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.
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
Disgraceland
Music and true crime: the crimes and scandals around famous musicians, told as stories.
Invisible Choir
Covers murders using primary-source audio and the victims' stories.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buried Bones (original) | Episodic | United States | 8/10 |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| Invisible Choir | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
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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.