Stranglers
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Stranglers is a reminder that many of history's closed cases are anything but — modern forensics is overturning confessions and certainties that generations took for granted."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
A re-examination of the Boston Strangler case using modern DNA evidence and investigative journalism. Was Albert DeSalvo really responsible for all 13 murders? The evidence, it turns out, is far murkier than the official story ever suggested.
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What is Stranglers about?
A re-examination of the Boston Strangler case using modern DNA evidence and investigative journalism. Was Albert DeSalvo really responsible for all 13 murders? The evidence, it turns out, is far murkier than the official story ever suggested.
Is Stranglers worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Worth a listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Was Albert DeSalvo really the Boston Strangler? Modern DNA evidence reopens one of America's most famous cases.
Who is Stranglers for?
Stranglers is ideal for: Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries.
What is the best episode of Stranglers to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
Where can I listen to Stranglers?
Stranglers is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Stranglers?
If you enjoy Stranglers, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, In the Dark, Serial. See our full "Podcasts Like Stranglers" page for more recommendations.
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- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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