Murder Unscripted
Join our dynamic duo - a veteran true-crime producer (Ed) and his crime encyclopedia gal pal (Melissa), as they shatter the 4th wall... breaking down the barrier between fan and creator. Check out our website at murderunscriptedpod.com
Episodes
The Murder of Kay Mortensen | MU Mini
In this MU Mini, Ed dives into the shocking murder of Kay Mortensen, a retired BYU professor whose life was cut short in his quiet Payson, Utah home in 2009. What began as a brutal and baffling crime that placed suspicion on his own family …
Ep:65 The UNTOLD story of the paperboy whose murder made headlines | David Reed | Murder Unscripted
To skip the banter, jump to 10:25In August of 1985, a beloved 13-year-old paperboy disappears without a trace in tiny Schuylkill Haven, PA. The next day, his bicycle is found in the weeds by some railroad tracks...4 months later, his bones …
The Murders of Billy Payne & Billie Jean Hayworth aka The Facebook Murders (MU Mini)
In January 2012, the quiet town of Mountain City, Tennessee, was shaken by the brutal murders of Billy Payne and his fiancé, Billie Jean Hayworth, who was found holding their infant son—alive but covered in her blood. What seemed like an un…
Ep:64 - Who Killed Shannon Siders? A father's journey to justice | Murder Unscripted
To skip the banter, jump to 6:49On a steamy July night in 1989, 18-year-old Shannon Siders slipped into a friend’s car and vanished into the dark woods outside Newaygo, Michigan. Three months later a hunter found her beaten remains in the “…
MU Mini - Janet Monge, the controversial anthropologist
In this week's MU Mini, we harken back to July's block, GIRL POWER, to spotlight Janet Monge, the controversial anthropologist at the University of Pennsylvania. From her role in the aftermath of the MOVE bombings 💥, to the chilling myster…
Ep:63 - DNA cracks DECADES-OLD cold case | The chilling case of Mandy Stavik | Murder Unscripted
To skip the banter, jump to 8:12In this episode of Murder Unscripted, Melissa unpacks the haunting disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Mandy Stavik along the Nooksack River trail in tiny Acme, Washington. While everyone in town had thei…
The Murder of John McCabe - MU Mini
In 1969, 15-year-old John McCabe was found bound and strangled in a vacant lot—his murder unsolved for over 40 years. When one man finally broke the silence, he unraveled a deadly pact of teenage jealousy, secrets, and a family’s relentless…
Ep:62 - An Empowering Conversation with Michelle Knight (a.k.a. Lily Rose Lee) - Held captive 11 years
In this gripping installment of Murder Unscripted, Ed and Melissa sit down with survivor‑advocate Lily Rose Lee - known to the world as Michelle Knight🌹 Abducted in 2002 and imprisoned for 11 unimaginable years inside Ariel Castro’s “house…
Ep:61 "The Miracle in Cleveland" Part 2
Three captives. One locked house. A decade of hidden terror ends in a single breathtaking dash for freedom. In our gripping conclusion to the “Miracle in Cleveland,” we trace the years Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus spent b…
MU Mini | The Murder of Rachel Nickell
In this episode, we revisit the tragic 1992 murder of Rachel Nickell—killed in broad daylight on Wimbledon Common—and the deeply flawed investigation that followed. But at the heart of this story is forensic scientist Angela Gallop, whose s…
Murder Unscripted | E60 “Miracle in Cleveland” (Part 1) *WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT*
One ordinary afternoon in Cleveland, a desperate mom embarked on a journey to regain custody of her son. She vanished without a trace. Within a year, two more teenage girls would disappear along the same streets, held captive behind the sam…
Ep:60 “The Miracle in Cleveland” Part 1
One ordinary afternoon in Cleveland, a desperate mom embarked on a journey to regain custody of her son. She vanished without a trace. Within a year, two more teenage girls would disappear along the same streets, held captive behind the sam…
MU Mini: Kelly Siegler – Badass Justice Warrior
