The best true crime podcasts to binge on this summer – from Who Killed Daphne to No Strings Attached

FOR those of us who love a good whodunit, nothing quite satisfies the itch for a good mystery like a true crime podcast does.

With a true crime podcast, you can lose yourself in the real-life twists of mysterious unsolved crimes that have puzzled the world for years.

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And who knows, you might have what it takes to solve the crime yourself before you hit play for this final episode.

From the genre-defining brilliance of Who Killed Daphne? to the detailed investigative style of No Strings Attached, there’s something for everyone.

So grab your detective hats and headphones, because these true crimes will have you hooked from the first episode to the last.

Who killed Daphne?

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Daphne Caruana Galizia was known for her fearless reporting on government corruption and the Panama Papers.

Disturbed by police inaction, his son Matthew turns to the international journalism community for answers.

And what they uncover is a shocking trail of government corruption, covert crimes and deception that rises to the top.

Who Killed Daphne is a new six-part podcast series, hosted by British investigative journalist Stephen Gray.

It revolves around the mysterious murder of a blogger and investigative journalist that exposed some of the most scandalous secrets of the rich and powerful.

As the investigation unfolds, the answers become more complex revealing huge scandals, offshore companies and corrupt politicians.

Who Killed Daphne is available from Monday, July 11 on all major podcast platforms.

No strings attached

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In a new true crime podcast from ITV, No Strings Attached explores the inside story of Emile Cilliers’ plot to kill his wife, Vicky.

Her motive was to secure her life insurance in order to clear her debts and start a new life with her secret lover.

The chilling story covers the army sergeant’s plot to murder his wife by sabotaging her parachute.

It also covers his miraculous survival after jumping 4,000 feet and a police investigation that cost the detectives working the case dearly.

Along the way, detectives discover his double life of lies, sex parties and payday loans.

They also witness the extent of Emile’s coercive and controlling relationship with Vicky.

In court, she stood up and testified in support of her husband, above detectives trying to bring him to justice.

No Strings Attached is available to listen on all major podcast platforms.

Murder with my husband

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Hosted by Payton and Garrett Moreland, Murder With My Husband ventures into the darkest crimes with a wife who loves him and a husband who hates him.

With a staggering 119 episodes to choose from – correct at time of publication – the true crime podcast has established itself as one of the most binge-worthy to date.

During the episodes, which normally last up to an hour, Payton and Garrett dissect the murders from start to finish – leaving no stone unturned.

Since forming in 2020, the married couple have delved into the gruesome details of murders around the world, including in the United States.

Murder with my husband is available to listen on all major podcast platforms.