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Charlie

A solo-hosted true-crime podcast that walks through cases chronologically, focusing on the backstory and the trail of evidence.

The brief

This is a narrative true-crime podcast where the host, Charlie Worroll, provides a detailed, chronological account of each case. The focus is on walking the listener through the timeline from the very beginning, often exploring the complex backstories of those involved long before the crime itself. Worroll emphasizes providing historical and cultural context to look beyond what happened and consider why.

Unlike conversational true-crime shows, Crimelines is almost entirely a single-narrator experience. Its signature is a strict chronological approach, often starting "at the beginning of time" to build a complete picture of the people and events leading up to the crime.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Crimelines is a true crime podcast hosted by Charlie Worroll that presents well-researched, long-form narratives. The show's signature is its chronological approach, often exploring the deep backstories of those involved to provide historic and cultural context for the crimes. While primarily a solo narrator, Worroll occasionally revives the format of her previous podcast, "Impact Statement," to give victims' families a platform. She launched Crimelines in May 2019 after a previous podcast project ended.

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Credentials & credits

  • Podcast Host / Writer / Producer
  • Freelance narrative non-fiction writer
  • Founder of Crimelines LLC

Other ventures

  • Impact Statement (previous podcast)
  • Rusty Hinges (podcast)
  • Blanket Fort Mysteries (podcast)
  • Crimelines and Consequences (podcast with Eric Carter-Landeen)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Region
usa
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~3/month
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
296
Last episode
13 days ago
Jun 17, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Leda Files | A Daughter's Story

    A notable departure from the usual format, this episode revives the host's previous "Impact Statement" podcast style to feature an interview with a victim's daughter.

  2. 02
    Dave Riess and Pam Hutchinson | A Woman on the Run

    A representative example of the show's signature chronological storytelling, detailing the long and complex backstory of the so-called "Killer Grandma."

  3. 03
    Keith Reed | The Trail of Evidence

    This episode highlights the show's focus on the evidence trail and investigative process, demonstrating how a single clue can unravel a case.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

The show is not a typical interview-based podcast and its primary format is solo narration. On the rare occasions a guest is featured (as in the "Impact Statement" format), the style is not a conversational back-and-forth. Instead, Charlie uses guest audio clips as powerful, illustrative elements within her own pre-scripted narrative, providing context before and after their statements to add emotional weight.

The show is primarily a solo-narrated, long-form true-crime podcast where host Charlie Worroll presents cases in a direct, chronological manner. Episodes occasionally deviate from this format, such as the "Impact Statement" style which integrates pre-recorded interviews with family members into the narrative structure. The host's stated goal is to educate the public on the legal system while advocating for victims.

Signature segments

  • · "I'm Charlie and welcome to Crimelines."
  • · Chronological narrative starting "at the beginning of time"
  • · "Impact Statement" format revival
  • · Covering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) cases

Topics covered repeatedly

True CrimeChronological StorytellingCriminal InvestigationsVictim AdvocacyLegal SystemForensic PsychologyHistorical ContextMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are rare, but when featured, they are typically victims' family members providing personal testimony for special "Impact Statement" episodes. Forensic experts may also be included for analysis.

Recent guests
  • Jessica
    on Leda Files | A Daughter's Story
  • Dr. Paige Wilcoxson
    on Leda Files | A Daughter's Story
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
8.4K
8,420
Avg views / video
356
Trailing window
Total views
74.6K
74,575
Videos published
296
Sponsor readEstimated

Based on the evidence, sponsors include direct-to-consumer brands (Quince), services (Shopify, Progressive), and research sites (Newspapers.com), suggesting an audience interested in online shopping, business, and historical research.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What is the format of Crimelines?
Crimelines is primarily a solo-hosted, narrative true-crime podcast. Host Charlie Worroll tells one story per episode, focusing on a chronological timeline of events.
Who is the host of Crimelines?
The host, writer, and producer is Charlie Worroll.
Does the show have interviews?
Rarely. The main format is solo narration. Occasionally, an episode will adopt the "Impact Statement" format to include pre-recorded interviews with victims' family members.
Is the podcast still being produced?
Yes, the podcast is active and releases episodes on a weekly basis.
Where can I listen to Crimelines?
Crimelines is available on its official website and all major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
What was the "Impact Statement" podcast?
Impact Statement was a previous podcast by host Charlie Worroll. She occasionally revives the format on Crimelines to give a platform to victims' families.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Crimelines Official Websitecrimelinespodcast.com
  2. [02]About Crimelinescrimelinespodcast.com
  3. [03]Crimelines on Podchaserpodchaser.com
  4. [04]Life & Work with Charlie Worrollvoyagekc.com
  5. [05]Crimelines on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  6. [06]Crimelines YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  7. [07]Crimelines True Crime Community Wikitruecrime.fandom.com
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