Someone's Hunting Us
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"A serial killer case that's really about which victims get believed and searched for — and which don't."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓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
In 2016, a serial killer was preying on Black women and girls he thought no one would miss — and getting away with it. Someone's Hunting Us, from NJ.com, follows how Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, a nerdy-looking suspect police never flagged, was finally caught, and asks hard questions about which victims get taken seriously.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Someone's Hunting Us about?
In 2016, a serial killer was preying on Black women and girls he thought no one would miss — and getting away with it. Someone's Hunting Us, from NJ.com, follows how Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, a nerdy-looking suspect police never flagged, was finally caught, and asks hard questions about which victims get taken seriously.
Is Someone's Hunting Us worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. NJ.com traces how serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver preyed on Black women and girls in New Jersey in 2016, believing no one would look for them.
Who is Someone's Hunting Us for?
Someone's Hunting Us is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; 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 Someone's Hunting Us 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 Someone's Hunting Us?
Someone's Hunting Us is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Someone's Hunting Us?
If you enjoy Someone's Hunting Us, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, S-Town, The Trial of Erin Patterson, You Didn't See Nothin. See our full "Podcasts Like Someone's Hunting Us" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious; community-focused; unflinching; sombre
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 10 episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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