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

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

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. TRUE CRIME

: A rising star focusing on deep criminal psychology rather than just case summaries.

Podcasts continue to be the primary way many fans consume true crime, with a mix of established titans and new investigations. : Top 12 New True Crime Podcasts of January 2026

: Eric Lichtblau’s investigation into the resurgence of hate groups. 2. Essential Podcasts (2026)

: James Patterson and Vicky Ward's deep dive into the 2022 University of Idaho student murders. : : Eric Lichtblau’s investigation into the resurgence

: Tom Clavin’s historical look at the Wild West’s outlaw era.