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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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Ep:90 | The Murder of Yleen and Lillie Kennedy |...

Murder Unscripted ·

2026/02/10

On March 5, 1984, a Houston father discovered both of his daughters murdered in their Heights-area home. Yleen Kennedy, 33, had been sexually assaulted, stabbed four times in the throat, and shot. Her younger sister Lillie, 23, was executed with a single bullet to the back of the head. A neighbor spoke directly to the killer that morning, and police released a composite sketch within 48 hours. Tips flooded in by the hundreds. But one by one, every suspect was eliminated, and the case went ice cold

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Ep:89 | The Life & Crimes of Nikko Jenkins - When the...

Murder Unscripted ·

2026/02/03

He begged prison officials not to release him. He told them he would kill. They let him out anyway.Nineteen days later, four people were dead in Omaha, Nebraska.This is the story of Nikko Jenkins—a man failed by every system designed to help him, who then committed one of the most preventable killing sprees in recent memory. It's also the story of four victims: Juan Uribe-Pena, Jorge Cajiga-Ruiz, Curtis Bradford, and Andrea Kruger. Some made headlines. Others were barely mentioned. All deserved

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Ep:88 | A Conversation with Ray Krone - Wrongfully...

Murder Unscripted ·

2026/01/27

He was called "The Snaggletooth Killer." His crooked teeth sentenced him to death row. But Ray Krone was innocent.In 1991, bartender Kim Ancona was brutally murdered at the CBS Lounge in Phoenix, Arizona. Police arrested Ray Krone—a mail carrier with no criminal record—based primarily on bite mark evidence that a forensic expert claimed was "100% certain, better than a fingerprint."Ray was convicted. Twice. He was sentenced to death. He spent over 10 years in prison, including time on Arizona's

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Ep:87 | The Murder of Kim Ancona & Wrongful...

Murder Unscripted ·

2026/01/20

In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we dive deep into one of the most shocking wrongful conviction cases in American history. In 1991, bartender Kim Ancona was brutally murdered at the CBS Lounge in Phoenix, Arizona. Police arrested Ray Krone, a mail carrier with no criminal record, based primarily on bite mark evidence that a forensic expert claimed was “better than a fingerprint.”Ray was convicted TWICE and sentenced to death. He spent over 10 years in prison - including time on Arizona’s death

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Ep:86 | The Murder of Oswaldo "Ozzy" Conde &...

Murder Unscripted ·

2026/01/13

In October 2003, Kimberly Long’s life was permanently altered when she discovered her boyfriend, Oswaldo “Ozzy” Conde, murdered in their home. What followed was not justice — but a catastrophic failure of it.In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, hosts Ed Hydock and Melissa Spivey examine how Kimberly was wrongfully convicted of second-degree murder despite a lack of physical evidence, ignored forensic indicators, and alternate suspects who were never fully investigated.Through flawed

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Ep:85 The Murder of Carol Armstrong | Exoneration of...

Murder Unscripted ·

2026/01/06

An innocent man lost 30 years to prison. The real killer? He stabbed another woman 90+ times and walked free. This case will ENRAGE you. 🔍⚖️In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we dive deep into one of Texas' most heartbreaking wrongful conviction cases. In 1981, Carol Elaine Armstrong was found murdered on a rural dirt road in Navarro County, Texas,,,stabbed 45 times and left to die. The investigation led nowhere until two jailhouse informants pointed the finger at Randolph Arledge. But here's

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Ep:84 | A Conversation with Sgt. Christopher Kringle...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/12/30

Before the red suit and the reindeer, Sgt. Christopher Kringle spent three centuries solving murders at the North Pole. Now, for the first time ever, he's breaking his silence on the case that nearly destroyed Christmas. 🦌 THE CASE: On December 22nd, just days before Christmas Eve, Blitzen was found dead in his stable...an antler removed at the base. What looked like an accident quickly became the most explosive investigation in North Pole history. 🔍 THE INVESTIGATION: Rival reindeer with motive

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Ep:83 | The Crime of the Century | Richard Speck Pt....

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/12/23

In Part Two of our coverage of Richard Speck, Murder Unscripted details the night of terror inside the Chicago townhouse where eight student nurses were attacked and murdered.We walk through the crime scene, honor each victim’s story, and explain how Speck was identified, arrested, and ultimately convicted. This episode also examines his time in prison and his death — closing the chapter on one of the most infamous crimes in American history.This is a victim-focused conclusion to a case that

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Ep:82 | The Early Life of Richard Speck, Pt. 1 |...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/12/16

Before Richard Speck murdered eight student nurses in Chicago, there were years of warning signs no one stopped.In Part One of our coverage, Murder Unscripted explores Speck’s childhood, his deeply troubled relationships, and the violent misogyny that fueled his crimes. We examine his belief that “all women are whores,” the rage that defined his interactions, and his first known murder — Mary Pierce in Illinois — a chilling precursor to what was to come.This episode lays the groundwork for

