True crime isn’t just about the "who" anymore; it’s about the "how" and the "why." Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth who’s already binged every episode of Serial or a newcomer looking for a story that ...

In 2025, true-crime podcasts continue to be perhaps the most addictive genre out there, bringing all the mystery and primal fear of a Law & Order episode directly into our ears. More than a decade on ...

Audiochuck founder and chief creative officer Ashley Flowers moved from true-crime fan to active contributor by volunteering with Crime Stoppers and eventually joining the board of her local chapter ...

That’s how the hosts of the popular “Morbid” podcast, Alaina Urquhart and her niece, Ash Kelley, greet their listeners at the top of each episode. On their show, which they’ve produced since May 2018, ...

Can true crime podcast help in parallel investigations of crime? Decoding the new age trend that goes beyond being a gripping ...

When Donna Arceneaux’s naked body was found in a small Louisiana town in 2017, the local sheriff's office soon told the public it was a suicide despite a coroner's report that ruled it a homicide. Now ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Racioppi is the owner of Ear Worthy, focusing on podcasts. There are well over 20,000 to 200,000+ true-crime podcasts in ...

How big is true crime? It’s a nationwide obsession. According to a recent study by Edison Research, some 230 million Americans, or about 67% of the population, consume true-crime content: ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Racioppi is the owner of Ear Worthy, focusing on podcasts. “Podcasts have just enabled true crime to become more mobile and ...