Portsmouth

Type: Location

As of November 2026, Portsmouth has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Casefile True Crime (Dec 2024). The Casefile True Crime episode discusses the tragic murder of Megan Landowski, which occurred in Portsmouth. The city is highlighted as a significant setting, being home to a naval hospital and the US Navy, and the episode emphasizes the community's relief for the victim's family amidst the distressing circumstances surrounding the case.

Portsmouth is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, United States. It lies across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,915. It is the ninth-most populous city in Virginia and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Due to its strategic location, the city has long been associated with the United States Armed Forces, particularly the Navy. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a historic and active Navy facility located in Portsmouth.