Top True Crime Episodes
For those that love a good Dateline murder mystery, or heck, just want to hear a gripping tale, you can access some of the most captivating true crime and wrongful conviction stories via these fantastic episodes. Take a look at the most mysterious, murderous, and crime-filled tales as voted upon by the listeners.
The list of the top 10 True Crime episodes for April 2021 is compliled from Repod’s podcast app chart data. The list below is updated monthly, daily True Crime charts can be found inside the app.
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Supernatural with Ashley FlowersMYSTICAL: The Pollock TwinsWhen his two daughters died in a tragic accident, John Pollock prayed for a miracle that would bring them back. Less than a year later, his wife gave birth to twins who defied the odds of genetics. The only clear explanation? Reincarnation.To view this episode’s full list of sources, please...
"This was such a crazy listen. I remember reading an entire reddit thread about kids who made comments about their last lives, and it still creeps me out.
I might binge through more from this series."
"This was such a crazy listen. I remember reading an entire reddit thread about kids who made comments about their last lives, and it still creeps me out.
I might binge through more from this series."
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Crime CountdownFlorida Man MomentsRidiculous crimes from the Sunshine State helped make criminals there become an internet trend. Ash and Alaina highlight the craziest crimes where the headline started with “Florida Man...”...
"This podcast reminds me of the countdowns I used to watch on TV back in the day. Kind of funny. I like the hosts.
This episode is all about crimes committed in Florida - they all have silly elements and the criminals all get caught for really fun y reasons. "
"This podcast reminds me of the countdowns I used to watch on TV back in the day. Kind of funny. I like the hosts.
This episode is all about crimes committed in Florida - they all have silly elements and the criminals all get caught for really fun y reasons. "
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Dateline NBCConduct UnbecomingIn this Dateline classic, a family in Ontario, Canada returns home to discover some of their personal items are missing. Was it a random attack, or something more sinister? Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 18, 2011....
"I like the way Dateline handled this case. They came at it from a different angle than most. Very good episode!"
"I like the way Dateline handled this case. They came at it from a different angle than most. Very good episode!"
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Darknet Diaries87: Guild of the Grumpy Old Hackersn 2016 the LinkedIn breach data became available to the public. What the Guild of the Grumpy Old Hackers did with it then is quite the story. Listen to Victor, Edwin, and Mattijs tell their story.SponsorsSupport for this show comes from Blinkist. They offer thousands of condensed non-fiction books, so you can get through books...
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"Alright alright I’m going to catch up on this series. First episode in and I’m ready for more.
👀 Emily Anderson "
"Alright alright I’m going to catch up on this series. First episode in and I’m ready for more.
👀 Emily Anderson "
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CriminalEpisode 160: Hot LottoIn 2010, a $16.5 million Hot Lotto ticket was sold at a gas station in Des Moines, Iowa. At first, no one showed up to claim the prize. And then, a series of lawyers tried to claim the money on behalf of a client they would not name. Things got stranger,...
"An entertaining listen as the story unfolds. I can’t say anymore as not to ruin it. "
"An entertaining listen as the story unfolds. I can’t say anymore as not to ruin it. "
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True Crime Talkers: San Diego1- Storming of Capitol, & Police using Drones!?!The Capitol building was breached and a San Diegan is killed. Are police using drones in our streets? I go over how the CVPD is the first to incorporate new technology into their department.
Links:
DRF: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/police-department/programs/uas-drone-program
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vUjqItZO4&feature=emb_logo
Live911: https://live911.com/how-it-works.html
911 article: https://www.pscmagazine-digital.com/pscs/0121_january_february_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1646619#articleId1646619
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"True Crime Talkers - San Diego is a podcast focused on San Diego related crime - both current and historical. This podcast was started just last month, so if you’re a San Diego native looking for a brand new podcast about crime in the area, then give this show a try!
Personally, I found this first episode extremely informative and wonderful to listen to. I’m excited for the next one!"
"True Crime Talkers - San Diego is a podcast focused on San Diego related crime - both current and historical. This podcast was started just last month, so if you’re a San Diego native looking for a brand new podcast about crime in the area, then give this show a try!
Personally, I found this first episode extremely informative and wonderful to listen to. I’m excited for the next one!"
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The Apology LineWho’s Sorry Now? | 1Marissa Bridge has only had a premonition twice in her life: one was on the day in 1981 that she met “Mr. Apology.” As posters for the Apology Line appear all over New York City, callers start to leave messages that confess their deepest secrets and darkest fears. Mr Apology...
