Curated Listening Guide
True Crime EpisodesTrue Crime Podcast Episodes
Murders • Scams • Unsolved CasesMurders • Scams • Unsolved Cases
Start with our standout true crime episodes, then browse by case type or explore the full archive.Start with The Compendium's standout true crime podcast episodes, covering murders, disappearances, scams, scandals, and unsolved cases. Begin with our essential picks, then browse by case type or jump to the full archive.
Start Here
3 Essential True Crime Episodes
If you want the best place to begin, start with these three episodes. They show the range of the show: serial crime, wrongful conviction, and modern corporate stalking.
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British True Crime Cases
Start here for British investigations, trials, disappearances, and major media-covered cases.
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Murders & Serial Killers
Cases defined by violence, notoriety, and the long trail they leave behind.
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Unsolved Cases & Disappearances
Missing persons, unexplained disappearances, and cases that still resist answers.
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Scams, Frauds & Cover-Ups
Fraud, deception, abuse of power, and the stories where greed or protection warped the truth.
Elizabeth Holmes: Silicon Valley's Greatest Fraud
Scams, Hoaxes & Cons
Rudy Kurniawan: The Man Who Duped the Elite with Fake Fine Wines
Scams, Hoaxes & Cons
Knoedler Gallery Scandal: The Greatest Art Fraud of the Century
Scams, Hoaxes & ConsCase Explainers & Related Articles
Case Explainers & Related Articles
Want more context after listening? These companion reads expand on key cases, timelines, and details.
Morgan Metzer: The True Story Behind Gaslit by My Husband
Morgan Metzer survived what looked like a random home invasion, only for the truth to reveal something far more chilling. This is the real story behind Gaslit by My Husband - a case of coercive control, gaslighting, and psychological abuse that ended in a staged act of terror.
Lucy Letby: What Really Happened?
This article is a factual Lucy Letby case explainer focused on timeline clarity, court context, and the core questions readers are trying to understand.
WHY THIS PAGE WORKS
What makes our true crime episodes different
At The Compendium, we look beyond the headline. Expect strong storytelling, clear context, and the details that make each case stranger, sadder, or more revealing than it first appears.
- Clear storytelling, without the waffle
- Real context, not just a bag of facts
- Cases chosen for strangeness, impact, or cultural weight
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best true crime episodes to start with?
Start with the featured episodes at the top of this page. They're our best first port of call if you'd like the full Compendium experience without immediately needing a corkboard.
Are these episodes serious or comedic?
The facts are taken seriously. The delivery is conversational, which makes the stories easier to follow without turning the whole affair into an audition for bleakness.
What should I listen to after this page?
If you'd like more cases, head to the full true crime archive. If you're in the mood for neighbouring oddities, move sideways into History, Mysteries & The Unexplained, or Scams, Hoaxes & Cons.
Related Topics
Keep exploring related stories
If you came here for investigative storytelling, historical context, or unresolved mysteries, these next topic pages are the best follow-on paths.
History
Turning-point moments, strange decisions, and ripple effects still shaping the world now.
Mysteries
For unresolved stories, strange disappearances, and the questions that refuse to settle.
Scams, Hoaxes & Cons
Investigate the anatomy of major frauds and hoaxes, from public manipulation to financial collapse.
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