jollycontrarian alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as jollycontrarian (criminal investigation, forensic DNA analysis and true crime). The closest matches are Front Page Detectives, Alcatraz - di Edoardo Montolli and Tales From the Underworld. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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jollycontrarian publishes long-form essays on true crime investigations and financial regulatory history, including DNA forensics in criminal cases and the Basel Committee's capital rules. It is for readers interested…

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    Front Page Detectives38K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post today

    From recent posts: Front Page Detectives publishes weekly true crime and criminal justice deep dives, including detailed investigations into high-profile murders, organized crime operations, and controversial legal proceedings. The…

    Likely audience: True crime enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Likely audience: True crime enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    True crime publication digging into history’s darkest cases—murders, disappearances, organized crime, serial killers, cold cases, and long-buried mysteries. We focus on the unsolved, the unexplained, and the…

    Likely audience: True crime enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    To show what it is to be an American as our Founders intended.

    Likely audience: True crime readers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    No todos los pasaportes sirven para hacer turismo. Crónicas de los rincones más oscuros del mapa y la mente criminal.

    Likely audience: True crime enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    A forensic psychologist, private investigator and crime writer explores the psychology of the criminal mind.

    Likely audience: true crime readers

    2 shared topics

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    Jeffery Mead216K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Jeffery Mead's 'Morning Briefing' is a daily political newsletter that publishes hard news reports on U.S. elections, federal investigations, and international conflicts alongside paid-subscriber commentary on legal and…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Central Jersey Newswire156K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

    From recent posts: Central Jersey Newswire publishes investigative reporting and opinion pieces on New Jersey politics, public policy, and legal issues for a local audience. The publication covers topics ranging from immigration costs and…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals and law students

    1 shared topic

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    Daily Frontlines112K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    Know What Matters Before Everyone Else Does

    Likely audience: general news readers

    1 shared topic

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    Monte Mader85K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    Join Monte Mader as she breaks down the political, cultural, and internet stories shaping our world—one day at a time.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Charles Eisenstein83K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post yesterday

    Essays on civilization. myth, politics, ecology

    Likely audience: legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    From recent posts: Dave Bondy's Keeping it Real Newsletter aggregates Michigan-specific news covering education policy, criminal investigations, and state politics. It is intended for readers seeking detailed reporting on local legal…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Ngo Comment31K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Ngo Comment publishes investigative journalism and news commentary from author Andy Ngo, covering topics ranging from cults and far-left extremism to Silicon Valley culture and international human rights issues. The…

    Likely audience: True crime readers

    1 shared topic

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    Andrew Doyle21K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Andrew Doyle publishes cultural criticism and essays on film, comedy, free speech, and gender politics. The newsletter is for readers interested in contemporary debates about media, censorship, and social issues.

    Likely audience: journalists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Impronte publishes Italian true crime and legal analysis articles covering criminal justice, femicide, stalking, cults, and high-profile murder trials. The newsletter is authored by Stefano Nazzi and focuses on forensic…

    Likely audience: legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

    From recent posts: Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr publishes historical essays and book excerpts focused on women's history, legal history, and religious studies. The publication mixes academic analysis with personal storytelling and…

    Likely audience: Medieval historians and academics

    1 shared topic

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    The Tatum Report15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The Tatum Report publishes opinionated articles covering current events in criminal justice, politics, and culture, specifically focusing on legal controversies, policy critiques, and social issues. It targets an…

    Likely audience: legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    True Crime Weekly15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    True Crime Stories - Unsolved Mysteries - Serial Killers - Subscribe for free today!

    Likely audience: True crime enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

    From recent posts: TRANS UNITED FUND publishes investigative reports on lethal violence, legal battles, and immigration crises facing trans people globally. The publication focuses on specific cases of trans homicide, family law disputes…

    Likely audience: Human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: True Crime: Case Reopened publishes articles and podcast-style investigations that re-examine true crime cases and media narratives, often arguing that high-profile cases are staged, covered up, or manufactured by…

    Likely audience: True crime enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    FingerLakes1.com10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    The newsroom that keeps you up-to-date every day of the year.

    Likely audience: Finger Lakes residents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Letters from Fiddler's Greene publishes opinion essays and transcripts on cultural critique, internet history, and community building. The publication targets readers interested in social commentary and digital culture.

    Likely audience: cultural critics

    1 shared topic

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    The Jurist Newspaper10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

    An online news platform that covers human rights and judiciary in Nigeria.

    Likely audience: Human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Fredericton Independent is a News category publication covering local Fredericton and New Brunswick events. Its recent issues report on criminal justice matters (drug trafficking, fentanyl possession, arson, passport…

    Likely audience: legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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