True | Crime

Streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO Max have released several major true-crime projects this year. Top 12 New True Crime Podcasts of January 2026.

: A legal examination by John Grisham focused on wrongful convictions.

: James Patterson and Vicky Ward's deep dive into the 2022 University of Idaho student murders. TRUE CRIME

Serial remains a "must-listen" for its high-quality investigative journalism. :

: A rising star focusing on deep criminal psychology rather than just case summaries. Streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO Max have

: Explores the psychology behind stalking and features interviews with survivors and psychologists.

: Valerie Bauerlein's definitive account of the Murdaugh family's downfall. TRUE CRIME

Crime Junkie remains the top-rated podcast for its approachable, well-researched cases.