Crime Junkie
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Crime Junkie delivers tight, well-researched true crime in under an hour every Monday — the perfect gateway podcast for newcomers and a reliable weekly fix for veterans."
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
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Weekly anthology podcast covering a new true crime case every Monday — cold cases, missing persons, serial killers, and stories of community members who fought for justice, always told from the victim's perspective.
Best episode to start with
MISSING: Kristin Smart or MURDERED: Hae Min Lee
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crime Junkie
What is Crime Junkie about?
Weekly anthology podcast covering a new true crime case every Monday — cold cases, missing persons, serial killers, and stories of community members who fought for justice, always told from the victim's perspective.
Is Crime Junkie worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. True crime fans who want concise, well-researched episodes without excessive banter or filler; great for commuters.
Who is Crime Junkie for?
Crime Junkie 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 Crime Junkie to start with?
We recommend starting with MISSING: Kristin Smart or MURDERED: Hae Min Lee. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Crime Junkie?
If you enjoy Crime Junkie, you might also like: Casefile True Crime, Morbid, A Million Other Choices, Unsolved (RTÉ). See our full "Podcasts Like Crime Junkie" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Serious, conversational, respectful
- Episode length
- ~30-45 min per episode, 565+ episodes available, new every Monday
- Episodes
- 565+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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