Stranglers
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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
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". 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.
What podcasts are similar to Stranglers?
If you enjoy Stranglers, you might also like: A Million Other Choices, Unsolved (RTÉ), MURDERISH, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like Stranglers" page for more recommendations.
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