Le Monstre
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Le Monstre is a profound and devastating investigation into Belgium's worst criminal case and the institutions that failed to prevent it. If you want to understand how systems collapse at the worst possible moment, this is essential, unflinching listening — but go in prepared."
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- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
About this podcast
An investigation into the Marc Dutroux case — Belgium's most devastating criminal scandal — in which Dutroux abducted and imprisoned multiple young girls in the 1990s, killing four. The series goes beyond the crimes to examine the catastrophic police failures, political cover-up allegations, and conspiracy theories that have haunted Belgium for decades and remain unresolved.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — context is everything; must be heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Le Monstre
What is Le Monstre about?
An investigation into the Marc Dutroux case — Belgium's most devastating criminal scandal — in which Dutroux abducted and imprisoned multiple young girls in the 1990s, killing four. The series goes beyond the crimes to examine the catastrophic police failures, political cover-up allegations, and conspiracy theories that have haunted Belgium for decades and remain unresolved.
Is Le Monstre worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. It scores 6/10 on binge factor. How did Marc Dutroux abduct and kill multiple young girls while institutions failed to stop him? An unflinching investigation into Belgium's most disturbing criminal case.
Who is Le Monstre for?
Le Monstre is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Child abduction and Murder and Organised abuse and Institutional failure.
What is the best episode of Le Monstre to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — context is everything; must be heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Le Monstre?
Le Monstre is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Le Monstre?
If you enjoy Le Monstre, you might also like: In the Dark, West Cork, Who Killed Daphne, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like Le Monstre" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Grave; unflinching; journalistic; sombre
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- 8-10 episodes
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- Belgium
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