Murder Unscripted

Murder Unscripted Pod
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Veteran true-crime producer, Ed (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, City Confidential) and his crime encyclopedia gal pal, Melissa, bring you the most immersive podcast in the genre - breaking down the barrier between fan and creator. Our unique dynamic resonates with both seasoned true-crime fans and newbies alike, while our unscripted interviews with detectives, forensic scientists, prosecutors, and victims’ families bring you far beyond recycled headlines - immersing you in the world of true-crime like no one else. 🔍 Expect deep dives into obscure stories, serial killers, cold cases, DNA breakthroughs & courtroom drama, plus Friday Minis, Shorts and live Q&As. Built on Insight, Integrity & Advocacy, we keep victims front-and-center, while adding a touch of humor to brighten even the darkest tales. 👉 New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe, join the MU Crew & tap the bell! 🌐 For more information about us and the show, visit our website at: www.MurderUnscriptedPod.com E-mail us at: murderunscriptedpod@gmail.com Follow us on socials 👇 FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557418124048 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/murderunscripted/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@murderunscripted ⚠️ Graphic details; listener discretion advised.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep:90 | The Murder of Yleen and Lillie Kennedy | Murder Unscripted

    On March 5, 1984, a Houston father discovered both of his daughters murdered in their Heights-area home. Yleen Kennedy, 33, had been sexually assaulted, stabbed four times in the throat, and shot. Her younger sister Lillie, 23, was executed with a single bullet to the back of the head. A neighbor spoke directly to the killer that morning, and police released a composite sketch within 48 hours. Tips flooded in by the hundreds. But one by one, every suspect was eliminated, and the case went ice cold. For over 30 years, the girls' mother Rose called the Houston media every year on the anniversary of their deaths, begging them to remember her daughters. Then DNA technology caught up, and an informant's tip from Indiana changed everything. In this episode, Ed and Melissa explore the brutal crime, the decades of dead ends, the DNA breakthrough that identified the killer, and the Texas sentencing law that delivered a bitter lesson in imperfect justice.

    1h 7m

  2. FEB 3

    Ep:89 | The Life & Crimes of Nikko Jenkins - When the System Ignores Every Warning | Murder Unscripted

    He begged prison officials not to release him. He told them he would kill. They let him out anyway. Nineteen days later, four people were dead in Omaha, Nebraska. This is the story of Nikko Jenkins—a man failed by every system designed to help him, who then committed one of the most preventable killing sprees in recent memory. It's also the story of four victims: Juan Uribe-Pena, Jorge Cajiga-Ruiz, Curtis Bradford, and Andrea Kruger. Some made headlines. Others were barely mentioned. All deserved justice from the start. In this episode, Ed and Melissa examine the catastrophic failures that led to tragedy—from a childhood marked by documented mental illness and abuse, to a prison system that ignored years of warnings, to a media landscape that only paid attention when the "right" victim was killed. This is Block 21: Sentencing Failures. Because sometimes the scariest part of true crime isn't the killer—it's the system that could have stopped them and didn't. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of violence, mental illness, childhood abuse, and systemic failures in the criminal justice system. In This Episode: The August 2013 Omaha killing spreeHow media coverage differs based on who the victim isThe documented history of mental illness that was repeatedly ignoredWhy Nikko Jenkins was released directly from solitary confinement with zero supervisionThe families who are still seeking answersSupport the Show: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, screenshot it, and send it to us for a free Murder Unscripted sticker! Connect With Us: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Reddit: r/MurderUnscripted

    1h 16m

  3. JAN 27

    Ep:88 | A Conversation with Ray Krone - Wrongfully convicted and sent to death row | Murder Unscripted

