UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast

UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast

UNMARKED is a new true crime podcast and YouTube series built on rare interviews, real police evidence, and never-before-heard audio from some of the most infamous cases in North America. From inside prison phone calls to lost tapes and forgotten case files, these are the stories that were never meant to be heard — told by award-winning true crime filmmaker James Buddy Day. REAL CASES. REAL TAPES. NEVER-BEFORE HEARD. Exclusive interviews & archival recordings No reenactments. No gimmicks. Just the truth. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 

  1. 7h ago

    Ted Bundy’s Newly Confirmed Victim, Richard Speck’s Forgotten Details & Your Questions

    In this Friday edition of UNMARKED, Buddy and producer Jon Nadeau discuss the latest DNA confirmation linking Ted Bundy to Melissa Ann Smith, the details behind Richard Speck’s attack that didn’t make it into this week’s episode, and your questions about serial killers, psychopathy, and the psychology behind these crimes. Plus, a closer look at what happens when two killers cross the line together.

    Ted Bundy’s Newly Confirmed Victim, Richard Speck’s Forgotten Details & Your Questions

  2. 2d ago

    Richard Speck: The Psychology Behind the Murders

    Why did Richard Speck murder eight student nurses in a single night—and what turned an apparently ordinary child into one of America's most notorious mass murderers? On July 13, 1966, Richard Speck enters a Chicago townhouse occupied by nine young women. Over the next several hours, he murders eight of them. The Richard Speck murders shock America. But the story of what happened that night is only part of the mystery. In this episode of UNMARKED, I speak with investigative journalist Dennis Breo, co-author of The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation, written alongside Speck's prosecutor, William Martin. Together, we investigate Speck's childhood, the death of his father, allegations of abuse by his stepfather, his escalating violence against women, and the psychological forces that may have shaped his crimes. We also explore the research of neuroscientist Dr. Kent Kiehl and psychiatrist Benjamin Karpman's theory of two pathways to psychopathy: one associated more strongly with biological vulnerabilities, the other with childhood trauma and environmental influences. #RichardSpeck #TrueCrime #TedBundy #BryanKohberger #Psychopathy #UNMARKED Research in This Episode:  Anderson, N. E., & Kiehl, K. A. (2014). Psychopathy: Developmental perspectives and their implications for treatment. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, 32(1), 103–117.  Show Notes: If you want to go deeper into the Charles Manson case, my book Charles Manson: The Last Words documents years researching the story and speaking directly with members of the Manson Family — including Charles Manson himself. Read it here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ6QRVQ7 If you want to follow the cases as I’m working on them, you can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbuddyday/ For those who want to examine the evidence directly, complete phone calls and documents are available inside UNMARKED: Case Files, our research portal, along with ad-free episodes. Join here:https://www.patreon.com/Unmarked_TrueCrimePodcast UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast is hosted by Audioboom.

    Richard Speck: The Psychology Behind the Murders

  3. 4d ago

    Philadelphia Serial Killer? The Funeral Home That Sold Body Parts

    What connects suspected Philadelphia serial killer R.C. Horsch to a Kensington funeral home involved in the illegal sale of hundreds of human bodies? This week, my investigation into the Philadelphia serial killer case takes an extraordinary turn. I've been digging into the history of the Garzone Funeral Home, a Philadelphia mortuary connected to one of the most disturbing body-parts trafficking scandals in American history. In 2004, the Garzone operation began supplying human remains to Biomedical Tissue Services, a company that harvested and sold bones and tissue for medical use. According to court records, at least 244 bodies were supplied without the knowledge or consent of their families, generating more than $245,000 for the funeral-home operators. And here's where the story takes an unexpected turn. R.C. Horsch reportedly had access to a crematorium associated with the Garzone operation, allegedly paying an employee with drugs and cash so he could photograph and film human remains. Horsch was never charged in the body-parts scandal, but the connection raises new questions about his activities in Kensington. Every Monday, I bring you inside my ongoing investigation of the Philadelphia serial killer case—what I've discovered, what has changed, and what I'm still trying to figure out.

    Philadelphia Serial Killer? The Funeral Home That Sold Body Parts

  4. Oct 23

    Eileen Wuornos, Killer Couples & The Truth Behind Serial Killer Profiling

    Buddy answers your questions about Eileen Wuornos, the psychology behind serial killers, and whether outdated FBI profiling methods hindered investigations. Plus, a preview of the shocking R.C. Eugene Horsch funeral parlor case and what’s next for Psychopath Squared.

