Best NOIR True Crime Files Podcasts (2025)

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The Tuam Babies 22:04

2d ago22:04

22:04

A hidden chamber. A concrete slab. And the remains of nearly 800 children, forgotten for decades behind a former home for unwed mothers in rural Ireland. In this episode of The Wanted Files, we explore the truth behind the Tuam Babies and the silence that protected their memory from the world… until one woman asked the right question. Want to help?…

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Missing: Vanished Children 16:43

17d ago16:43

16:43

This week, A.C. dives into three haunting cases of missing children, each one a mystery that still lingers. Jon Dabkowski and Gabriel Minarcin disappeared while walking home in Pennsylvania. Dennis Martin vanished from a crowded national park on Father’s Day. Asha Degree left her home in the middle of the night and was never seen again. What happen…

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The Skiba–Chivers Disappearance 11:32

19d ago11:32

11:32

Welcome to our new mini-sode “Vanished” where we discuss missing persons cases in smaller episodes. When Paul Skiba, his daughter Sarah, and coworker Lorenzo Chivers failed to return home one winter night in 1999, suspicion quickly turned toward Paul’s truck yard in Westminster, Colorado. There were signs of a struggle, but no bodies, no suspects, …

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The Icebox Murders 25:59

1M ago25:59

25:59

This week, A.C. dives into the chilling case of the Icebox Murders. In 1965, the dismembered bodies of Fred and Edwina Rogers were found stuffed inside their own refrigerator, and their reclusive son, Charles, vanished without a trace. Was he a cold-blooded killer… or a man pushed too far by those closest to him? And how did he disappear so complet…

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The Satanic Murder of Arlis Perry 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

This week, A.C. dives into the chilling murder of Arlis Perry, a crime that left behind more questions than answers. On October 12, 1974, 19-year-old Arlis Perry walked into Stanford Memorial Church to pray. She never walked out. By morning, she was found brutally murdered in a crime scene so disturbing it fueled decades of speculation about satani…

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The Case of Fatty Arbuckle 26:43

2M ago26:43

26:43

This week, A.C. teams up with Erin, host of Stars of the Golden Age, for a special crossover episode exploring one of Hollywood’s most haunting and misunderstood cases. Virginia Rappe was just 26 when she attended a partyin Room 1219. Days later, she was dead. Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, one of the biggest stars in silent film, was arrested, tried and…

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Before you listen... 0:44

2M ago0:44

0:44

A quick note from the creator. If you've been here since the beginning, you may have noticed something different. If you're new, this is the perfect place to start. In this short episode, I’m stepping out from behind the scenes to share how The Wanted Files is evolving, what’s changed, and why I’m finally narrating the stories myself. This show has…

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Where are the Sodder Children? 24:28

2M ago24:28

24:28

This week, A.C. dives into one of the most haunting missing persons cases in American history, the disappearance of the Sodder children. On Christmas Eve, 1945, a fire broke out in the Sodder family home. Five children were never seen again. No bodies. No remains. Just unanswered questions. Did they perish in the fire, their remains somehow complet…

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The Happy Valley Murders 22:32

2M ago22:32

22:32

This week, A.C. dives into the dark and scandalous world of the Happy Valley Murders. In the 1920s and 30s, Kenya’s Happy Valley was a paradise for British aristocrats—an escape filled with wealth, affairs, and reckless indulgence. But beneath the luxury, something far more sinister lurked. People started turning up dead. Some vanished without a tr…

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What Happened To The Grimes Sisters? 31:11

3M ago31:11

31:11

This week, A.C. dives into the chilling case of The Grimes Sisters. In 1956, two teenage sisters left their Chicago home to see a movie. They never came back. What followed was one of the most baffling disappearances in the city’s history, a case filled with strange sightings, cryptic clues, and an investigation plagued by missteps. Who took Barbar…

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Mini-Sode: Malaysia-Flight 370 12:31

3M ago12:31

12:31

This week, A.C. dives into the chilling mystery of Flight 270. A routine flight. A clear sky. No distress call. No trace of wreckage. One moment, it was there. The next, it was gone. What happened to Flight 270? Was it a catastrophic failure, a deliberate disappearance, or something even stranger? And why—despite modern technology—has it never been…

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The Delphi Killer 27:28

3M ago27:28

27:28

This week, A.C. dives into the case of The Delphi Killer. In February 2017, two best friends went for a walk on a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana. Hours later, they were found murdered—and one of them left behind a clue that should have solved the case. A grainy video. A chilling voice recording. A suspect walking free for years. Who was the man on…

