Casefile True Crime
Listeners who prefer documentary-style narration with high production standards and zero filler; purists who want the facts and nothing else.
Podcasts Like Casefile True Crime
If you loved Casefile True Crime, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Serial Killer, Murder, Missing Person shows.
Why listeners love Casefile True Crime
With over 600 million downloads, Casefile's anonymous host and clinical storytelling set the gold standard for no-nonsense true crime — once you start an episode, you will finish it.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Serious, dark, journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
1-2 hours per episode, 300+ episodes, typically released on Saturdays
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Casefile True Crime
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
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 Bakersfield Three
Three people dead or missing in Bakersfield, California — Casefile Presents investigates the links between the cases of Baylee Despot, Micah Holsonbake, and James Kulstad.
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
True crime fans who love variety and unexplained mysteries; popular with fans of 'unexplained' content alongside traditional true crime.
Dateline NBC
Fans of network true crime TV who want that polished, accessible storytelling on demand; great for newcomers to true crime.
Missing Niamh
Niamh Kelly disappeared in Ireland in 2002 and was never found. Casefile Presents brings their rigorous, empathetic approach to a cold case that has haunted her family for more than 20 years.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
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.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casefile True Crime (original) | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Bakersfield Three | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Dateline NBC | Both | United States | 5/10 |
| Missing Niamh | Serialised | Ireland | 7/10 |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Casefile True Crime?
The best alternatives to Casefile True Crime are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Serial Killer, Murder, Missing Person focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Casefile True Crime?
Casefile True Crime is known for its serious, dark, journalistic approach to Cold Case and Serial Killer. 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 Casefile True Crime?
Episodes of Casefile True Crime are typically 1-2 hours per episode, 300+ episodes, typically released on Saturdays long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Casefile True Crime?
Casefile True Crime 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 Casefile True Crime to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Case 36 — Amy or Case 48 — Jeanne Doelp. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.