Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)
True crime fans who want newspaper-quality investigative journalism in podcast form; listeners who want real wrongful conviction advocacy from professional journalists with institutional backing.
Podcasts Like Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)
If you loved Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer), here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Wrongful Conviction, Murder, Cold Case, Courtroom shows.
Why listeners love Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Accused is what happens when a major newspaper turns its investigative muscle to a podcast — professional, careful, and capable of changing legal outcomes. 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, measured
Presentation approach
Episode Length
6-8 episodes per season; each season is a standalone binge
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)
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.
Breakdown (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
True crime fans who want newspaper-grade investigative journalism; listeners interested in Georgia criminal justice; those who appreciate institutional accountability journalism.
Devil in the Dorm
University of Florida student Christian Aguilar was murdered by a classmate in 2012 — a love triangle that escalated to premeditated murder and a life sentence. Law & Crime investigates.
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.
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.
Believed
Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) (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 |
| Breakdown (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Devil in the Dorm | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)?
The best alternatives to Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) are podcasts that share its Wrongful Conviction, Murder, Cold Case, Courtroom 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 Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)?
Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) is known for its journalistic, serious, measured approach to Wrongful Conviction and Murder. 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 Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)?
Episodes of Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) are typically 6-8 episodes per season; each season is a standalone binge long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)?
Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) 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 Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Season 1 Episode 1 — start from the beginning. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.