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The Nepalese Royal Massacre 32:14

3M ago32:14

32:14

This week, A.C. dives into one of the most shocking royal assassinations in modern history—the Nepalese Royal Massacre. On the night of June 1, 2001, gunfire erupted inside the Narayanhiti Palace, leaving nine members of Nepal’s royal family dead—including King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and the heir to the throne. Join us as we explore one of the …

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Peace Corps Tragedy 29:19

3M ago29:19

29:19

This week, A.C. dives into a case that shook the Peace Corps and exposed the systemic failures that left one young woman vulnerable. Kate Puzey was a dedicated volunteer in Binin, West Africa, who bravely reported misconduct—only to be found murdered days later. With no convictions, questions remain. Who was truly responsible for her death? Did the…

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"YOG'TZE" 33:08

3M ago33:08

33:08

Buy me a coffe! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. dives into one of Germany’s strangest and most unsettling mysteries—the case of Goonter stole and the cryptic note he left behind. Before his sudden and bizarre death, stole—a seemingly ordinary man—became increasingly convinced that he was being watched. Then, on the night of Octob…

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The Unidentified (Part 2) 34:30

4M ago34:30

34:30

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts In this episode, AC continues with the dive into the unidentified the second half of the season two finale! This episode was written, research, and produced by AC Roberts and is a Crown Noir Production. Trigger warning read by: Michelle Nagesar Special Guest Scott Copeland Music by: Patrick Run…

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The Unidentified (Part 1) 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. Roberts dives into unidentified deaths.Most true crime cases start with the same questions—who did it, why did they do it, and how did they get away? But what if the biggest mystery isn’t the crime itself, but the person at the center of it? What happens when someone dies and no on…

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The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. Roberts explores one of Hollywood’s most haunting mysteries—the death of Natalie Wood. On a November night in 1981, the beloved actress disappeared from her yacht off Catalina Island, only to be found floating in the Pacific the next morning. The official ruling? Accidental drownin…

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The Hinterkaifek Murders 35:44

5M ago35:44

35:44

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. Roberts explores one of the most chilling unsolved crimes in history—the Hinterkaifeck Murders. In 1922, an entire family was brutally slaughtered on their remote Bavarian farmstead, but the most terrifying part? The killer lived among their corpses for days before vanishing into t…

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The Cigar Girl Mystery 35:26

5M ago35:26

35:26

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. Roberts dives into the chilling mystery of Mary Cecilia Rogers, known to history as “The Beautiful Cigar Girl.” Her death captivated 19th-century New York, igniting one of the first true media frenzies and inspiring Edgar Allan Poe’s groundbreaking story, The Mystery of Marie Rogêt…

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Mini-Sode: What Happened on Dead Mountain? 15:45

5M ago15:45

15:45

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts In this special Into the Shadows episode, A.C. delves into the chilling mystery of the Dyatlov Pass incident. In 1959, nine experienced hikers embarked on an expedition in the Ural Mountains, only to meet a tragic and perplexing fate. From unexplained injuries to bizarre behaviors, this case has s…

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The Doodler 29:37

5M ago29:37

29:37

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. Roberts dives into the chilling case of the Doodler, an unidentified killer who terrorized San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community in the 1970s. Using his artistic talents to lure victims, the Doodler’s series of brutal murders remain unsolved, with survivors reluctant to testify due to s…

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The Rainbow Murders 31:52

6M ago31:52

31:52

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts www.TheWantedPodcast.com This week, AC dives into the summer of 1980. Two young women, Vicki Durian and Nancy Santomero, were traveling to the Rainbow Gathering in Pocahontas County, West Virginia a celebration of peace, unity, and connection to nature. Their journey ended in tragedy when their bo…

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The Burger Chef Murders 31:32

6M ago31:32

31:32

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. discusses the haunting case of the Burger Chef murders, a tragedy that shocked the quiet town of Speedway, Indiana, in 1978. Four young employees vanished from a local fast-food restaurant during a late-night shift, leaving behind an unlocked door, empty registers, and a series of …

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The West Mesa Bone Collector 28:23

6M ago28:23

28:23

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. takes you to the deserts of New Mexico, where the skeletal remains of 11 women were found in 2009. Known as the work of the West Mesa Bone Collector, the identity of the killer remains unknown. We explore the eerie landscape, the victims’ stories, and the chilling mystery that stil…

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The Circleville Letters 27:23

