The Nobody Zone
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Award-winning RTÉ investigation into Ireland's first alleged serial killer."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
In a forgotten corner of the London-Irish underworld, a homeless Irishman killed multiple times without detection. The Nobody Zone, from RTÉ, traces the case of Kieran Kelly — widely considered Ireland's first alleged serial killer — and how he went unnoticed for so long.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is The Nobody Zone about?
In a forgotten corner of the London-Irish underworld, a homeless Irishman killed multiple times without detection. The Nobody Zone, from RTÉ, traces the case of Kieran Kelly — widely considered Ireland's first alleged serial killer — and how he went unnoticed for so long.
Is The Nobody Zone worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
Who is The Nobody Zone for?
The Nobody Zone is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of The Nobody Zone to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to The Nobody Zone?
If you enjoy The Nobody Zone, you might also like: Bad, Mad & Northern, Gone South, A Million Other Choices, Michigan Monsters. See our full "Podcasts Like The Nobody Zone" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Atmospheric, historically layered, unsettling
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 18 episodes
- Country
- Ireland
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