Truer Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Truer Crime examines cases where the official verdict may be wrong, bringing Tenderfoot TV's investigative quality to bear on potential wrongful convictions and alternative theories."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
Tenderfoot TV podcast examining cases where the official verdict may be wrong, questioning convictions and investigating alternative theories.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Truer Crime
What is Truer Crime about?
Tenderfoot TV podcast examining cases where the official verdict may be wrong, questioning convictions and investigating alternative theories.
Is Truer Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good for wrongful conviction fans who trust Tenderfoot's editorial standards". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Tenderfoot TV challenges official verdicts and investigates wrongful convictions and alternative theories.
Who is Truer Crime for?
Truer Crime is ideal for: Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates.
What is the best episode of Truer Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Truer Crime?
Truer Crime is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Truer Crime?
If you enjoy Truer Crime, you might also like: Breakdown (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), Counter Clock, The Line (LAist / LA Times), Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like Truer Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Investigative; journalistic
- Episode length
- 30-50 min
- Episodes
- 15 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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