Police in the US are making their own true crime podcasts

US police departments are increasingly producing their own true crime podcasts to solve cold cases and ongoing investigations, with notable successes including the capture of a fugitive in Mexico and the discovery of a decades-missing woman's body. By creating these podcasts, police aim to tap into the enormous popularity of true crime content while controlling the narrative and generating new leads from the public. Experts predict this trend will expand as more departments recognize podcasting as an effective investigative tool, despite potential risks around spreading inaccurate information.