Nancy Grace Teams With iHeartMedia “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” Comes to iHeartPodcast Network, Launches Gripping New True Crime Podcast “Killers Amongst Us”

Nancy Grace’s Popular Slate of Crime Podcasts to Now Reach Millions of New Listeners on the iHeartPodcast Network

NEW YORK – February 20, 2020 – Nancy Grace, legal commentator, former prosecutor and acclaimed television journalist, joins iHeartMedia, the No.1 commercial podcast publisher world-wide, to bring “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace,” the highly popular true-crime daily podcast where Grace takes listeners inside breaking crime and justice news, to the iHeartPodcast Network. In addition, Grace and iHeartMedia will also debut “Killers Amongst Us,” a new weekly iHeartRadio Original true-crime podcast where Grace investigates the most notorious murders and ongoing unsolved cases in the search for justice. The official trailer for “Killers Amongst Us” is now available for listeners on iHeartRadio.

“I’m thrilled to bring ‘Crime Stories’ and the all-new ‘Killers Amongst Us’ podcast to the iHeartPodcast Network,” said Grace. “On ‘Crime Stories’ we cover critical cases from across the country in real time, many involving unsolved homicides and missing people, especially children that need our help now. Joining forces with iHeartMedia, we will reach a an even greater number of listeners who may be able to provide vital information and can remind them that it only takes that one clue to crack a case.”

Now in its third year, “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” has gained enormous popularity, becoming a must-hear crime podcast with nearly 4 million downloads in January of 2020 alone and over 53 million downloads since its January 2017 initial launch. Hosted by Grace, each 45-minute daily episode features her investigative reporting of the most pressing breaking crime news of the day featuring noted experts as well as police, investigators, reporters, witnesses and major players in the investigations. In addition, Grace’s companion show “Crime Alert,” a daily one-minute breaking news-cast giving listeners real-time crime updates, also joins the iHeartPodcast Network.

In the new iHeartRadio Original Podcast “Killers Amongst Us,” Grace takes on a new mystery each month, examining and interpreting clues left behind. Episodes will feature guests including the victim’s family members, case investigators and local reporters who provide their own unique insights to go behind the crimes. The first case uncovers evidence behind the heart-wrenching case of Long Island jogger, Karina Vetrano, who was stalked, attacked, sex assaulted and murdered at Spring Creek Park, Howard Beach. “Killers Amongst Us” reopens the unsolved disappearance of a young Florida woman, Jennifer Kesse, barrista Samantha Koenig, pregnant mom Belinda Temple, college student Sarah Stern and more.

“‘Killers Amongst Us’ is an all-new concept, utilizing cutting edge forensic analysis, techniques, and modern-day detective work,” said Grace. “We believe that combining iHeart and ‘Crime Stories’ along with listeners will help solve cases and save lives. Please, join the investigation.”

Listen to “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” and “Crime Alert” now and follow the podcast on iHeartRadio to be alerted when new episodes are available. Weekly episodes of “Killers Amongst Us” debuts on March 17th though the iHeartPodcast Network and will be available every Tuesday on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are available. To learn more about the podcasts visit: iHeart.com

About Nancy Grace

Nancy Grace is an award-winning legal commentator, victims’ rights advocate, broadcast journalist, and New York Times bestselling author of four books. Nancy Grace headlines Oxygen’s Injustice with Nancy Grace, hosts Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, a daily podcast and radio show airing on SIRIUS XM’s Triumph Channel 111, and appears regularly on ABC’s 20/20, Nightline, Dr. Oz and on Daily Mail TV. She is also the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a digital platform that investigates breaking crime news, spreads awareness of missing people and shines a light on cold cases. Previously, she was the force behind CNN Headline News’ (HLN) top-rated Nancy Grace. Nancy also executive produces a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries franchise based on her bestselling novels, Hailey Dean Mysteries.

 

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.