Leila
Brazilian true crime podcast investigating the case of actress Leila Cravo and the events surrounding her death.
Podcasts Like Leila
If you loved Leila, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder shows.
Why listeners love Leila
Leila is a Brazilian Portuguese narrative podcast investigating the mysterious death of actress Leila Cravo. Narrated by Leandra Leal, it explores the entertainment industry, power dynamics and justice in Rio de Janeiro. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Atmospheric; documentary style
Presentation approach
Episode Length
20-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Leila
Suspiria
Hosts Carol and Stephanie, born and raised in Brazil, cover true crime cases across Latin America that rarely reach an English-speaking audience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Murdaugh Murders Podcast
Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell broke the Murdaugh family saga before it became a national story, and kept reporting it deeper than anyone else.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leila (original) | Serialised | Brazil | 7/10 |
| Suspiria | Episodic | Brazil | 7/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| You Didn't See Nothin | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Murdaugh Murders Podcast | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| West Cork | Serialized | Ireland | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Leila?
The best alternatives to Leila are podcasts that share its Murder focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Leila?
Leila is known for its atmospheric; documentary style approach to Murder. 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 Leila?
Episodes of Leila are typically 20-40 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Leila?
Leila is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Leila to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.