
There’s a problem with True Crime. Creators idolize perpetrators, shame victims, or are completely checked out on cases while they focus on other things. However, we can’t forget there are victims who lost their lives and families who are still grieving to this day. Furthermore, many True Crime outlets spend their time focusing on themselves or rambling, instead of getting right to the facts of th... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 468 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

On a quiet train ride through North Carolina, surrounded by strangers and moving steadily toward its destination, no one could have imagined that violence was about to unfold in one of the most confined public spaces imaginable. Iryna Zarutska was ju... more
In the quiet lakeside city of Oshawa, Ontario, police believed they were dealing with two separate mysteries: the disappearance of 18-year-old Kandis Fitzpatrick in 2008, and, nearly a decade later, the horrifying discovery of human remains belonging... more
Some of the most devastating crimes don’t come from strangers lurking in the dark, but from the people allowed closest to home. This week's compilation tells the heartbreaking stories of four children whose lives were cut short not by chance, but by ... more
In October of 2025, what began as a transatlantic journey ended in one of the most disturbing and tragic cases Florida authorities have ever encountered.
Sonia Exelby, a 32-year-old woman from Portsmouth, England, flew into the Sunshine State with a... more
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Focused on shedding light on underreported true crime cases, the content addresses the voices of victims and their families, as well as the broader impact of these cases on communities. It seeks to present an honest narrative without glorifying perpetrators or sidelining the suffering of those affected. Episodes feature detailed accounts of tragic stories and systemic failures, often highlighting the missteps of legal and social services, thereby prompting discussions on reform and awareness of such critical issues. This approach makes the podcast not just informative but also engaged in making a difference in the realm of crime reporting.
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