A Killing on the Cape
True crime fans interested in forensic DNA evidence, New England crime, and the question of whether mass DNA collection to solve a single murder is a proportionate response.
Podcasts Like A Killing on the Cape
If you loved A Killing on the Cape, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Cold Case, Courtroom, Forensic Science shows.
Why listeners love A Killing on the Cape
A Killing on the Cape is a Spotlight-quality investigation into a Cape Cod murder — and the mass DNA sweep that solved it raises questions about forensic justice as troubling as the crime itself. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Journalistic, serious, investigative
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Multiple episodes; bingeable across a weekend
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like A Killing on the Cape
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
<p><em>Foggy</em> <em>gaslit</em> <em>streets.</em> <em>A</em> <em>quiet</em> <em>courtroom.</em> <em>And</em> <em>crimes</em> <em>that</em> <em>history</em> <em>tried</em> <em>to</em> <em>bury.</em><
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom
Jason Flom interviews the wrongfully convicted and their advocates to expose failures in the justice system.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
Murdaugh Murders Podcast
Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell broke the Murdaugh family saga before it became a national story, and kept reporting it deeper than anyone else.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Killing on the Cape (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom | Episodic | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to A Killing on the Cape?
The best alternatives to A Killing on the Cape are podcasts that share its Murder, Cold Case, Courtroom, Forensic Science focus and serialized format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love A Killing on the Cape?
A Killing on the Cape is known for its journalistic, serious, investigative approach to Murder and Cold Case. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of A Killing on the Cape?
Episodes of A Killing on the Cape are typically Multiple episodes; bingeable across a weekend long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to A Killing on the Cape?
A Killing on the Cape is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of A Killing on the Cape to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — start from the beginning. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.