Whether it is binging on Netflix, Amazon or Disney+ or various streaming services, true crime has really evolved as a genre in the past five years, growing an army of fans that are desperate be find out more about some of the world’s most grizzly and shocking crimes.
Of course, podcasts have been one of the main beneficiaries of the true crime craze, with a number of excellent, in depth series launching over the past half a decade.
Cold cases, serial killers, cults and more can be found amongst a wide range of true crime podcasts, though choosing which one to listen to next can be a daunting task.
Thank fully, that’s where we come in by saving you the trouble of finding that podcast true crime podcast series that will suit your listening needs perfectly.
While it is in no particular order, these 17 podcasts are consistently high ranking across Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other good podcast providers.
9. Betrayal
What happens when the fairy-tale marriage goes horrible wrong and turns into a tale of deceit, lies and a horrible secret? Photo: iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts
10. Who Killed Dr Bogle & Mrs Chandler?
This five-part podcast explores one the bizarre cold cases of physicist Dr Gilbert Bogle and Mrs Margaret Chandler, who were found dead beside the picturesque Lane Cove River in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Peter Butt
11. Scamanda
One of the wildest crime stories ever, this podcast follows the tale of a young woman who lives life to the fullest, until she is diagnosed with a life threatening disease - or so we thought. Photo: Lionsgate Sound
12. Killers, Cults and Queens
RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist Cheryl Hole teams up with Nikki Druce as they explore the weirdest corners of the universe. Photo: Audioboom