Fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley was murdered on the night of October 30, 1975, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Nearly 50 years later, journalist Andrew Goldman revisits the case from the ground up in the podcast Dead Certain, bringing new investigative material and archive audio spanning five decades.
Pushkin Industries and the acclaimed Bad Women brand have released a new podcast series about an unsolved disappearance in Ireland in September 1976 — and the investigation has already made contact with around a dozen witnesses who have never previously come forward.
In Canada, a group of birth workers and caregivers were systematically seduced and manipulated by a young pregnant woman named Kaitlyn Braun, who drew them into an escalating web of lies about rape, infant death, and coma. CBC's podcast series Uncover tells the story across six episodes.
Journalist Javier Leiva launches PRETEND, an investigative true crime podcast that dives into real people who lie to survive. The series combines psychological insight with cinematic storytelling.
A new podcast series on Apple Podcasts claims to expose details about a high-profile murder case involving singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke), allegedly arrested in April 2026. However, police and judicial authorities have not confirmed the case.
The podcast series 'Seriously Mysterious' gives listeners insight into some of the most mysterious criminal cases, missing persons, and unsolved murders. Produced by LordanArts, the series focuses on known facts and theories surrounding the cases.
A growing podcast series on Apple Podcasts offers authentic police content based on real 911 calls and police interrogations from actual criminal cases. The series has become an important resource for true crime enthusiasts seeking documented interviews and original material instead of traditional entertainment.
A new investigative podcast series dives deep into complex lies surrounding pregnancy, violence, and manipulation. The series appeals to fans of in-depth true crime narratives.
A new podcast series has focused attention on a complex murder mystery at City Hall. The final episode explores the motives behind the tragedy and the dynamic between two men whose lives ended on the same day.
In October 2015, Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou exposed Theranos as a fraud, revealing that the company's Edison blood-testing machine could not perform the hundreds of tests it claimed. The scandal led to the conviction of founder Elizabeth Holmes in January 2022 and a sweeping investigation into one of Silicon Valley's most ambitious—and most dishonest—companies.
The BBC's investigative podcast 'The Missing Cryptoqueen' unveils how Dr. Ruja Ignatova's OneCoin scheme defrauded over 3 million people of more than $4 billion between 2014 and 2017—one of history's largest Ponzi schemes—before the Bulgarian founder disappeared.
Rebecca Jarvis hosts The Dropout, an ABC News true crime podcast that chronicles Elizabeth Holmes' federal criminal fraud trial over Theranos, the blood-testing company she founded. Through never-before-aired depositions and exclusive interviews, the series examines how Holmes allegedly defrauded investors and patients.
Award-winning investigative reporter Laura Beil's 2019 podcast series 'Bad Batch' uncovers how Liveyon, a South Texas stem cell company, distributed contaminated products with no therapeutic benefit—revealing the darker side of a multibillion-dollar industry operating largely without oversight.
Marie Madeleine Steen, a Norwegian woman born in 1957, orchestrated an intricate web of fraud across Denmark and Norway using false identities and carefully constructed deceptions. Her crimes came to light through a 2016 investigative podcast that tracked her elaborate scams involving religious refuges and a mysterious heavy suitcase.
Paolo Macchiarini, a Swiss-born Italian thoracic surgeon, deceived the medical world and media with claims of groundbreaking synthetic trachea transplants that left patients dead. Now, the Wondery podcast Dr. Death: Miracle Man reveals how he manipulated everyone around him—including the NBC News producer investigating his work.
In 1982, Martin Markowitz began therapy with New York psychiatrist Dr. Isaac Herschkopf following a breakup and his parents' deaths. What followed was a 28-year relationship that would result in millions of dollars in exploitation, family estrangement, and eventually criminal professional misconduct—a story exposed in 2010 and later adapted into a major Apple TV+ series.
Bad People, a BBC Studios Audio production now hosted by criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw and journalist Amber Haque, returns with a 20-part series exploring some of Britain's most complex criminal cases. Released weekly on Thursdays across multiple platforms, the podcast combines forensic analysis with intimate victim interviews.
Marion Barter, a Queensland mother and schoolteacher, disappeared in 1997 after obtaining a new passport under an assumed name. Twenty-seven years later, a coroner's finding of death has reignited questions about what really happened to her.
