Crime Junkie
AudiochuckDoes hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime J... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 510 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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Bobby, Sherilynn, and 6-year-old Madyson Jamison went to the Sans Bois Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma in search of a fresh start. The family planned to live off the land in a remote, rugged area of Latimer County. But on Oct. 8, 2009, they vanish... more
On Black Friday 2016, 22-year-old Christopher “Cole” Thomas was driving through rural North Carolina with two coworkers. Hours later, the coworkers approached police and said Cole had suddenly panicked, pulled over, and ran into the dark, never to be... more
Spencer Irwin was just 30 years old when he vanished one Sunday morning in July 2024. Days later, his body was found in a way that raised questions – naked, alone and quickly dismissed by authorities. But their assumptions about Spencer were wrong. A... more
On May 4, 2007, 19-year-old Brittany McGlone did something she rarely did. Instead of going home after work, she went to her boyfriend’s house. By that afternoon, she was found dead in his bed, brutally beaten. She was naked, and her underwear was mi... more
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They are such a good storytellers!!!!
Apple Podcasts5TrishaDee
United States35 hours ago - Topics
I was a listener since almost the beginning. I used to love binge listening and couldn’t wait until new episodes were released. Over time, subtle comments/opinions were brought up about politics. I listened for the stories, not your political opinions. Completely ruined wanting to hear you tell the stories.
Apple Podcasts1S_E_L1996United States37 hours ago - Crime and Justice is political 👏
I’ve been listening to Crime Junkie for years and it remains one of the few podcasts I actually look forward to every week. Ashley’s delivery is calm and deliberate — she respects the gravity of every story without turning it into trauma porn, which is a harder balance to strike than most people realize.
What I want to address, though, is the strange crop of one-star reviews complaining that the show has gotten “too political.” I genuinely had to laugh. These are real cases — real failures of re... more
Apple Podcasts5Sarah D G HillUnited States2 days ago - ❤️
Amazing podcast! Love how they don’t just talk about a case, but really care about the victim and their family❤️
Apple Podcasts5❤️❤️🥰❤️❤️❤️United States2 days ago - Unsatisfying
Stories with no conclusions are very disappointing. Please mark them ‘unsolved’ so your fans can skip them.
Apple Podcasts1webguy262United States2 days ago
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Spotify | #3 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #1 | United States/True Crime |
Spotify | #8 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United States/True Crime |
Spotify | #5 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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The show delivers long-form true crime narratives that blend investigative reporting, family perspectives, and expert commentary. Episodes often explore gaps in official investigations, complex timelines, and evolving theories, with guests ranging from family members and law-enforcement liaisons to forensic experts and reform advocates. A standout is the consistent focus on uncovering overlooked details and pushing for accountability, sometimes weaving cross-promotional elements for related podcasts and sponsors. The tone combines suspenseful storytelling with thorough documentation, offering both a compelling narrative and practical angles for audience engagement, sponsorships, and guest opportunities.
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How many episodes of Crime Junkie are there?
Crime Junkie launched 8 years ago and published 510 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Crime Junkie?
Recent guests on Crime Junkie include:
1. Kelly Irwin
2. Agent Mata
3. Amanda Parlo
4. Brandon Hale
5. Tim Burke
6. Detective Katherine Byron
7. Richard Schultz
8. Marissa Mabrito
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