National Crime Junkie Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Crime Junkie’s first-party fifth-anniversary page established National Crime Junkie Day for December 18, 2022 and ties the date to the podcast’s December 18, 2017 debut; a creator-linked current observance page retains December 18 as the annual recurrence.
About National Crime Junkie Day
National Crime Junkie Day is observed on December 18 as an informal fan-community observance created by the Crime Junkie podcast team in 2022.
The day was introduced around the podcast’s fifth anniversary and emphasizes responsible true-crime engagement, victim advocacy and support for organizations working on cold cases, missing-person cases and related causes.
Why National Crime Junkie Day matters
The observance reflects the Crime Junkie community’s interest in true-crime storytelling while placing advocacy for victims and families ahead of spectacle.
Responsible participation means using verified public information, respecting privacy and avoiding harassment, amateur accusations, graphic sharing or attempts to interfere with active investigations.
History of National Crime Junkie Day
Crime Junkie’s first-party anniversary page says the podcast’s first episode debuted on December 18, 2017.
For the fifth anniversary, the creator page announced National Crime Junkie Day for December 18, 2022 and framed the occasion around the community’s support for victim advocacy and nonprofit work.
Ashley Flowers’ first-party website published a December 18, 2022 fifth-anniversary post directing readers to National Crime Junkie Day and related organizations.
Creator-linked observance material continues to list National Crime Junkie Day on December 18 each year, supporting the recurring annual identity.
The creator’s promotional use of “national holiday” does not establish government or statutory holiday status, and the cited sources do not establish an exclusive current formal steward.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Crime Junkie podcast team
Crime Junkie’s first-party fifth-anniversary page states that the community anniversary was made official as National Crime Junkie Day.
Crime Junkie / audiochuck
Crime Junkie “Celebrating 5 Years of Crime Junkie” National Crime Junkie Day announcement
First documented observance
The creator’s fifth-anniversary page announces National Crime Junkie Day on December 18, 2022 as part of the five-year celebration.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
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National Crime Junkie Day
How to Observe National Crime Junkie Day
Listen to responsibly produced reporting or podcasts that clearly distinguish verified facts from allegations and unresolved questions.
Support established victim-assistance, missing-person or cold-case organizations through their official channels if you choose to donate or volunteer.
Learn how reputable reporting, public records and investigative standards differ from rumor, speculation and social-media accusations.
Protect victims, relatives, witnesses and private individuals by not sharing sensitive personal information, graphic material or unverified claims.
If a case is active, follow official law-enforcement guidance and never contact, confront or publicly accuse private individuals based on amateur theories.
National Crime Junkie Day Facts
National Crime Junkie Day is observed on December 18.
Crime Junkie created the observance in connection with its fifth anniversary in 2022.
The podcast’s creator page dates its first episode to December 18, 2017, which explains the December 18 anniversary date.
The first documented National Crime Junkie Day was December 18, 2022.
The creator’s promotional language does not make the observance a statutory or government public holiday.
National Crime Junkie Day Messages
On National Crime Junkie Day, may curiosity be matched with care for victims, families and the difference between evidence and speculation.
Wishing the Crime Junkie community a thoughtful December 18 centered on verified information, privacy and meaningful support for victims.
Here’s to a National Crime Junkie Day focused on careful listening, victim advocacy and constructive action rather than sensationalism.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Ashley Flowers — 5 Years of Crime Junkie with Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat (18 December 2022) (opens in a new tab)
Creator First Party
Crime Junkie Podcast — 5 Year Anniversary / National Crime Junkie Day (opens in a new tab)
Creator First Party
National Today — National Crime Junkie Day (opens in a new tab)
Creator Linked Observance Reference
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Frequently asked questions
When is National Crime Junkie Day?
18 December The documented recurrence rule is: 18 December under the Crime Junkie fan-community observance..
Does National Crime Junkie Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Crime Junkie Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: United States / Crime Junkie-created informal fan-community anniversary observance with victim-advocacy framing.. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Crime Junkie Day?
The reviewed sources identify Crime Junkie / audiochuck as the proclaiming or establishing body. The proposer or originator is recorded separately as Crime Junkie podcast team.
Is National Crime Junkie Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: United States / Crime Junkie-created informal fan-community anniversary observance with victim-advocacy framing..
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-21.
When is National Crime Junkie Day?
It is observed on December 18 each year.
Who created National Crime Junkie Day?
The Crime Junkie podcast team created the observance for the podcast community around its fifth anniversary in 2022.
Why is National Crime Junkie Day on December 18?
Crime Junkie’s creator page says its first episode debuted on December 18, 2017; the day was announced for the podcast’s fifth anniversary on December 18, 2022.
Is National Crime Junkie Day a government public holiday?
The cited creator and supporting sources do not establish government or statutory holiday status; it is an informal creator-established observance.
How can true-crime fans participate responsibly?
Use verified public information, respect victims and families, protect private information, avoid unsupported accusations or harassment, and support established advocacy organizations through official channels.
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