When Serial shot to fame, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was the only true-crime podcast worth downloading. The genre, however, is diverse and steadily growing — with stories that offer insights into nearly every aspect of criminal investigation and the effects of crime on individuals and society. Snooper Serial Number Location. So what else is out there? Here are some stand-out shows for true-crime addicts. It's best to start this podcast from Season 1. This first-person narrative details the experiences of retired detective Joe Kenda, who spent 23 years with the Colorado Springs Police Department, as he progresses from rookie to veteran.

Listen for fascinating details about his most interesting cases and the day-to-day work involved in solving a homicide. Kenda's storytelling ability and gravelly voice gives a Raymond Chandler-esque quality to each episode. Try ' and continue on from there. The two charming hosts, Aaron and Justin, have been posting regularly since 2013, making The Generation Why one of the oldest true-crime podcasts.

Each week, the friends discuss the details of a crime or mystery and then delve into the evidence surrounding each case. You might not always agree with them, which is why they have a healthy following on social media who debate the facts after each episode. Listen to the episode for a fresh and controversial look at the documentary. Fans of the show will be excited to hear there's a podcast version of the hit TV docu-series. This adaptation sometimes suffers from the lack of visual aids and — until recently — it suffered from unforgivably loud ads. However, delving into the strategies of the prosecution and defense of a trial still makes for a fascinating podcast. Start with ',' which tells the story of a horrific kidnapping and torture that led to the arrest of an Austin Powers actor almost 20 years later.

Serial is a podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig. Serial unfolds one story - a true story - over the course of a whole season. Each week she'll bring you the latest chapter, so it's important to listen in, starting with Episode 1. New episodes are released on Thursday mornings. After a disappointing second season that dulled the sheen on Sarah Koenig's game-changing debut, the team behind breakout hit Serial have struck gold again with. Entity Framework Profiler Serial.

Journalist and author Dan Zupansky is well-known in the true-crime genre and has been interviewed as an expert on several of the other podcasts on this list. True Murder is structured around interviews with true-crime authors. The quality of the podcast isn't as slick as some of its competitors — occasionally you might find yourself listening in as Zupansky patiently waits for someone to reconnect to a Skype call — but it's certainly unique. Regular listeners might even find the hint of amateurism strangely endearing.

A good place to begin is ',' in which Zupansky talks to prosecutor Juan Martinez about convicting Jodi Arias in the stabbing murder of her ex-boyfriend. With the tagline, 'Sometimes the worst monsters are real,' there's no room for doubt about the subject of this podcast: crimes that showcase the darkest side of human nature. Sword and Scale is an incredibly researched hour of interviews, storytelling and found audio, hosted by Mike Boudet, who also runs the blog. Try, which follows the truly odd case of Morgan Ingram, who appeared to die of a drug overdose — until new evidence pointed to something more sinister.

Hosts Steve, Devin and Joe re-examine evidence of bizarre unsolved mysteries that will leave you scratching your head. Try Episode 13, which investigates the 1981 murder of violent bully in Skidmore, Missouri. The murder remains unsolved despite taking place in broad daylight in front of dozens of witnesses.

In celebration of April Fools' Day, the format of this episode is different than their normal fare but fun nonetheless. To get the full discussion as it is weekly, however, kick off with. Relatively new to the scene, Casefile covers solved true crimes. The Australian host, known only as Brad, explores international cases, narrating each from the scene of the crime to the conclusion.

Listen to bizarre case of, the couple who went missing whilst out on a romantic picnic The hosts are director-and-producer team Lance and Tim, who are working on a documentary on Maura Murray, a college student who seemingly disappeared into thin air after crashing her car in New Hampshire. The public interest in this case is staggering and it has stoked an incredible amount of intense online debate. Start at the beginning with. Brand-spanking new and equipped with an impressive website, Untold is dedicated to examining the facts around the 1987 unsolved murder of Daniel Morgan. The tale, according to host British screenwriter and journalist Peter Jukes, 'moves from back streets of London, through the highest echelons of Scotland Yard, to the offices of Rupert Murdoch's best selling newspapers, to the doors of Number Ten Downing Street.' Dive right into Episode 1, the '.'