Curated Collection
Best True Crime Podcasts (2026)
Top true crime podcasts covering investigations, cold cases, and criminal justice — summarized for quick reading.
24 podcasts · Updated 2026
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- 1
Crime Junkie
by Audiochuck
A weekly exploration of infamous and lesser-known true crime cases, from cold cases to missing persons and the pursuit of justice.
- 2
Dateline NBC
by NBC News
True-crime mysteries, documentaries, and in-depth investigations from NBC News.
- 3
The Idiot
by Serial Productions & The New York Times
A writer examines their cousin’s arrest for attempted murder, confronting family myths and the nature of evil.
- 4
Love Trapped
by iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts
A reality star’s fling leads to a paternity dispute, unraveling a web of deception and drawing strangers into a global investigation.
- 5
48 Hours
by 48 Hours
Investigates compelling crime and justice cases through in-depth reporting, interviews, and evidence analysis.
- 6
Morbid
by Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
A true crime and spooky history podcast blending research with dark humor, hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist.
- 7
DISGRACELAND
by Double Elvis Productions
True crime stories behind legendary musicians, exploring the chaos, drama, and human cost of fame with reverence and depth.
- 8
The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions
by Sony Music Entertainment
A journalist investigates a massive healthcare fraud involving counterfeit spinal implants and a man named Michael Drobot.
- 9
The Red Weather
by iHeartPodcasts
A man returns to his Northern California hometown to investigate the 1995 disappearance of his best friend's sister from a commune.
- 10
Bridge of Lies
by ABC News
A 19-year-old artist's disappearance on the Jersey Shore reveals lies and a hidden crime after an undercover sting.
- 11
Lore
by Aaron Mahnke
Dark historical tales blending folklore, mystery, and real events to reveal the eerie side of the past.
- 12
Sword and Scale
by Sword and Scale
Raw audio from 911 calls, court testimony, and interviews reveals the realities of violent crime and the justice system.
- 13
20/20
by ABC News
True crime mysteries, investigative reports, and in-depth coverage of high-profile cases with newsmaker interviews.
- 14
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
by Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media
A wildlife biologist and guests analyze documented animal attacks to explain animal behavior and how to stay safe in the wild.
- 15
Small Town Murder
by James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
Comedians examine small-town murders with in-depth research and dark humor.
- 16
Rotten Mango
by Stephanie Soo
Deep dives into the psychology of killers and lesser-known true crime cases from around the world, told without restraint.
- 17
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
by Ballen Studios
A true crime and mystery podcast delivering dark, strange, and mysterious real-life stories in narrative form.
- 18
RedHanded
by RedHanded
Explores serial killers, hauntings, mysteries, and disturbing true crime cases with a focus on the bizarre and unsettling.
- 19
Park Predators
by Audiochuck
A true crime podcast investigating murders, disappearances, and other crimes in national parks and forests around the world.
- 20
Snapped: Women Who Murder
by Oxygen
A true crime podcast featuring audio from Oxygen’s Snapped, focusing on women accused of murder.
- 21
You're Wrong About
by Sarah Marshall
A journalist reexamines people and events misunderstood or misrepresented in history.
- 22
True Crime Garage
by TRUE CRIME GARAGE
Two hosts analyze real crime cases weekly, from missing persons to serial killers, blending research and dark humor.
- 23
Safe to Drink
by NHPR
A New Hampshire town investigates whether its water is safe to drink after contamination by a poorly understood chemical.
- 24
True Crime with Kendall Rae
by Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios
A true-crime podcast that examines unsolved cases with empathy, focusing on victims and their families to raise awareness and seek justice.
How this list is built
We rank podcasts using a composite score that combines current chart position, cross-platform popularity signals, episode publishing cadence, and listener engagement. The list is refreshed regularly as new chart snapshots and metadata flow into our pipeline.