate, eerie listening experience where real people share true supernatural encounters. Hosted by Michelle Newman, the show transforms casual confessions into modern folklore, blending calm narration with spine-chilling tension. Beyond a podcast, TMAGS is a ritual, a curated archive of the uncanny.

Have a story? Call ☎️ 1 (701) 484-2666 or go to tellmeaghoststory.com and leave a message.
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The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice

Delve deep into one of America's most controversial and captivating criminal cases with "The Menendez Brothers: Quest for Justice." This podcast explores the complex story of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were thrust into the national spotlight after the tragic 1989 deaths of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez.

Join us as we unravel the intricate layers of family dynamics, alleged abuse, and the legal battles that have spanned decades. Through exclusive interviews, expert analysis, and a thorough examination of court transcripts and new evidence, we seek to shed light on unanswered questions and overlooked details that could redefine the brothers' fight for freedom.

Was justice truly served, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Whether you're familiar with the case or discovering it for the first time, our podcast invites you to re-examine the facts, challenge your perceptions, and engage in a deeper conversation about justice, accountability, and the pursuit of truth.

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Criminal Lives

What drives a regular person to risk it all in the criminal underworld? On Wondery's Criminal Lives, host Danny Gold takes you inside the minds of some of America’s most successful black market entrepreneurs. From a larger-than-life steroids kingpin who dodged bullets on his way to the top, to the self described "Original Gay Gangster" who had a gift for numbers and an addiction to luxury, to a surfing smuggler who found zen in the Thai weed trade, each reveals the rules of the game, the adrenaline-fueled highs, and the missteps that brought it all crashing down. Forget what you've seen in the movies. Criminal Lives brings you the unvarnished truth of what it really means to choose a life of crime.


Binge all episodes of CRIMINAL LIVES exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and listen to more Exhibit C true crime shows early and ad free right now. Visit www.wondery.com/links/criminal-lives to start your free trial today

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Crooks Everywhere

Crooks Everywhere exposes the plot to assassinate Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist who spent her life fighting for truth, justice, and decency in a country overrun by corruption.

Join investigative journalists Manuel Delia and John Sweeney as they uncover the mystery behind Daphne’s murder and amplify the discoveries the killers were trying to silence. Because of the extent of her investigations, Daphne had many enemies, but only now, seven years later, has the truth of her assassination come to light.

Listen and discover how Malta came to be a place where crime and politics merge, where murder became a commonplace currency, and where one woman sacrificed everything to speak the truth. 

Daphne’s fearless voice is brought to life by Sienna Miller, who reads extracts from this inimitable journalist. 

Crooks Everywhere is a production of iHeartPodcasts, Topic Studios and Vespucci.

 

The voice of Daphne Caruana Galizia is played by Sienna Miller.

The senior producer is Leo Hornak. The producer is Maddie Hickish.

The executive producers are: Christy Gressman for Topic Studios; Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore for iHeart Podcasts; Johnny Galvin and Daniel Turcan for Vespucci; and Sienna Miller.

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Informants: Lawyer X – Wondery | Treefort Media

What's more dangerous than a life of crime? The life of a criminal informant. As they balance volatile relationships with criminals and law enforcement, they must probe for information without raising any red flags — all while knowing that even the tiniest slip-up could get them killed. So, why do they do it? For the greater good? For personal gain? The answers are as complicated as the double lives they lead. Hosted by famed attorney, author, and television producer Marcia Clark, Informants: Lawyer X reveals the story of Nicola Gobbo, a defense attorney who represented the key players in Australia's violent gang wars. As she appeared to become one of the gang, no one could have predicted she would turn into a police informant, selling out the very people she swore to defend. But then when the Lawyer X scandal exploded across headlines, Nicola's duplicity against Australia's most dangerous criminals and toughest cops was made public, ultimately putting her life and the lives of her children on the line. She is now in hiding, while the Australian police and legal community have to pick up the pieces and regain the public's trust. You can binge all episodes of INFORMANTS: LAWYER X exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and get access to more Exhibit C true crime podcasts early and ad free. Read More
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Melanin Mayhem Podcast

