red herring
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, red herring has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Crime Junkie (Oct 2025).
A misleading clue or piece of information that diverts attention from the real issue; in this context, the banana peel is considered by some as a red herring in the disappearance case.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Crime Junkie |
| Field | Literary/Crime Investigation |
Who talks about red herring on podcasts?
Unknown (Crime Junkie narrator/host) brought up red herring; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Crime Junkie.
- Is the Banana Peel a Clue? #truecrime #crimejunkie #unsolvedmysteries on Crime Junkie (Oct 2025) — Unknown (Crime Junkie narrator/host)
What is red herring mentioned alongside?
red herring is most often mentioned alongside Police, banana peel and apple.
Mentioned together: Police, banana peel, apple, shop