UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast

UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast
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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. 

  1. 2d ago

    Did Bryan Kohberger Have an Accomplice? | Case Notes

    In this episode of Case Notes, I'm joined by bestselling author and investigative journalist Howard Blum to discuss one of the most controversial theories to emerge from the Idaho murders investigation: Did Bryan Kohberger act alone?  Drawing on his reporting, Howard explains why he began questioning the official narrative and outlines the evidence that led him to consider the possibility of an accomplice.  This discussion is a companion to our main episode ⬇️#BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #Netflix

    Did Bryan Kohberger Have an Accomplice? | Case Notes

  2. 6d ago

    The Idaho Murders: A Psychological Autopsy of Bryan Kohberger

    Why did the Idaho murders happen? Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students. But his plea answered only one question: who committed the crime. It told us almost nothing about why. In this episode of UNMARKED, I take a different approach. Rather than reconstructing the murders, I construct a psychological autopsy of Bryan Kohberger—examining his childhood, social isolation, personality, fantasy life, academic interests, and the evidence surrounding the case to better understand how someone becomes capable of an act like this. Research in This Episode:  Clare S. Allely, Helen Minnis, Lucy Thompson, Philip Wilson, Christopher Gillberg, Neurodevelopmental and psychosocial risk factors in serial killers and mass murderers, Aggression and Violent Behavior, Volume 19, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 288-301, ISSN 1359-1789.  Rubin, K. H., Coplan, R. J., & Bowker, J. C. (2009). Social withdrawal in childhood. Annual Review of Psychology, 60, 141–171. 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.

    The Idaho Murders: A Psychological Autopsy of Bryan Kohberger

  3. Jul 26

    The Fantasy Behind Serial Murder | Case Notes

    What role does fantasy play in serial murder? In this episode of Case Notes, I sit down with bestselling investigative journalist and true crime author M. William Phelps to explore one of the most misunderstood aspects of violent offenders: the fantasies that often precede, shape, and sustain serial violence. We discuss how violent fantasy develops, why it can become central to an offender's identity, and what investigators, psychologists, and the public often misunderstand about the connection between imagination and real-world violence. Along the way, we examine how fantasy influences victim selection, ritual, escalation, and the stories serial killers tell about themselves after they're caught. #TrueCrime #SerialKillers #Psychology #CriminalPsychology

    The Fantasy Behind Serial Murder | Case Notes

  4. Jul 22

    Robert Shulman: The Forgotten Long Island Serial Killer

    Why did Long Island produce so many serial killers? From Richard Cottingham and Joel Rifkin to Robert Shulman and Rex Heuermann, Long Island has been home to one of the greatest concentrations of serial killers in modern history. Coincidence? Or did something happen during the 1980s and 1990s that created the perfect conditions for these men to hunt undetected? In this episode, I examine the life of Robert Shulman through newly uncovered prison letters that have never been presented publicly. Drawing on police files, autopsy reports, court records, psychological research, and interviews with investigative journalist Kristin Thorne and researcher Nick Graystone, I trace Shulman's childhood, his fantasies, and the psychological patterns that connect him to other Long Island serial killers. Along the way, I explore how New York's policing strategies inadvertently displaced vulnerable women, creating an environment that multiple predators exploited for decades. Research in This Episode:  Perricone G, Fontana V, Burgio S, Polizzi C. Sibling relationships as a resource for coping with traumatic events. Springerplus. 2014 Sep 15;3:525.  Marono AJ, Reid S, Yaksic E, Keatley DA. A Behaviour Sequence Analysis of Serial Killers' Lives: From Childhood Abuse to Methods of Murder. Psychiatr Psychol Law. 2020 Feb 6;27(1):126-137. Show Notes: I just released my first novel called, A Plague of Steel. It’s a grimdark fantasy war story, about what war leaves behind. It’s available now on Kindle, Amazon and Kindle Unlimited:  Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Plague-Steel-Sons-Tempering-Book-ebook/dp/B0GSPBTR49If you want to follow the cases as I’m working on them, you can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbuddyday/ 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 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.

