Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast)
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Unsolved Murders is exactly what it says — a vast catalogue of crimes where justice was never served, narrated with Parcast's signature dramatic style."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Parcast's scripted drama-style true crime series in which hosts Carter Roy and Wenndy Mackenzie narrate famous unsolved murder cases with dramatised scene-setting, psychological analysis, and theories — focusing specifically on crimes where no one was ever convicted.
Best episode to start with
Any episode covering an unsolved case you're already curious about — the format works standalone
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast)
What is Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast) about?
Parcast's scripted drama-style true crime series in which hosts Carter Roy and Wenndy Mackenzie narrate famous unsolved murder cases with dramatised scene-setting, psychological analysis, and theories — focusing specifically on crimes where no one was ever convicted.
Is Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast) worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 4/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who enjoy dramatised presentation alongside factual content; those who are specifically fascinated by the genre's most enduring mysteries.
Who is Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast) for?
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast) is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries.
What is the best episode of Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast) to start with?
We recommend starting with Any episode covering an unsolved case you're already curious about — the format works standalone. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast)?
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast)?
If you enjoy Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast), you might also like: Casefile True Crime, Cults (Parcast), Serial Killers (Parcast), Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories (Parcast)" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Dramatic, investigative, mysterious
- Episode length
- ~45-60 min per episode; hundreds of episodes; bi-weekly
- Binge factor
- 4/10
- Country
- United States
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