True crime podcasts are all the rage right now, and there are plenty of great shows to choose from. Whether you’re looking for something lighthearted or darkly thrilling, we’ve got you covered.
Sympathy Pains
Hosted by Laura Beil (Dr. Death, Bad Batch), Sympathy Pains is a six-part series from Neon Hum Media and iHeartRadio. For 20 years, Sarah Delashmit told people around her that she had cancer, muscular dystrophy, and other illnesses. She used a wheelchair and posted selfies from a hospital bed. She told friends and coworkers she was trapped in abusive relationships, or that she was the mother of children who had died. It was all a con. Sympathy was both her great need and her powerful weapon. But unlike most scams, she didn’t want people’s money. She was after something far more valuable.
Last episode 4 May 2022
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CounterClock
CounterClock Season 4 is investigating the 2003 death of 17-year-old John Welles in Arcadia, Florida. Host and investigative journalist Delia D’Ambra is re-examining the facts and evidence in the case and digging up new clues that have not been previously known. The secrets hidden in the victim’s rural community prove to be the toughest and most dangerous case the team has pursued so far and forces Delia to go toe-to-toe with some of the highest government entities in the Sunshine state.
Last episode 12 May 2022
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Innocent Til Tipsy
True Crime Tiktoker Danielle Dell’Olio sits down every week with co-host Max Maison and a glass – sometimes a bottle of wine – to tell you about a true crime case she feels passionately about. Sometimes dabbling in the crimes of Hollywood, but always with a message of what we do to make the world a better place. So grab a drink and stay for a spell.
Last episode 27 Apr 2022
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Conclusion: best true-crime podcast
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