Who Killed Daphne
Malta's most feared journalist was killed by a car bomb in 2017. This investigation traces the web of corruption her murder exposed — and the powerful people it implicated.
Podcasts Like Who Killed Daphne
If you loved Who Killed Daphne, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Political corruption, Organised crime shows.
Why listeners love Who Killed Daphne
Who Killed Daphne is the kind of podcast that makes you angry and keeps you listening. A meticulously investigated account of a journalist's assassination — and the web of corruption it exposed — it's essential listening for anyone who cares about accountability journalism. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Serious; politically engaged; measured; urgent
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Who Killed Daphne
Bag Man (MSNBC)
Political history fans; true crime listeners who want to understand how American power insulates its criminals; anyone surprised that Watergate wasn't the only White House crime happening simultaneously.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Slow Burn (Slate)
History buffs and true crime fans who want political crime; listeners who want to understand how America gets to defining moments of corruption and crisis.
Murder in the Maasai Mara
British photographer Julie Ward was found murdered on a Kenyan safari in 1988. Her father spent decades fighting a cover-up that reached to the highest levels of the Kenyan government.
White Devil
In 1961, Nelson Rockefeller's son vanished in the jungles of New Guinea — the truth of what happened was suppressed for decades. Campside Media investigates.
Le Monstre
How did Marc Dutroux abduct and kill multiple young girls while institutions failed to stop him? An unflinching investigation into Belgium's most disturbing criminal case.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
<p><em>Foggy</em> <em>gaslit</em> <em>streets.</em> <em>A</em> <em>quiet</em> <em>courtroom.</em> <em>And</em> <em>crimes</em> <em>that</em> <em>history</em> <em>tried</em> <em>to</em> <em>bury.</em><
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.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Killed Daphne (original) | Serialised | Malta | 7/10 |
| Bag Man (MSNBC) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Slow Burn (Slate) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Murder in the Maasai Mara | Serialised | Kenya | 6/10 |
| White Devil | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Le Monstre | Serialised | Belgium | 6/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Who Killed Daphne?
The best alternatives to Who Killed Daphne are podcasts that share its Murder, Political corruption, Organised crime 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 Who Killed Daphne?
Who Killed Daphne is known for its serious; politically engaged; measured; urgent approach to Murder and Political corruption. It scores 7/10 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 Who Killed Daphne?
Episodes of Who Killed Daphne are typically 30-45 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Who Killed Daphne?
Who Killed Daphne 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 Who Killed Daphne to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — must be heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.