Detective Trapp
True crime fans who like police procedurals, interrogation and a finished serial-murder case told from the lead detective’s side.
Podcasts Like Detective Trapp
If you loved Detective Trapp, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Serial Killer shows.
Why listeners love Detective Trapp
Detective Trapp is a short, finished six-episode series that follows one detective’s hunt for a serial killer — best for listeners who want the investigator’s side of the story. 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
Episode Length
6 episodes of about 35–45 min each; finished, about four hours in total
Typical episode duration
Verdict
Good if police procedurals interest you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Detective Trapp
Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
Over My Dead Body
True crime fans who enjoy high-production narrative storytelling and want a varied anthology across different types of extraordinary cases.
The Woman in the Woods
True crime fans who want a short, finished 48 Hours investigation — a single murder case and trial, told by Erin Moriarty, that you can finish in a couple of sittings.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detective Trapp (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Dirty John | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Over My Dead Body | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| The Woman in the Woods | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Detective Trapp?
The best alternatives to Detective Trapp are podcasts that share its Murder, Serial Killer focus and serialized format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Detective Trapp?
Detective Trapp is known for its compelling approach to Murder and Serial Killer. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Detective Trapp?
Episodes of Detective Trapp are typically 6 episodes of about 35–45 min each; finished, about four hours in total long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Detective Trapp?
Detective Trapp 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 Detective Trapp to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — it is a single story, so start from the beginning. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.