Unsolved
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"A companion cold-case show from the reporter behind Untested, journalism-backed throughout."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
Unsolved covers cases where people got away with murder: cops who have retired, witnesses who have died, and evidence that has disappeared in cold cases, investigated by USA Today crime reporter Gina Barton — the same journalist behind Untested.
Best episode to start with
Season 1, Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Unsolved
What is Unsolved about?
Unsolved covers cases where people got away with murder: cops who have retired, witnesses who have died, and evidence that has disappeared in cold cases, investigated by USA Today crime reporter Gina Barton — the same journalist behind Untested.
Is Unsolved worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want cases where people got away with murder, examined properly". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. USA Today crime reporter Gina Barton investigates cases where cops have retired, witnesses have died, and evidence has disappeared — but the case never officially closed.
Who is Unsolved for?
Unsolved is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news.
What is the best episode of Unsolved to start with?
We recommend starting with Season 1, Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Unsolved?
Unsolved is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Unsolved?
If you enjoy Unsolved, you might also like: Serial, In the Dark, Your Own Backyard, Bear Brook. See our full "Podcasts Like Unsolved" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic, methodical, cold-case-focused
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 45+ episodes, multi-season
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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