- US police departments are producing true crime podcasts to help solve cold murder cases, leveraging the genre's popularity.
- Examples include the capture of Peter Chadwick after a California podcast, and the discovery of Karen Schepers' body following an Illinois podcast.
- Aurora Police Department launched a podcast for Chelsea Yasser's 2016 unsolved murder, generating tips and wider audience reach.
- Benefits include controlling narrative, soliciting tips, and putting pressure on fugitives, but pitfalls include legal risks and controversy over labeling suspects as guilty before trial.