Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Accused is what happens when a major newspaper turns its investigative muscle to a podcast — professional, careful, and capable of changing legal outcomes."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Award-winning investigative podcast series from the Cincinnati Enquirer. Season 1 investigated the 1978 conviction of Robert Britton for the murder of his college girlfriend Elizabeth Andes — a case the podcast helped reopen. Each season examines a different case where justice may have gone wrong.
Best episode to start with
Season 1 Episode 1 — start from the beginning
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) about?
Award-winning investigative podcast series from the Cincinnati Enquirer. Season 1 investigated the 1978 conviction of Robert Britton for the murder of his college girlfriend Elizabeth Andes — a case the podcast helped reopen. Each season examines a different case where justice may have gone wrong.
Is Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. True crime fans who want newspaper-quality investigative journalism in podcast form; listeners who want real wrongful conviction advocacy from professional journalists with institutional backing.
Who is Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) for?
Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates.
What is the best episode of Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) to start with?
We recommend starting with Season 1 Episode 1 — start from the beginning. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)?
If you enjoy Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer), you might also like: Bear Brook, Bone Valley, In the Dark, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, serious, measured
- Episode length
- 6-8 episodes per season; each season is a standalone binge
- Country
- United States
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