The best podcasts for true crime deep dives.
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Who am I?
As a true crime podcast host I obviously love listening to true crime. I love Episodic and deep dives as long as they are factual and ethical. I chose this subject because I know there are many people out there who love listening to true crime but want all the information not just an overview of the case. I am passionate about getting the word out about unsolved cases and getting justice.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
We have an episodic true-crime podcast but love the deep dives just as much. The work and energy that go into these podcasts we had to give them a shout-out.
What is my podcast playlist about?
This list is all about those ethical true crime podcasts that follow one case for at least an entire season.
1. True Crime Bullsh**
Why this podcast?
Josh Hallmark does an amazing job covering the notorious serial killer Israel Keys and his victims. Josh travels across the country searching for information and other potential victims. It is the most comprehensive coverage of this man and his crimes.

True Crime Bullsh**
Studio BOTH/AND
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True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast.
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How many episodes does True Crime Bullsh** have?
True Crime Bullsh** currently has 292 episodes available.
What topics does True Crime Bullsh** cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on True Crime Bullsh**?
The average episode length on True Crime Bullsh** is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of True Crime Bullsh** released?
Episodes of True Crime Bullsh** are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of True Crime Bullsh**?
The first episode of True Crime Bullsh** was released on Nov 19, 2018.
2. Hide and Seek
Why this podcast?
James Baysinger has covered a few cases over the years but he is a hands-on podcaster that goes where the leads take him. He is not afraid to ask the tough questions of friends and families of the victims he is covering. He is all about finding the truth about these unsolved cases.

Hide and Seek
James Baysinger
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The Disappearance of Shane Barton On March 9, 2023, Shane Barton vanished from his home in Rochester, Washington. No phone. No wallet. No trace. Just... gone. This season on Hide and Seek, we unravel the mystery of Shane's disappearance. We explore the moments leading up to that fateful day—was his vanishing an act of free will, a tragic accident, or the result of something far more sinister? The haunting questions leave us wondering: Did Shane walk away from his life, or does a far darker truth lie hidden beneath the surface?


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How many episodes does Hide and Seek have?
Hide and Seek currently has 162 episodes available.
What topics does Hide and Seek cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Hide and Seek?
The average episode length on Hide and Seek is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hide and Seek released?
Episodes of Hide and Seek are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Hide and Seek?
The first episode of Hide and Seek was released on Feb 9, 2019.
3. Culpable
Why this podcast?
Culpable's first season was one of the very first deep dives I ever listened to and it had me hooked from the very beginning. That first season is about the suspicious death of a man by the name of Christian Andreacchio. Tenderfoot knocks this one out of the park and leaves you wanting more.

Culpable
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy
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Join host Dennis Cooper as he explores unresolved cases where culpability has yet to be established. This acclaimed investigative series from the creators of Up and Vanished has tallied over 45 million downloads to-date.The newest season digs into the mysterious death of 17-year-old Danny Violette, who went missing for 11 days in the fall of 1998, and was later found in a cornfield with a ligature mark around his neck and a tire tread across his body.Season 2 followed the 2013 murder of 22-year-old Brittany Stykes, a young pregnant mother who was shot and killed while driving down a rural highway with her one-year-old daughter beside her in the vehicle.Season 1 investigated the suspicious death of 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio, whose 2014 shooting was classified as a suicide after a 45 minute investigation, despite substantial evidence of possible foul play.Culpable Case Review is a short-form adaptation of the franchise that raises awareness about under-reported cases as a means of helping victim's families in their search for answers.



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How many episodes does Culpable have?
Culpable currently has 103 episodes available.
What topics does Culpable cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Culpable?
The average episode length on Culpable is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Culpable released?
Episodes of Culpable are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Culpable?
The first episode of Culpable was released on Jun 1, 2019.
4. Missing Maura Murray
Why this podcast?
I don't even know where to begin when it comes to this case, it is just mind-boggling how Maura just vanished. Crawlspace Media has done an amazing job with this deep dive.

Missing Maura Murray
Crawlspace Media
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Maura was a 21 year old student in February of 2004 when she inexplicably drove three hours from her dorm in Amherst, Massachusetts to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and vanished. At around 7:30pm her vehicle was involved in a single car, non life threatening accident at a hairpin turn on dark & desolate Route 112. She has not been seen or heard from since. Now two filmmakers set out to find answers on this mystery by diving deep into Maura's life, the region in which she went missing, and the online world of citizen detectives. If you have any information that could assist the ongoing investigation please contact the New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit at (603) 223-3860 or (800) NAB-DOPE. Or email: ColdCaseUnit@DOS.NH.GOV. If you'd like to contact the Murray family you can do so at their site: https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/.

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How many episodes does Missing Maura Murray have?
Missing Maura Murray currently has 162 episodes available.
What topics does Missing Maura Murray cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Missing Maura Murray?
The average episode length on Missing Maura Murray is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Missing Maura Murray released?
Episodes of Missing Maura Murray are typically released every 13 days.
When was the first episode of Missing Maura Murray?
The first episode of Missing Maura Murray was released on Jul 16, 2015.
5. S-Town
Why this podcast?
S-town is more true crime-adjacent but will leave you wanting more. It follows the story of one man and his crazy life. If this was a book it is definitely a page turner and one you would not be able to put down.

S-Town
Serial Productions
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S-Town is a podcast hosted by Brian Reed from Serial Productions, a New York Times company. The story follows a man named John who despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks Brian to investigate the son of a wealthy family who's allegedly been bragging that he got away with murder. But when someone else ends up dead, the search for the truth leads to a nasty feud, a hunt for hidden treasure, and an unearthing of the mysteries of one man's life. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter. Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com


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How many episodes does S-Town have?
S-Town currently has 10 episodes available.
What topics does S-Town cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on S-Town?
The average episode length on S-Town is 39 minutes.
When was the first episode of S-Town?
The first episode of S-Town was released on Mar 28, 2017.
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