Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"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
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)
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". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. 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; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
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.
Where can I listen to Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)?
Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
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, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Accused (Cincinnati Enquirer)" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, serious, measured
- Episode length
- 6-8 episodes per season; each season is a standalone binge
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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