To the rest of the high school, they seemed like three best friends. But when one vanished, nobody suspected the other two were involved. We’ll talk about the Hulu true crime documentary series “Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️

Years ago, she was abandoned as a newborn in a field. Now she has suspicions about the Good Samaritan who found her. We’ll review the #truecrime #podcast “Foundling” from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer. Link in the comments. ⬇️

One identical twin goes to jail for his brother’s crime! Why don’t they tell the truth? We’re talking about the #truecrime #podcast “Blood Will Tell.” Link in the comments ⬇️

Police investigate the mysterious death of a sign language interpreter. Is it related to the anonymous hook-up site he was on…or to what’s been happening between his wife and best friend? We’ll talk about “DTF St. Louis” from HBO Max. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️

A new episode of Leave it to Bricker is out on the @crimewriterson.com Patreon.

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The Georgia Guidestones were a peculiar roadside attraction, until someone blew them up. Was it a prank or something more sinister? We're reviewing "Who Blew Up The Guidestones?" #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️

A woman shoots a documentary with a polygamist leader. When she discovers his sexual crimes, she keeps the cameras rolling to gather more evidence. We’ll talk about “Trust Me: The False Prophet.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️

They found their cousin to be an annoying blowhard. When he got arrested for hiring a hitman, it didn't improve their opinion of him. We discuss “The Idiot.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️

Our review of the excellent Adults in the Room

A temp worker struggles to keep a company outing on track. What he doesn’t know is that all his fellow employees at this fake business are actors. We talk about “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat.” #truecrime #podcast Hear our reviews here ⬇️ www.crimewriterson.com/listen/juryd...

They say good fences make good neighbors — unless they’re placed across a private road or three feet into your own property. We’ll discuss the many ridiculous residential disputes in the HBO series “Neighbors.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments

Our 🤔 on The Brothers Ortiz podcast www.crimewriterson.com/listen/thebr...

Two secretaries at the US Embassy in the Soviet Union become unlikely spies, as they try to learn why their CIA husbands died. We’ll talk about the Cold War thriller “Ponies” on Peacock. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments

When a San Diego police officer is found dead in her bathroom, it’s left to her colleagues to investigate the case. Did their actions protect a suspect - or protect the victim? We’ll discuss the podcast “One of Their Own” from KPBS. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️

He was a notorious rapist and murderer who died in a South African prison by setting himself on fire. But the story changed when a social media influencer entered the frame. We discuss “Beauty and the Bester.” #truecrime #podcast Hear our review ➡️ www.crimewriterson.com/listen/beaut...

He claims he was wrongly convicted of murder, is of Native American heritage, and ran the Aryan Brotherhood gang while in prison. Is he a reformed con or just a smooth talker? We review “Love + Radio: Blood Memory.” #truecrime #podcast www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

Our review Valley of Shadows

Listen for our reactions to the biggest true crime podcasts, documentaries, and mysteries. Listen to Crime Writers On (where you get your podcasts) www.crimewriterson.com

A pair of lovers point the finger at each other when a body is unearthed in their basement. Which one is responsible for the deadly encounter? We review “Murder in Glitterball City” on HBO. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️

Who murdered a University of Miami football player in 2006? Investigative reporters spent years trying to do what cops couldn’t: identify the killer. We talk about “Murder at the U”. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments

#squadgoals Listen twice a week for our thumbs up/thumbs down reviews on your favorite #truecrime documentaries, podcasts, and mystery series. www.crimewriterson.com

Doctors looking into the deaths of babies on the neonatal ward find a connection to all the cases: the same nurse. We review “The Investigation of Lucy Letby.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️

After a Georgia mother’s murder, police discover her husband has captured every aspect of their lives on hidden camera - except for his wife’s disappearance. We review the podcast “Watching You.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments

A group of artists discover an unused space within a Rhode Island shopping mall and build themselves a secret apartment. Is it a prank, a political statement, or performance art? We’re talking about “Secret Mall Apartment.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments

Her kidnapping shocked her community. How she survived in captivity stunned the world. We’ll discuss “Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart” from Netflix. ➡️ www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

A fertility clinic closed its doors without warning. What became of the embryos stored inside? We’ll talk about the podcast “What Happened in Nashville.”. ⬇️ www.crimewriterson.com/episodes #truecrime #podcast

They were casualties in the War on Drugs. Why didn’t their deaths affect changes to the system? We’ll talk about the podcast series “Collateral Damage” from The Intercept. ➡️ www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

Good things come to those who wait

Looks like it's only available through Wondery+. I will stay subscribed to the podcast and hope it eventually is available without a Wondery+ subscription.

