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Casefile

An anonymous Australian host narrates meticulously researched true crime cases from around the world in a stark, fact-driven style.

The brief

Casefile is a long-form, single-voice narrative podcast that treats true crime with the gravity of a historical record. Each episode is a dense, chronological account of a crime, focusing on the victims, the police investigation, and the forensic details. It's all delivered by an anonymous host whose somber, Australian-accented narration has become the show's signature.

The host's complete anonymity and his stark, fact-driven narration set it apart. Unlike personality-driven shows, Casefile's focus is entirely on the story, creating an immersive and often chilling listening experience where the facts alone provide the horror.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Casefile is a weekly true crime podcast that began in January 2016, hosted by an Australian man who remains anonymous. The show is known for its dispassionate, fact-based delivery, covering solved and unsolved criminal cases globally. It is independently produced, relying on extensive research from police documents, media reports, and eyewitness accounts to present its stories without host speculation. The host, known to fans only as 'Casey', started the podcast in his spare room.

AI-extracted bio · help us verify· Source: gemini-video-grounded

Other ventures

  • Casefile Presents (podcast network)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~2/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
625
Last episode
9 days ago
Jun 22, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify
  1. 01
    Case 76: Silk Road

    A highly-regarded multi-part series that demonstrates the show's ability to handle complex, modern digital crimes with its signature in-depth research.

  2. 02
    Case 53: The East Area Rapist / Golden State Killer

    A landmark multi-part episode covering a famous and sprawling case, praised by listeners for its comprehensive and chilling account.

  3. 03
    Case 50: Jennifer Pan

    Frequently cited by fans as a favorite, this episode tells a shocking story of family deception and murder-for-hire, showcasing the podcast's compelling narrative style.

  4. 04
    Deadly Letters That Terrorized America After 9/11 (Amerithrax)

    A recent, deeply-researched episode on the 2001 anthrax attacks, highlighting the show's skill in explaining complex scientific and investigative details.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

This is a single-host narrative show with no interviews. Episodes typically begin with a content warning and a signature heartbeat sound effect before the host calmly narrates a heavily-scripted, chronological account of the case. The production is polished with minimal music used to build tension, keeping the focus entirely on the story.

Signature segments

  • · Anonymous Host
  • · "Fact is scarier than fiction" tagline
  • · Heartbeat sound effect intro
  • · Content warning at the beginning of episodes
  • · Chronological, fact-based narration

Topics covered repeatedly

True CrimeCold CasesPolice InvestigationsForensic ScienceHistorical CrimesAustralian CrimeInternational CrimeLegal ProceedingsMissing PersonsSerial Killers
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
160K
160,000
Avg views / video
18.4K
Trailing window
Total views
26.9M
26,919,152
Videos published
625
Sponsor readEstimated

The show is supported by direct listener contributions via Patreon and premium subscriptions, as well as host-read ads. Recent advertisers include BetterHelp, Hyundai, Mint Mobile, and Shopify, with ad reads delivered in the host's typically serious tone.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of Casefile?
The host is an Australian man who has remained anonymous since the show began in 2016. Fans often refer to him by the nickname 'Casey', which originated from the listener community.
Is Casefile still releasing new episodes?
Yes, Casefile releases new episodes weekly, typically on Saturdays.
What is the format of the show?
It is a single-host, narrative podcast. Each episode is a scripted, chronological account of a true crime case. There are no interviews, co-hosts, or conversational tangents.
Where can I listen to Casefile?
Casefile is available on its official website and all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
How can I support the show?
Listeners can support the show financially through Patreon or premium subscriptions on Apple and Spotify, which offer ad-free episodes and bonus content.
What is Casefile Presents?
Casefile Presents is a podcast network launched in 2019 to help other podcasts reach a wider audience and to develop new projects.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]Official Websitecasefilepodcast.com
  2. [02]Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  3. [03]Support Us - Casefilecasefilepodcast.com
  4. [04]Casefile Presentscasefilepresents.com
  5. [05]True Crime Conversations: Meet The Anonymous Host Of Casefileomny.fm
  6. [06]Advertising on Casefile: True Crime - Lower Streetlowerstreet.co
  7. [07]Acast - Global Podcasting Phenomenon Casefile Inks Exclusive Dealinvestors.acast.com
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