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Murder Unscripted

Murder Unscripted Pod

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

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63:18

Ep:64 - Who Killed Shannon Siders? A father's journey...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/08/12

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 “Hole-in-the-Woods” clearing, launching one of the state’s most haunting mysteries. A cold-case task force exhumed Shannon’s body in 2012, pieced together long-buried witness statements, and in 2015 secured guilty verdicts against brothers Matthew and Paul

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MU Mini - Janet Monge, the controversial anthropologist

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/08/08

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 mystery of Duffy’s Cut ☠️, and her work identifying America’s “first serial killer” H.H. Holmes 🏰. 💬 Question of the week: Should scientists ever cross ethical lines in pursuit of the truth? Tell us below! 👇 #TrueCrimePodcast #MUMini #JanetMonge #MOVEBombing

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74:05

E63 - DNA cracks DECADES-OLD cold case | The chilling...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/08/05

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 their suspicions about who was responsible, folks kept their secrets to themselves. Three decades later, a discarded soda can, a determined cold-case team, and advanced DNA forensics brought Mandy's killer into the light, and finally closed the case that Acme could

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The Murder of John McCabe - MU Mini

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/08/01

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 fight for justice.

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Ep:62 - An Empowering Conversation with Michelle...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/29

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 of horrors,” With laughter and raw honesty, Lily shows that hope can bloom even in the darkest corners. If her story moves you, please like 👍, share 🔁, and subscribe 🔔 so more survivors can find this beacon of resilience. 📌 Helpful Resources • National Sexual

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Ep. 61 "The Miracle in Cleveland" Part 2

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/22

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 behind Ariel Castro’s boarded‑up doors, and the split‑second decision that saved their lives. ❤️ Support the show 👍 Like, 💬 comment, & 🔗 share to amplify survivor stories. 📲 Follow @MurderUnscripted on Instagram & TikTok for behind‑the‑scenes reels. 👉

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MU Mini | The Murder of Rachel Nickell

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/18

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 sharp eye and groundbreaking work would help unravel the truth years later.

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56:02

Murder Unscripted | E60 “Miracle in Cleveland” (Part...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/16

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 same locked door. Before the world hailed a “Miracle in Cleveland,” the nightmare began here. In Part 1, we trace how Michelle Knight’s fight for her son led her straight to Ariel Castro - and how, one by one, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus joined her inside the

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56:02

Murder Unscripted | E60 “Miracle in Cleveland” (Part...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/15

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 same locked door. Before the world hailed a “Miracle in Cleveland,” the nightmare began here. In Part 1, we trace how Michelle Knight’s fight for her son led her straight to Ariel Castro - and how, one by one, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus joined her inside the

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MU Mini: Kelly Siegler – Badass Justice Warrior

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/11

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 courtroom.Part of our July Girl Power block — celebrating women who bring the heat to true crime.

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Ep:59 - The Soham Murders - Jessica Chapman and Holly...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/08

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 palynologist Patricia Wilshire! Ian Huntley’s shocking crimes against 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman gripped the UK in 2002, but the seeds of this tragedy were sown long before. In this episode we peel back the layers of Huntley’s disturbing history as a

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The Murder of Federica Mangiapelo (MU Mini)

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/04

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 add up.In this Mu Mini, we look at what really happened that night, the investigation that followed, and the troubling details that slowly came to light.Subscribe for more true crime stories, cold cases, and unsolved mysteries.#FedericaMangiapelo #TrueCrime

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Ep:58 - The Phoenix Canal Murders - Two women biking...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/07/01

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 1992, and 17-year-old Melanie Bernas was pulled from the water ten months later.For more than two decades the “Phoenix Canal Killings” froze the city in fear while the killer slipped through the cracks. That is until world-renowned forensic genealogist, Dr. Colleen

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Witchcraft or cold blooded murder? - The murder of...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/06/27

🔍 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 “The Devil’s Teeth.” What they found ignited half a century of rumors...witchcraft rings, LSD parties gone wrong, and even a possible confession from notorious Torso Killer Richard Cottingham. Yet the case file spent decades “lost,” vital lab sheets remain sealed,

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Ep:57 - A Conversation with Det. Kurt Mehl (Charlotte...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/06/24

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 behind the 2001 murder of 19-year-old Punta Gorda, FL resident, Tara Sidarovich. 🎙️ Don’t miss this insightful conversation with a man who’s seen the worst of humanity and will never stop fighting for the truth, no matter how cold the trail gets. 👇 Hit that like

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The Murder of Diana Vicari (MU Mini)

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/06/20

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 killer remains free. Join Melissa, as she unravels the twists of a case once thought solved, only to be overturned, leaving more questions than answers. Who killed Diana Vicari—and why?

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Ep:56 - The Murder of Tara Sidarovich - The version...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/06/17

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 skeletal remains were found 9 months later in a remote wooded area, the community was shattered, and the hunt for her killers began. What followed was a grueling investigation that spanned more than a decade before a dedicated cold case unit finally brought Tara's

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Branson Perry (MU Mini)

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/06/13

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 wallet, and a town full of questions. 🕵️‍♂️ Despite nationwide coverage, no one has ever been charged in Branson’s case. Was he taken? Did he run? Or is Skidmore burying another one of its dark secrets? 😨Join Murder Unscripted for a bite-sized deep dive into one

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Ep:55 - The Murder of Nancy Anderson (Hawaii's OLDEST...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/06/10

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, this deep dive dissects every twist, motive, and forensic feat that brought closure to one of the Aloha State’s darkest mysteries. To skip the banter, jump to 5:29 #MurderUnscripted #NancyAnderson #ColdCaseSolved #HawaiiCrime #GeneticGenealogy #TrueCrimePodcast

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The Murder of Carmen Van Huss - MU MINI

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/06/06

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 when a suspect was finally named and taken into custody.Don’t miss this chilling update on a cold case that finally got its break.

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