Murder Unscripted

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.

To skip the chatter, jump to 4:47 When legendary Denver radio DJ Steven B. Williams vanished in 2006, his body was later discovered off the coast of Catalina Island with a bullet wound to the head. What seemed like a tragic accident unraveled into a twisted tale of fraud, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. 💔 🎧 Steven, once the celebrated “Voice of the Rockies,” had just inherited $2 million when...

She was smart, driven, and ready to take the journalism world by storm. But just days after starting a new job, 22-year-old Jennifer Servo was found murdered in her Texas apartment—strangled and left in her bathtub. The case sent shockwaves through the community, and suspicion quickly turned to those closest to her. Over two decades later, her killer still hasn't been caught. Who silenced Jennifer...

This week on Murder Unscripted, we dive into the chilling case that shook Jacksonville Beach, Florida to its core. On Thanksgiving weekend in 1998, 25-year-old Corey Parker — a vibrant college student and beloved waitress — was found slaughtered in her apartment. Corey had been stabbed more than 100 times in a horrifying attack that stunned even the most seasoned investigators. The hunt for her ki...

On Sunday, May 20th 1990, a man would find the brutalized and burned body of a young woman in a remote wooded area near the victim’s home in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. Rhonda Sue Coleman was found strangled and her head and hands had been covered in gasoline and set on fire. Just moments before her murder, Rhonda and her friends had been decorating for their high school graduation ceremony. 35 ye...

In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, we delve into the chilling case of David Pearce, the self-proclaimed "entertainment professional" convicted of murdering model Christy Giles and architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola. We explore the events leading up to their tragic deaths, the trial that followed, and the testimonies that brought a predator to justice.​ Jump to 7:36 to start case 🎙...

In August 2008 a young mother and her friend were walking to their car when a masked man approached them demanding their purses, cell phones and keys. When the young woman refused, the masked man pulled off his mask and shot her 5 times. Who killed Danick Adams? Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts, veteran true crime producer (Ed) and true crime super fan (Melissa), dive into the cases that keep y...

In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, we delve into the chilling 1989 murder of Betty Jeanne Solomon and the sensational trial of Carolyn Warmus, a New York schoolteacher whose affair with her colleague Paul Solomon turned deadly. Dubbed the "Fatal Attraction Killer" due to eerie parallels with the 1987 thriller, Warmus's case captivated the nation and sparked debates about obsession, bet...

🔍 Did Sandra Melgar Kill Her Husband – Or Was She Framed? In this Friday's MU Mini, Ed gives you the breakdown, letting you decide for yourself. In December 2012, Sandra and Jaime “Jim” Melgar celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary in what should have been a romantic evening at home in Houston, Texas. By the next day, Jim was found brutally stabbed to death—and Sandra was discovered bound and...

In the conclusion of MU's look at the attempted murder of Inna Budnytska, police finally unmask the man who brutally stuffed her in a suitcase, leaving her for dead, and are shocked to learn he's linked to three other assaults in several states. Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts, veteran true crime producer (Ed) and true crime super fan (Melissa), dive into the cases that keep you up at night -...

In January 2001, 23-year-old University of Georgia law student Tara Louise Baker was tragically found murdered in her Athens apartment, which had been set on fire. For over two decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her family and the community seeking justice. In May 2024, a significant breakthrough occurred when authorities arrested Athens man, Edrick Lamont Faust, charging him with Tara's...

In this two-part episode, MU explores the harrowing 2005 assault on 21-year-old Ukrainian cruise-ship worker Inna Budnytska in Miami, Florida. Budnytska was discovered unconscious, severely beaten, and sexually assaulted near the Everglades after disappearing from her room at the Airport Regency Hotel. Despite initial police efforts, the case went cold due to a lack of leads. However, private inve...

In 2003, Patrick Dennehy, a rising star on Baylor University’s basketball team, vanished without a trace. Weeks later, everyone's worst fears were confirmed - Patrick had been murdered by his teammate, Carlton Dotson, in Waco, Texas. But the tragedy didn’t end there. As investigators worked to uncover the truth behind Patrick’s death, a massive scandal unraveled within Baylor’s basketball program....

In this powerful exclusive interview, Ed and guest host, Candice "CJ" Johnson, sit down with Valorie and Wynn Brabazon, the mother and sister of Patrick Dennehy, the Baylor basketball standout whose life was tragically cut short in 2003. During our conversation, Valorie and Wynn open up about Patrick’s life, his dreams, and the devastating loss that still echoes through their family today. This is...

In this powerful conversation, Tanya Brown, the younger sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, opens up about her family's journey through tragedy and what it took to rise from the ashes of depression. In the process, Tanya shares some never-before-heard stories about Nicole, and who she really was behind the salacious headlines. It's a conversation you won't want to miss! Tune in every Tuesday as your h...

Nicole Brown Simpson was born on May 19, 1959, in Frankfurt, West Germany, to a German mother and an American father who served in the military. She spent much of her childhood in Southern California, where she grew up in a middle-class family with her three siblings. Nicole was known for her beauty, charisma, and warm personality. After graduating from high school, she worked as a waitress at a B...

Sally McNeil, born Sally Dempsey on September 30, 1960, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, had a turbulent childhood marked by domestic violence. She attended Dieruff High School, excelling in sports, and later enrolled at East Stroudsburg State College to become a gym teacher. However, financial difficulties forced her to drop out. Following in her family’s footsteps, McNeil joined the U.S. Marine Corps...