Monster: The Zodiac Killer is the second installment in the Monster podcast franchise, produced by Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts. Hosted by Matt Frederick and Payne Lindsey, the series examines the unsolved serial murders that terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area beginning in 1968.
Norway's NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) produces Mysterier fra Norge, a Norwegian-language podcast that investigates unsolved mysteries, paranormal events, and historical enigmas across Norway. Launched around 2022, the series has become a platform for exploring cases ranging from WWII disappearances to unexplained supernatural occurrences that have long puzzled Norwegian communities.
A decade after two Dutch university students disappeared on a hiking trail near Boquete, Panama, a new investigative podcast is unearthing fresh witnesses and evidence in a case that has baffled authorities and captivated international audiences.
Svenska brott is a Swedish-language true crime podcast available on Spotify that dedicates each episode to a single Swedish criminal case. The show follows a chronological approach, examining crimes from their initial occurrence through subsequent developments and outcomes.
A Danish production company is developing a new podcast series focusing on Norway's most perplexing unsolved criminal cases, bringing international attention to decades-old Nordic mysteries that have long captivated regional audiences but remained largely unknown to English-speaking true crime fans.
Since 2013, Bardstown, Kentucky has been haunted by five unsolved murders that have shaken this small Nelson County community. From the killing of a local police officer to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, whose former boyfriend now faces murder charges, these cases remain largely unresolved—exposing the vulnerabilities of a town caught in a deadly cycle.
A Norwegian true crime podcast is leveraging public participation to solve some of Scandinavia's most persistent criminal cases, including Russian espionage operations. By collaborating with Norway's national crime investigation unit, the show demonstrates how modern media can reshape cold case investigations.
True Crime Garage, a popular podcast hosted by Nic and Captain, has become a crucial platform for revisiting cold cases and missing persons investigations across North America. The show's deep-dive approach to cases like Nevaeh Leigh Kingbird's disappearance demonstrates how independent true crime media is pressuring authorities and mobilizing communities when official responses lag.
A Danish true crime podcast titled Unsolved Murders is breathing new life into long-dormant criminal investigations through dramatic reconstruction and in-depth analysis, captivating audiences while prompting fresh examination of Denmark's most baffling unsolved cases.
Ira Glass's weekly storytelling program This American Life launched Serial in October 2014, a true crime podcast that became the most listened-to in the world. What started as a single season investigating a 1999 Baltimore murder case has since expanded into a major force in investigative journalism.
A Los Angeles Times podcast series documents investigative journalist Nicki Weisensee Egan's 13-year pursuit to hold Bill Cosby accountable. From the first allegation in 2005 to his 2018 conviction, 'Chasing Cosby' reveals how institutional silence protected one of America's most beloved entertainers.
In May 2018, The Australian newspaper launched The Teacher's Pet, a crime podcast investigating the 1982 disappearance of Lynette Dawson from Sydney. Hosted by journalist Hedley Thomas, the series uncovered new evidence that would ultimately lead to the conviction of Chris Dawson, Lyn's husband, for her murder in August 2022.
Brett Talley and Alice LaCour, both experienced prosecutors, host a true crime podcast that brings legal expertise to cold cases and famous mysteries across the United States. Released several times weekly, the show examines everything from disappearances to high-profile trials, offering listeners analysis grounded in prosecutorial knowledge.
Rättegångspodden, Sweden's fifth-largest podcast with 173,000 weekly listeners, has faced criticism from families of crime victims whose cases were featured without their permission. The documentary-style true crime show, created by Nils Bergman, draws audio directly from Swedish court proceedings and police interrogations.
On Mother's Day 2019, Marianne Shockley, a respected entomology professor at the University of Georgia, died in a hot tub at a home in Milledgeville, Georgia. Her boyfriend Marcus Lillard was charged with her murder—but a jury acquitted him in April 2022, a verdict the Blood Town podcast examines in detail.
Neil Strauss, a Rolling Stone journalist, hosts To Live and Die in L.A., an investigative true crime podcast that follows real-time investigations into disappearances and deaths across Los Angeles. Produced by Tenderfoot TV and Cadence13, the series has earned recognition for pursuing cases others have abandoned, bringing closure to families and justice to victims.
A new wave of Scandinavian true crime media is moving beyond sensationalism to explore how criminal cases reshape entire legal systems. 'Brott i närbild,' a Swedish podcast, exemplifies this trend by investigating cases that fundamentally altered legislation and sparked regional debates on judicial accountability.