    Eileen Wuornos, Killer Couples & The Truth Behind Serial Killer Profiling

  5. Oct 21

    Gerald & Charlene Gallego: The Investigator Who Hunted America's Serial Killer Couple

    How does a husband-and-wife couple become a team of serial killers—and was one of them more dangerous than the other? Between 1978 and 1980, Gerald and Charlene Gallego terrorized the American West, abducting, sexually assaulting, and murdering young women, teenage girls, and a young man. The pair became known as the Sex Slave Killers, leaving investigators struggling to understand how a husband and wife could become partners in serial murder. In this episode of UNMARKED, I sit down with investigator Gene Burchett, who worked on the Gallego case, to revisit the investigation, the manhunt, and the psychology behind one of America's most disturbing serial killer partnerships. As we trace Gerald's violent childhood, his criminal history, and the development of his sadistic fantasies, we also examine Charlene's role in the murders. Why did she remain with Gerald? How did she become involved in his crimes? And how did a woman who helped facilitate multiple murders ultimately receive a comparatively lenient sentence? Show Notes: If you want to go deeper into the Charles Manson case, my book Charles Manson: The Last Words documents years researching the story and speaking directly with members of the Manson Family — including Charles Manson himself.  Read it here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ6QRVQ7 If you want to follow the cases as I’m working on them, you can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbuddyday/ For those who want to examine the evidence directly, complete phone calls and documents are available inside UNMARKED: Case Files, our research portal, along with ad-free episodes. Join here:https://www.patreon.com/Unmarked_TrueCrimePodcast UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast is hosted by Audioboom.

    Gerald & Charlene Gallego: The Investigator Who Hunted America's Serial Killer Couple

  6. Oct 19

    Philadelphia Serial Killer? Bones Found at the House

    Have investigators finally uncovered evidence of murder at the Philadelphia home linked to suspected serial killer R.C. Horsch? And could the case have disturbing similarities to Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy? In a major development in the Philadelphia serial killer investigation, bones have been recovered from the Chew Avenue property in Olney, Pennsylvania. The discovery comes as Philadelphia police and the FBI investigate the disappearances of seven women connected to the house. Forensic testing is underway to determine whether the bones are human. But I believe there's an even bigger question surrounding R.C. Horsch. What if the alleged murders didn't begin at the Olney house? What if the evidence investigators are uncovering represents the final chapter of a much longer history of violence? I'll explain why I suspect the investigation may eventually lead back decades, long before the discoveries that brought this case to national attention. Every Monday, I'm bringing you inside my ongoing investigation of the Philadelphia serial killer case—what I've discovered, what has changed, and what I'm still trying to figure out. Subscribe to UNMARKED to follow the investigation as it unfolds.

    Philadelphia Serial Killer? Bones Found at the House

  7. Oct 18

    The Criminologist Who Pioneered Geographic Profiling | Case Notes

    Can the geography of a serial killer's crimes reveal where they live, how they hunt, and where they might strike next?In this episode of UNMARKED: Case Notes, I sit down with Dr. Kim Rossmo, the pioneering criminologist who developed modern geographic profiling, a technique that has changed the way police investigate serial murder. A former detective inspector with the Vancouver Police Department and now a professor at Texas State University, Dr. Rossmo developed a mathematical approach to analyzing crime locations that helps investigators identify an offender's likely home base, hunting grounds, and patterns of movement. We explore the science behind geographic profiling, what the locations of murders can reveal about a serial killer's behaviour, how offenders select victims and hunting grounds, and how investigators use geographic patterns to narrow the search for an unknown killer. #KimRossmo #GeographicProfiling #SerialKillers #Criminology #CriminalProfiling

    The Criminologist Who Pioneered Geographic Profiling | Case Notes

  8. Oct 16

    Sam Little’s Chilling Methods, Ted Kaczynski’s Downfall & Buddy’s AI Identity

    Some of the biggest questions in true crime lead to some unexpected answers. In this Friday edition of UNMARKED, producer Jon Nadeau joins me to dig into your questions.  How did the FBI finally close in on Ted Kaczynski? What was Sam Little’s chilling process—and could he have gotten away with his crimes in today’s digital world? Plus, Buddy responds to an unexpected accusation: that he’s actually an AI personality.

    Sam Little’s Chilling Methods, Ted Kaczynski’s Downfall & Buddy’s AI Identity
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UNMARKED is a new true crime podcast and YouTube series built on rare interviews, real police evidence, and never-before-heard audio from some of the most infamous cases in North America. From inside prison phone calls to lost tapes and forgotten case files, these are the stories that were never meant to be heard — told by award-winning true crime filmmaker James Buddy Day. REAL CASES. REAL TAPES. NEVER-BEFORE HEARD. Exclusive interviews & archival recordings No reenactments. No gimmicks. Just the truth. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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    UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast
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    2025 - 2026
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