Truer Crime
Tenderfoot TV challenges official verdicts and investigates wrongful convictions and alternative theories.
Podcasts Like Truer Crime
If you loved Truer Crime, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Wrongful Conviction, Journalism shows.
Why listeners love Truer Crime
Truer Crime examines cases where the official verdict may be wrong, bringing Tenderfoot TV's investigative quality to bear on potential wrongful convictions and alternative theories.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Investigative; journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-50 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good for wrongful conviction fans who trust Tenderfoot's editorial standards
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Truer Crime
Breakdown (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
True crime fans who want newspaper-grade investigative journalism; listeners interested in Georgia criminal justice; those who appreciate institutional accountability journalism.
CounterClock
CounterClock is an investigative true crime podcast from Audiochuck, hosted by Delia D'Ambra. Each season looks at a different case.
The Line (LAist / LA Times)
True crime fans interested in police accountability, systemic racism, and institutional failure; listeners who want investigative journalism targeting law enforcement rather than criminals.
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.
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
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.
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.
Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom
Jason Flom interviews the wrongfully convicted and their advocates to expose failures in the justice system.
Accused
Cincinnati Enquirer investigation of Elizabeth Andes, convicted of murder in 1978 in a case with major questions.
Unraveled
Journalist Alexis Linkletter's serialised investigation into major cases, starting with the Long Island Serial Killer.
Blood Will Tell
Audible and Campside follow identical twins arrested for the same murder at a birthday party — and the nearly two years one brother spent in jail before the truth emerged.
Trace: Murder in the Rainforest
ABC Australia's investigation into the mysterious 2001 disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Australian outback.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truer Crime (original) | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Breakdown (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialized | — | — |
| The Line (LAist / LA Times) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Coining It | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom | Episodic | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Truer Crime?
The best alternatives to Truer Crime are podcasts that share its Wrongful Conviction, 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 Truer Crime?
Truer Crime is known for its investigative; journalistic approach to Wrongful Conviction and Journalism. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Truer Crime?
Episodes of Truer Crime are typically 30-50 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Truer Crime?
Truer Crime 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 Truer Crime 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.