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.
13. Dateline NBC
Dateline NBC sees a host of current and classic episodes that delve into compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Photo: Dateline News
14. They Walk Among Us - UK True Crime
Delving from the sinister to the surreal, They Walk Among Us is one of the highest ranked podcasts and has won a number of awards. Photo: Acast
15. The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery Podcast
This podcast begins when Idaho University students are brutally murdered after being stabbed in their off-campus house on King Road. The media immediately descends on their town. Photo: ABC News
16. Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch
When the police struggle to uncover a murder that shocks the town, its inhabitants go in search of someone to blame. Photo: Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment