Broken Harts
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Broken Harts is as much about systemic failure as individual evil — how child protection agencies ignored complaints while the family's performance fooled everyone who might have intervened."
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- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
An investigation into Jennifer and Sarah Hart, who drove their six adopted Black children off a California cliff in 2018. Examines repeated child protection failures and how the family's progressive social media image shielded them from scrutiny for years.
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What is Broken Harts about?
An investigation into Jennifer and Sarah Hart, who drove their six adopted Black children off a California cliff in 2018. Examines repeated child protection failures and how the family's progressive social media image shielded them from scrutiny for years.
Is Broken Harts worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Worth a listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. The Hart family murders and the child protection failures that let six children die.
Who is Broken Harts for?
Broken Harts is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Murder and Child crime and Domestic violence.
What is the best episode of Broken Harts to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
Where can I listen to Broken Harts?
Broken Harts is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Broken Harts?
If you enjoy Broken Harts, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, In the Dark, Serial. See our full "Podcasts Like Broken Harts" page for more recommendations.
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- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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