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The top short true crime podcasts
47 True Crime podcasts with episodes that typically run 30 minutes or less, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.
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- Episodes typically 30 minutes or less
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- Best placed on Apple Podcasts' charts first
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1. MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
- Length
- 30 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 569
- Since
- 2022
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories is a true crime and mystery podcast that presents strange, dark and mysterious content delivered in story…
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2. Unsolved Mysteries
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 96
- Since
- 2021
Welcome to the official Unsolved Mysteries podcast from the original creators of the iconic television series, presented by Audacy. Join our host Steve French…
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3. Nightmares
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 77
- Since
- 2023
Welcome to Nightmares. True-Crime for Bedtime. Your nightmare begins now…
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4. Forensic Files
- Length
- 20 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 393
- Since
- 2018
Forensic Files is a pioneer in the field of fact-based, high-tech, dramatic storytelling. This series of television programs delves into the world of forensic…
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5. Miami Mystery: The Disappearance of Olavi Hendrickson
- Length
- 15 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 5
- Since
- 2026
Miami Mystery is a true crime podcast in which Emmy Award winning journalist Dana Dean reopens the unexplained disappearance of her own grandfather, Miami…
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6. America's Most Infamous Crimes with Katie Ring
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 107
- Since
- 2026
Serial killers. Unsolved murders. Investigations that gripped America. If you think you know these cases, think again. This is America's Most Infamous Crimes, a…
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7. Sandra Birchmore case — Matthew Farwell trial: Commonwealth Confidential
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 206
- Since
- 2024
Season 1: The Karen Read Murder Trial: Canton Confidential. Nightly coverage of the Karen Read murder trial and her allegations of a cover-up over the killing…
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8. Mr. Nightmare Horror Stories
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 39
- Since
- 2026
Here you will find straight to the point videos which mostly consist of scary true stories & events. Feedback / Requests? Send me an email. Feel free to send me…
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9. Crime World
- Length
- 17 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,928
- Since
- 2020
Hit podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld - now with further in-depth investigations and exclusive insights at our new website…
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10. Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Collection
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 766
- Since
- 2024
Discover "Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Collection," a series of gripping episodes featuring the savvy investigator Johnny Dollar. This collection is ideal for fans…
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11. Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast
- Length
- 9 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 705
- Since
- 2025
The Official Podcast of Ray William Johnson, storyteller and comedian. Tune in for the best stories of True Crime and Pop Culture.
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12. Crime Alert Hourly Update
- Length
- 6 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 628
- Since
- 2024
Nancy Grace and the CrimeOnline team deliver hourly updates on breaking crime news as it happens! The latest in trial coverage, missing persons, active…
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13. True Horror Stories
- Length
- 21 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 608
- Since
- 2024
Welcome to Horror Stories, your ultimate destination for chilling narratives, paranormal encounters, and spine-tingling mysteries. At Horror Stories, we delve…
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14. Lore
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 506
- Since
- 2016
The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual…
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15. The Re-Trial Of Alex Murdaugh
- Length
- 21 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 505
- Since
- 2023
The South Carolina Supreme Court threw out Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions. Unanimously. Now the most-watched criminal case in state history starts over…
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16. Delphi Murders: Richard Allen & The Search For The Truth
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 500
- Since
- 2024
Injustice isn’t just a possibility—it’s a reality. Delphi Murders: Richard Allen & The Search For The Truth dives deep into the shocking failures of the…
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17. Preacher Boys Podcast
- Length
- 30 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 440
- Since
- 2020
An ex-fundamentalist sheds light on the dark side of the church… from the pulpit to the pews.
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18. Southern Gothic
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 402
- Since
- 2018
Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich…
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19. The Red Treehouse: Scary Stories to Keep You Up at Night
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 323
- Since
- 2023
Welcome to The Red Treehouse, where I tell you the scariest stories to keep you up at night! Join me twice each week as we explore everything from true crime to…
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20. Stolen Lives True Crime
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 301
- Since
- 2019
STOLEN LIVES is a podcast dedicated to spreading the stories of those who are forgotten. Those whose lives were stolen. The missing and murdered. STOLEN LIVES…
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21. Cryptid Clues
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 267
- Since
- 2021
Welcome to the Cryptid Clues Podcast. Join your hosts Taylor and Reuben as they explore the mystery and history of cryptids from across the planet, and beyond.
