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. 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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True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Son of a Hitman
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MURDERISH
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood and Water (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
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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.