Murder: True Crime Stories
True crime podcast review — 2026
"A clues-first companion to the wider Crime House network."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
On Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy digs into history's most notorious murders like you've never heard them before, going beyond the crime scene to find the real story — and the lives it upended.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Murder: True Crime Stories
What is Murder: True Crime Stories about?
On Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy digs into history's most notorious murders like you've never heard them before, going beyond the crime scene to find the real story — and the lives it upended.
Is Murder: True Crime Stories worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want a clues-first approach to notorious murders". Crime House original hosted by Carter Roy, digging into history's most notorious murders with a focus on the clues that actually cracked each case.
Who is Murder: True Crime Stories for?
Murder: True Crime Stories is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news.
What is the best episode of Murder: True Crime Stories to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Murder: True Crime Stories?
If you enjoy Murder: True Crime Stories, you might also like: A Million Other Choices, Profiler: True Crime Africa, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, MURDERISH. See our full "Podcasts Like Murder: True Crime Stories" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Narrative, clue-focused, engaging
- Episode length
- 35-50 min
- Episodes
- 50+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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