Buried Bones
Journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and forensic investigator Paul Holes dissect historical true crime cases through modern forensic insight, with excellent on-air chemistry.
Podcasts Like Buried Bones
If you loved Buried Bones, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Historical Crime, Forensic Science, Murder shows.
Why listeners love Buried Bones
A rare pairing — real forensic expertise applied to genuinely historical cases, with strong host chemistry. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Historical, forensic, warm
Presentation approach
Episode Length
45-60 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Dual host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Buried Bones
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
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.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
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.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
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.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
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.
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.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buried Bones (original) | Episodic | United States | 8/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Cults | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Buried Bones?
The best alternatives to Buried Bones are podcasts that share its Historical Crime, Forensic Science, Murder focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Buried Bones?
Buried Bones is known for its historical, forensic, warm approach to Historical Crime and Forensic Science. It scores 8/10 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 Buried Bones?
Episodes of Buried Bones are typically 45-60 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Buried Bones?
Buried Bones 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 Buried Bones to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.