Murdaugh Murders Podcast
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"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
- ✓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
- +Exceptional binge factor — near impossible to stop at one episode
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between 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.
Best episode to start with
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". It scores 9/10 on binge factor. 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; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
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.
Where can I listen to Murdaugh Murders Podcast?
Murdaugh Murders Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Murdaugh Murders Podcast?
If you enjoy Murdaugh Murders Podcast, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, Believed, Pipeline. See our full "Podcasts Like Murdaugh Murders Podcast" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Journalistic, tenacious, investigative
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- 93+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Country
- United States
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