The Coldest Case in Laramie
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The Coldest Case in Laramie is exactly the kind of journalism podcasting was made for — patient, deeply sourced, and arriving at genuinely troubling conclusions about a case everyone thought was closed."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓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
About this podcast
NYT journalist Kim Barker and Serial Productions investigate the 1985 murder of Shelli Wiley on the University of Wyoming campus — a case closed for decades that may have been wrongly prosecuted. Meticulous, patient, and deeply reported.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Coldest Case in Laramie
What is The Coldest Case in Laramie about?
NYT journalist Kim Barker and Serial Productions investigate the 1985 murder of Shelli Wiley on the University of Wyoming campus — a case closed for decades that may have been wrongly prosecuted. Meticulous, patient, and deeply reported.
Is The Coldest Case in Laramie worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. NYT/Serial Productions investigate a 1985 campus murder closed for decades — and possibly wrongly solved.
Who is The Coldest Case in Laramie for?
The Coldest Case in Laramie is ideal for: Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of The Coldest Case in Laramie to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
Where can I listen to The Coldest Case in Laramie?
The Coldest Case in Laramie is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Coldest Case in Laramie?
If you enjoy The Coldest Case in Laramie, 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 The Coldest Case in Laramie" page for more recommendations.
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- 8/10
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- United States
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