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Best Unsolved Murder Podcasts 2026
The most gripping unsolved murder and cold case podcasts of 2026 — cases that have haunted investigators for years, ranked by listeners worldwide.
17 best unsolved murder podcasts podcasts — the big names, ranked by WP Score
1Casefile True Crime
Casefile Presents
2Crime Junkie
Audiochuck
3Five Miles From Home
NBC News
448 Hours
CBS News
5My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts
6MissTrial
MeidasTouch Network
7The Unforgotten
Free Range Productions
8DELVE
newsroom.co.nz
9The Binge Cases: U R NEXT
Sony Music Entertainment
10The Crime Agents
Global
11The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill
Sony Music Entertainment
12Dateline Originals
NBC News
13Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska
ABC News
14Snapped: Women Who Murder
Oxygen
15Blood and Water
ABC News
16Murder With My Husband
OH NO MEDIA
17Blunt Force Trauma
EchoSpace
Hidden gems
Great shows flying under the radar
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes
Crime House
Fifteen: Inside the Daniel Marsh Murders
CBS News
Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder
NBC News Studios
The Last Trip
Jaimie Beebe
True Crimes with John & Deanna
iHeartPodcasts
The Last Appeal
NBC News
Fear Thy Neighbor
ID
The Binge Crimes: Night Shift
Sony Music Entertainment / Campside Media
The Hand in the Window
ABC News
True Crime Tonight
iHeartPodcasts
Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles
Forensic Files Unsealed
Serial Killer Documentary Show
Sizzle
Hidden Crime Stories
Going West: True Crime
The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno
Case File Radio
Manchester Murders: A True Crime Podcast
HOLLYWOODLAND
Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor
How we rank these podcasts
Every podcast on WhichPodcast is ranked using Listen Score — a global popularity metric based on listener data, episode frequency, and audience engagement. The best unsolved murder podcasts above are filtered from the broader True Crime category and sorted by their global listener ranking, so the top results reflect the most-listened-to shows in this specific space right now.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best unsolved murder podcasts?
The best unsolved murder podcasts combine original investigative reporting with compelling narrative storytelling. The highest-rated shows on this page have been chosen by millions of true crime listeners specifically for their coverage of cold cases, disappearances, and unresolved investigations.
Why are cold case podcasts so popular?
Cold cases are compelling because they're unresolved — the mystery is real, the answers are still out there, and new evidence or technology can crack a case at any time. Podcasts have actually helped solve real cold cases by surfacing information to new audiences, making the genre feel genuinely consequential.
Have any cold case podcasts actually helped solve murders?
Yes — several high-profile podcasts have directly contributed to new leads, witnesses coming forward, and in some cases, charges being filed in previously unsolved cases. This real-world impact is part of what makes cold case podcasts feel important beyond just entertainment.