Hollywood blockbusters or in-depth podcasts – there’s no denying the popularity of true crime continues to boom.
Though, with such a strong list of true crime podcasts now available via various podcast platforms, you’d be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed with choice.
Cults, conspiracies, cold cases and all in between, the popularity of true crime has certainly risen in the last five years. For fans of the genre desperate to know more about specific crimes, podcasts often offer an insight unable to be found elsewhere.
However, finding a series that is destined to keep you listening to episodes you didn’t even know you wanted to listen to can be taxing.
So, if you’re a true crime fan, we saved you the hassle of finding that perfect pod by seeing which true crime podcasts are most highly rated on Apple podcasts.
This list is in no order and could change weekly according to Apple Podcasts.
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Which true crime podcasts are proving most popular with audiences? (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for SCAD aTVfest 2019 ) Photo: Tasos Katopodis
. Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body is an anthology series about people who are pushed beyond their limits and do unspeakable things and is currently ranking as number one for true crime podcasts in the UK. Photo: Over My Dead Body podcast
9. RedHanded
RedHanded is an award winning true crime podcast that offers "a weekly dose of murder, delivered with all the facts and anecdotal tangents." Photo: RedHanded podcast
10. This Is Monsters
Another true crime podcast with insanely good reviews is Monsters. The podcast "tells the stories of some of the worst people who exist in our world" where each season, the hosts will pick a new theme and hand pick stories. Photo: Podcast One/This Is Monsters
11. Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left covers much more than just true crime, but this hugely popular podcast has covered some of the darkest, most insane true crime stories throughout and is definitely worth listening to if you're into the darker tales. Photo: Last Podcast On The Left