6M ago27:23

27:23

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. takes you deep into the mystery of the Circleville Letters. In the 1970s and 80s, an anonymous letter writer unleashed fear and paranoia in Circleville, Ohio, sending threatening messages to residents. Accusations of infidelity, secrets, and even murder rocked the small town. Who w…

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The Smiley Face Killer(s) 35:53

6M ago35:53

35:53

In the Season 2 opener, A.C. takes you deep into one of the most controversial and debated theories in modern true crime: the Smiley Face Killers. For years, a pattern of young men disappearing and later being found dead in bodies of water has left communities grieving and investigators divided. Could these deaths be connected? Is there truly a sin…

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The Servant Girl Annihilator 31:55

6M ago31:55

31:55

Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts This week, A.C. takes you back to the 1880s, when a shadow fell over Austin, Texas. The Servant Girl Annihilator terrorized the city, targeting African-American servant women in a series of brutal attacks. Despite an extensive investigation, the killer was never caught. Join us as we unravel this …

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The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run 35:40

7M ago35:40

35:40

Episode 12: The Cleveland Torso MurdersIn this season finale, A.C. leads you into the grim streets of 1930s Cleveland, where a killer known as the "Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run" left a trail of mutilated bodies along the city’s most notorious district. The Cleveland Torso Murderer was never caught, but his gruesome crimes—and the dismembered remain…

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The Villisca Axe Murders 33:09

8M ago33:09

33:09

This week, A.C. guides you through one of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries: the Villisca Axe Murders. In June 1912, a quiet Iowa town was shaken by the brutal massacre of the Moore family and two young guests, found bludgeoned to death in their own home. Despite the horrific crime scene and a long list of suspects, the killer was never br…

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Hell’s Belle 32:17

8M ago32:17

32:17

This week, A.C. takes you into the chilling world of Belle Gunness, a woman who appeared to be a grieving widow and devoted mother but was actually one of America's most prolific female serial killers. On her quiet Indiana farm, Belle lured suitors with promises of love and a new life—only to murder them and bury their bodies in her yard. Was she t…

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The Colonial Parkway Murders 33:35

8M ago33:35

33:35

This week, A.C. takes you along Virginia’s scenic Colonial Parkway, where beauty turns to terror. Between 1986 and 1989, a series of brutal killings claimed the lives of young couples, leaving their bodies abandoned near lovers' lanes. With no clear motive and no leads, the cases grew cold, leaving families desperate for answers. Was it the work of…

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The Moonlight Murders 28:09

8M ago28:09

28:09

This week, A.C. takes you on a journey to Texarkana, where the fear of a faceless menace grips the town. In 1946, a series of brutal attacks and murders sent shockwaves through the quiet community, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and terrified citizens. Known only as the Phantom Killer, this elusive predator haunted the streets under the co…

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Mini-Sode: The Legend of Spring-Heeled Jack 21:07

8M ago21:07

21:07

In this special bonus episode, A.C. takes you on a chilling journey through the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack. Exploring the terrifying encounters that gripped Victorian England, we dive into the psychological impact on the victims, and uncover theories about who—or what—was behind this enduring mystery. Get ready for a haunting tale like no other a…

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The Axeman of New Orleans 36:30

8M ago36:30

36:30

In this episode, A.C. explores the terror that swept through New Orleans during the reign of the infamous Axeman. From the brutal murders to the eerie letter that left the city dancing for their lives, we dive into the fear and confusion that followed his mysterious spree. With no definitive answers and the killer still at large, the Axeman remains…

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The New Orleans Mistress of Cruelty 34:39

9M ago34:39

34:39

Episode 6: The Mistress of Cruelty In this episode, A.C. Roberts delves into the dark and twisted legacy of Delphine LaLaurie, a woman who appeared to embody the wealth and sophistication of New Orleans’ high society but harbored a horrifying secret behind the grand walls of her mansion. Known as “The Mistress of Cruelty,” LaLaurie’s brutal treatme…

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Murder in the Suburbs 28:01

9M ago28:01

28:01

Episode 5: Murder in the Suburbs In this episode, A.C. discuss the chilling and unsolved case of the Sims family murders. On a quiet night in 1966, three members of the Sims family were brutally slain in their home in Tallahassee, Florida. We’ll explore the events leading up to that fateful night, the investigation that followed, and the theories t…

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The Disappearing Act of William Bradford Bishop 30:50