"Absolutely loving this series!! My only critique is that it does seem to have more ads than the average podcast. Can’t wait for the next installment though 🍿"
"Absolutely loving this series!! My only critique is that it does seem to have more ads than the average podcast. Can’t wait for the next installment though 🍿"
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The CaseJenniferIn November of 1989, 16-year-old Jennifer Fay snuck out of her house in Brockton, Massachusetts, looking for a party.
She was never seen again.
More than three decades later, Barstool Sports' Kirk Minihane launched an investigation to find out what happened to Jennifer. In the first episode of this series, Minihane talks...
"First episode of Barstool’s first true crime podcast. Interesting so far, curious where this series goes"
"First episode of Barstool’s first true crime podcast. Interesting so far, curious where this series goes"
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"I can't get enough of this limited series podcast by Dateline! "
"I can't get enough of this limited series podcast by Dateline! "
Editors Choice: Top True Crime Shows
A list of the best True Crime podcasts (shows) is surely an impossible task with so many amazing podcasts to follow. So, this is definitely not an all-encompassing True Crime list, instead we're showcasing some of the favorites that we've listened to over the years.
The list of the top 7 best True Crime podcasts of 2021 is a compilation of the editor’s choice + collaboration with the Repod community.
Bear BrookTwo barrels, four bodies, and an enigmatic killer. The cold case that changed the way murders will be investigated forever....
ConvictionWhen John Quinney was ten years old, he took the stand to testify against his own father. He had come to believe that his dad Melvin was the murderous leader of a satanic cult. It would be decades before John would learn that his family was just one of many swept up in a panic that gripped America in the 1980s—one in which hundreds of people were accused of taking part in underground satanic cults...
The Long HallwayThe Long Hallway is a thriller anthology series, releasing every Tuesday and Thursday. Behind each door lurks a tale designed to send a chill down your spine. These bite-sized, flash-fiction stories are written by members of the Skylark Media team....
Dr. DeathLaura Beil takes listeners on the long, winding story of the evil Dr. Christopher Duntsch. And yeah, he's the Dr. Death. Any patient he handles is as good as damaged, or even worse, dead. How one doctor goes ahead to betray all the medical profession stands for is indeed mind-blowing. It’s soothing to know he’ll die within the walls of O.B. Ellis Unit. Learn more about the neurosurgeon that went absolutely bonkers in this interesting...
Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Football star Aaron Hernandez went from the bright lights of the Super Bowl to a convicted murderer in a few years. The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team, best known for its investigation of the sexual abuse scandal inside the Catholic Church, takes a hard look at the crisis facing football through the lens of Aaron Hernandez’s life and terrible crimes.From Wondery, the podcast team that brought you Dr. Death, Spotlight asks: Did a brain badly damaged...
Happy Face Presents: Two FaceWhat would you do if you learned you were adopted, your biological mother was a convicted murderer and your father’s true identity was a mystery? This is what happened to Becky Babcock, the daughter of the infamous Diane Downs. Join Melissa Moore, host of Happy Face Season 1, as she helps Becky unravel the strange tale of her family, searching for answers to decades-old mysteries that remain unanswered in the modern day....
Man In The Window: The Golden State KillerIn Man in the Window, Paige St. John, a Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter has uncovered never before revealed details about the man who would eventually become one of California's most deadly serial killers. From Wondery and the L.A. Times comes a new series that traces his path of devastation through his victims' eyes....
Katie Osterhaus | April 01, 2021
When Serial (a podcast from the creators of This American Life) came out in 2014, audiences across all the nation were immediately hooked by the audio investigation of Hae Min Lee's 1999 murder. While criminal storytelling is not necessarily new, Serial was groundbreaking in that listeners could join the criminal investigation via a podcast format. Since Serial, True Crime podcasts have become our ultimate obsession. From the clues to the conspiracies, these podcasts draw us into the real life stories of scandal, corruption, evil and innocence.
There are two typical types of True Crime podcasts: those that are ‘episodic’ and those that are ‘serialized’ (no pun intended). In an episodic format, each episode will tell a different crime-related story. So, you can start at any episode and get in your true crime fix. Serialized formats tell a story over multiple episodes. These are great for a plane or car ride when you can binge on multiple episodes at one time or, when you wish to hear a longer more complex story. So, without further delay, we've broken this article down into two sections: the best True Crime episodes of the month & the top True Crime shows to follow for ongoing listening.
