Best True Crime Podcasts (2026)

Crime Junkie

by Audiochuck

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamo…

Dateline NBC

by NBC News

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.   Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-fr…

The Idiot

by Serial Productions & The New York Times

The New York Times writer M. Gessen is widely known for their award-winning writing about totalitarianism, terrorism and the erosion of human rights. Now, M. is examining a more personal target: their least favorite cousin, Allen. For decad…

Love Trapped

by iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts

Former Bachelor Clayton Echard’s casual one-night fling turned into a paternity nightmare. When the news broke about the scandal, no one believed Clayton at first. He was a reality TV star, and an unpopular one at that. Clayton found himsel…

48 Hours

by CBS News

“48 Hours” uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the inv…

Morbid

by Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart

It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for…

DISGRACELAND

by Double Elvis Productions

You know the myths. You’ve seen the biopics. But if you’re the kind of music fan who craves the rest of the story—the stuff they buried or cleaned up for streaming and theaters—this is your podcast. DISGRACELAND is the award-winning show th…

The Binge Cases: My Mother's Lies

by Sony Music Entertainment

What happened to teenage dreamer Sabrina Kidd? Against the odds, tabloid reporter Lyndal Marks seeks justice in a Las Vegas cold case. Driven by a dark secret from her past, she follows the clues to solve the murder of  an innocent girl, av…

The Red Weather

by iHeartPodcasts

In THE RED WEATHER Rider Strong goes back to his hometown in Northern California to investigate the disappearance of his best friend’s sister, Anna Trainor, who vanished from her commune on Halloween night, 1995.

Bridge of Lies

by ABC News

On a December night in a small town on the Jersey shore, the discovery of an abandoned car on a bridge touches off a search for the missing driver. 19-year-old Sarah Stern, an aspiring artist, has seemingly vanished. Friends tell authoritie…

Lore

by Aaron Mahnke

The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frig…

Sword and Scale

by Sword and Scale

Sword and Scale is a weekly true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even mor…

20/20

by ABC News

Unforgettable true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high profile stories. Now listen throughout the week with the official 20/20 After Show, the True Crime Vault, a…

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

by Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media

True stories of the most extreme wild animal attacks ever documented, told and explained by Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist and animal behavior expert. Wes is joined by his brother Jeff and their mutual friend Mike, and in each episode the…

Small Town Murder

by James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman

Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!

Rotten Mango

by Stephanie Soo

Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep …

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

by Ballen Studios

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories is a true crime and mystery podcast that presents strange, dark and mysterious content delivered in story format. The program is hosted by John Allen a.k.a. MrBallen.Subscribe to Sirius…

RedHanded

by RedHanded

Park Predators

by Audiochuck

Explore the dark side of the world’s most beautiful places with investigative journalist and park enthusiast Delia D’Ambra. Each week, Delia guides you deep into national parks and forests across the globe, uncovering stories where nature’s…

Snapped: Women Who Murder

by Oxygen

For the first time ever, full Snapped episodes are now a podcast. Subscribe to this true crime podcast for the direct audio from the original Snapped episodes that have aired on Oxygen over the last 29 seasons (and counting)! Now you can en…

You're Wrong About

by Sarah Marshall

Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

True Crime Garage

by TRUE CRIME GARAGE

True Crime Garage: Your Weekly Dive into Real-Life MysteriesGrab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a podcast—it’s a deep di…

Safe to Drink

by NHPR

A New Hampshire town finds out their water has been contaminated by a chemical. Their most basic question — whether the water is safe to drink — doesn’t have a clear answer. Nobody seems to know much about this so-called forever chemical, w…

True Crime with Kendall Rae

by Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios