Blood and Water
ABC News investigates the 2001 murder of Leslie Preer, found dead in the shower of her home in an affluent Washington, D.C. suburb.
Podcasts Like Blood and Water
If you loved Blood and Water, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Domestic homicide, Cold Case shows.
Why listeners love Blood and Water
ABC News's investigative resources applied to a wealthy-suburb domestic homicide case. 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, detailed, serious
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if wealthy-suburb domestic homicide cases interest you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
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Serial
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In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
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.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
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.
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.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
Someone Knows Something
True crime fans who value empathy, journalistic integrity, and collaborative investigations conducted alongside the victim's own family.
Charlene: Somebody Knows Something
The Crime Desk revisits the 2003 disappearance of 14-year-old Charlene Downes from Blackpool — a case that still has no resolution.
Crime Analyst
Criminal behavioural analyst Laura Richards breaks down the 'who' and 'why' behind real cases, with a specialism in coercive control and stalking.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood and Water (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Blood and Water?
The best alternatives to Blood and Water are podcasts that share its Murder, Domestic homicide, Cold Case focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Blood and Water?
Blood and Water is known for its journalistic, detailed, serious approach to Murder and Domestic homicide. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Blood and Water?
Episodes of Blood and Water are typically 35-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Blood and Water?
Blood and Water 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 Blood and Water to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.