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Accused: A Season-Long Deep Dive into One Cold Case
Investigative journalists Amber Hunt and Amanda Rossmann re-examine unsolved deaths through documents and interviews
Accused is an investigative true crime podcast that takes on one suspicious death or unsolved case each season and digs deep into the details. The show is hosted by investigative journalists Amber Hunt and Amanda Rossmann, and each season takes roughly a year to research. The team relies on witness interviews, police documents and court records to uncover what really happened.
The podcast premiered in September 2016 and has released four complete seasons through 2025. Each season consists of multiple episodes that together build a thorough portrait of the case in question. The series is produced in partnership with USA TODAY along with regional outlets such as The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ensuring a high journalistic standard in the investigation of these unsolved cases.
Accused is available on several platforms, including the podcast's own website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and LiSTNR. Ad-free access can be obtained through select subscription plans. The series has established itself as a serious alternative to typical true crime podcasts by prioritizing thorough research and archival work over sensationalism.
About the podcast
HostAmber Hunt and Amanda Rossmann
NetworkUSA TODAY / The Cincinnati Enquirer / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
First broadcastSeptember 2016
HostsAmber Hunt und Amanda Rossmann
Completed seasons4 (as of 2025)
Produced withUSA TODAY, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Available onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, LiSTNR, own website
Research per seasonAround one year
Episodes
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