The Woman in the Woods
True crime fans who want a short, finished 48 Hours investigation — a single murder case and trial, told by Erin Moriarty, that you can finish in a couple of sittings.
Podcasts Like The Woman in the Woods
If you loved The Woman in the Woods, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Investigative, Courtroom shows.
Why listeners love The Woman in the Woods
The Woman in the Woods is a finished six-part 48 Hours series from Erin Moriarty, following the investigation and trial after remains found in Georgia woods were identified as Mindi Kassotis — short enough to finish in a couple of sittings. 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
Purely Factual
Presentation approach
Episode Length
About 23–38 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Single Host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want a short, finished 48 Hours case you can binge in a sitting or two
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Woman in the Woods
48 Hours
CBS News's long-running true crime franchise, adapted for podcast — award-winning correspondents examine crime and justice cases with real depth.
Detective Trapp
True crime fans who like police procedurals, interrogation and a finished serial-murder case told from the lead detective’s side.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woman in the Woods (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| 48 Hours | Episodic | United States | 8/10 |
| Detective Trapp | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Woman in the Woods?
The best alternatives to The Woman in the Woods are podcasts that share its Murder, Investigative, Courtroom 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 The Woman in the Woods?
The Woman in the Woods is known for its purely factual approach to Murder and Investigative. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of The Woman in the Woods?
Episodes of The Woman in the Woods are typically About 23–38 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to The Woman in the Woods?
The Woman in the Woods 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 The Woman in the Woods to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1, Dead Again — it is a single story, so start from the beginning. The 8 September trailer, Twice Dead, is optional.. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.