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Susan Smith
Debbie Wolfe
South Carolina
David Smith
Dan Short
Water-Related Mysteries
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Adam Walsh Centre
Abjack Entertainment
Missing Persons
Strange Deaths
Kim Wall
Cumberland County Sheriff's Department
John D. Long Lake
Tom Finlay
Bev Russell
Noel, Missouri
New Orleans
Intracoastal Waterway
Peter Madsen

Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. Below the Surface is hosted by Olivia McKenzie (Co host of True Crime Society). It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes14Founded6 months ago
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Episode 11 Grigori Rasputin

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Episode 10 Louisa Ioannidis

24-year-old Louisa Ioannidis was found floating in Darebin Creek in the Melbourne Australian suburbs on October 11, 2011. While her death was ruled an accidental drowning, her brother, Tass, believes she was murdered, an... more

Episode 9 Tucker Hipps

Clemson University sophomore, Tucker Hipps, was found floating in one South Carolina's larges revisors, Hartwell Lake. Twenty-nine members of Tucker's fraternity were with him as he ran across the Seneca River Bridge on a fra... more

Episode 8 Rafael Hernandez-Torres

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Host

Olivia McKenzie
Host and narrator of the show; lead host and face of production. Frequently presented as the narrator and central voice guiding investigations. Affiliated with AbJack Entertainment (production) and connected to Below the Surface.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • A great listen

    Of course I had to run and listen because I just love Olivia and I’m so glad I did!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanda Panda Penrose Cruz
    United States2 months ago
  • Narration

    Monotonous

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SleeplessnessNoMore
    United States3 months ago
  • As good as TCS

    So excited Olivia came out with her own podcast. She’s my favorite from TCS. Clear concise cases quick and to the point. Excited for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gen Z Speak
    United States3 months ago
  • Monotone

    The stories are interesting but the narrator is very monotone and it makes it hard to engage with

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Barileia
    Canada3 months ago
  • Background music

    Hard to listen to narrator with background music.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NeedmyList
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's clear delivery and concise storytelling when cases unfold.
Cross-over listeners from other true crime shows mention familiarity with the host and style.
Some listeners find the narration monotone or the background music distracting.
Fans appreciate fresh cases and pacing that keeps content engaging without filler.

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#198
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Below the Surface focuses on true crime stories with a watery thread, pairing narrated investigations with careful retellings of how cases unfold—from disappearances and drownings to investigations, trials, and media coverage. Episodes emphasize public records, witness testimony, and the human side of tragedy, often balancing the quest for justice with questions about storytelling ethics, victim perspectives, and societal impact. The show stands out for its cohesive narrative style, recurring water motif, and a mix of well-known cases and lesser-known mysteries, making it likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy concise, case-driven storytelling with a somber, reflective tone.

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