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Murder: True Crime Stories

Hosted by Carter Roy, Connor Tomlinson

Murder: True Crime Stories, hosted by Carter Roy and published by Crime House with PAVE Studios, examines notorious murders beyond the crime scene. The show has 237 episodes, releasing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with episodes typically running about 40 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with an estimated sponsor rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Murder: True Crime Stories

Weekly deep-dive murder stories with a sizeable Apple Podcasts following

  • Three episodes a week, with about 40 to 50 minute deep dives into notorious murder cases.
  • 814 Apple Podcasts ratings, averaging 4.6 out of 5, with 671 five-star reviews.
  • Backed by Crime House and PAVE Studios, with cross-promotion on YouTube and Instagram.
Best forapp and streaming service launchestrue crime merchandise and collectiblesbrand awareness for adult consumers
Watch forSubject matter is violent; brands with strict suitability rules should review episode titles first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime100%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, co-hosted banter
Tone
investigative, serious
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 814 Apple ratings suggest the 1,000 to 5,000 band, and the show has 237 episodes, a Podcast Index popularity of 9, a weekly-plus cadence, a Crime House and PAVE Studios network, and a 2024 start.
Audience asks aboutWhat really happened in this murder case?Is this case solved or still unsolved?Who were the suspects and what became of them?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Crime HousePAVE Studios
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description credits Crime House as an original podcast powered by PAVE Studios and promotes the show's YouTube and Instagram channels.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles such as 'The Murders of Barry and Honey Sherman' and 'Charles Sobhraj: The Bikini Killer' reflect graphic violence as subject matter; the feed is not explicit-flagged.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 71 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence25 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

On Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy digs into history's most notorious murders like you've never heard them before, going beyond the crime scene to find the real story…and the lives it upended. Case closed or not, every case leaves you understanding exactly why it needed to be told. Join us Tuesdays, Thursdays for a deep dive into one murder, and Fridays for the unsolved cases that…
Murder: True Crime Stories's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Murder: True Crime Stories

Murder: True Crime Stories is a true crime podcast that digs into notorious murders and the lives they upended, going beyond the crime scene. Hosted by Carter Roy and produced under Crime House and PAVE Studios, according to the show's feed and description, the show releases on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Episodes cover solved cases, unsolved cases and mysteries, typically running 40 to 50 minutes.

The show has 237 episodes in its feed and 814 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, per Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 with a broadly even gender split. The feed shows no sponsors so far.

Estimated sponsorship rates run about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on estimated downloads. This suits true crime brands, consumer products targeting adult audiences, and streaming or media launches.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Murder: True Crime Stories can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Murder: True Crime Stories

How much does Murder: True Crime Stories charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the number of episodes booked.

What is Murder: True Crime Stories about?

The show examines notorious murders beyond the crime scene, covering solved cases, unsolved cases and mysteries. It is hosted by Carter Roy and releases episodes three times a week.

How do I contact Murder: True Crime Stories about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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