MU Mini: Kelly Siegler – Badass Justice WarriorToday’s MU Mini dives into the fierce world of prosecutor Kelly Siegler — the high-heeled hero behind Cold Justice. With over 200 trials and a no-BS attitude, she’s a force in and out of the co…
Ep:59 "The Soham Murders" (Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells)
To skip the banter, jump to 6:30In week 3 of our block entitled GIRL POWER, we explore the tragic murders of Jessica Wells and Holly Chapman, as well as the work performed, behind-the-scenes, by bada$$ forensic ecologist, botanist and palyn…
The Murder of Federica Mangiapelo (MU Mini)
The Mysterious Death of Federica Mangiapelo On Halloween night 2012, 16-year-old Federica Mangiapelo was found dead on the shore of Lake Bracciano, just outside of Rome, Italy. At first, it looked like a tragic accident — but things didn’t …
Ep:58 - The Phoenix Canal Murders - Two women biking a trail are BRUTALIZED by "The Zombie Hunter"
Welcome to July, where GIRL POWER reigns supreme.We kick off this month's new block with the story of two evening bike rides along a popular Phoenix canal that ended in horror. 22-year-old Angela Brosso was found decapitated in November 199…
Witchcraft or cold blooded murder? - The murder of Jeannette DePalma - (MU Mini)
🔍 50 Years. Zero Answers. In 1972, 16-year-old Jeannette DePalma vanished from suburban Springfield, New Jersey. Six weeks later, a local family's dog trotted home with a decomposed forearm, leading police to a jagged cliff locals call “Th…
Ep:57 - A Conversation with Det. Kurt Mehl (Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit)
In this compelling episode, Ed and Melissa welcome Det. Kurt Mehl of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit for a candid conversation about his career, the wildest cases he's worked, and his time spent hunting the monsters beh…
The Murder of Diana Vicari (MU Mini)
In 1992, 19-year-old college student Diana Vicari vanished after a night out in Tucson, Arizona. Days later, a gruesome discovery shocked the community—her severed arms were found in a dumpster. Her body has never been recovered, and her ki…
Ep:56 - The Murder of Tara Sidarovich - The version you won't hear ANYWHERE else
To skip the chatter, jump to 6:00In October 2001, vibrant 19-year-old Tara Sidarovich was waiting at her family's Punta Gorda, Florida home for a septic company to arrive for a service call. She was never seen alive again. When Tara’s skele…
The Mysterious Disappearance of Branson Perry (MU Mini)
In today's MU Mini, we head to Skidmore, Missouri, a town haunted by more than just folklore, to highlight the 2001 disappearance of 20-year-old Branson Perry. Branson vanished from his own yard without a trace, leaving behind his car, his …
Ep:55 - The Murder of Nancy Anderson (Hawaii's OLDEST cold case SOLVED after 50 years!!) 🌺🧬
MU unravels the brutal 1972 stabbing of 19-year-old Nancy Anderson in her Waikīkī apartment, and the stunning DNA breakthrough that finally exposed her killer half a century later. 🎙️ Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or new to true crime, …
The Murder of Carmen Van Huss - MU MINI
In this week's MU Mini, Melissa dives into the brutal 1993 murder of Carmen Van Huss—a case that haunted Indianapolis for three decades. For 30 years, there were no arrests. No answers. Just silence.But in 2024, that silence was shattered w…
Ep:54 - The Murder of Sarah Yarborough (Young woman BRUTALLY ATTACKED on her way to school event)
To skip the banter, jump to 9:00On a foggy Saturday morning, December 14, 199, 16-year-old drill-team star Sarah Yarborough was found brutally murdered just steps from Decatur High School in Federal Way, Washington. The shocking event rock…
The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit - MU MINI
In this week's MU Mini, Melissa discusses the 1995 disapearance of TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit, who vanished without a trace on her way to work. Decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved.#TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedMystery #MissingPer…
Ep:53 - A Conversation with People are the Worst - The ultimate true crime podcast mash-up!
