Murder Unscripted
Veteran true-crime producer, Ed (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, City Confidential) and his crime encyclopedia gal pal, Melissa, bring you the most immersive podcast in the genre - breaking down the barrier between fan and creator. Our unique dynamic resonates with both seasoned true-crime fans and newbies alike, while our unscripted interviews with detectives, forensic scientists, prosecutors, and victims’ families bring you far beyond recycled headlines - immersing you in the world of true-crime like no one else. 🔍 Expect deep dives into obscure stories, serial killers, cold cases, DNA breakthroughs & courtroom drama, plus Friday Minis, Shorts and live Q&As. Built...
Episodes
Ep:75 | A Conversation with Dr. Katherine Ramsland | Haunted Crime Scenes & Paranormal Forensics | Murder Unscripted
Dr. Katherine Ramsland sits down to discuss haunted crime scenes, paranormal forensics, and HBO’s The Serial Killer’s Apprentice What happens when true crime crosses into the paranormal? In this spine-chilling episode of Murder Unscripted, …
He Wanted the Land...They Paid the Price | Killed on the Family Farm | Murder Unscripted
Killed for the Family Farm tells the chilling true story of Jack and Linda Myers - a beloved couple brutally murdered in their own home on a quiet stretch of rural Ohio farmland. What began as a peaceful family life ended in betrayal, greed…
Ep:74 | The Murder of Martha Brailsford | Murder Unscripted
In 1991, Salem’s “Official Witch,” Laurie Cabot, claimed she could see where missing woman Martha Brailsford was hidden. Days later, police recovered the body, and arrested neighbor Thomas Maimoni for her murder. This chilling true crime st…
Ep:73 | The Dozier School for Boys | Murder Unscripted
For over a century, the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida operated under the guise of reform. But behind its walls, countless young boys endured abuse, neglect, and unimaginable atrocities at the hands of those meant to protect th…
The Murder of Shannon Melendi | Murder Unscripted - Forensic Fridays
A promising 19-year-old college student disappears after a softball game. Weeks later, a chilling phone call reveals a voice that will haunt investigators for years. This is the story of Shannon Melendi — a case of obsession, deception, and…
Ep:72 | The Todville Murder Mansion | Murder Unscripted
We open our October block with one of Texas’ most chilling stories: the Todville Murder Mansion in Seabrook. Built by William “Bill” List, this eerie mansion became the site of his twisted crimes—until one victim turned the tables and kille…
Ep:71 - The Case that Shook a Death Investigator: Shannon Byers tells all | Murder Unscripted
What is it really like to face death every single day? In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Bradley Byers — a former death investigator with the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia, and a cherished friend of Murder Uns…
Ep:70 | The Luna Family Murders | Murder Unscripted
Is this America's most sadistic crime ever? In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we unpack the harrowing 1993 killings of the Luna family in west Phoenix, Arizona. Prosecutors said Richard Kenneth Djerf targeted the household in a revenge …
The Murder of Jackie Clark - The Tragic Case of an 8-Year-Old in Canada | MU Mini
In 1995, 8-year-old Jackie Clark was brutally murdered in New Brunswick, Canada, a case that shocked the nation and left lasting scars. Join Melissa as she uncover the details, the investigation, and the pursuit of justice in this haunting …
Ep:69 - The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, Pt. 2 | Murder Unscripted
To skip the banter, jump to 2:18The 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders remain one of the most haunting unsolved crimes in Texas history. In this episode, we investigate how four men — Forrest Welbourne, Michael Scott, Robert Springsteen, and M…
Ep:68 - The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, Pt. 1 | Murder Unscripted
To skip the banter, jump to 7:09In December 1991, Austin, Texas was shaken by one of the most shocking and brutal crimes in its history: the Yogurt Shop Murders. Four teenage girls were killed inside a small yogurt shop, a case that has hau…
The Murder of Russel Douglas | MU Mini
On Christmas Day 2003, Russel Douglas was found shot to death in his car on Whidbey Island, Washington. What looked like a holiday tragedy soon unraveled into a shocking murder-for-hire plot filled with betrayal, secrets, and manipulation. …
Ep:67 - Army Specialist strangled after night on the town | Spc. Darlene Krashoc | Murder Unscripted
In this episode, we revisit the 1987 Colorado Springs murder of 20-year-old Army Specialist Darlene “Krash” Krashoc, a Fort Carson soldier whose case went cold for decades - until DNA technology brought a breakthrough and a conviction more …
The Murder of Beverly Carter | MU Mini
A successful real estate agent showing a home in Arkansas—what should have been a routine appointment turned into a nightmare. When Beverly Carter never returned, a frantic search began… and what investigators uncovered was a chilling plot …
Ep:66 - From Disappearance to Justice - A conversation with Cpl. Rob Betnar | Murder Unscripted
Ed and Melissa sit down with Rob Betnar, the Pennsylvania State Police investigator who cracked the 1985 murder of 13-year-old David Wellington Reed in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Drawing from the original police files - not rumors - Ro…
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…