Casefile True Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"With over 600 million downloads, Casefile's anonymous host and clinical storytelling set the gold standard for no-nonsense true crime — once you start an episode, you will finish it."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +Exceptional binge factor — near impossible to stop at one episode
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Long episodes (90 min+) require a time commitment — not ideal for short commutes
About this podcast
An anonymous Australian host delivers fully scripted, deeply researched episodes on criminal cases from around the world — from Australian serial killers to UK cold cases — with no host chatter, just the story.
Best episode to start with
Case 36 — Amy or Case 48 — Jeanne Doelp
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Casefile True Crime
What is Casefile True Crime about?
An anonymous Australian host delivers fully scripted, deeply researched episodes on criminal cases from around the world — from Australian serial killers to UK cold cases — with no host chatter, just the story.
Is Casefile True Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 9/10 on binge factor. Listeners who prefer documentary-style narration with high production standards and zero filler; purists who want the facts and nothing else.
Who is Casefile True Crime for?
Casefile True Crime is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of Casefile True Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Case 36 — Amy or Case 48 — Jeanne Doelp. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Casefile True Crime?
Casefile True Crime is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Casefile True Crime?
If you enjoy Casefile True Crime, you might also like: Bear Brook, In the Dark, The Thing About Pam, Dirty John. See our full "Podcasts Like Casefile True Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, dark, journalistic
- Episode length
- 1-2 hours per episode, 300+ episodes, typically released on Saturdays
- Episodes
- 300+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Country
- Australia
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