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22. Every Town
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 209
- Since
- 2020
Every Town has a dark side and in this podcast we bring you the most insane True Crime stories, many of which you've never even heard of. We give it to you…
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23. Horror Story: True Paranormal Mysteries and Hauntings
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 178
- Since
- 2021
True paranormal mysteries, strange encounters, haunted places, and creepy legends. Horror Story brings you real-life horror stories, haunted places, ghost…
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24. Truly Creeped - Scary TRUE Horror Stories Podcast
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 174
- Since
- 2025
Dare to delve into the darkness? Truly Creeped brings you the best TRUE scary stories podcast. Each episode delivers terrifying and sometimes disturbing…
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25. AFTER DARK | True Scary, Paranormal, Ghost, Supernatural & Mysterious Stories
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 142
- Since
- 2025
The Whispering Woods: After Dark was formerly known as Obscurata . It is still the place for the darker stories. The unsolved cases, strange disappearances…
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26. Southern Mysteries Podcast
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 111
- Since
- 2021
Unearthing the forgotten, the mysterious, and the legendary—one Southern story at a time. Hosted by Shannon Ballard, Southern Mysteries explores the rich and…
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27. Crime Next Door
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 110
- Since
- 2024
Gripping True Crime stories from neighbourhoods across the UK. Series 14. The Playground Murder Audrey Gillan traces the ripple effects of the murder of a…
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28. The Miracle Files
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 108
- Since
- 2023
Faith-based true stories with the same storytelling intensity as true crime podcasts, The Miracle Files explores miraculous, harrowing events and inspiring…
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29. The Idaho Massacre
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 103
- Since
- 2020
On November 13, 2022, four students from the University of Idaho are brutally stabbed to death in an off-campus house. After a lengthy investigation and…
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30. Campus Files: Scandals, Secrets & Crimes at American Universities
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 99
- Since
- 2019
College holds a mythic place in American culture, hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the…
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31. Mysteries at Bedtime
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 93
- Since
- 2025
Mysteries at Bedtime is a mystery podcast exploring the world's strangest unsolved mysteries, unexplained disappearances, UFO sightings, paranormal…
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32. CONNECT with Jonathan Mark
- Length
- 19 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 85
- Since
- 2024
Join Celebrity Psychic Medium Jonathan Mark as he delves into the world of the unseen, offering solace and connection to both celebrities and everyday…
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33. Twisted Tales with Heidi Wong
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 69
- Since
- 2025
Every Monday, poet and paranormal obsessive Heidi Wong unearths the chilling true stories behind the world's most terrifying legends. From the real stories…
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34. Ball of Thread
- Length
- 19 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 63
- Since
- 2024
Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler unwinds the true story of the attack on democracy that is bringing the United States to the brink of fascism.
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35. Behind the Bar
- Length
- 17 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 60
- Since
- 2024
TMZ's Behind the Bar takes you inside the courtroom drama, breaking down the world's biggest lawsuits with clarity and expertise. Join our hosts Jason Beckerman…
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36. 48 Hours: Case by Case
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 31
- Since
- 2026
The cases everyone's talking about, explained as they happen. 48 Hours: Case by Case is a weekly update on the biggest criminal stories unfolding now from the…
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37. Hey, That's Weird
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 31
- Since
- 2025
A podcast featuring the weird and wonderful stories of you, the listeners. Written, hosted, produced and edited by Luc Frost.
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38. Unrestorable
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 19
- Since
- 2023
On a January night in 1995, 18-year-old Christa Pike and two other teenagers lured 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer to a secluded area near the University of…
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39. The Milbrook Files
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 16
- Since
- 2026
These files were not meant to be found. The Millbrook Files is an investigative horror podcast following independent podcaster Avery Quinn as she sets out to…
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40. Behind Human Behavior
- Length
- 13 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 15
- Since
- 2026
Join Dr. Gus, a former US DOJ behavioral and forensic psychologist as he discusses cases that he worked on firsthand, the psychological profile of the criminals…
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41. The Angel of Vine
- Length
- 25 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 12
- Since
- 2018
A present day journalist uncovers the audio tapes of a 1950s private eye who cracked the greatest unsolved murder mystery Hollywood has ever known... and didn’t…
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42. The Case: Lindsay Clancy
- Length
- 10 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 9
- Since
- 2026
January 2023. A 911 call. Three children dead in a Massachusetts home. Three and a half years later, a jury deliberated for 38 hours and couldn't reach a…
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43. Deep Secrets
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 8
- Since
- 2026
What would you do if you suddenly found out your Grandpa was in the CIA? When siblings Hunter & Kaylan Hill embark on a quest to understand fatherhood by…
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44. The Always Stay Real Podcast
- Length
- 11 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 6
- Since
- 2026
Discussing current topics from the perspective of the Black American Queer Male. Keep it cute, or put it on mute.
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45. Black Effect's Bloodline Crimes
- Length
- 25 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 5
- Since
- 2026
Black Effects' Bloodline Crimes is a gripping true crime podcast that unearths the chilling stories of Black families entangled in bloodshed, betrayal, and…
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46. Sidewalk Shadows
- Length
- 16 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 3
- Since
- 2026
Sidewalk Shadows is a true-crime fictional comedy anthology podcast where strange mysteries, unbelievable crimes, and unforgettable characters lurk around every…
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47. True Crime Wisconsin
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 4
- Since
- 2026
True Crime Wisconsin, a new weekly podcast from WMTV 15 News, goes beyond the headlines to investigate the state's most haunting unsolved cases. Wisconsin has…
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