A true crime podcast with a melanated leading cast. Melanin Mayhem shines a spotlight on some of the most intriguing and lesser-known criminal masterminds you've never heard of. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renee-davis07 instagram.com/@MelaninMayhemPodcast facebook.com/melaninmayhempodcast twitter.com/MelaninMayhemPC youtube.com/@melaninmayhempodcast Read More
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Black Swan Murder – Law & Crime

In the summer of 2016, 24-year-old ballerina Ashley Byers and 54-year-old veteran-turned-entrepreneur Doug Benefield struck up a conversation at a party for a presidential contender. They say it was love at first sight – despite the thirty year age gap. And within just thirteen days of meeting – shocking everyone they knew – the two were married. A family wasn’t the only thing they set out to build; together, they dream up a wave-making ballet company: the American National Ballet. With a mission and a promise to turn the ballet world upside down with dancers of varying ethnicities, body types, and racial backgrounds, in just two years, the Benefields assembled a troupe of nearly 50 dancers from across the globe, with an annual budget of $2.5 million dollars to back their dance revolution. But just months into the company’s formation, it collapses. And the money isn’t the only thing unaccounted for: Ashley is nowhere to be found. And when she finally emerges, Ashley forges a violent path that leaves two young girls without a father. From Law and Crime, BLACK SWAN MURDER is the story of a seemingly picture-perfect marriage that turned out to be anything but. Over the course of six episodes, a tale of betrayal and desire unfolds: a woman pushed to her limits, culminating in a gripping crime of passion. But was it an act of vengeance—or a desperate fight for survival? The answer depends on who you ask.  In key interviews with investigators, attorneys and those with a front row seat to the Benefields’ turbulent partnership, BLACK SWAN MURDER traces the twisted path of Ashley and Doug Benefield, weaving a years-long timeline of violent behavior and conspiracy-fueled tendencies that ultimately turned a poised and disciplined ballerina into a cold-blooded killer. Read More
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REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana

Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. From the hitmakers at Wondery and Ballen Studios, we bring you REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana. The stories are real, and the secrets are shocking. 


Follow REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/redacted/?ol=wnd~spot~ap~am now.

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Cult Files

It was just another quiet neighborhood in small town America. At least, that’s how it looked. But the immaculately groomed yards, trimmed hedges, and brightly colored flower gardens hid an insidious secret. 

More than a hundred residents were members of a cult called The Zion Society. Hiding in plain sight, they hoarded guns and ammunition. They created, sold, and modeled sexy lingerie. They took children away from parents and groomed them for sexual abuse.

Their beliefs were centered around satisfying the perverted desires of one man - their leader: an unassuming, soft-spoken retiree.

Neighbors knew something was amiss, but it wasn’t until a brave young woman broke away from the secretive group and confessed to authorities that everything began to unravel for this dangerous cult. 

This is the story of that unraveling told by the people who lived it.

Cult Files: Gardens of Evil is another true story from KSL Podcasts, the people who brought you COLD, The Letter, and Ransom: Position of Trust. 

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The Trial of Diddy

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs had it all. In the 90s and aughts, he produced global hits for the hottest stars in the world, including Biggie, Mary J. Blige and J Lo. Now, he faces multiple federal charges in New York, including sex trafficking and allegedly running a criminal enterprise. Join journalists Kayla Brantley and Germania Rodriguez, as they bring you all the happenings from inside the New York court, on the case gripping the world. 


Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast with over 30million downloads that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.


Follow us on X and Instagram @thetrialpod

Contact us at thetrial@dailymail.com

Leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp - +447796657512 (start your message with 'Trial')


Hosts: Kayla Brantley, Germania Rodriguez & Marjorie Hernandez

Writers: Liz Hull, Dan Bates

Producers: Serita Wesley, Rob Fitzpatrick

Editors: Sam Morris, Chelsey Moore

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham

Executive Producer: Jamie East


A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.


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A Trial by Podcast

Whether it's a true crime case or a morbid historical tale, we understand that the devil is in the details. In each episode, we comb through the facts, scrutinize the suspects, and deliver the disturbing stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoy evidence-driven storytelling with a dash of gallows humor to make the disturbing (somewhat) tolerable, we suspect this is the pod for you. But this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. Read More
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Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling love true crime - in fact, they're a little bit obsessed. And now they want to share that obsession with you.

