Murder Unscripted

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.

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 s...

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...

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.

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 s...

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 s...

MU Mini: Kelly Siegler – Badass Justice Warrior Today’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.

To skip the banter, jump to 6:30 In 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 tra...

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. Subsc...

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 whi...

🔍 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 Tor...

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 huma...

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 kille...

To skip the chatter, jump to 6:00 In 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 in...

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 Skidmor...

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:...

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.

To skip the banter, jump to 9:00 On 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 rocked the tight-knit Pacific Northwest community and baffled detectives for nearly three decades. 🧬 Fast-forward 28 years. Cutting-edge genetic genealogy linked c...

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 #MissingPersons #ColdCase #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimeStory

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 chart-topping crime podcast! 🔍💡🕵️‍♀️ In this candid crossover, Ed, Melissa, Rachel and Rebecca pull back the curtain on the challenges of true crime podcastin...

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-arts academy in Suffolk, England to a shocking murder-su*cide in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that claimed both Rogers and his long-time protégé, Matthew Hodgkinson. ➡...

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 February 19, 2024, the couple vanished from Jesse’s Paddington home in Sydney. Days later, their bodies were discovered wrapped in surfboard bags on a remote pro...

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.

Skip the banter - 10:25 In 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 death sent shockwaves through Hampton and beyond. Was it a random act of violence? A staged crime scene? Or did the killer walk straight out of her inner circle?...

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.