15 True-Crime Podcasts That Will Deeply Disturb You

Listen… if you dare

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What’s the most unexpected benefit of listening to disturbing podcasts? They help you get stuff done. Like the dishes. Laundry. Even exercise!

And if it takes a good old-fashioned murder tale for you to be productive, so be it!

P.S. These recommendations are the real deal. I’ve personally listened to (and been disturbed by) all 15 of the podcasts below. And if true crime has taught you nothing so far, then you should be totally cool with trusting a stranger on the internet.

In fact, I broke my arm and could really use some help getting groceries into the back of my van, if you wouldn’t mind?

Now, let’s get into the most disturbing true crime podcasts for your listening pleasure!

1. The Clown and the Candyman

Everyone’s heard of John Wayne Gacy, the killer clown who raped and murdered at least 33 boys and men in the ’70s — but what about the Candyman, Dean Corll, who raped, tortured, and murdered at least 28 boys and men in the ’70s as well?