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Crime Story

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Murdaugh Family
Domestic Violence
Mallory Beach
South Carolina
Alex Murdaugh
Stephen Smith
Miles Naslund
Canadian Legal System
Helen Naslund
Gloria Satterfield
Battered Woman Defense
Sexual Assault
Lori Vallow
Hampton County
Tylee Ryan
Chad Daybell
JJ Vallow
Larrison Campbell
David Kushner
Jon Kushner

This is true crime with journalistic integrity — and a curious, conversational edge. Every other Monday, Crime Story dives into gripping cases of every kind: from white-collar scandals and high-profile trials to under-the-radar stories you’ve never heard before.

At the heart of each episode is a deep, intimate interview with someone who knows the case inside and out — the journalists, documentaria... more

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Kelly Harnett has a passion for practicing the law. But, when she started, her office didn’t look like what you would expect. It wasn’t in a law firm or a courthouse. Her office was a maximum security prison.

Harnett was there because she had been c... more

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In 2004, 16-year-old Daniel Yuen left his home in New Jersey and travelled to San Bernardino, California to enrol in a so-called "tough love" bootcamp. Daniel had been struggling with depression for years. Desperate for help Daniel’s family was promi... more

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The Sunday Magazine is a lively, wide-ranging mix of topical long-form conversations, engaging ideas and more.

In this episode, host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Gisèle Pelicot about her public rape trial and her thoughts on becoming a feminist he... more

The 1985 massacre at Whitehouse Farm is one of England's most notorious cases. But did police get it right? Five members of the Bamber family were found dead in their home, alongside the murder weapon and an open Bible. Suspicion quickly turned to th... more

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Kelly Harnett
Jailhouse lawyer, former inmate, subject of the case
Self/Case
Episode: The jailhouse lawyer who fought her murder charge from prison
Josh Bloch
Journalist and host of The Lost Kids podcast investigating troubled teen programs
Episode: Why do kids keep going missing? Inside the troubled teen industry.
Heidi Blake
Journalist and host of the podcast In the Dark
Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast In the Dark
Episode: How police allegedly botched one of the UK's most notorious murder cases
Inori Roy
Journalist providing insights on the case
Episode: Why did a group of teenage girls kill a homeless man at random?
Natalie Robehmed
Host of "Allison After NXIVM" and journalist
Episode: Allison Mack finally speaks out about NXIVM cult
Rachael Brown
Journalist providing in-depth coverage of the case for Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Episode: Murder by mushroom
Charlie McCann
Feature writer for The Economist and author of 'The Two Lives of William Woods'
The Economist
Episode: Will the real William Woods please stand up?
Rachel Browne
Journalist who reported on Kevin Smith and the church incident
Episode: COVID-19 conspiracies turned this church into a deadly cult
Rachel Mason
Director of the documentary Last Take, friend of Halyna Hutchins
Episode: Movie set tragedy: Alec Baldwin, Halyna Hutchins, and Rust

Host

Kathleen Goldhar
Host of Crime Story (CBC Podcasts); seasoned journalist with a focus on crime reporting and storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 521 ratings
  • Inside the actors studio but for crime reporters

    I love that over time, I’ve really gotten the sense that the host is both an absolute sucker for a wild story (who among us?) AND a thoughtful person with a deep, nerdy, appreciation for the crafts of crime reporting and storytelling. Her conversations with people who share the latter traits are the best, and I really enjoy listening. Thanks for being such a great interviewer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    donutsundae
    United States2 months ago
  • Disgusted with the coverage of the Kenneth Lee case

    Spent most the episode downplaying the actions of the murderers, bordering on making excuses for them. Did not dig into the failure of justice that was their sweetheart deals - no prison time in the sentence.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mcxand
    Canada2 months ago
  • Journalism ?

    I follow the Canadian True Crime podcast, which featured this podcast so I listened to the William Woods episode. It’s basically one “journalist” interviewing another “journalist”. It is terribly disjointed. The episode is hard to listen to. The interviewee admits they have not read the interrogation transcript, yet wrote an in-depth feature article about the crime. More importantly, they glaze over the fact that the victim clearly has serious mental health concerns by saying he’s just a conspir... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Not in c-at-l
    Canada2 months ago
  • If you're going to mention a city, learn how to correctly pronounce it!

    I tried to listen to the NXIVM story but was so disgusted that none of the speakers made an effort to learn how to pronounce Albany (upstate NY). That's just stupid and lame.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KC Idaho
    United States3 months ago
  • Disrespectful?

    I like CBC. I loved their show covering NXVIM. I listened to 2 episodes of this show, and I feel weird listening: so much giggling about topics that concern death. Something doesn’t seem right.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Annaevamos
    United States3 months ago

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High-quality production with respectful handling of victims and families.
Guests are well-chosen experts who deepen understanding of cases.
Listeners praise the ethical framing and in-depth research.
Some critics note inconsistent pacing or interview style variability across episodes.
Engaging, journalistically rigorous conversations that avoid sensationalism.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#76
Canada/True Crime
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#115
Chile/True Crime
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#116
Norway/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#152
Taiwan/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#162
Mexico/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#167
New Zealand/True Crime

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Canadian broadcast exclusive with Gisèle Pelicot (via The Sunday Magazine)
Q: What do you want to say to those who doubted you?
Gisèle wants skeptics to understand that doubting a victim is distressing, and if they witnessed the trial, they would not hold such doubts anymore.
Canadian broadcast exclusive with Gisèle Pelicot (via The Sunday Magazine)
Q: What made you feel that way?
Gisèle felt she could still save Dominique because she believed she knew him well after 50 years together, despite the revelation of his wrongdoings.
Why did a group of teenage girls kill a homeless man at random?
Q: How did the police narrow it down and figure out who was involved in this attack?
After Kenneth Lee died, the police connected the group of girls at the scene of the attack with a separate incident involving one of them injuring a boy's wrist, leading to their arrest.
Why did a group of teenage girls kill a homeless man at random?
Q: So, can you sort of walk me through what happened? Let's start at Yorkdale Mall.
A group chat of about 30 teenagers decided to meet at Yorkdale Mall ahead of going to a party that night. They were drinking, smoking cannabis, and displaying aggressive behavior.
Crime Story live on stage ft. journalist Jana Pruden
Q: What are the challenges you see in getting narrative true crime stories funded?
There's been a shift away from funding narrative storytelling, with more focus on cheaper, easier-to-produce content, making it increasingly difficult to secure financial backing for these stories.

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A true-crime series anchored in rigorous journalism, featuring long-form conversations with reporters, documentarians, and storytellers who have covered notable cases for years. Episodes balance investigative depth with accessible storytelling, often exploring ethical dimensions, media influence, and the human impact of crime. Noteworthy is the host's reputation for thoughtful interviewing and a victim-empowered, context-rich approach that distinguishes this show from more sensational fare.

Across a sample of recent episodes, the show consistently centers on investigative journalism and case context, inviting guests who bring firsthand reporting experience, legal insight, or documentary storytelling. This combination creates a nuanced narr... more

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Recent guests on Crime Story include:

1. Kelly Harnett
2. Josh Bloch
3. Heidi Blake
4. Inori Roy
5. Natalie Robehmed
6. Rachael Brown
7. Charlie McCann
8. Rachel Browne

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