The Murder Diaries

This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are back with another whirlwind of headlines and hot takes. They celebrate Cole Young’s dream debut with the Mariners: three days of baseball magic capped off with a walk-off RBI. Then things get personal as they unpack the tangled family dynamics of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The conversation turns sudsy (literally) with Sydney Sweeney’s bizarre bath water s...

Today, we're joined by a very special guest, Jake Deptula, our friend and advocate. Jake has become a trusted voice for stalking survivors through his work on "Strictly Stalking" a podcast dedicated to raising awareness about the hidden dangers of stalking and the survivors who live with it. In addition to his work in the survivor'space, Jake gained invaluable insights into law enforcement and cri...

This week on Unscripted, Natalie & Paige dive deep into the exciting news: Taylor Swift has officially bought back her masters. After years of public battles, re-recordings, and reclaiming her voice, Taylor has finally turned the tables. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young, beautiful, and smart, she was a 23-year-old college student and scholarship runner at Eastern Kentucky University. She was about to start her fifth and final year and was very close to graduating. She was spending the summer living with her older brother Nick in Indianapolis, Indiana, taking some summer classes at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) when she went missi...

This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige cover Hailey Bieber’s nearly $1 billion Rhode beauty sale, the little girl who went viral for singing a Moana song on a Delta flight, and an injured owl rescue story out of Oregon. They also react to PETA reaching out to them directly, Britney Spears lighting a cigarette on an airplane, and briefly touch on Taylor Swift’s letter about buying back her mast...

When Crystal McCrory is found dead in her home from a gunshot wound, the police rush to call it a suicide, investigators do little-to-no investigating, and the final autopsy report is a ludicrous patchwork of holes and errors. What REALLY happened to Crystal the day she died? Will her family ever find out? Listen Ad Free: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Ji...

On this week’s episode of Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are catching up on a little bit of everything, from the heartwarming updates of Tiki the foster dog (who isn’t theirs, but they’re fully emotionally invested) to the strange world of “Instagram face.” They also reflect on the art of giving and receiving gifts. The conversation shifts into memory-keeping, whether it’s holding onto yearbooks or...

High school senior Maggie Long was unlike anyone you’ve ever met. When she was found dead inside of her family’s home, burned alive, in the early evening hours of December 2017, nobody could fathom who might have committed such an atrocious and unthinkable crime. To this day, her murder remains unsolved. Will Maggie’s case go cold or will she receive the justice she SO much deserves? The current r...

This week, Natalie & Paige joined by our favorite pop culture bestie, Kendrick from the I Ken Not with Kendrick Tucker podcast, for a no-holds-barred deep dive into Season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We’re talking Demi’s full villain era, Taylor’s family toxicity that had us cringing, and every awkward, shady, and unhinged moment in between. If you thought Season 1 was wild, Season 2 sa...

This week on the Murder Diaries, we're thrilled to have a very special guest who's been behind the scenes of some truly incredible podcasts, including some of the episodes of the Murder Diaries. Joining us today is our friend, Haley Gray, a dedicated researcher, storyteller, and advocate whose work has shaped many of the shows you know and love. Haley has contributed to the research of countless p...

Natalie & Paige break down the bizarre musical thread between Sisqo's "Thong Song" and the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigsby," AI-generated celebrities hitting the Met Gala red carpet, and speculation over Kris Jenner's dramatically different face. Things get messier with allegations that Blake Lively may be extorting Taylor Swift as legal tensions rise around Justin Baldoni. Then there's the discovery of...

Original Air Date: 10/5/22 According to ⁠indianlaw.org⁠ “…More than 1 in 2 Native American women have experienced sexual violence. Though available data is limited, the number of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women and the lack of a diligent and adequate federal response is extremely alarming to indigenous women, tribal governments, and communities. On some reservations, i...

This week, Natalie & Paige tried to take things to the next level with video, emphasis on tried. Despite the tech hiccups (you’re stuck with audio, sorry!), the conversation is as off-the-cuff and entertaining as always. They kick things off with major global news: the Vatican has a new Pope... and he’s American! Then it’s onto an eye-opening study linking golf courses to Parkinson’s disease. The...

Shortly after renting a room from a violent felon, Molly Anne Franquemont dropped off the face of the earth. To this day, her family is still searching for answers about her disappearance. Molly Anne Franquemont was last heard from around March 13th, 2013. At that time, she was 38 years of age, five foot three inches tall, one hundred and ten pounds. Molly has brown hair and brown eyes. She has a...

This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige unpack the theme and financial realities of the 2025 Met Gala, reflect on the heartbreaking events at the Lapu Lapu Festival, and sound the alarm on scammers getting more creative. Plus, they dive into TLC’s newest headline-grabber, Polyfamily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was smart, beautiful, and athletic. At only nineteen, she had her whole life ahead of her and was full of potential. On the last day of September 2020, she Ubered from her hotel in the Financial District of San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge for an early morning jog. Even though the bridge was busy with other runners and walkers, surveillance cameras showed her disappear into the fog. She...

Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you g...

This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige dive into the long-awaited arrival of Real ID. Yes, it’s finally happening after nearly two decades. They break down what it is, why it matters, and when you actually need it. Then it’s on to the world of Fundie favorites with a major family update from the Duggars or the Bates (we won't spoil it here!). The conversation shifts to Meghan Markle’s latest p...

Eric Velasquez was gunned down in cold blood outside an apartment building in March of 1994, just a short drive away from his family, who are still searching for answers to this day. Anyone with information on the unsolved murder of Eric Velasquez is asked to call Santa Paula Police Detective S. Virani at 805-525-4474 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 Listen Ad Free And Get Access...

This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are switching things up. Instead of their usual deep dives and tangents, they’re grabbing popcorn and judgment (the fun kind) as they read and dissect some of the wildest “Am I the Asshole?” stories from Reddit. From petty family drama to matrimonial disputes, they’re weighing in with hot takes, unsolicited advice, and maybe a little too much personal ove...

Our guest Amanda Rae Grant, who you might recognize from "Escaping Polygamy" a docuseries that ran from 2014 to 2019 and showcased the work of three sisters who left the Kingston clan, a secretive polygamous group based in Salt Lake City, Utah, also known as "The Order." In the docuseries, they help both loved ones and strangers break free from polygamy. We discuss her time in "The Order", what le...

This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are diving headfirst into the pop culture chaos. First up: the Kardashian-Jenner x Crumbl collab that's all over your FYP. They ask all the questions you want to know: are the cookies even good, or is it just another perfectly packaged PR move? Things get juicier when Francesca Farago spills the behind-the-scenes tea about being offered a huge paycheck to...

In August of 1992, 13-year-old Leigh Occhi disappeared from her home in Tupelo, Mississippi, leaving behind a trail of blood, missing personal items, and no clues as to where she might have gone. More than 30 years later, authorities have revealed that they have been digging in the family’s backyard in relation to her disappearance. Could 2025 be the year that Leigh’s family and loved ones finally...

This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige are spilling all the tea as they dive deep into the chaos behind the scenes of The White Lotus. From fractured friendships and a dramatic composer exit, to the real reason Woody Harrelson ghosted the cast, it’s giving messy. Then, the duo shifts gears to Kristin Cavallari’s podcast press tour, MGK and Megan Fox's baby news , and California's bold new plan...

In 1990, seven people were ambushed by gunmen in the back off office of bowling alley and shot execution style. Three survived. Four lost their lives. The search for justice continues to this day. Anyone with information about the Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or send a text message to 274637 Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries E...