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 on a remote hillside. Rumors swirl for decades, leaving a heartbroken family with more questions than answers. That is until 23 years later when a dedicated cold case investigator finds a hidden clue buried in those old files. With the help of a world-renowned team of forensic anthropologists, the secret of what really happened to David Wellington Reed is finally uncovered. In this episode, Ed cracks open the original case file to share what never made it into TV scripts or copycat podcasts. Tune in for the version of David's case you won't hear ANYWHERE else! 🚨 👇 Join the Crime Crew If you value original reporting from primary documents, smash SUBSCRIBE, tap LIKE, and drop your theories in the comments. New cases weekly - no recycled scripts. 💬✨ 🧩 Keywords (SEO): David Wellington Reed, David Reed case, Schuylkill Haven murder, Pennsylvania true crime, 1985 cold case, rail yard caboose, angle iron injury, Joe Geiger, John Fry, exhumation, second autopsy, Anthony Falsetti, Janet Monge, homicide ruling, left-handed punch clue, Murder Unscripted, police files, primary sources, cold case solved, paperboy disappearance. #MurderUnscripted #TrueCrime #ColdCase #DavidReed #SchuylkillHaven #Pennsylvania #PoliceFiles #Forensics #Exhumation #RailYard #Caboose #1985 #LeftHandedClue #JusticeForDavid _________________________________________________________________________ 🎙️ Welcome to Murder Unscripted — the weekly true-crime podcast where veteran producer Ed Hydock (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files & many more) teams up with his bestie - super-sleuth fan Melissa Spivey - to explore real life murder investigations. Our unique dynamic resonates with both seasoned true-crime fans and those new to the genre, 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 on Insight, Integrity & Advocacy, we keep victims front-and-center, while adding a touch of humor to brighten even the darkest tales. 👉 New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe, join the MU Crew & tap the bell!🌐 For more information about us and the show, visit our website at: www.MurderUnscriptedPod.com E-mail us at: murderunscriptedpod@gmail.com Follow us on socials 👇 FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557418124048 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/murderunscripted/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@murderunscripted ⚠️ Graphic details; listener discretion advised. #TrueCrime #MurderUnscripted #ColdCase #UnsolvedMysteries #ForensicScience #VictimAdvocacy 🕵️‍♀️🩸