National Crime Junkie Day 2023: Date, History and 5 Amazing Facts

Get the word out, share information, and show support in your neighborhood. Make underrepresented views heard.

National Crime Junkie Day 2023: Are you crazy about true crime? Good for you! You’ve found both a vacation and other people who like crime. It all began with an idea and a goal that led to the creation of Crime Junkie, the best true crime podcast in the world. December 18 is National Crime Junkie Day.

How National Crime Junkie Day Came To Be: History

Ashley Flowers made her own true crime show in 2017 because she couldn’t find one anywhere else. Crime Junkie was created to share unique stories and make a difference in the true crime community. Since then, there has been a new episode of true crime material with an advocacy focus every Monday.

The idea for Crime Junkie grew into a movement with Ashley’s co-host and best friend Brit and her beloved dog Chuck by her side. Crime Junkie is the most popular true-crime podcast in the world, having been listened to over 1 billion times in just five years. You can watch more than 450 shows, and every step of the way—from researching to writing to production—is meant to turn the world of true crime on its head.

Also, the effect has grown over the past five years, thanks to all the great crime junkies. Through bringing attention to cases that aren’t covered enough, getting hundreds of thousands of people to sign petitions, and giving money to over 100 non-profits, the Crime Junkie community has reached a huge audience and fought for those who need it the most.

Crime Junkie is the main podcast of Audiochuck, an award-winning, independent media company that makes shows that inspire people to take action and make a difference. It’s possible that you can guess where Audiochuck gets its name… A hint: Chuck is Ashley’s best friend who is eight legs tall. Audiochuck has been making #1 shows since 2017, getting over a billion downloads and viewers all over the world. They turn audio into action-based advocacy.

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What To Do On National Crime Junkie Day

Being a Crime Junkie and Audiochuck’s work are both about standing up for what you believe in. Ashley Flowers, the company’s CEO, genuinely wants to use its platform to improve the world. AudioChuck has teamed up with non-profits all over the world to help solve cold cases, find missing people, pay for DNA tests, support underrepresented groups, and more.

Let’s show everyone what a Crime Junkie is like. Here are a few of our favorite ways to party:

1. Show those you care

Show your support for groups and issues that you care about. Get together with other Crime Junkies and do good.

2. Split up your time

Your acts have a lot of power. You can make a difference in the true crime community by giving your time.

3. Say what you think

Get the word out, share information, and show support in your neighborhood. Make underrepresented views heard.

There are already a lot of examples of what it means to be a Crime Junkie. Through things like writing emails and signing petitions, as well as giving their time and money, Crime Junkies have fought for victims and their families when they need it most. That’s something to be happy about today and every day!

NATIONAL CRIME JUNKIE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	December 18	Monday
2024	December 18	Wednesday
2025	December 18	Thursday
2026	December 18	Friday
2027	December 18	Saturday

Farheen Ashraf

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