Killer Queens
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Killer Queens asks questions most true crime ignores — gender bias in how female criminals are prosecuted, portrayed, and remembered. Smart and consistently underrated."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
About this podcast
Covers history's most notorious female criminals — from Victorian poisoners to modern fraudsters — with a feminist perspective that asks why women are treated differently by the criminal justice system and by public fascination.
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What is Killer Queens about?
Covers history's most notorious female criminals — from Victorian poisoners to modern fraudsters — with a feminist perspective that asks why women are treated differently by the criminal justice system and by public fascination.
Is Killer Queens worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Worth a listen". Female criminals throughout history examined with a feminist lens and genuine historical depth.
Who is Killer Queens for?
Killer Queens is ideal for: Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Killer Queens to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
What podcasts are similar to Killer Queens?
If you enjoy Killer Queens, you might also like: Profiler: True Crime Africa, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, MURDERISH, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like Killer Queens" page for more recommendations.
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