White Devil
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"White Devil investigates one of America's most suppressed mysteries — what really happened to a Rockefeller heir in the jungles of New Guinea in 1961. Campside Media brings their formidable investigative skills to a case involving power, colonialism, and a truth buried for decades. Essential, unforgettable listening."
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
A Campside Media investigation into one of America's most suppressed aristocratic mysteries — the 1961 disappearance of Michael Rockefeller, son of Nelson Rockefeller, who vanished while collecting tribal art in the jungles of Dutch New Guinea. The podcast examines competing theories about his fate, including the long-concealed possibility that he was killed and cannibalised by the Asmat people — who reportedly knew him as the White Devil.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — essential context; best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is White Devil about?
A Campside Media investigation into one of America's most suppressed aristocratic mysteries — the 1961 disappearance of Michael Rockefeller, son of Nelson Rockefeller, who vanished while collecting tribal art in the jungles of Dutch New Guinea. The podcast examines competing theories about his fate, including the long-concealed possibility that he was killed and cannibalised by the Asmat people — who reportedly knew him as the White Devil.
Is White Devil worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. In 1961, Nelson Rockefeller's son vanished in the jungles of New Guinea — the truth of what happened was suppressed for decades. Campside Media investigates.
Who is White Devil for?
White Devil is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Missing person and Cold case and Cover-up.
What is the best episode of White Devil to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — essential context; best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to White Devil?
White Devil is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to White Devil?
If you enjoy White Devil, you might also like: Gangster Capitalism, In the Dark, Who Killed Daphne, Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo. See our full "Podcasts Like White Devil" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Atmospheric; historically layered; investigative; unsettling
- Episode length
- 35-50 min
- Episodes
- 6-10 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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