The last decade has seen an incredible growth in the popularity of true crime.
And several podcasts offer a fascinating insight into some of the world’s most twisted minds that we had never had before.
A large amount of true crime podcasts focus on notorious serial killers now available on Apple Podcasts and, if you are searching for that type of podcast, you’d be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed with choice.
Ted Bundy, Edmund Kemper and The Green River Killer have all been examined at length, with the popularity of true crime rising considerably in the past half a decade. For fans of the genre desperate to know more about specific crimes, podcasts often offer an insight unable to be found elsewhere.
However, finding a series that is destined to keep you listening to episodes you didn’t even know you wanted to listen to can be taxing.
So, if you’re a true crime fan, we saved you the hassle of finding the most popular pods which focus on some of the world’s most evil people by seeing which true crime podcasts are most highly rated on Apple podcasts.
5. Saints, Sinners and Serial Killers
A fantastic new podcast hosted by Dave Wedge and Casey Sherman which focuses on exclusive information about numerous notorious criminals. Well worth a listen. Photo: Muddhouse Media
6. Killer Pysche
Another superb podcast from Wondery, Killer Pysche sees retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these acts, including fascinating new details on each case. Photo: Wondery
7. The Dating Game Killer
In 1978, Rodney Alcala won a date on the popular TV show, The Dating Game. What no one knew was that he was a prolific serial killer... Photo: Wondery
8. Crime and Compulsion
"Dive into the darker side of humanity, but from the safety of your own couch" ask the Crime and Compulsion podcast. Don't mind if I do... Photo: Crime and Compulsion podcast