5 of the best true crime podcasts

There has never been a better time for true crime story lovers. The subject usually covered in books, novels and TV dramas is now making a resurgence through Netflix documentaries and podcasts. The truly great and remarkable works are developed by experts in their respective fields who provide information about the cases in an informative, sobering, chilling and always entertaining way. Here are what we think are the top five true crime podcasts.

Ever since Truman Capote wrote In Cold Blood, we’ve been drawn to true crime. So why not delve into the darkest experiences of our recent past?

Cold

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“Cold” follows the case of Susan Powell, a young mother of two, who disappeared from Utah in 2009. The podcast delves deep into the story of her husband Josh, the prime suspect in her disappearance. Led by reporter Dave Cawley, the podcast analyzes Josh’s violent past in detail, supplementing the story with diaries and written accounts from observers that paint a vivid and thorough picture of a case that will continue to bug you long after you’ve listened.

Crimetown

Crimetown Season 2 is out this year and focuses on the city of Detroit, Michigan, specifically the rise and fall of Kwame Kilpatrick, the city’s youngest elected mayor, who is currently serving a 28-year sentence. Beginning in the ’70s with a racially motivated police shootout, the podcast continues to follow the events that unfolded in Detroit over the years, painting a detailed picture of the city and the overall community involved.

happy face

This 12-part podcast follows Melissa Moore as she reflects on the investigation of her father, Keith Hunter Jesperson, a man accused of the murders of eight women over a five-year period. Popularly known as the “Happy Face Killer,” Jesperson committed most of his known crimes in the early ’90s. He owes his name to the smiling notes he sent to the police after his killings.

dr Death

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Moderated and reported by science journalist Laura Beil: “Dr. “Death” tells the story of Christopher Duntsch, a real-life neurosurgeon who killed and maimed dozens of patients under his care. Within two years, Duntsch operated on 38 patients, two died and 31 were paralyzed or seriously injured. The podcast explores his life, medical training, substance abuse issues and eventually his incarceration.

Serial

In the third season, “Serial” brings variety. The podcast, which used to track a single crime per season, decided to set up camp in a Cleveland courthouse and document the various cases filed. The podcast consists of nine episodes, each focusing on a different case and its subsequent journey through the justice system. The result is an interesting documentary of crimes of different styles, which makes it clear that justice is not always done justice.

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