Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid
Sarah MacDiarmid stepped off a Melbourne train at Kananook Station in 1990 and was never found. This podcast reopens a cold case that has waited more than 30 years for answers.
Podcasts Like Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid
If you loved Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Missing person, Cold case shows.
Why listeners love Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid
Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid revisits a 1990 Melbourne cold case that never made national headlines — a woman who stepped off a suburban train and was never seen again. Quiet, careful, and genuinely haunting in its lack of resolution. 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
Quiet; persistent; empathetic; Australian-focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if Australian cold case disappearances interest you
Our editorial rating
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The Lady Vanishes
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Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
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White Devil
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The Deck
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Dear Rachelle
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Troubled Waters
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The Delphi Murders
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid (original) | Serialised | Australia | 7/10 |
| Australian True Crime | Episodic | Australia | 5/10 |
| Lost in Larrimah | Serialised | Australia | 8/10 |
| The Lady Vanishes | Serialized | Australia | 7/10 |
| Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| White Devil | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| The Deck | — | United States | 7/10 |
| Dear Rachelle | Serialised | Australia | 7/10 |
| The Bakersfield Three | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid?
The best alternatives to Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid are podcasts that share its Missing person, Cold case 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 Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid?
Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid is known for its quiet; persistent; empathetic; australian-focused approach to Missing person and Cold case. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid?
Episodes of Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid are typically 30-40 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid?
Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid 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 Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — essential context; the case builds gradually. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.