True Crime Podcast Hub

In 2014, This American Life released Serial, a ground-breaking series that launched true crime podcasting into the mainstream. Serial was one of the first true crime podcasts with mass appeal, but since then the number of true crime podcasts have multiplied. Whether you prefer UK true crime podcasts or international podcasts, presenter-led podcasts or case files, there are so many different series to choose from. But never fear, Crime + Investigation has created this dedicated hub to share our top true crime podcast recommendations, so you'll always know what to listen to next. As well as our top listens, you can read interviews with top podcasters and catch up with the latest true crime podcast news. While you're here, why not check out our own podcast series, the critically acclaimed Murdertown, which details the most shocking crimes from every corner of the UK.

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What is the number one true crime podcast?

True crime is the most popular genre of podcasts in the UK, but which show is the best?

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50 top British true crime podcasts

Many of the finest crime writers and stories come from the UK, and here are some of our favourite true crime podcasts

How the 'Serial' podcast led to Adnan Syed's release

Adnan Syed spent 23 years in prison for the murder of Hae Min Lee. However, the popular podcast 'Serial' led to police reopening the investigation and Syed being released

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How 'The Teacher's Pet' podcast helped to solve an Australian murder

The body of Lynette Dawson was never found, but two coronial inquests determined that she was dead, murdered by someone she knew.

The true crime podcast plagarism scandal

The true crime podcasting community was hit by a scandal after one of its most popular offerings, Crime Junkie, was accused of plagiarism

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Matthew Hardy: 'Britain's worst cyber stalker' - 'Can I tell you a secret?'

Matthew Hardy catfished at least 62 women for over a decade, often turning their friends, family and colleagues against them.

Best single-case true crime podcasts

Doing the hard work for you, we have rounded up some of the best-serialised podcasts out there

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8 true crime podcasts that helped crack real life crimes

True crime is one of the most popular genres of podcast, but have they helped to solve any crimes?

Five fascinating true crime podcasts you need to listen to

Podcasts give true crime fans the opportunity to learn about and investigate cases that the mainstream media doesn't talk about.

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The best true crime podcasts from across the British Isles

We’re presenting a handpicked list of podcasts about cases that are specific to locations across the British Isles

The top true crime podcasts of 2022

Some true crime podcasts, such as Serial, have been known to help solve real life crimes

Famous celebrities who host true crime podcasts

Some of the world's best-known celebrities have investigated real crimes on their podcasts

5 true crime podcasts about financial fraud

Ruja Ignatova fleeced investors out of billions with a cryptocurrency that wasn’t real

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The best new true crime podcasts that started in 2022

The true crime genre continues to grow and these are the best new shows that started in 2022

Crime + Investigation Show Notes - British Murders

Show Notes: 'British Murders' podcast Q&A

In this inaugural Show Notes podcast Q&A, we spoke to Stuart Blues, the host of British Murders

The new true crime podcast investigating an 'Undetermined' death in New Orleans

Jessica Noll and Todd McComas, from the 'Undetermined' podcast talk about their search for answers in a beguiling unsolved case

Show Notes: 'Switchblade Sisters Social Club' podcast Q&A

There are hundreds of true crime podcasts available across every platform, so this is your chance to meet the people behind the microphones and discover your next favourite listen.

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The Freeway Phantom: Washington D.C's forgotten serial killer

Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls went missing in the Washington D.C. area.

Murdertown Podcast

Uncover a different perspective on the town where you live. Alongside the TV show, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us explores a brand new murder case in the Murdertown podcast. The Murdertown podcast is the perfect accompaniment to Crime + Investigation’s ever-popular television show of the same name. Uncover a different perspective on the town where you live by exploring a brand-new murder case every week. Now into its third series, the Murdertown podcast has detailed shocking crimes from every corner of the UK. Hosted by Benjamin Fitton, the unmistakable voice behind They Walk Among Us, each episode shines a light on the perhaps forgotten crimes that have plagued local communities for years. From Southampton and Blackpool, to Inverinate and Cerrigydrudion, no town is too big or too small to be rocked by murder.

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Chobham dug up in search for Tina Baker, and feared 'fed to pigs' - Murdertown Podcast

Towards the end of that July alarm bells started to ring when those close to Tina hadn’t seen her for two weeks.

