The Fall Line
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The Fall Line is an essential act of advocacy — Brooke and Kristin have spent years shining a light on the missing and murdered people in Georgia who the system left behind."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
Atlanta-based podcast hosted by Brooke and Kristin dedicated exclusively to the stories of missing and murdered people in Georgia — the majority of whom are poor, rural, or from overlooked communities whose cases received scant law enforcement attention and virtually no national media coverage.
Best episode to start with
Begin with Season 1 or choose a case that resonates
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fall Line
What is The Fall Line about?
Atlanta-based podcast hosted by Brooke and Kristin dedicated exclusively to the stories of missing and murdered people in Georgia — the majority of whom are poor, rural, or from overlooked communities whose cases received scant law enforcement attention and virtually no national media coverage.
Is The Fall Line worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who care about representation and want to counter the media focus on white, middle-class victims; advocates for rural and marginalised missing persons.
Who is The Fall Line for?
The Fall Line is ideal for: Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations.
What is the best episode of The Fall Line to start with?
We recommend starting with Begin with Season 1 or choose a case that resonates. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to The Fall Line?
The Fall Line is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Fall Line?
If you enjoy The Fall Line, you might also like: Black Girl Gone, Someone Knows Something, The Vanished, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like The Fall Line" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Both
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Compassionate, advocacy-driven, serious
- Episode length
- Multiple seasons since 2017; each season focuses on a different case
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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