Unsolved
USA Today crime reporter Gina Barton investigates cases where cops have retired, witnesses have died, and evidence has disappeared — but the case never officially closed.
Podcasts Like Unsolved
If you loved Unsolved, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Murder, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Unsolved
A companion cold-case show from the reporter behind Untested, journalism-backed throughout. 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
Journalistic, methodical, cold-case-focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want cases where people got away with murder, examined properly
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Unsolved
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
Disgraceland
Music and true crime: the crimes and scandals around famous musicians, told as stories.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
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.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsolved (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Unsolved?
The best alternatives to Unsolved are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Murder, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Unsolved?
Unsolved is known for its journalistic, methodical, cold-case-focused approach to Cold Case and Murder. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Unsolved?
Episodes of Unsolved are typically 35-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Unsolved?
Unsolved 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 Unsolved to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Season 1, Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.