There’s more to the world than meets the eye. The dark side of the world is full of heinous crimes and illicit activities. True crime podcasts uphold the most horrible real-life criminal activities committed to date. From the gravity of the crime to how it was solved, the podcasts also discuss ways in which people can stay safe and can be made aware. They give you a short glimpse into the darker side of the world that you’d otherwise ignore. Whether you possess a detective instinct or simply prioritize safety, be sure to tune into one.
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
Women with or without vengeance in the Victorian era had some serious crimes up their alley. Host Lucy Worsley in the company of her female detective guest unravels the murders committed by these women, in the 19th century. Cases are discussed from the 21st-century POV that is laced with feminism, and empowerment. Tune in here.
Do You Know Mordechai?
Murder isn’t the only major crime known to mankind. There’s scam and frauds that are equally disturbing like in Moredchai’s case. He received money and benefits from many women in false pretext of being in love with them. Thankfully, one of his victims came forward with her journalist friend Kathleen Goldhar to expose the man. Goldhar even gets to record a one-on-one interview with the culprit himself for the podcast. Tune in here.
Criminal
A podcast that brings you more than just a row of murders and unsolved cases. With host Phoebe Judge who can make anything sound exciting yet so calming at the same time, it’s a podcast that will keep you hooked. From talking about Stockholm Syndrome to picking up the bizarre case of a police officer suiting up and diving into Tar Pits in search of evidence, it has everything. You’ll be stunned to find many more such peculiar cases unfolding here. Tune in here.
Dr. Death
Medical journalist Laura Beil took it upon herself to show the world how the doctors whom we trust with our lives can be demons too. She exposes the horrific crimes committed by Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a neurosurgeon who instead of curing patients left them worse or maimed. The podcast has three seasons, all focusing on doctors who in disguise of caring, curing hands butchered away lives. Watch the trailer here. The podcast is steaming on Peacock TV. Additionally, you can also tune in on Spotify.
Someone Knows Something
Cold cases always call out for the Sherlock in us and tend to be more intriguing. While listening to them, a turn comes when you feel like going out there to put the pieces together and bring in justice. With cold cases however, the end is not guaranteed. Listening in to a podcast, dissecting cold cases with CBC’s host David Ridgen will leave you in a flurry of thoughts. Tune in here.
Insomniac
We’ve saved the best for the last – a walk through the most heinous serial killings of all time. Night after night, the host Scott Benjamin dives deep into the world of serial killings and how their minds work, what triggers them, and more. With crime enveloping his mind, Benjamin turned into an insomniac and thus came up with the podcast – Insomniac – documenting his journey. It’s unsettling (not for the faint-hearted) but so enlightening. Tune in here.
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