The Best True Crime Podcasts for Halloween
Sometimes during the Halloween season, spooky campfire stories don’t quite hit you the way you want.
Sometimes you just need a bit of true crime to really give you that post-scare feeling. From missing people to unsolved mysteries to the grisly details of crimes, these podcasts have a little something for every type of true crime fans. So curl up with a blanket, lock the doors, and listen to some of our favorite true crime podcasts for Halloween.
True horror stories written by those that made it out alive.
Let’s Not Meet
Kicking off our list is a horror-filled podcast hosted by Andrew Tate (not that one). Each episode Tate narrates true stories from people who made it out of harrowing experiences. Other listeners promise that you’ll feel the hair raise on the back of your neck and maybe even feel jumpy after the first episode – perfect for that Halloween podcast listening experience.
A true crime series that investigates mysterious cold case disappearances.
Up and Vanished
If escapes aren’t your cup of tea, maybe exploring cold cases of missing people will fill your cup. For three seasons, host Payne Lindsey examines real missing persons cases with profound impact. In the first season, Lindsey covered the disappearance of a Georgia high school teacher. The episodes led to two arrests. Up and Vanished is the perfect podcast for Halloween, especially when you’re hoping to see some real world impacts.
A podcast drama with a modern twist on old time radio that delves into the mystery of true cold cases and unsolved murders.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
The crew working on this podcasts pulls from old time radio shows for inspiration as they tell stories of cold cases and unsolved murders. An ensemble cast takes the listener through the crime and investigation as they try to solve each case. For those who want a dramatic flair in their Halloween podcasts, this is the series for you.
The Car Barn Murders
Shattered Souls
Dive into the diary of a forensic detective with Shattered Souls. This true crime podcast features a veteran forensic detective in Jacksonville, Florida detailing her work on a variety of cases. From double homicides to cold cases to family secrets, host Karen Smith talks about her real life experiences. If the horror of the crimes don’t fill your Halloween scare needs, listening to Smith talk about trudging through Florida swamps might just do the trick.
A true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast
Morbid
Maybe you need something a little more lighthearted when hearing about true crime. That’s where autopsy technician Alaina Urquhart and hairstylist Ash Kelley come in. This family duo takes a look at crimes and creepy history with a research lens. When it gets too heavy, they’re ready with a joke.