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Ep:81 | The Tourniquet Killer, Pt. 2 | Murder Unscripted

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/12/09

Cold cases spanning years suddenly collided when a long-overdue DNA match pointed straight to Shore. In Part Two of our investigation into Anthony Allen Shore, we uncover the forensic break that finally exposed the man responsible for some of Houston’s most haunting murders. As Shore’s violence escalated, investigators struggled to connect the cases — until one pivotal DNA match changed everything. This episode brings together the threads that detectives spent years chasing, and shows how close

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Ep:80 | The Tourniquet Killer, pt.1 | Murder Unscripted

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/12/02

In Part One of our two-episode deep dive into Anthony Allen Shore — The Tourniquet Killer, we explore the early life of a predator who hid in plain sight. We trace Shore’s abusive upbringing, his escalating behavior, and the first murders later linked to him through DNA: Laurie Tremblay in 1986 and Maria del Carmen Estrada in 1992.This episode lays the foundation for understanding how Shore selected his victims, how he evaded detection for years, and why these early cases remained unsolved for so

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Ep:79 | A Conversation with Gil Zamora (Forensic...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/11/25

How reliable is your memory of a face? In this episode of Murder Unscripted, Melissa and Ed sit down with world-renowned forensic sketch artist and cognitive-interviewing expert Gil Zamora.Gil shares his remarkable journey from law enforcement to becoming one of the most outspoken reformers in forensic art. He breaks down how traditional eyewitness interviews can contaminate memory, how his Mindful Interview Methodprotects cognitive evidence, and what really happens behind the scenes of high-stakes

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Ep:78 | The Murder of Kathy Loreck | Murder Unscripted

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/11/18

On a sunny afternoon in 2003, 49-year-old Kathleen “Kathy” Loreck stepped out for her regular lunchtime walk along a quiet Concord, California trail. Minutes later, she was brutally attacked in broad daylight — a crime so evil it shook the entire community to its core. In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we unpack the chilling details behind Kathy's murder, the witnesses who stepped up to help, and the composite sketch that brought a ruthless killer to justice.#TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast

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Ep:77 | Daniel Lee Corwin - America's LEAST known...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/11/11

A survivor’s courage. A forensic artist’s skill. A killer exposed.In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we tell the story of Daniel Lee Corwin, a Texas serial killer whose crimes haunted Huntsville in the 1980s — and how a single forensic sketch helped identify him before he could strike again.Through survivor accounts, investigative records, and forensic breakthroughs, we trace Corwin’s descent into violence and the remarkable teamwork that finally stopped him.This episode explores:The moment a

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Love, Lies & Murder: The David Swinehart Case |...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/11/07

When 44-year-old real-estate broker David Swinehart was found brutally murdered in his car in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, in January 1982, the quiet Montgomery County town was stunned. What began as a violent homicide soon unraveled into a twisted web of family betrayal, greed, and forbidden love.Investigators discovered that the successful businessman’s estranged wife, Patricia Swinehart, and her young lover — who was also her nephew — were at the center of the plot. What followed was one of

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Ep:76 | The Murder of Ardeth Wood | Murder Unscripted

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/11/04

A gifted grad student. A city on edge. And a composite sketch that changed everything.Melissa unpacks the 2003 murder of Ottawa’s Ardeth Wood, from her disappearance to the forensic artistry that led investigators to her killer, Chris Myers. This episode of Murder Unscripted explores how one powerful drawing helped bring justice — and how art and science combined to solve a chilling Canadian true crime case.

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Ep:75 | A Conversation with Dr. Katherine Ramsland |...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/10/28

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, forensic psychologist and author Dr. Katherine Ramsland explores haunted crime scenes, paranormal forensics, and the eerie mysteries behind real-life haunted institutions. From the terrifying Todville Murder Mansion and the dark past of The Dozier School for Boys,

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He Wanted the Land...They Paid the Price | Killed on...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/10/24

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, and violence — all while a 4-year-old child lay pretending to sleep just feet away. In this episode of Murder Unscripted's Forensic Fridays, we break down the investigation, the shocking motive behind the killings, and how detectives uncovered the truth buried

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Ep:74 | The Murder of Martha Brailsford | Murder...

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/10/21

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 story blurs the line between witchcraft, intuition, and justice. When Martha Brailsford went missing after a day of sailing, Salem police faced a mystery with no leads — until famed witch and psychic Laurie Cabot stepped in. Her visions led searchers toward the

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Ep:73 | The Dozier School for Boys | Murder Unscripted

Murder Unscripted ·

2025/10/14

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 them. In this episode, we uncover: 📜 The disturbing history of the Dozier Reform School ⚠️ The horrifying abuse and crimes that took place behind closed doors 🗣️ The powerful voices of survivors who lived to tell their stories 🪦 The tragic discoveries of unmarked

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