Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Paige St. John uncovers never-before-revealed details about the Golden State Killer, told through his victims' eyes.
Podcasts Like Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer
If you loved Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Sexual Abuse, Cold Case shows.
Why listeners love Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer
A victim-centred take on the Golden State Killer case from a Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Journalistic, sombre, victim-focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-50 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want the Golden State Killer case told through his victims rather than the manhunt alone
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer
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.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
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.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Believed
Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.
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.
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle
Ex-Flying Squad detective Peter Bleksley runs a live fugitive hunt for BBC Radio 5 Live, tracking a man wanted over two murders.
The Coldest Case in Laramie
NYT/Serial Productions investigate a 1985 campus murder closed for decades — and possibly wrongly solved.
Someone Knows Something
True crime fans who value empathy, journalistic integrity, and collaborative investigations conducted alongside the victim's own family.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer (original) | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| West Cork | Serialized | Ireland | 9/10 |
| Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Believed | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer?
The best alternatives to Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Sexual Abuse, Cold Case focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer?
Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer is known for its journalistic, sombre, victim-focused approach to Serial Killer and Sexual Abuse. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer?
Episodes of Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer are typically 35-50 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer?
Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer 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 Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.