Spiral: Murder in Detroit
The Free Press investigates the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, and the fraught questions the case raised about antisemitism and justice.
Podcasts Like Spiral: Murder in Detroit
If you loved Spiral: Murder in Detroit, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Investigative, Political Crime shows.
Why listeners love Spiral: Murder in Detroit
A murder case that becomes a lens on antisemitism and justice — one of the more politically charged true crime releases this year. 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
Investigative, critical, revealing
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want a case that gets more politically fraught the deeper it goes
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Spiral: Murder in Detroit
Disgraceland
Music and true crime: the crimes and scandals around famous musicians, told as stories.
Invisible Choir
Covers murders using primary-source audio and the victims' stories.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
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.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiral: Murder in Detroit (original) | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| Invisible Choir | Episodic | United States | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| MURDERISH | Episodic | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Spiral: Murder in Detroit?
The best alternatives to Spiral: Murder in Detroit are podcasts that share its Murder, Investigative, Political Crime focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Spiral: Murder in Detroit?
Spiral: Murder in Detroit is known for its investigative, critical, revealing approach to Murder and Investigative. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Spiral: Murder in Detroit?
Episodes of Spiral: Murder in Detroit are typically 35-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Spiral: Murder in Detroit?
Spiral: Murder in Detroit 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 Spiral: Murder in Detroit to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — One of 36 Angels. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.