In 2025, true-crime podcasts continue to be perhaps the most addictive genre out there, bringing all the mystery and primal fear of a Law & Order episode directly into our ears. More than a decade on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Podcasts have cemented themselves as the wave of the future. Gone are the days of tuning into the radio or only having music to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. However, it often feels like many podcasts seem to only focus on murders and tragic victims, which can feel emotionally draining ...

Five years ago, the body of 28-year-old Christopher Whiteley was found near a wooded creek bed in Hood County, about 55 miles outside of Fort Worth. He was lying on his left side under a twiggy ...

People listen to true crime podcasts to satisfy a variety of psychological needs, with a strong focus on seeking information and learning about human behavior. But a new study published in the journal ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. NINA MOINI: A Pew Research study found that 34% of US adults who listen to podcasts say they regularly listen to true crime podcasts, and a Minnesota-made ...

The case of Karen Read captivated the nation during her first trial last year, where she was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in 2022. After a hung jury was ...

BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- These aren’t your typical podcast hosts — but don’t underestimate their skills. A class of students at Brandywine High School (Niles) in Southwest Michigan launched a podcast ...

A terrifying horror movie followed the dark exploits of a masked serial killer — then a real-life victim disappeared near the set, transforming fiction into a chilling reality. “A rising young ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Racioppi is the owner of Ear Worthy, focusing on podcasts. “Podcasts have just enabled true crime to become more mobile and ...

True crime consistently tops the charts of podcast genres – and always makes for a gripping listen. Here’s our pick of some of the best listens, from an unnerving stalker to an online cult run by kids ...