MU wraps up their "Podcasters Killed the Radio Star" block with a conversation with Rachel Kassinger and Rebecca Blackstock from the hit podcast, People are the Worst. What began as a quest to create an invisible bra quickly morphed into a …
The Murder of Scott Rogers (MU Mini) - Beloved TV host's dark secrets come to light following disturbing murder-su*cide
What happens when a beloved TV host’s glittering façade shatters to reveal decades-old secrets? In this week's MU Mini, Ed unravels the astonishing rise and deadly fall of "Around Town" presenter Scott Rogers. From his troubled performing-a…
Ep:52 - The Murders of Australian television host, Jessie Baird, and his partner, Luke Davies
In this chilling episode of Murder Unscripted, Ed and Melissa delve into one of Australia's most shocking true crime cases: the tragic murders of beloved TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner, Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies. 💔On Fe…
The Murder of Anne Pressly - (MU MINI)
A rising news star, a violent home invasion, and a city left in shock. Who targeted Anne Pressly—and why? The truth is more chilling than anyone expected.
Ep:51 - The Murder of Virginia Disc Jockey Debbie Dicus (Killer sends Ed a letter!)
Skip the banter - 10:25In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, Ed and Melissa take you deep into the chilling 1987 murder of beloved Virginia radio DJ Debbie Dicus. Found brutally beaten near her community garden, Debbie's tragic dea…
The ON-AIR Murder of Alison Parker & Adam Ward - MU MINI
On August 26, 2015, reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were shot and killed on live TV in Virginia by a disgruntled ex-colleague, in a chilling attack that shocked the nation.
Ep:50 - The Murder of Radio Legend Steven B. Williams ($2M extortion/murder plot)
To skip the chatter, jump to 4:47When legendary Denver radio DJ Steven B. Williams vanished in 2006, his body was later discovered off the coast of Catalina Island with a bullet wound to the head. What seemed like a tragic accident unravele…
The Unsolved Murder of Jennifer Servo (MU Mini)
She was smart, driven, and ready to take the journalism world by storm. But just days after starting a new job, 22-year-old Jennifer Servo was found murdered in her Texas apartment—strangled and left in her bathtub. The case sent shockwaves…
Ep:49 - The Murder of Corey Parker - (Vibrant young woman slaughtered after a night on the town)
This week on Murder Unscripted, we dive into the chilling case that shook Jacksonville Beach, Florida to its core. On Thanksgiving weekend in 1998, 25-year-old Corey Parker — a vibrant college student and beloved waitress — was found slaugh…
The Unsolved Murder of Rhonda Coleman (MU Mini)
On Sunday, May 20th 1990, a man would find the brutalized and burned body of a young woman in a remote wooded area near the victim’s home in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. Rhonda Sue Coleman was found strangled and her head and hands had been …
Ep:48 - The Murders of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola by Hollywood Producer
In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, we delve into the chilling case of David Pearce, the self-proclaimed "entertainment professional" convicted of murdering model Christy Giles and architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola. We expl…
The Murder of Danick Adams (MU MINI) - STILL UNSOLVED
In August 2008 a young mother and her friend were walking to their car when a masked man approached them demanding their purses, cell phones and keys. When the young woman refused, the masked man pulled off his mask and shot her 5 times. Wh…
The Murder of Danick Adams (MU MINI) - STILL UNSOLVED
In August 2008 a young mother and her friend were walking to their car when a masked man approached them demanding their purses, cell phones and keys. When the young woman refused, the masked man pulled off his mask and shot her 5 times. Wh…
Ep:47 - The Murder of Betty Jeanne Solomon by Carolyn Warmus ("The Fatal Attraction Killer")
In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, we delve into the chilling 1989 murder of Betty Jeanne Solomon and the sensational trial of Carolyn Warmus, a New York schoolteacher whose affair with her colleague Paul Solomon turned deadly. …
The Murder of Jaime Melgar - (MU MINI) - Did Sandra Melgar kill her husband instead of choosing divorce?
🔍 Did Sandra Melgar Kill Her Husband – Or Was She Framed? In this Friday's MU Mini, Ed gives you the breakdown, letting you decide for yourself. In December 2012, Sandra and Jaime “Jim” Melgar celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary in w…