Vendettas, betrayal, con artists, and murder: 10 podcasts to binge if you loved ‘The Seduction’

Dateline NBC’s “The Seduction” sounds like it’s ripped from a film noir storyline, involving a love affair and a woman who wanted her husband dead. If you’ve already binged this true crime series hosted by Keith Morrison, we’ve lined up several shows you might also enjoy.

On our list, tune into shorter series covering cases across several episodes like “Mommy Doomsday,” “Persona: The French Deception,” and “Killer Role.” There are also podcasts with standalone true crime episodes like “Dateline” and “Snapped: Women Who Murder,” investigating stories ranging from kidnappings to murders, mysteries, and more complex crimes.

Dateline NBC

“Dateline NBC” has released over 400 podcast versions of the popular TV series. Hear about a slew of crimes in episodes ranging from 20 minutes to an hour long, reported by Lester Holt, Keith Morrison, Josh Mankiewicz, and more.

Snapped: Women Who Murder

Oxygen presents “Snapped: Women Who Murder,” a weekly true crime series released as audio-only versions of the TV show’s episodes. This show has been airing for 29+ seasons, and you can catch new podcast episodes on Sundays.

Persona: The French Deception

Gilbert Chikli was a career con artist who coerced powerful and wealthy people to fork over their fortunes. “Persona: The French Deception” shares Chikli’s story, how he swindled millions, and avoided law enforcement for years. On the podcast, host and journalist Evan Ratliff investigates Chikli’s story from his Robin Hood-like beginnings up to “the golden age of scammers.”

Killer Role

Dateline NBC’s “Killer Role” is a 6-episode series hosted by Keith Morrison about an actress and a deadly gig. 28-year-old Wyn Reed was cast as a killer in a low-budget horror film. Filmmakers arrived on set and did not know that Wyn was not who she said she was. But in real life, she was actually a killer.

Motive for Murder

Dateline NBC’s “Motive for Murder” is a 6-episode true crime series hosted by Josh Mankiewicz and examining 2 murders occurring months apart in Houston, Texas. The victims knew each other, and we learn if they knew their killer and if there was a motive.

Mommy Doomsday

NBC Dateline’s “Mommy Doomsday” follows a case from 2019 in Rexburg, Idaho. When 2 of Lori Vallow’s children disappeared, unsettling truths were found regarding their mother’s life, murders, and other events linked to devotion and Doomsday beliefs.

The Thing About Pam

Dateline NBC’s “The Thing About Pam” is a true crime series exploring the chain of events after Betsy Faria’s death involving the family’s friend, Pam Hupp, another murder, and facts that didn’t seem to add up. This podcast was adapted from Dateline TV’s popular episodes and is hosted by Keith Morrison.

Betrayal

iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts’ “Betrayal” shares Jenifer Faison’s cautionary tale of rekindling a college romance, a marriage, and a life that was nothing like it seemed. Jenifer married Spencer Herron and was shocked to learn he sexually assaulted one of his students in 2018. His arrest led Jenifer to uncover the secret life Spencer was living during their marriage.

The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley

In 2001, longtime con artist Bonny Lee Bakley was found shot in a car in Hollywood. This podcast shares Bonny’s story, her chaotic marriage with actor Robert Blake, and her relationship with Marlon Brando’s son, Christian Brando. Robert was the main suspect for years, and the podcast also details his trial. But did someone else target Bonny? Start Wondery’s “The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley” 6-part series from episode 1.

13 Alibis

Dateline NBC’s “13 Alibis” follows Richard Rosario’s case, a man convicted of murder in 1996. Rosario claims he’s innocent and says there are 13 alibi witnesses who can vouch he was in Florida when the crime happened in New York. In this series, host Dan Slepian shared his 2-year-long deep dive into Rosario’s case and searched for answers.