Murdaugh Murders Podcast
True crime podcast review — 2026
"The podcast that broke the Murdaugh story before it became a national obsession."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
For nearly a century, one South Carolina family's legal dynasty operated with near-total impunity — until journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell started asking questions. Murdaugh Murders Podcast broke major elements of the Alex Murdaugh case before the national media caught on, and remains one of the most thoroughly reported true crime investigations of the decade.
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Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Murdaugh Murders Podcast about?
For nearly a century, one South Carolina family's legal dynasty operated with near-total impunity — until journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell started asking questions. Murdaugh Murders Podcast broke major elements of the Alex Murdaugh case before the national media caught on, and remains one of the most thoroughly reported true crime investigations of the decade.
Is Murdaugh Murders Podcast worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell broke the Murdaugh family saga before it became a national story, and kept reporting it deeper than anyone else.
Who is Murdaugh Murders Podcast for?
Murdaugh Murders Podcast is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates.
What is the best episode of Murdaugh Murders Podcast to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Murdaugh Murders Podcast?
If you enjoy Murdaugh Murders Podcast, you might also like: Profiler: True Crime Africa, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, A Million Other Choices, MURDERISH. See our full "Podcasts Like Murdaugh Murders Podcast" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Journalistic, tenacious, investigative
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- 93+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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