Blood Will Tell
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"A wrongful-detention case built around an unusually clean forensic twist — identical twins, one true suspect."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓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
When a birthday party in suburban San Jose turns deadly, 18-year-old identical twins are arrested for suspected murder. Blood Will Tell, from Audible and Campside Media, follows how one brother spent nearly two years in jail before the truth came out — and how authorities got it so wrong in the first place.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blood Will Tell
What is Blood Will Tell about?
When a birthday party in suburban San Jose turns deadly, 18-year-old identical twins are arrested for suspected murder. Blood Will Tell, from Audible and Campside Media, follows how one brother spent nearly two years in jail before the truth came out — and how authorities got it so wrong in the first place.
Is Blood Will Tell worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. 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.
Who is Blood Will Tell for?
Blood Will Tell is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; 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 Blood Will Tell to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Blood Will Tell?
Blood Will Tell is available on Audible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Blood Will Tell?
If you enjoy Blood Will Tell, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Trial of Erin Patterson, Your Own Backyard. See our full "Podcasts Like Blood Will Tell" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Tense, revelatory, morally complex
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 9 episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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