The Murder Diaries
The Murder Diaries is a victim-focused true crime podcast. Hosts Natalie and Paige use straightforward storytelling to spotlight cold cases, missing persons, and suspicious deaths— often incorporating original audio from the victim’s friends and family. The podcast also includes monthly interviews about the true crime genre as a whole, whether that’s discussions on ethics, survivors sharing their stories, or other relevant topics. Connect with us at themurderdiariespodcast.com or on socials @themurderdiariespod
Episodes
Unscripted: Bikini Pics, Crypto Bros, and Cruise Ship Chaos
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige dive into two recent news stories exposing the persistent grip of toxic masculinity, starting with a deli worker shamed for posting a bikini pic on her day off, and moving to the outrageous inciden…
MISSING: Lonene "Lonnie" Rogers
Every year, between one in every 1,000 to 2,000 babies is born deaf or hard of hearing. For about 90% of these children, they’re born into hearing families, families who suddenly begin a journey they never expected. Maxine and Raymond Raffl…
Unscripted: Big News & a Bit of Nostalgia
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige have an announcement you won’t want to miss. Seriously, tune in for the big reveal! The duo also takes a quick dive into the latest headlines surrounding the Duggar and Bates families and reflect o…
MISSING: Dia Abrams
Lydia “Dia” Abrams was a wealthy and glamorous 65-year-old widow living on a beautiful 117-acre ranch in the idyllic mountain town of Idyllwild, California. From the outside looking in, she seemed to have it all. But on June 6, 2020, after …
Unscripted: Oceangate Submersible Disaster
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige plunge into the depths of Netflix’s gripping new documentary Titan: The Oceangate Disaster. The doc explores the ill-fated 2023 submersible expedition to the Titanic wreck site that captured global…
Investigative Podcaster and Host of Ice Cold Case: Madison McGhee
Today on the Murder Diaries, we are honored to sit down with our friend Madison McGhee. She's the creator and the voice behind "Ice Cold Case," a deeply personal and powerful investigative podcast about her father's unsolved murder. Like ma…
Unscripted: Fame, Fashion, and the Mystery of the Olsen Twins
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige peel back the layers on Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the famously private twins who went from child stars on Full House to the understated queens of high fashion. From oversized sunglasses to oversi…
MISSING: Rachel Good
After a young mother vanishes, her family uncovers a shocking and scandalous secret that could explain what happened to her. If you have any information about the disappearance of Rachel Nicole Good, tips can be submitted anonymously to Sp…
Unscripted: Hypnotherapy, Healing & Past Lives with Mallorie Shannon
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige sit down with Mallorie Shannon, a certified Life Coach, Reiki Master, and Consulting Hypnotist with a background in psychology, to explore the intersection of traditional therapy and metaphysical h…
MD Rewind: Emma Fillipoff
Original Air Date: 8/17/22 On the evening of November 28, 2012, 26-year-old Emma Fillipoff caught an acquaintance’s attention as she stood barefoot, hugging shoes to her chest on a street corner. Uneasy, almost nervous about crossing. She …
Unscripted: Forever Young? Bryan Johnson’s Billion-Dollar Biohacking Experiment
In this week’s episode of Unscripted, Natalie and Paige go deep on Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, the new Netflix documentary from the executive producer of Tiger King. The film follows tech entrepreneur-turned-biohacker Brya…
MURDERED: Kimberly Sue Morse
Kimberly Sue Morse was just 32 years old and a month away from graduating cosmetology school when she was attacked and brutally murdered in her Rhode Island apartment. To this day, there has been no motive identified, no solid leads, and no…
Unscripted: Who's the Real Villain Here? AITA Edition
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige dive into the drama of the internet’s favorite moral battleground: AITA (Am I the Asshole?). They read anonymous submissions and Reddit classics, offering their unfiltered takes on who's in the wro…
MURDERED: Michael Tardio & Christopher Monson
A sale of stolen jewellery goes very wrong resulting in the murders of two men which remain unsolved to this day. If you have any information regarding the murders of Michael Tardio and Christopher Monson, please contact the Los Angeles P…
Unscripted: Cole Young’s MLB Dream Debut, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Family Drama, Sydney Sweeney Soap Scandal & the HomeGoods Conspiracy
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are back with another whirlwind of headlines and hot takes. They celebrate Cole Young’s dream debut with the Mariners: three days of baseball magic capped off with a walk-off RBI. Then things get p…
Stalking Awareness Advocate: Jake Deptula
Today, we're joined by a very special guest, Jake Deptula, our friend and advocate. Jake has become a trusted voice for stalking survivors through his work on "Strictly Stalking" a podcast dedicated to raising awareness about the hidden dan…
Unscripted: Taylor Swift Takes Back Her Masters
This week on Unscripted, Natalie & Paige dive deep into the exciting news: Taylor Swift has officially bought back her masters. After years of public battles, re-recordings, and reclaiming her voice, Taylor has finally turned the tables. L…
MURDERED: Molly Dattilo
Young, beautiful, and smart, she was a 23-year-old college student and scholarship runner at Eastern Kentucky University. She was about to start her fifth and final year and was very close to graduating. She was spending the summer living w…
Unscripted: Hailey Bieber’s $1B Beauty Deal, Britney on a Plane, and That Viral Moana Moment
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige cover Hailey Bieber’s nearly $1 billion Rhode beauty sale, the little girl who went viral for singing a Moana song on a Delta flight, and an injured owl rescue story out of Oregon. They also react …
