From deep, dark, and unsolved, to the ‘not too scary’ tales of cons and capers.
8 New True Crime Podcasts That Are Worth Taking The Long Drive Home For
From deep, dark, and unsolved, to the ‘not too scary’ tales of cons and capers.
Whether you’re stuck on the train or have a big drive ahead, the accompaniment of a good true crime podcast can do wonders to pass the time.
After all, there’s a reason it remains one of the most popular podcast genres of them all. Gripping, addictive, and immersive, it’s the ultimate trifecta of ingredients for entertainment and perfect for taking the scenic route home.
Luckily, 2024 has served up plenty in the true crime podcast department, with fresh shows, seasons, and a slew of new episodes from chart-topping series to keep you occupied from the moment you hit play.
Need a little something for your next commute? From deep, dark, and unsolved, to the ‘not too scary’ tales of cons and capers, scroll on for seven of the best new true crime podcasts out right now.
1. The Truth About Amy
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Twenty-four-year-old Amy was attempting to escape a violent relationship. She packed the car, strapping her two young daughters into the back seat. Leaving the engine on, she ran back inside to get one last thing – and never returned. Created by the makers of the chart-topping The Lady Vanishes podcast, this show revisits the unexplained death of Amy Wensley a decade after it was written off as a suicide, in line with a gripping new investigation that is underway. Episodes typically run for just over an hour, so there’s plenty to sink your teeth into.
2. My Sister the Murderer
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Instead of the usual journalist or host, this raw and real exploration of the chilling crime of Brittney Dwyer, who killed her grandfather in cold blood, is personally retold by Brittney’s brother Ryan. Each episode runs for around 30 minutes and examines the events that led up to the horrific day, the aftermath, and how the tragic impact changed their family’s lives forever.
3. Ridiculous Crime
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Not one for all the blood and gore that typically comes with true crime territory? Add Ridiculous Crime to your line-up. A self-billed “99% murder-free” and “100% ridiculous” show, bantering hosts Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton delve deep into outlandish stories of heists, scams, cons, and capers to explore the kooky (and often hilarious) side of crime. Think: rigged beauty pageants, swindlers masquerading as Swedish royals, and even the theft of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz (yes, really).
4. Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw Mystery
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Covering an ongoing case – host and journalist Ben Avery is still taking tips – this podcast takes you back to 1994 when Anthea Bradshaw married her high school sweetheart in a beautiful Adelaide wedding. Three months later, her dead body was sadly found half a world away from home in Brunei, South East Asia. Beyond a murder investigation, the 30-minute episodes also shed light on the Bradshaw family’s resilience in the face of unspeakable tragedy.
5. Death of an Artist (Season 2)
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Putting an art history twist on the classic true crime podcast, Death of an Artist returned in 2024 with the show’s second season. The latest case looks back at the ill-fated relationship between the celebrated artist Jackson Pollock and his wife, Lee Krasner – also known as the woman who made him famous and simultaneously changed the landscape of modern art. Examining the intersection between art, addiction, and untimely death, each episode in the six-part series runs for around 20 to 30 minutes, so it’s the perfect snack-sized listen when you’re on the go.
6. Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy
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Sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction. Case in point: Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy. Revisiting the scandalous ‘whodunit’ story of Nancy Crompton Brophy, a self-published writer – who filled her books with tales of romantic betrayal and murder – accused of killing her chef husband Dan Brophy. Host Heidi Joy Tretheway – who has a personal connection with the case – digs deeper into the story with each episode, serving behind-the-scenes knowledge that makes the ‘why’ of the story much more intriguing than the ‘who’.
7. Hello, John Doe
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What would you do if you found your own missing person’s page online? Well, for 45-year-old Steve Patterson, the answer was to call Todd Matthews, an amateur cyber detective – whose track record includes cracking a 30-year-old cold case – to find answers. Enter: Hello, John Doe. Across 10 episodes, a sordid family history is uncovered, with everything from kidnappings to murders packed into this tumultuous and tragic story.
8. Bronwyn
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Courtesy of The Teacher's Pet creator Hedley Thomas, Bronwyn chronicles the unsolved 1993 disappearance of Bronwyn Winfield, who went missing from the laid-back surf town of Lennox Head. At the time, the young mother of two was determined to divorce her husband, Jon Winfield, who has always denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that his wife simply up and left. A heavy cold case — that could well be revived — episodes typically run for over an hour, so you'll want to make sure your headphones have a full battery.
