Death Island

About Death Island

White sand beaches, untouched jungles, cloudless skies. People come to Thailand to get away from it all. But the seemingly idyllic paradise of Koh Tao, once known as Turtle Island, has turned from beauty to horror as a string of brutal murders and unexplained disappearances have rocked the community. Government cover-ups, corrupt police, bungled investigations, silenced natives, cults. Locals and tourists have come to known this place as: Death Island.

Publisher

iHeartPodcasts

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Mar 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 23 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing: What Happened to Her

   Investigative reporter Melissa Jeltsen explores the stories of women whose deaths were overlooked or misclassified, revealing systemic failures and hidden truths.

2. 

   13 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing: The Brothers Ortiz

   The Brothers Ortiz is the story of two brothers–both successful, but in very different ways. Gabe Ortiz becomes a third-highest ranking officer in all of Texas while his younger brother Larry climbs the ranks in Puro Tango Blast, a notorious Texas Prison gang. Gabe doesn’t know all the details of his brother’s nefarious dealings, and he’s made a point not to ask, to protect their relationship. But when Larry is murdered during a home invasion in a rented beach house, Gabe has no choice but to look into what happened that night. To solve Larry’s murder, Gabe, and the whole Ortiz family, must ask each other tough questions. Listen here (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-brothers-ortiz-308942436/) and subscribe to The Brothers Ortiz on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   22 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing: Crying Wolf

   Hi, Death Island listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Crying Wolf! Crying Wolf: Crying Wolf is a gripping true crime podcast that follows the story of Lee Harris, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to 90 years in prison after a coerced confession. In prison, he formed a deep bond with fellow inmate Robert, who vowed to clear Lee's name. After two decades of relentless effort, exposing corrupt detectives, prison informants, and with the help of a determined pro bono defense attorney, Robert succeeded. In 2023, Lee walked free—only to die suddenly a few months later. This podcast delves into the chilling legacy of Detective Richard Zuley, notorious for extracting false confessions, and the deep-seated corruption that plagues Chicago’s justice system. With Lee gone, Robert is determined to continue the fight, exposing the city’s dark history and pursuing justice for the wrongfully convicted. Join us as we unravel a story of friendship, betrayal, and the quest for redemption. Listen to Crying Wolf on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

419,108,275

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

248 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

353 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

43

Social presence

100

YouTube

93

Engagement

97

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