Somebody Knows Something
Somebody Knows Something, produced by the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit with WRMN 1410, covers unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in Elgin, Illinois. Detectives Andrew Houghton, Christopher Hall and Matt Vartanian host 32 episodes released about every two weeks, typically 22 to 35 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 8,000, implying a sponsorship rate of roughly $60 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged true crime listeners following a police cold case unit in Elgin
- Official police-produced show with 284 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars
- Episodes released every two weeks, each running roughly 22 to 37 minutes
- Listeners focus on Elgin and Kane County cases, a clearly local and engaged audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, re-creation, police interview excerpts
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 22 to 37 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover homicides such as 'Stabbed In The Alley (1977)' and 'The Girl In The Grass (1976)', so violence is flagged as high.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | epdopendata-cityofelgin.hub.arcgis.com/pages/col… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1792033446 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/6488643/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 8 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S3E10: Still Waiting | 2026-07-28 | 22 min |
| S3E9: Tennessee | 2026-07-20 | 18 min |
| S3E8: Family Trees | 2026-06-29 | 25 min |
| S3E7: Unidentified Remains | 2026-06-17 | 24 min |
| S3E6: Chicago | 2026-06-01 | 32 min |
| S3E5: Aurora | 2026-05-18 | 22 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 83 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
In May of 2024, Elgin (IL) Police Chief Ana Lalley created the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit to take a fresh look at unsolved homicides and missing persons cases with the belief that dedicating resources and using new technology will help solve these cases. As part of this new unit, the Elgin Police Department launched a podcast dedicated to Elgin cold cases to seek information from the…
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About Somebody Knows Something
Somebody Knows Something is a true crime podcast produced by the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit with assistance from WRMN 1410 in Elgin, Illinois. Detectives Andrew Houghton, Christopher Hall and Matt Vartanian host the show, which investigates unsolved homicides and missing persons cases and includes police interview excerpts and re-creations, according to the feed and the Elgin Police Department's website.
The show has 32 episodes, released about every two weeks, with a median length of roughly 27 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 284 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Download figures are not published; the estimate of 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is derived from the rating count and cadence, and listeners are likely to be mostly local adults.
No sponsors appear in the feed. At an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $60 to $200 per episode. The show suits local businesses and community service brands in the Elgin area.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Somebody Knows Something can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Somebody Knows Something
How much does Somebody Knows Something charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $60 to $200 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show's own terms and are not published in the dossier.
What is Somebody Knows Something about?
The podcast is produced by the Elgin Police Department Cold Case Unit and investigates unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in Elgin, Illinois, using police interviews and re-creations.
How do I contact Somebody Knows Something about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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