About This Episode
A Code With Meaning
The numbers 187 are no accident. The code references § 187 of California's penal code, which defines murder. The reference is well-known from American pop culture, particularly rap music and film. German hosts Maren Altrogge and Markus Preiß deliberately chose this internationally understood code to signal the gravity of their subject matter from the very title.
Since the podcast's launch in October 2020, TRUE CRIME 187 has become one of Europe's most successful true crime podcasts. With over 10 million downloads and regular placement in the top 5 of Apple Podcasts' true crime category between 2023 and 2024, the hosts reach a loyal audience that appreciates their unfiltered approach.
An Uncompromising Format
Each episode of TRUE CRIME 187 runs 45–90 minutes and examines a single criminal case. The hosts employ narrative reconstruction, witness statements, court documents, and sometimes interviews. They deliberately avoid sanitization: explicit descriptions of violence, sexual crimes