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Truly Criminal

Truly Criminal
Murder
True Crime
Domestic Violence
Murder Investigation
FBI
Mental Health
Sexual Assault
Rape
Child Welfare
Capital Murder
Louise Porton
Yingying Zhang
Student Murder
Lexi Draper
Scarlett Vaughan
Vishal Gohel
Michaela Barley
Rugby
Uyinene Mrwetyana
Lianda Bota

We are Truly Criminal - your new home for true crime. We will take you through the investigations, into the courtrooms and behind the headlines. Some cases you may have heard of, others you might know nothing about. Join us as we examine solved and unsolved cases from around the world, every week.

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When Kevin Fox called 911 to report that his three-year-old daughter Riley had vanished from her family home in the middle of the night, investigators immediately faced every parent's worst nightmare. In those crucial first hours, suspicion naturally... more

On the evening of November 28th, 2004, Alistair Wilson answered a knock at the door of his family home in the quiet Scottish town of Nairn. Minutes later, he was dead.

More than two decades on, investigators have pursued leads, examined theories, an... more

Dentist Kendra Hatcher pulled into her parking lot at her apartment building after a standard busy day. No sooner had she stepped out of the car, shots were fired. Police would begin to unravel an intricate and twisted murder for hire plot...Our emai... more

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When authorities in Washington, D.C. were alerted to the fact that an eight-year-old girl had not attended school for an extended period of time, they knew they needed to act quickly. But what began as a welfare check soon became something far more a... more

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Recent Guests

Danielle Rothman
Site manager for the Homeless Children's Playtime Project
Homeless Children's Playtime Project
Episode: A Duty Of Care: The Case Of Relisha Rudd
Kouri Richins
Subject of the case
Episode: A Story That Fell Apart: The Unravelling Of Kouri Richins
Samantha Polling
BBC journalist who conducted interviews cited in the episode
BBC Scotland
Episode: A Killer in Plain Sight: The 20-Year Hunt for Emma Caldwell's Murderer
Coco McAvoy
Reporter for 24 Hour News 8
Local news outlet
Episode: A House Of Horrors: Hunting The Craigslist Killer
Chief Inspector Drew Sinclair
Area Commander and lead on the investigation into Tony Parsons' disappearance
Police Scotland
Episode: Missing in the Highlands: The Case of Tony Parsons - TC Podcast Exclusive
Caroline McKellar
Forensic pathologist from Glasgow
Forensic pathology
Episode: Missing in the Highlands: The Case of Tony Parsons - TC Podcast Exclusive
Alexander Sandy McKellar
Self-professed deerstalker, farm worker, and twin brother of Robert McKellar
The McKellar family estate
Episode: Missing in the Highlands: The Case of Tony Parsons - TC Podcast Exclusive
Robert McKellar
Twin brother of Sandy McKellar
The Orca State estate
Episode: Missing in the Highlands: The Case of Tony Parsons - TC Podcast Exclusive
Christopher Rowe
Surviving son of the Rowe family
Episode: The Kapunda Triple Murders

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Love it!

    Such a good podcast, definitely one of my favourites out of all the true crime ones available. Clear, concise storytelling. Don’t change it! Thank you 💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Headlamps
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    With slick production which translates just as effectively into podcast episodes from the original YouTube episodes, which are also brilliant. Great delivery, victim focussed and so well researched, just brilliant, one of my faves!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Talleycat
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Always the best

    Fantastic podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ding dong Betty
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent true crime pod

    Well researched and minimal editorializing, while still being sensitive and human. The host has a lovely, soothing voice (as does the other host who we don’t hear from as often). Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fiona21
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Similar style to Casefile, just tells the story without (for the most part) inserting opinion, I like that style very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chuckt28
    Australia6 months ago

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Voices described as soothing and respectful, with strong victim-focused context.
Listeners praise the calm, no-nonsense narration and thorough research.
Some listeners note pacing can feel monotonous or rapid at times, especially for those who prefer faster tempos.
Positive emphasis on lack of sensationalism and depth in case details, which appeals to sponsors seeking serious true-crime content.
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Without A Trace: The Murder Of Jenny Nicholl
Q: What makes you believe she was murdered?
The text messages sent after her disappearance indicated someone was trying to create a false narrative, and suspicious activity surrounding David Hodgson's movements were noted.
Without A Trace: The Murder Of Jenny Nicholl
Q: Was there any indication that Jenny planned to leave home?
No, there were no preparations for leaving home; all her personal items remained untouched.
Interview with Howard Sounes, Author of The Fred West Tapes - TC Podcast Exclusive
Q: What do you hope readers take away from the Fred West Tapes?
Sounes hopes that readers gain a deeper understanding of Fred and Rose West as individuals, along with insights into the psychology behind their horrific actions.
Interview with Howard Sounes, Author of The Fred West Tapes - TC Podcast Exclusive
Q: What do you think this case tells us about how society treated the vulnerable or people that had gone missing?
There were systemic failures in connecting the dots between reports of abuse, prompting serious questions about how vulnerable individuals were treated by authorities.
Interview with Howard Sounes, Author of The Fred West Tapes - TC Podcast Exclusive
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about her experience with Fred & Rose West?
Caroline Owens, a survivor, was kidnapped and assaulted by Fred and Rose West, but managed to escape; her testimony later became crucial in securing Rose's conviction.

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The show consistently covers high-profile and cold-case investigations, courtroom dynamics, and forensic context across a global array of cases. Episodes tend to center on meticulous investigative timelines, expert commentary, and the human toll on families and communities, with a clear emphasis on factual storytelling and minimal sensationalism. Notable strengths include thorough research, calm narration, and a broad international slate of cases, from cold cases resolved years later to high-stakes trials, making it appealing for listeners who want depth without hype and for sponsors seeking serious true-crime content with courtroom and investigative angles.

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Truly Criminal launched 4 years ago and published 290 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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1. Danielle Rothman
2. Kouri Richins
3. Samantha Polling
4. Coco McAvoy
5. Chief Inspector Drew Sinclair
6. Caroline McKellar
7. Alexander Sandy McKellar
8. Robert McKellar

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