A groundbreaking American podcast investigation reveals how a trusted physician exploited his position within USA Gymnastics to abuse young athletes, and how multiple institutions failed to act on warning signs. The case has become a global watershed moment for institutional accountability.
ABC Audio and 20/20 have partnered to launch 'The Hand in the Window,' a six-part podcast series exploring the 2016 capture of serial killer Shawn Grate in rural Ashland, Ohio. Hosted by veteran journalist John Quiñones, the limited series premiered November 4, 2025, and traces how a desperate 911 call led investigators to uncover multiple homicides across the state.
In 1985, New Hampshire police discovered human remains in barrels near Bear Brook State Park. Decades later, a podcast would transform this case into a watershed moment for forensic science—and raise troubling questions about how confessions are obtained and justice is served.
Wondery's podcast series Young Charlie traces Charles Manson's transformation from his troubled childhood to his role orchestrating the savage murders of actress Sharon Tate and four others in August 1969. Hosted by Tracy Pattin and narrated by Stephen Lang, the show examines the formative events and psychological unraveling that created one of America's most infamous cult leaders.
Krimrummet, a Swedish true crime podcast produced by media company Expressen, has won the Guldörat 2024 award in the news and current events category. Hosted by Kim Malmgren and featuring invited guests, the podcast covers major and minor criminal cases across Sweden.
Mørkeland is a Danish true crime podcast that has been investigating Denmark's darkest criminal cases since at least 2018. The show won Best Danish True Crime Podcast at the 2022 Mørkeawards, establishing itself as a leading voice in Scandinavian crime journalism.
In July 2019, Pineapple Street Media and Gimlet Media premiered The Clearing, an eight-episode podcast hosted by veteran journalist Josh Dean that chronicles April Balascio's extraordinary decision to suspect and report her own father, serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards, to police in 2009.
Danish author Vigdis Hjorth's work has sparked confusion among international audiences about whether 'The Clearing: Datters søgen efter sandheden om sin far' represents a real crime case or fictional narrative set in 1950s Denmark.
Since August 2016, Up and Vanished has used investigative journalism and community involvement to examine unsolved disappearances across the United States. The podcast, hosted by filmmaker Payne Lindsey and produced by Tenderfoot TV, has grown to over 340 million downloads while generating real arrests and renewed attention to cases gone cold for years.
Thomas "Tom" Brown, 18, an honours student and student body president in Canadian, Texas, disappeared on the night of November 23, 2016. His vehicle was found abandoned the following day, but his remains wouldn't surface until nearly a year later—sparking a case still shrouded in mystery.
Cold, a narrative true crime podcast produced by KSL Podcasts, follows investigative journalist Dave Cawley as he reopens three haunting missing persons cases spanning decades—Susan Powell, Joyce Yost, and Sheree Warren—none of whose bodies have ever been found.
Crime Salad, hosted by husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky, is a top-ranked true crime podcast that prioritizes facts, victims, and ethical storytelling. The show, produced by BLACKCAT | Realm, investigates cold cases, suspicious deaths, wrongful convictions, and missing persons with a commitment to accountability and awareness.
Kalla Fall, a Swedish investigative true crime podcast, examines unsolved and unresolved criminal cases primarily on the island of Gotland. Hosted by Urban Gärdek and Tobias von Braun, the weekly series pursues fresh leads where official investigations have reached dead ends, covering decades-old disappearances, murders, and brutal attacks.
On January 8, 1982, Lynette Dawson vanished from Sydney's Northern Beaches. Four decades later, an investigative podcast would finally expose her husband's guilt and transform true crime storytelling forever.
Krimprat med Lise og Fiona is a weekly Norwegian true crime podcast hosted by Lise and Fiona that has amassed hundreds of episodes exploring international cases. Available across major platforms, the show examines everything from missing persons to high-profile murder convictions.
Brott & Straff, a Scandinavian podcast series, provides an unfiltered examination of gang-related criminal activity in Sweden and the broader Nordic region. The show draws on regional law enforcement data and courtroom proceedings to document how organized crime operates across borders.
Svenska Fall, a Swedish true crime podcast produced by Brand New Content in collaboration with Perfect Day Media and Viaplay, launches new episodes every Tuesday across major streaming platforms. The show investigates some of Sweden's most disturbing cases, from brutal murders to mysterious disappearances that have captivated the Nordic true crime audience.