A billionaire dies of smoke inhalation after his penthouse is set ablaze. Was he killed for money - for revenge - or was it a bizarre accident? We’ll talk about the Netflix documentary “Murder in Monaco.” ➡️ www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

A woman and a private eye search for the young survivor of a gas explosion and find themselves in the middle of a government conspiracy. We review “Down Cemetery Road” starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. 👇 www.crimewriterson.com/episodes #podcast #truecrime

Can the world’s greatest detective solve the case of a priest murdered in his own church? Benoit Blanc is back in “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.” ⬇️ www.crimewriterson.com/episodes #truecrime #podcast #mystery #movie

A woman and a private eye search for the young survivor of a gas explosion and find themselves in the middle of a government conspiracy. We review “Down Cemetery Road” starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. 👇 www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

A pair of pioneering podcasters are pulled into the perils of parasocial relationships. What happened in the comment section to make them end their show? We review the podcast “Beth’s Dead.” ⬇️ www.crimewriterson.com/episodes #truecrime #podcast

It was a hidden camera show that turned the tables on suspected pedophiles. Did “To Catch a Predator” go too far blurring the lines between justice and entertainment? We’ll talk about the documentary “Predators.” 👇 www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

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A fraternity member offers himself as someone fellow college students can lean on. But time and time again, he’s the last person to see them alive. We’ll talk about the podcast “The Peacemaker.” ⬇️ www.crimewriterson.com/episodes #truecrime #podcast

The investigation into a missing child turns into a blame game when it’s revealed the kidnapper is the nanny of another mother. We’ll review the TV series “All Her Fault” on Peacock. 👉🏻⬇️ www.crimewriterson.com/episodes #truecrime #podcast

He’s one of Britain's most infamous killers, accused of murdering his whole family. Can overlooked evidence prove he was wrongfully convicted? We’ll discuss the new season of “In the Dark: Blood Relatives.”. 👉🏻 www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

This year, the small screen brought us thought‑provoking miniseries, immersive documentaries, and dramatic adaptations of classic true crime stories. We’ll each share our list of the best TV we reviewed in 2025. 👉🏻 www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

This year, the small screen brought us thought‑provoking miniseries, immersive documentaries, and dramatic adaptations of classic true crime stories. We’ll each share our list of the best TV we reviewed in 2025. 👉🏻 www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

Hard-hitting investigations, compelling profiles, and a chorus of people who just don’t believe what women tell them—there was something for everyone in our top ten lists. We're discussing the best podcasts of 2025! 👉🏻https://www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

Hard-hitting investigations, compelling profiles, and a chorus of people who just don’t believe what women tell them—there was something for everyone in our top ten lists. We're discussing the best #podcasts of 2025! 👉🏻https://www.crimewriterson.com/episodes #review #bestof

The Crime Writers On crew listens to approximately 1 billion podcasts every year. I would trust their opinion more than almost anyone on what's good and what's not. Appreciate their support and kind words.

It's amazing to me that people as far away as New Hampshire can understand the importance of Hush more than the leadership of @opb.org right here in Oregon does. Again... you'd have to listen to the podcast though to understand it.

It's an absolute tragedy that @opb.org has cancelled Hush w @leahsottile.bsky.social. This was one of the best investigative podcasts out there, shining a light on issues of importance to Oregon - and beyond.

The unexplained death of an 18-year-old splinters a community, as parents, police, politicians and armchair sleuths blame each other for why the case remains unsolved. Hear our review of season 2 of the Oregon Public Broadcasting podcast “Hush: Love Thy Neighbor.” 👉🏻 www.crimewriterson.com/episodes

A powerful South Carolina family is laid low by addiction, embezzlement, and murder. Hear our reviews of the Hulu drama series “Murdaugh: Death in the Family.”👉🏻https://www.crimewriterson.com/episodes w Janet Varney

A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer. Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys star in the Netflix thriller series “The Beast in Me.” Hear our reviews👉🏻 www.crimewriterson.com/episodes