Suspicious Death: Crystal McCrory
When Crystal McCrory is found dead in her home from a gunshot wound, the police rush to call it a suicide, investigators do little-to-no investigating, and the final autopsy report is a ludicrous patchwork of holes and errors. What REALLY h…
Unscripted: Tiki the Foster Dog, Sailing with Phoenix, and the Problem with Instagram Face
On this week’s episode of Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are catching up on a little bit of everything, from the heartwarming updates of Tiki the foster dog (who isn’t theirs, but they’re fully emotionally invested) to the strange world of “…
MURDERED: Maggie Long
High school senior Maggie Long was unlike anyone you’ve ever met. When she was found dead inside of her family’s home, burned alive, in the early evening hours of December 2017, nobody could fathom who might have committed such an atrocious…
Unscripted: Breaking Down The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 with Kendrick Tucker
This week, Natalie & Paige joined by our favorite pop culture bestie, Kendrick from the I Ken Not with Kendrick Tucker podcast, for a no-holds-barred deep dive into Season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We’re talking Demi’s full vil…
True Crime Advocate: Haley Gray
This week on the Murder Diaries, we're thrilled to have a very special guest who's been behind the scenes of some truly incredible podcasts, including some of the episodes of the Murder Diaries. Joining us today is our friend, Haley Gray, a…
Unscripted: Taylor Swift's Legal Drama, Kris Jenner's New Face, & the Thong Song-Beatles Connection
Natalie & Paige break down the bizarre musical thread between Sisqo's "Thong Song" and the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigsby," AI-generated celebrities hitting the Met Gala red carpet, and speculation over Kris Jenner's dramatically different face. …
MD Rewind: Pepita Redhair
Original Air Date: 10/5/22 According to indianlaw.org “…More than 1 in 2 Native American women have experienced sexual violence. Though available data is limited, the number of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women …
Unscripted: American Pope, Golf Course Health Risks, MLM Collapse, & 3D-Printed Starbucks
This week, Natalie & Paige tried to take things to the next level with video, emphasis on tried. Despite the tech hiccups (you’re stuck with audio, sorry!), the conversation is as off-the-cuff and entertaining as always. They kick things of…
MISSING: Molly Anne Franquemont
Shortly after renting a room from a violent felon, Molly Anne Franquemont dropped off the face of the earth. To this day, her family is still searching for answers about her disappearance. Molly Anne Franquemont was last heard from around …
Unscripted: Met Gala 2025, Lapu Lapu Festival Tragedy, Scam Alerts & TLC’s Polyfamily
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige unpack the theme and financial realities of the 2025 Met Gala, reflect on the heartbreaking events at the Lapu Lapu Festival, and sound the alarm on scammers getting more creative. Plus, they dive …
MISSING: Sydney West
She was smart, beautiful, and athletic. At only nineteen, she had her whole life ahead of her and was full of potential. On the last day of September 2020, she Ubered from her hotel in the Financial District of San Francisco to the Golden G…
Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore
Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic de…
Unscripted: Real ID Deadline, Duggar/Bates Family Update, Meghan Markle’s Podcast & Scarcity Marketing Explained
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige dive into the long-awaited arrival of Real ID. Yes, it’s finally happening after nearly two decades. They break down what it is, why it matters, and when you actually need it. Then it’s on to the w…
MURDERED: Eric Velasquez
Eric Velasquez was gunned down in cold blood outside an apartment building in March of 1994, just a short drive away from his family, who are still searching for answers to this day. Anyone with information on the unsolved murder of Eric V…
Unscripted: AITA or Just Misunderstood?
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are switching things up. Instead of their usual deep dives and tangents, they’re grabbing popcorn and judgment (the fun kind) as they read and dissect some of the wildest “Am I the Asshole?” storie…
Survivor: Amanda Rae Grant
Our guest Amanda Rae Grant, who you might recognize from "Escaping Polygamy" a docuseries that ran from 2014 to 2019 and showcased the work of three sisters who left the Kingston clan, a secretive polygamous group based in Salt Lake City, U…
Unscripted: Kardashian-Jenner Crumbl Collab, Hailey Bieber Trend Tea, Selena Gomez Conspiracy, & the Return of Dire Wolves
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are diving headfirst into the pop culture chaos. First up: the Kardashian-Jenner x Crumbl collab that's all over your FYP. They ask all the questions you want to know: are the cookies even good, or…
MISSING: Leigh Occhi
In August of 1992, 13-year-old Leigh Occhi disappeared from her home in Tupelo, Mississippi, leaving behind a trail of blood, missing personal items, and no clues as to where she might have gone. More than 30 years later, authorities have r…
Unscripted: White Lotus Drama, MGK & Megan’s Baby News, and California’s Methane Crackdown
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are spilling all the tea as they dive deep into the chaos behind the scenes of The White Lotus. From fractured friendships and a dramatic composer exit, to the real reason Woody Harrelson ghosted t…
Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre
In 1990, seven people were ambushed by gunmen in the back off office of bowling alley and shot execution style. Three survived. Four lost their lives. The search for justice continues to this day.Anyone with information about the Las Cruces…
Unscripted: Lana Under Investigation, Posie vs. The Rat, and Chappell Roan Sparks Controversy
This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige break down some of the latest headlines. First, they discuss the investigation into Lana Del Rey, which could cost her some money due to failure to comply with FTC guidelines. Then, they share the …