Murder Unscripted

MU dives into the horrific 1987 murder of Susan Woods in Stephenville, TX. For nearly two decades, detectives chase the wrong suspect as the real killer continues his reign of terror. Then, police finally uncover the truth. Evil is lurking in their quiet, conservative community. Join your hosts, veteran true crime producer (Ed) and true crime super fan (Melissa) every Tuesday as they dive into the...

A rare night out on the town turns near-deadly for Arkansas single mom, Christi Flynn. To survive, Christi shifts focus to her young son, Chris, and making it home to him alive. Join MU Tuesday, September 3rd, as we kick off Block 4 with a fearless survivor's story sure to empower! #applepodcasts #podcast #investigatory #apple #crime #spotify #truecrimecommunity #crime #youtube #crimestory #murder...

We've seen the damage caused by false murder accusations on a college campus, and an entire town... but what happens when the entire WORLD believes you committed murder? This week, MU explores the tragic 1996 Olympic Park bombing, and the fallout endured by prime suspect, Richard Jewell.

What happens when police, the community, and even your own family suspect you of cold-blooded killer? The incredible, amazing, inspiring Jodie Laird joins the show to discuss her harrowing 35-year journey to find justice for her murdered sister, Reesa Trexler.

When 15-year-old Reesa Trexler is murdered while visiting her grandparents' house, everyone in Salisbury, NC wonders who's to blame...except for police, who spend the next 35 years focusing on the unlikeliest of suspects before forensic technology points them toward the real killer.

Two murders at a world-renowned university for the deaf maKe one man's life a living hell, as the real killer continued his murderous rampage on campus.

MU wraps up their block on hedonistic killers by diving into the documented psychosis of Cosmo DiNardo before analyzing the horrific actions of Alyssa Bustamante - a troubled teen brimming with homicidal curiosity.

Friend and fellow true crime producer, Phil Claroni, joins MU for a conversation about the challenges of turning a local horror story into a gripping, small screen phenomenon.

In the conclusion of MU’s look at the Lost Boys of Bucks County, a hedonistic killer reveals his twisted motives as four Pennsylvania families get the answers they didn’t want to hear.

When four boys mysteriously vanish from rural Pennsylvania, the innocence of a peaceful community is permanently shattered. In part 1 of this two-part tale, Ed relives his time spent bringing a local nightmare to life for Investigation Discovery's "The Lost Boys of Bucks County."

In an emotionally-charged kickoff to MU's second story block, the heartbreaking murder of a young Connecticut boy leaves Ed and Melissa shook as they struggle to make sense of what makes hedonistic killers tick.

Ed and Melissa wrap up their block on bodiless crimes by shedding light on a forgotten victim, whose occupation made her murder back page news.

Ed, Melissa, and guest host, Katie, are joined by retired NYPD Detective Steve Pelan for an intimate conversation about his life, his career, and the years spent hunting down one of New York City's most sadistic killers.

In week 2 of MU’s dive into bodiless crimes, Ed takes listeners on a personal journey through the sadistic murder of aspiring New York City real estate mogul, Bruce Blackwood - describing the challenges of bringing this big time case to the small screen.

Meet your hosts, Ed and Melissa, as they explain who they are, why they’re here, and what you can expect from MU. For more information, check out our website.

When a murder happens, but the victim is never found, police and prosecutors face an uphill battle. In MU’s pilot episode, Melissa and Ed explore the challenges of “no body” cases and deep dive into the twisted murder of Jessica O’Grady.