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20:40

Hawarden: The murder of Madallin Jones - Murdertown Podcast

In North Wales, a couple was driving around a quiet bend on the A550 and they noticed a red Mini Metro which had crashed into a tree

Full Episode

22:00

Cerrigydrudion: Mysterious bones found, were they a victim of The Man in Black? - Murdertown Podcast

One of the brothers walked among the trees to find firewood. Just a few feet in, he saw the unmistakable shape of a human skull

Full Episode

22:00

Selsdon: Tessa Howden, killed in her bed by the ‘The Silent Killer’ - Murdertown Podcast

Tessa Howden's dad saw her covers piled on the floor, and as he pulled them back, he found her body on the floor with something wrapped around her neck

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True Crime Podcast Hub

What is the number one true crime podcast?

True crime is the most popular genre of podcasts in the UK, but which show is the best?

50 top British true crime podcasts

Many of the finest crime writers and stories come from the UK, and here are some of our favourite true crime podcasts

Podcast News

How the 'Serial' podcast led to Adnan Syed's release

Adnan Syed spent 23 years in prison for the murder of Hae Min Lee. However, the popular podcast 'Serial' led to police reopening the investigation and Syed being released

How 'The Teacher's Pet' podcast helped to solve an Australian murder

The body of Lynette Dawson was never found, but two coronial inquests determined that she was dead, murdered by someone she knew.

The true crime podcast plagarism scandal

The true crime podcasting community was hit by a scandal after one of its most popular offerings, Crime Junkie, was accused of plagiarism

Matthew Hardy: 'Britain's worst cyber stalker' - 'Can I tell you a secret?'

Matthew Hardy catfished at least 62 women for over a decade, often turning their friends, family and colleagues against them.

Podcasts recommendations

Best single-case true crime podcasts

Doing the hard work for you, we have rounded up some of the best-serialised podcasts out there

8 true crime podcasts that helped crack real life crimes

True crime is one of the most popular genres of podcast, but have they helped to solve any crimes?

Five fascinating true crime podcasts you need to listen to

Podcasts give true crime fans the opportunity to learn about and investigate cases that the mainstream media doesn't talk about.

The best true crime podcasts from across the British Isles

We’re presenting a handpicked list of podcasts about cases that are specific to locations across the British Isles

The top true crime podcasts of 2022

Some true crime podcasts, such as Serial, have been known to help solve real life crimes

Famous celebrities who host true crime podcasts

Some of the world's best-known celebrities have investigated real crimes on their podcasts

5 true crime podcasts about financial fraud

Ruja Ignatova fleeced investors out of billions with a cryptocurrency that wasn’t real

The best new true crime podcasts that started in 2022

The true crime genre continues to grow and these are the best new shows that started in 2022

Podcaster interviews

Show Notes: 'British Murders' podcast Q&A

In this inaugural Show Notes podcast Q&A, we spoke to Stuart Blues, the host of British Murders

The new true crime podcast investigating an 'Undetermined' death in New Orleans

Jessica Noll and Todd McComas, from the 'Undetermined' podcast talk about their search for answers in a beguiling unsolved case

Show Notes: 'Switchblade Sisters Social Club' podcast Q&A

There are hundreds of true crime podcasts available across every platform, so this is your chance to meet the people behind the microphones and discover your next favourite listen.

The Freeway Phantom: Washington D.C's forgotten serial killer

Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls went missing in the Washington D.C. area.

Murdertown Podcast

Full episodes

Chobham dug up in search for Tina Baker, and feared 'fed to pigs' - Murdertown Podcast

Towards the end of that July alarm bells started to ring when those close to Tina hadn’t seen her for two weeks.

Hawarden: The murder of Madallin Jones - Murdertown Podcast

In North Wales, a couple was driving around a quiet bend on the A550 and they noticed a red Mini Metro which had crashed into a tree

Cerrigydrudion: Mysterious bones found, were they a victim of The Man in Black? - Murdertown Podcast

One of the brothers walked among the trees to find firewood. Just a few feet in, he saw the unmistakable shape of a human skull

Selsdon: Tessa Howden, killed in her bed by the ‘The Silent Killer’ - Murdertown Podcast

Tessa Howden's dad saw her covers piled on the floor, and as he pulled them back, he found her body on the floor with something wrapped around her neck