Crime stories and mysteries have always captured the public’s imagination, and podcasts are the perfect medium for exploring fascinating cases. Here are 20 engrossing true crime podcasts to add to your listening queue:

1. Serial – The podcast that started it all, Serial explores a different case each season, investigating the many layers and intricacies involved in each story.

2. Criminal – With a focus on lesser-known cases, Criminal delves into various aspects of crime from different perspectives, leaving listeners wanting more.

3. Sword and Scale – Covering the darker side of humanity, each episode mixes interviews, audio recordings, and storytelling to provide a chilling experience.

4. Casefile – This Australian true crime podcast features a mix of solved and unsolved cases, with its deep investigation and storytelling capabilities gaining worldwide popularity.

5. Dirty John – A gripping story about love gone wrong, manipulation, and the search for truth in a tangled web.

6. Someone Knows Something – Canadian documentary filmmaker David Ridgen investigates cold cases in this gripping podcast series.

7. My Favorite Murder – True crime meets comedy as hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark share their favorite murder mysteries and engage listeners with their relatable charm.

8. Up and Vanished – This investigative podcast unravels missing persons cases across America, uncovering new facts that breathe life back into cold cases.

9. In the Dark – Groundbreaking investigative journalism sheds light on the failures of law enforcement in solving critical crimes in this gripping podcast series.

10. Death in Ice Valley – A chilling investigation into a decades-old unsolved mystery – the identity of the “Isdal Woman” found dead in Norway’s remote ice valley.

11. Accused – Journalist Amber Hunt reexamines questionable convictions and dives deep into unsolved crimes to uncover potential evidence that may change everything.

12. The Teacher’s Pet – A heart-wrenching examination of a missing person case involving a young Australian woman and the secrets kept hidden for decades.

13. The Vanished – Focusing specifically on missing persons cases, The Vanished works to humanize the victims, giving a voice to those who have disappeared without a trace.

14. Dr. Death – An unsettling look at the shocking case of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a former neurosurgeon whose crimes led to severe consequences for patients.

15. Bear Brook – A captivating exploration of an unsolved mystery involving four unidentified bodies found in the woods of New Hampshire.

16. The Shrink Next Door – Investigative journalist Joe Nocera takes listeners through the bizarre and shocking story of his relationship with his neighbor – a psychiatrist with dark secrets.

17. Who Killed Daphne? – Journalist Andrew Harding investigates the story behind Daphne Caruana Galizia’s death, a Maltese journalist whose murder in 2017 shook Europe.

18. No Strings Attached – A podcast series that sheds light on disturbing true crime cases, exploring how seemingly perfect relationships can have sinister and shocking secrets lurking beneath their surface.

19. Your Own Backyard – This detailed investigation into the disappearance of Kristin Smart provides new insights into a case that has left law enforcement puzzled for years.

20. They Walk Among Us – Featuring true crime events from the UK, this narrated podcast presents cases meticulously researched and presented in an engaging manner.

These 20 true crime podcasts are guaranteed to captivate and intrigue you as you dive into investigations, cold cases, and unsolved crimes all over the world. So, sit back, listen closely, and prepare to have your mind blown by these engrossing stories.