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Murder: True Crime Stories

Crime House
Murder
PAVE Studios
FBI
True Crime
Yogurt Shop Murders
Kendrick Johnson
Murder Investigation
Domestic Violence
Crime House
John O'keefe
Austin
Bruce Pardo
Los Angeles
DNA Evidence
Lake Waco Murders
Sylvia Ortega
Tom Wales
Pat Tillman
Selena Quintanilla
Texas

On Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy digs into history's most notorious murders like you've never heard them before, going beyond the crime scene to find the real story…and the lives it upended. Case closed or not, every case leaves you understanding exactly why it needed to be told. Join us Tuesdays, Thursdays for a deep dive into one murder, and Fridays for the unsolved cases that stil... more

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Latest Episodes

Michael Swango was a charming, ambitious young doctor who seemed destined for a successful medical career when he began his residency in Ohio in the early 1980s. But wherever he worked, patients who should have recovered began dying without explanati... more

In Part 2 of Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy follows the century-long investigation into the Hinterkaifeck murders, one of the most baffling cold cases in European history. From the moment the six bodies were discovered, the case defied e... more

In 1922, six members of the same family were found murdered on their isolated farmstead in the Bavarian countryside, killed one by one with a pickaxe. In the days before their deaths, the family had noticed strange and frightening signs: footprints i... more

In August 2017, Swedish journalist Kim Wall boarded a homemade submarine in Copenhagen to interview its inventor, Danish entrepreneur Peter Madsen, for a story. It was supposed to be a routine assignment, the kind of work she had done all over the wo... more

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Recent Guests

Sabrina Deana-Roga
Host of Crimes of Reddit
Crime House Original / Crime House Studios
Episode: MYSTERY: TalHotBlond
Daisy Eagan
Host of Strange and Unexplained
Strange and Unexplained
Episode: UNSOLVED: The Galapagos Affair 1
Javier Leiva
Host of Pretend, a podcast about con artists and deception
Pretend podcast
Episode: MYSTERIOUS DEATH: The Lottery Curse featuring Javier Leiva from PRETEND
Harini Bhat
Host of Hidden History, Debut show from PAVE's history studio Rewind
Hidden History / PAVE Studios
Episode: MYSTERIOUS DEATH: The Kidnapping & Assassination of Aldo Moro
Dr. Harini Bhat
Host of Hidden History, Doctor of Pharmacy
Hidden History (PAVE Studios)
Episode: The Case Files History Left Unsolved | Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
Vanessa Richardson
Host of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
Crime House / Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
Episode: Spies or Scapegoats?: The Rosenberg Case 2
Tyler Allen
Host of Minds of Madness, invited guest for this episode
Minds of Madness
Episode: UNSOLVED: Ken McElroy 2, Vigilante Justice with Tyler Allen (Minds of Madness)
Payne Lindsey
Host of Up and Vanished, true crime storyteller
Up and Vanished / Crime House
Episode: MYSTERY: The Sleepwalker Murder featuring Payne Lindsey
Katie Ring
Host of Crime House Daily
Crime House
Episode: UNSOLVED: The Murder of John O'Keefe 2 with Katie Ring

Host

Carter Roy
Host of Murder, True Crime Stories with a narrative, research-driven approach to historical murders and high-profile cases.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Do your research

    If you cannot be thorough enough to find out how to pronounce the victim’s name correctly I will not care about your show. Jeff German is pronounced with a hard G. Like Gehrman.

    Just watch the opening statements of the trial it’s right on YouTube

    Just unprofessional

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SanLynn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just tell the story!

    I have tried so many times to stick with this podcast because the stories are important and the research appears to be fairly solid. But I just can’t get over the wasted time in these episodes. In part 1 of a story, rather than telling the first part of the story, Carter tells us all about what he’s going to tell us in that part. Then he tells us what part 2 will be about. Five minutes later, the episode starts. Of course, it ends with what will come in part 2. Then, when we start part 2, he te... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    2mnypetz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Murder True Crime Stories

    This is so well written and told. It’s the best one out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Asa gigi
    United Statesa month ago
  • No one tells it better

    5 stars aren’t enough. Keep it up Carter Roy 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marlobrooke3
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Carter has a great voice for podcasting and that’s what really makes or breaks a podcast for me. He is a great storyteller!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kellyddh
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate deep-dive case reconstructions and narrative focus.
Some critique has been about ad length and episode rehashes.
Fans love the host's calm, storytelling voice and solid research.
Praise for clear pacing and engaging delivery that makes complex cases accessible.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#83
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#89
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#189
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#171
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#233
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#53
Indonesia/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH: The Lottery Curse featuring Javier Leiva from PRETEND
Q: If you came into Money overnight, what would you actually do?
The guest suggests that most people would share with family and friends first and struggle to keep boundaries, illustrating how generosity can become a vulnerability that con artists exploit.
UNSOLVED: Ken McElroy 2, Vigilante Justice with Tyler Allen (Minds of Madness)
Q: So yeah, when you first heard the story and like when you get to the part where Ken McElroy is killed, what were your sort of emotional reactions at, just like as a person hearing the story?
The guest describes a mix of anticipation and heavy reflection, acknowledging the buildup and the emotional weight of a town facing its own violent history, and how those feelings shift once the violence unfolds and the consequences become tangible.
SOLVED: Missy Avila 1
Q: What drives a person to kill?
Uncontrollable rage, overwhelming fear, unbearable jealousy, or something deeper in our psyche.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Thanksgiving Murders Pt. 2
Q: How do families react to sudden loss with no clear explanation?
Families often cycle through grief stages—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—while unresolved grief may lead to blame and conflict among family members.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Thanksgiving Murders Pt. 2
Q: What makes a killer?
Family dynamics and unresolved emotions can transform relationships into deadly confrontations during the holidays, while psychological instability can lead individuals to commit horrific acts.

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Listeners can expect meticulously researched true crime deep dives that blend historical context with courtroom detail and survivor accounts. Episodes often explore long-form narratives across multiple parts, including thorough background, timelines, and forensic or investigative twists, followed by occasional unsolved-case focus. The host's calm, narrative style and crisp pacing help complex cases feel accessible, with strong emphasis on memory, accountability, and how communities are affected. A notable strength is the podcast's clear storytelling voice and consistent production quality, along with a running mix of solved cases and high-profile mysteries that attract both casual listeners and devoted true-crime aficionados.

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1. Sabrina Deana-Roga
2. Daisy Eagan
3. Javier Leiva
4. Harini Bhat
5. Dr. Harini Bhat
6. Vanessa Richardson
7. Tyler Allen
8. Payne Lindsey

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