    He was called "The Snaggletooth Killer." His crooked teeth sentenced him to death row. But Ray Krone was innocent. In 1991, bartender Kim Ancona was brutally murdered at the CBS Lounge in Phoenix, Arizona. Police arrested Ray Krone—a mail carrier with no criminal record—based primarily on bite mark evidence that a forensic expert claimed was "100% certain, better than a fingerprint." Ray was convicted. Twice. He was sentenced to death. He spent over 10 years in prison, including time on Arizona's death row, before DNA evidence proved his innocence and identified the REAL killer: Kenneth Phillips, who had been living just 600 yards from the crime scene the entire time. This case is personal for Ed—he was the associate producer on the original Forensic Files episode "Once Bitten" back in 2003. It was his very first case in the true crime industry. In this episode, we break down: The brutal murder of Kim Ancona at the CBS LoungeHow flawed bite mark evidence led to a wrongful convictionThe "nationally known expert" who got it completely wrongRay's battle through two trials and two convictionsLife on Arizona's death rowThe DNA breakthrough that changed everythingKenneth Phillips: the real killer who walked free for over a decadeThe emotional moment Kim's mother apologized to the man she'd twice asked to executeThis case changed forensic science in America and exposed the dangerous flaws in bite mark analysis. It's a story of injustice, perseverance, and the power of DNA to set the innocent free. Stay tuned—Ray Krone himself joins us as a guest in an upcoming episode.

    1h 22m

  4. JAN 20

    Ep:87 | The Murder of Kim Ancona & Wrongful Conviction of Ray Krone | Murder Unscripted

    In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we dive deep into one of the most shocking wrongful conviction cases in American history. In 1991, bartender Kim Ancona was brutally murdered at the CBS Lounge in Phoenix, Arizona. Police arrested Ray Krone, a mail carrier with no criminal record, based primarily on bite mark evidence that a forensic expert claimed was “better than a fingerprint.” Ray was convicted TWICE and sentenced to death. He spent over 10 years in prison - including time on Arizona’s death row - before DNA evidence proved his innocence and identified the REAL killer, Kenneth Phillips, who had been living just 600 yards from the crime scene the entire time. This case changed forensic science in America and exposed the dangerous flaws in bite mark analysis. It’s a story of injustice, perseverance, and the power of DNA to set the innocent free. 👉 FOLLOW for more true crime content every week! 📚 SOURCES: The Arizona Republic newspaper archives (1991-2006) Forensic Files - “Once Bitten” (Season 8, Episode 7) National Registry of Exonerations Innocence Project case files🔗 RESOURCES: - Innocence Project: https://innocenceproject.org - National Registry of Exonerations: https://law.umich.edu/special/exoneration

    1h 13m

  5. JAN 13

    Ep:86 | The Murder of Oswaldo "Ozzy" Conde & Exoneration of Kimberly Long | Murder Unscripted

    In October 2003, Kimberly Long’s life was permanently altered when she discovered her boyfriend, Oswaldo “Ozzy” Conde, murdered in their home. What followed was not justice — but a catastrophic failure of it. In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, hosts Ed Hydock and Melissa Spivey examine how Kimberly was wrongfully convicted of second-degree murder despite a lack of physical evidence, ignored forensic indicators, and alternate suspects who were never fully investigated. Through flawed testimony, untested DNA, and a rushed legal process, Kimberly was sentenced to 15 years to life — even as the trial judge openly stated he believed she was innocent. Years later, the California Innocence Project uncovered critical evidence that should have been presented from the start, leading to her conviction being vacated. This episode explores the emotional, legal, and human toll of wrongful convictions — and asks the question: how many others are still waiting for justice?

    49 min

  6. JAN 6

    Ep:85 | The Murder of Carol Armstrong | Exoneration of Randy Arledge | Murder Unscripted

    An innocent man lost 30 years to prison. The real killer? He stabbed another woman 90+ times and walked free. This case will ENRAGE you. 🔍⚖️ In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we dive deep into one of Texas' most heartbreaking wrongful conviction cases. In 1981, Carol Elaine Armstrong was found murdered on a rural dirt road in Navarro County, Texas,,,stabbed 45 times and left to die. The investigation led nowhere until two jailhouse informants pointed the finger at Randolph Arledge. But here's what the jury never knew: those informants LIED for plea deals. There was NO physical evidence. And while Randolph sat behind bars for three decades, the alleged REAL killer, David Sims, was out there, free to attack again. 📚 SOURCES: - National Registry of Exonerations - Innocence Project of Texas - Corsicana Daily Sun Archives (1981-1984) - Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Records - CBS News Investigation (2013) #TrueCrime #WrongfulConviction #MurderMystery #ColdCase #InnocenceProject #Texas #Documentary #TrueCrimePodcast #MurderUnscripted #Justice #Exoneration #CriminalJustice #Investigation #UnsolvdMurder #CarolArmstrong #NavarroCounty #Corsicana #JailhouseInformant #DNAEvidence #TrueCrimeDocumentary #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimePodcast #MurderPodcast #JusticeSystem #WrongfullyConvicted

