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. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
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.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
CounterClock
Audiochuck's serialised investigative podcast working with law enforcement to bring cold cases to justice.
The Deck Investigates
Audiochuck's deep investigation of cold case homicide victims featured on playing card decks distributed to prison inmates.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
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 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| West Cork | Serialized | Ireland | 9/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
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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.