9M ago30:50

30:50

A.C. dives into the shocking and complex case of William Bradford Bishop—a once-respected Foreign Service officer turned fugitive after brutally murdering his family in 1976. In this episode, we delve into the chilling events leading up to the murders, Bishop's meticulously planned escape, and the decades-long manhunt that followed. Through a detai…

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The Zodiac Killer?? 41:26

9M ago41:26

41:26

A.C. dives into one of the most infamous and elusive criminal cases in American history—the Zodiac Killer. In this extended episode, we take a closer look at the brutal crimes attributed to the Zodiac. Through detailednarratives, witness accounts, and theories, we explore the killer’s mysterious patterns, the psychological warfare he waged, and the…

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Who was Bible John? 34:51

10M ago34:51

34:51

In the late 1960s, a man known only as Bible John terrorized the city of Glasgow, claiming the lives of three women and leaving behind one of Scotland’s most chilling unsolved mysteries. Patricia Docker, Jemima McDonald, and Helen Puttock all fell victim to this elusive killer after nights out at the Barrowland Ballroom. Despite a city-wide manhunt…

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The Bloody Benders 31:39

10M ago31:39

31:39

Buy me a coffe! https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts WELCOME TO THE FIRST EVER EPISODE of Wanted we unravel the chilling tale of the Bloody Benders, one of America’s first known serial killer families. How did they lure their victims into a false sense of security? What drove them to commit such horrifying acts? And perhaps the most haunting question…

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Minisode: Teneisha Nikiya Whitfield 8:17

3y ago8:17

8:17

In the summer of 1996, the body of a young girl was found inside of a burning car, in a town that she had no connection to. 26 years later, her case remains unsolved.Sources:https://www.howardcountymd.gov/police/cold-caseshttps://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1996-08-15-1996228036-story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1998/02/07…

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Cannabis & Crime 1:04:29

4y ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Happy 4/20! Tune into this latest episode where I chat with brand owner and cannabis influencer, TheYannabis. I also share the stories of Michael Thompson and Charmaine Roman (Timestamp: 39:22). TheYannabis' Contact Info and Social Media: https://linktr.ee/theyannabis Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_the_United_St…

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Love Crimes w/ StephanieKBG 56:48

4+ y ago56:48

56:48

Love makes people do crazy things!Stephanie's Socials: IG: @yeph.k IG Business pages: @allurestrands & @allureinstalls Twitter: @StephanieKBGWine: Radius Merlot, https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/merlot/radius-merlot/p/109683750Sources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3381697/Mother-four-won-188million-Powerball-prize-year-ago-spent-2…

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Minisode: Georgette Latrice Diggs 5:55

4+ y ago5:55

5:55

A young mother is murdered in her home, only a few feet away from where her children slept.Sources:https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2012/10/muskegon_crime_mysteries_georg.htmlhttps://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2009/10/seven_years_after_murder_famil.html

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Minisode: Stephanie Marie Gant-Brady 6:04

4+ y ago6:04

6:04

An accomplished woman with multiple sclerosis mysteriously disappears in 1984.

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Myron Timell Traylor 16:45

4+ y ago16:45

16:45

In the summer of 1988, 13 year old Myron Traylor disappeared while on the way to his grandparents' house. Sources: http://charleyproject.org/case/myron-timell-traylor https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/3935/details?nav https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2016/11/04/missing-arizona-children-myron-traylor-vanishes-south-phoenix…

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Minisode: Joel Branch and Gerald Morris 5:23

5y ago5:23

5:23

Two men are murdered on Memorial Day 2015, but who is responsible? Sources: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/slain-father-of-7-considered-hero-in-community-family/53818/ https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-homicide-investigation-valencia-park-two-dead-2015may26-story.html https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/joel-branch-jr-gerald-morr…

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Lisa Dianne Jameson 13:31

5y ago13:31

13:31

A young wife and mother disappears, and her case immediately goes cold. SOURCES: http://charleyproject.org/case/lisa-dianne-jameson https://whereaboutsstillunknown.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/lisa-jameson/ https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/usedtobedoe/jameson-lisa-d-11-04-1991-t4553.html?amp=1 https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/az-lisa-jameson-23…

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Sakia Gunn 18:57

5y ago18:57

18:57

Trigger Warning: Lesbiaphobic and misogynoiristic murder of minorSakia Gunn was a 15 year old lesbian who was victim of a hate crime in 2003. Despite the national outcry for justice in other hate crime cases, Sakia’s case has gone largely under reported over the years.Sources:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sakiagunnfilmproject?autoplay=1https://www.nj.…

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