Trace: Murder in the Rainforest
ABC Australia's investigation into the mysterious 2001 disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Australian outback.
Podcasts Like Trace: Murder in the Rainforest
If you loved Trace: Murder in the Rainforest, 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, Journalism shows.
Why listeners love Trace: Murder in the Rainforest
Trace is an acclaimed ABC Australia investigative podcast that examined the 2001 disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio on an outback road. Rachael Brown's investigation won multiple Australian journalism awards.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Investigative; journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
20-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Trace: Murder in the Rainforest
Casefile True Crime
Listeners who prefer documentary-style narration with high production standards and zero filler; purists who want the facts and nothing else.
The Lady Vanishes
A journalist and a daughter search for answers about a missing Australian schoolteacher
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.
Re-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries Podcast
Updates every segment from the 1990s Unsolved Mysteries TV show.
CounterClock
CounterClock is an investigative true crime podcast from Audiochuck, hosted by Delia D'Ambra. Each season looks at a different case.
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.
Already Gone Podcast
Lesser-known cases from Michigan and the Great Lakes.
America's Most Infamous Crimes with Katie Ring
A Crime House weekly show revisiting famous American cases and the investigations behind them.
And Then They Were Gone
Each week the hosts take one missing-person case and lay out what is known, hoping new information might help.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
Coining It
Coining It is a six-part documentary podcast from Global, hosted by Lewis Goodall, about a Blackpool man and a Bitcoin platform glitch. Episode guide and where to listen.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trace: Murder in the Rainforest (original) | Serialised | Australia | 8/10 |
| Casefile True Crime | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| The Lady Vanishes | Serialized | Australia | 7/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Re-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries Podcast | Episodic | United States | — |
| CounterClock | Serialized | — | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| Already Gone Podcast | Episodic | United States | — |
| America's Most Infamous Crimes with Katie Ring | Episodic | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Trace: Murder in the Rainforest?
The best alternatives to Trace: Murder in the Rainforest are podcasts that share its Missing Person, Cold Case, Journalism 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 Trace: Murder in the Rainforest?
Trace: Murder in the Rainforest is known for its investigative; journalistic approach to Missing Person and Cold Case. It scores 8/10 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 Trace: Murder in the Rainforest?
Episodes of Trace: Murder in the Rainforest are typically 20-40 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Trace: Murder in the Rainforest?
Trace: Murder in the Rainforest is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Trace: Murder in the Rainforest to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.