Root of Evil
True crime fans fascinated by generational trauma, unsolved cold cases, and the extraordinary experience of investigating your own family's potential crimes.
Podcasts Like Root of Evil
If you loved Root of Evil, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Murder, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Root of Evil
Root of Evil is a uniquely personal true crime story — two women bravely investigate whether their own great-grandfather was America's most infamous unsolved killer. 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
Style
Reflective, investigative, personal
Presentation approach
Episode Length
8 episodes; bingeable in a weekend
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Root of Evil
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
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 Lighthouse Murder
Investigation into an 1896 lighthouse murder in Washington State, one of the Pacific Northwest's oldest cold cases.
Tenfold More Wicked
True crime fans who love history; listeners who want cases they definitely haven't heard about; anyone who finds contemporary true crime's media saturation exhausting and wants genuinely fresh material.
The Girlfriends
True crime fans interested in the psychology of women connected to violent men; listeners who want to understand the role of gender in criminal relationships.
Monster: BTK
Dennis Rader murdered 10 people across 30 years while serving as a church council president — the Monster series examines one of history's most chilling cases of a killer hiding in plain sight.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root of Evil (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Dirty John | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Lighthouse Murder | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Tenfold More Wicked | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| The Girlfriends | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| Monster: BTK | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Root of Evil?
The best alternatives to Root of Evil are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Murder, Historical Crime 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 Root of Evil?
Root of Evil is known for its reflective, investigative, personal approach to Cold Case and 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 Root of Evil?
Episodes of Root of Evil are typically 8 episodes; bingeable in a weekend long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Root of Evil?
Root of Evil 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 Root of Evil to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — start from beginning. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.