Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The Murder Squad is the most consequential true crime podcast in terms of actual case outcomes — Paul Holes and Billy Jensen have helped crack real cold cases by mobilising millions of listeners."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Paul Holes — the retired investigator whose DNA genealogy work identified the Golden State Killer — teams up with investigative journalist Billy Jensen to take on unsolved murders submitted by listeners, combining decades of professional cold case expertise with crowdsourced tips to actively pursue justice.
Best episode to start with
Any episode covering a recently featured cold case — or start from Episode 1 for the origin story
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad
What is Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad about?
Paul Holes — the retired investigator whose DNA genealogy work identified the Golden State Killer — teams up with investigative journalist Billy Jensen to take on unsolved murders submitted by listeners, combining decades of professional cold case expertise with crowdsourced tips to actively pursue justice.
Is Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. True crime listeners who want to be active participants rather than passive audience; fans of forensic investigation and DNA genealogy; those who followed Paul Holes in I'll Be Gone in the Dark.
Who is Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad for?
Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations.
What is the best episode of Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad to start with?
We recommend starting with Any episode covering a recently featured cold case — or start from Episode 1 for the origin story. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad?
Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad?
If you enjoy Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad, you might also like: Counter Clock, The Fall Line, Your Own Backyard, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Professional, investigative, collaborative
- Episode length
- ~60 min per episode; hundreds of episodes since 2019
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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