rue crime has taken over the podcast space — and 2024 is no exception. Chilling stories, in-depth reporting, and psychological insight have kept listeners hooked all over the world.

This year’s top true crime podcasts span everything from famous serial killers to missing person cases that turned into national obsessions. Whether you're a hardcore fan or a casual listener, there's something here that’ll have you binging episodes into the night.

Here are ten of the very best true crime podcasts you shouldn’t miss in 2024:

1. My Favorite Murder
Hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark balance humor with horror as they dive into bizarre, disturbing, and sometimes oddly relatable cases. A long-time fan favorite for good reason.

2. Crime Junkie
Hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat, this weekly podcast presents cases with gripping storytelling that feels personal and urgent. It’s polished, intense, and easy to follow.

3. Casefile
With an anonymous narrator and an Aussie accent, Casefile is known for its meticulously researched, fact-driven episodes. No drama — just the details, delivered with chilling calm.

4. Bear Brook
A groundbreaking investigation into four bodies found in barrels in New Hampshire. DNA sleuthing, cold case breakthroughs, and deeply emotional turns make this a standout.

5. In the Dark
This award-winning podcast covers systemic flaws in the U.S. justice system through deeply reported stories. Season two, in particular, is a masterclass in investigative journalism.

6. Morbid
Hosts Ash and Alaina bring you murder with a twist — mixing serious storytelling with dark humor. It's quirky, spooky, and surprisingly heartfelt.

7. Sword and Scale
Not for the faint of heart. This podcast dives into the darkest corners of human behavior, often including disturbing 911 calls, interrogation audio, and raw emotional accounts.

8. Up and Vanished
Focused on unsolved disappearances, host Payne Lindsey’s work has actually helped reopen cold cases. It’s immersive, sometimes heartbreaking, and always intriguing.

9. The Clearing
When a woman suspects her father may be a serial killer, she goes looking for answers. This gripping, emotional series is as much about family and identity as it is about murder.

10. Criminal
A beautifully produced podcast that features lesser-known cases from around the world. It's thoughtful, atmospheric, and perfect for both newbies and longtime fans of the genre.

🎧 Ready to dive in? Search for one of these titles on your favorite podcast app and press play. Whether you're commuting, cleaning, or curled up in bed — there's a true crime story waiting to haunt you.