    Robert Shulman: The Forgotten Long Island Serial Killer

  5. Jul 19

    Defendants Have Tried to Kill Me — A Forensic Psychologist Explains the Job | Case Notes

    What does it really take to become a forensic psychologist?In this episode of Case Notes, I sit down with Dr. N.G. Berill, a forensic psychologist with more than three decades of experience evaluating violent offenders, consulting on major criminal cases, and teaching forensic psychology. Before we discuss the path into the profession, Dr. Berill recounts the shocking reality of a career in which defendants have threatened, and even tried, to kill him. Whether you're considering a career in forensic psychology, studying criminal justice, or simply fascinated by the psychology behind violent crime, this conversation offers an honest look at one of the most challenging professions in the justice system. #ForensicPsychology #Psychology #TrueCrime ##CareerAdvice

    Defendants Have Tried to Kill Me — A Forensic Psychologist Explains the Job | Case Notes

  6. Jul 15

    Emilia Carr: Did Florida Sentence the Right Person to Death?

    Why was Emilia Carr the youngest woman on death row in America? When I first received a letter from Emilia Carr in 2010, she was awaiting execution on Florida's death row. Years later, I traveled to Ocala, Florida, reviewed the original case files at the Marion County Sheriff's Office, visited the trailer where Heather Strong was murdered, and listened to hours of unedited interrogation recordings that helped convict Carr. In this episode, I examine one of the most controversial capital murder cases in recent American history. Using police interviews, undercover recordings, trial records, appellate briefs, and my own reporting from Florida, I explore how detectives built their case, the role of the Reid Technique, the reliability of confessions, prosecutorial discretion, and why Emilia Carr—not Joshua Fulgham—became the youngest woman on death row in the United States. Along the way, we examine the evidence, the competing accounts of what happened inside the trailer, and the legal questions that ultimately led Florida's courts to vacate Carr's death sentence. If you enjoy deeply researched true crime that goes beyond the headlines and examines how investigations actually work, subscribe to UNMARKED for new episodes every week. Show Notes: I just released my first novel called, A Plague of Steel. It’s a grimdark fantasy war story, about what war leaves behind. It’s available now on Kindle, Amazon and Kindle Unlimited:  Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Plague-Steel-Sons-Tempering-Book-ebook/dp/B0GSPBTR49If you want to follow the cases as I’m working on them, you can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbuddyday/ 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 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.

    Emilia Carr: Did Florida Sentence the Right Person to Death?

  7. Jul 12

    Why Almost Everyone Gets the Insanity Defense Wrong | Case Notes

    Why do so many people misunderstand the insanity defense? It's one of the most debated concepts in criminal law, yet also one of the least understood. Popular culture has created the impression that defendants routinely "get off" by pleading insanity. The reality is far more complicated. Legal insanity is not the same as mental illness, psychopathy, or a psychiatric diagnosis, and successful insanity defences are exceptionally rare. In this episode of UNMARKED: Case Notes, I speak with forensic psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston about what the insanity defense actually is, how courts determine criminal responsibility, and why so much public discussion gets it wrong. We examine the legal standards behind the defense, common misconceptions, and the role mental illness can—and cannot—play in determining guilt. If you've ever wondered what "not guilty by reason of insanity" really means, this conversation offers an evidence-based look at one of the most misunderstood issues in the criminal justice system.

    Why Almost Everyone Gets the Insanity Defense Wrong | Case Notes

  8. Jul 8

    Ed Gein: Beyond the Monster

    Who was the real Ed Gein? For nearly seventy years, the answer has been buried beneath horror movies, sensational headlines, and one of the most enduring myths in true crime. To find the real Ed Gein, I travelled to Plainfield, Wisconsin, walked the cemetery where he robbed graves, visited the locations that shaped his life, and spent years uncovering records that challenge the accepted story. In this episode, I examine the psychology behind Ed Gein's crimes through newly uncovered evidence, hospital records, interviews with people who knew him, and the original confession recorded on the night of his arrest—a confession hidden for decades and fundamentally different from the version that has appeared in books and documentaries. Along the way, I explore Gein's childhood, his obsessive relationship with his mother, the murders of Mary Hogan and Bernice Worden, and how the case inspired Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Show Notes: I just released my first novel called, A Plague of Steel. It’s a grimdark fantasy war story, about what war leaves behind. It’s available now on Kindle, Amazon and Kindle Unlimited:  Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Plague-Steel-Sons-Tempering-Book-ebook/dp/B0GSPBTR49If you want to follow the cases as I’m working on them, you can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbuddyday/ 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 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.

    Ed Gein: Beyond the Monster
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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
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
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