    1h 10m

  7. 12/30/2025

    Ep:84 | A Conversation with Sgt. Christopher Kringle | The North Pole's Darkest Secret | Murder Unscripted Holiday Special

    Before the red suit and the reindeer, Sgt. Christopher Kringle spent three centuries solving murders at the North Pole. Now, for the first time ever, he's breaking his silence on the case that nearly destroyed Christmas. 🦌 THE CASE: On December 22nd, just days before Christmas Eve, Blitzen was found dead in his stable...an antler removed at the base. What looked like an accident quickly became the most explosive investigation in North Pole history. 🔍 THE INVESTIGATION: Rival reindeer with motive. An elf with secrets. A 156-million-toy embezzlement scheme. And evidence hidden in the most unexpected place. 📺 SUBSCRIBE for weekly true crime deep dives: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderUnscriptedPod 🎧 LISTEN on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: [LINK] Spotify: [LINK] Website: https://murderunscriptedpod.com 👥 ABOUT MURDER UNSCRIPTED: Join veteran true crime producer Ed Hydock (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, City Confidential) and true crime super-fan Melissa Spivey as they break down the barrier between true crime fan and true crime creator. New episodes every Tuesday! 📱 FOLLOW US: • Instagram: @MurderUnscripted • TikTok: @MurderUnscripted 💬 Join the Crime Crew! Drop your theories in the comments below. Or start a conversation on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/murderunscripted #truecrimecommunity #MurderUnscripted #ChristmasSpecial #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #MurderMystery #CrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #Detective #Homicide #Christmas #Holiday #SantaClaus #Reindeer #NorthPole #CrimeStory #Investigation #ForensicFiles #ColdCaseFiles #TrueCrimeAddicts #CrimeCommunity #PodcastEpisode #NewEpisode #ChristmasContent #HolidaySpecial

    30 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Ep:83 | The Crime of the Century | Richard Speck Pt. 2 | Murder Unscripted

    In Part Two of our coverage of Richard Speck, Murder Unscripted details the night of terror inside the Chicago townhouse where eight student nurses were attacked and murdered. We walk through the crime scene, honor each victim’s story, and explain how Speck was identified, arrested, and ultimately convicted. This episode also examines his time in prison and his death — closing the chapter on one of the most infamous crimes in American history. This is a victim-focused conclusion to a case that continues to haunt generations.

    1h 17m
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Veteran true-crime producer, Ed (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, City Confidential) and his crime encyclopedia gal pal, Melissa, bring you the most immersive podcast in the genre - breaking down the barrier between fan and creator. Our unique dynamic resonates with both seasoned true-crime fans and newbies alike, while our unscripted interviews with detectives, forensic scientists, prosecutors, and victims’ families bring you far beyond recycled headlines - immersing you in the world of true-crime like no one else. 🔍 Expect deep dives into obscure stories, serial killers, cold cases, DNA breakthroughs & courtroom drama, plus Friday Minis, Shorts and live Q&As. Built on Insight, Integrity & Advocacy, we keep victims front-and-center, while adding a touch of humor to brighten even the darkest tales. 👉 New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe, join the MU Crew & tap the bell! 🌐 For more information about us and the show, visit our website at: www.MurderUnscriptedPod.com E-mail us at: murderunscriptedpod@gmail.com Follow us on socials 👇 FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557418124048 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/murderunscripted/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@murderunscripted ⚠️ Graphic details; listener discretion advised.

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  • Creator
    Murder Unscripted Pod
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Money Beet Media, LLC
  • Show Website
    Murder Unscripted

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