Monster: DC Sniper
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Monster: DC Sniper is the definitive investigation into the attacks that paralysed America's capital in 2002 — Tenderfoot TV's most ambitious production and one of their best."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV's 15-episode investigation into the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks — in which John Allen Muhammad and 17-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo killed 17 people across 6 states, paralysing Washington DC for weeks. The podcast examines not just the attacks but the domestic abuse that preceded them and the childhood that made Malvo vulnerable to Muhammad.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — listen in order
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Monster: DC Sniper about?
iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV's 15-episode investigation into the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks — in which John Allen Muhammad and 17-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo killed 17 people across 6 states, paralysing Washington DC for weeks. The podcast examines not just the attacks but the domestic abuse that preceded them and the childhood that made Malvo vulnerable to Muhammad.
Is Monster: DC Sniper worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who remember the Beltway sniper attacks and want a comprehensive adult examination; listeners interested in the relationship between domestic violence and mass murder.
Who is Monster: DC Sniper for?
Monster: DC Sniper is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of Monster: DC Sniper to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — listen in order. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Monster: DC Sniper?
Monster: DC Sniper is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Monster: DC Sniper?
If you enjoy Monster: DC Sniper, you might also like: Atlanta Monster, Crimetown, Over My Dead Body, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Monster: DC Sniper" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, investigative, thorough
- Episode length
- 15 episodes ~45 min each; bingeable across two weekends
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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