Join Laura and Iain as they dive deep into some of the world's most jaw-dropping crime stories. Expect murder, mayhem, blackmail, betrayal, and more.

Each week, the pair choose a new crime and divulge all the details you're dying to know. They unpick the crucial moments and get to the heart of the whodunnit - all while making each other laugh along the way.

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available weekly on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode!

If you would like to send us a message, email lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk and join the conversation using the hashtag #MTWPod

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Killer Minds: Inside the Minds of Serial Killers & Murderers

"Killer Minds" takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. From the calculated minds of serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to crimes of passion and cold-blooded murders, "Killer Minds" goes beyond the headlines to explore the twisted psychology behind the crimes. What fuels their darkness? How do their minds work? And most hauntingly—could they have been stopped? "Killer Minds" is a Crime House Studios original. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Follow "Killer Minds" wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us at @KillerMinds on social media. Read More
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Murder & The Menendez Brothers | Court TV Podcast

Two brothers are on trial for the August 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in the familys Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers were arrested in March 1990 after Erik confessed during a session with his psychologist. During the highly publicized trial, the prosecution claimed the motive was greed, as the brothers stood to inherit $14 million. The defense claimed that it was an act of self–defense in a desperate attempt to escape years of childhood family violence and sexual abuse. Read More
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Kill List

Every day, hundreds of people go about their lives with no idea that someone has paid to have them killed. In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret “kill list” targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder-for-hire website. When the police are slow to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth before it’s too late. From Wondery and Novel comes a shocking true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.


Follow the Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting www.wondery.com/links/kill-list now. 

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Missing Niamh

When 18-year-old Niamh Maye went missing in 2002, her family did everything they could to help the police find her. But, like so many missing persons cases, there comes a time when the leads dry up and there’s nowhere left to look. Researching what was to be a single episode, the Casefile host found so many intriguing elements, he took four years to make this incredible series.

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Candyman: The True Story Behind The Bathroom Mirror Murder

On April 22, 1987, 52-year-old Ruthie Mae McCoy called 911 to report that someone was trying to enter her Chicago housing project apartment through the bathroom medicine cabinet. Police thought she was imagining things, but when authorities finally checked on McCoy two days later, they found her dead with four gunshot wounds. Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder, revisits the real-life account of McCoy's strange death – one of the inspirations for the Candyman horror film. Hosted by journalist and Chicago native Dometi Pongo, this 6-episode limited series – produced by 48 Hours and CBS News – explores why McCoy's desperate calls for help were ignored, the surprising outcome of her murder trial, and the broader systemic issues of racial injustice, housing inequality, and the stigma of mental illness that surround this tragic event. Candyman is a Webby nominee! Show your support for the series and vote for Candyman for best Crime & Justice - Limited Series & Specials here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/crime-justice Read More
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Freeze Frame – But Why Media

Former reality TV executive and Washington Parish native Tucker Simmons returns to his South Louisiana hometown to dig into long-standing rumors of corruption, intimidation, and drug trafficking. Not only are politicians and religious leaders implicated—his own family is rumored to be involved. But when a tip uncovers the truth about the 2017 death of Donna Smith Arceneaux, everything changes. Freeze Frame is a documentary-style series exposing a tangled web of betrayal, blackmail, and murder buried for years in a small town where nothing is as it seems. The saga begins 10.1.24. Follow to be notified. Read More
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True Crime Podcast Podcast

Two students have found themselves suddenly obsessed with and entangled in the murky world of true crime podcasting. Or, if you want to get into the specifics – and apparently, they do – they've become obsessed with trying to understand why and how people make careers out of talking about homicide; why some podcasts can help solve murder cases, and why other podcasts seem to be slowly corroding the sanctity of the American legal system. And over the course of this series...they're going to tell you what they've found. Instagram: @_podcastpodcast Email: truecrimepodcastpodcast@gmail.com Read More
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The Viper Pit Podcast

Join us in The Viper Pit, to debunk the conspiracies, oust the frauds and have a fucking good time.
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