Murder Unscripted

This week on Murder Unscripted, we dive into the chilling case that shook Jacksonville Beach, Florida to its core. On Thanksgiving weekend in 1998, 25-year-old Corey Parker — a vibrant college student and beloved waitress — was found slaughtered in her apartment. Corey had been stabbed more than 100 times in a horrifying attack that stunned even the most seasoned investigators.

The hunt for her killer was far from easy. Years passed...

On Sunday, May 20th 1990, a man would find the brutalized and burned body of a young woman in a remote wooded area near the victim’s home in Jeff Davis County, Georgia.

Rhonda Sue Coleman was found strangled and her head and hands had been covered in gasoline and set on fire. Just moments before her murder, Rhonda and her friends had been decorating for their high school graduation ceremony.

35 years later, police are still searchi...

In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, we delve into the chilling case of David Pearce, the self-proclaimed "entertainment professional" convicted of murdering model Christy Giles and architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola. We explore the events leading up to their tragic deaths, the trial that followed, and the testimonies that brought a predator to justice.​

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In August 2008 a young mother and her friend were walking to their car when a masked man approached them demanding their purses, cell phones and keys. When the young woman refused, the masked man pulled off his mask and shot her 5 times.

Who killed Danick Adams?

Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts, veteran true crime producer (Ed) and true crime super fan (Melissa), dive into the cases that keep you up at night - offering behind-th...

In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, we delve into the chilling 1989 murder of Betty Jeanne Solomon and the sensational trial of Carolyn Warmus, a New York schoolteacher whose affair with her colleague Paul Solomon turned deadly.

Dubbed the "Fatal Attraction Killer" due to eerie parallels with the 1987 thriller, Warmus's case captivated the nation and sparked debates about obsession, betrayal, and justice. Betty Jeanne, a...

🔍 Did Sandra Melgar Kill Her Husband – Or Was She Framed? In this Friday's MU Mini, Ed gives you the breakdown, letting you decide for yourself.

In December 2012, Sandra and Jaime “Jim” Melgar celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary in what should have been a romantic evening at home in Houston, Texas. By the next day, Jim was found brutally stabbed to death—and Sandra was discovered bound and disoriented in a closet. Sandra cla...

In the conclusion of MU's look at the attempted murder of Inna Budnytska, police finally unmask the man who brutally stuffed her in a suitcase, leaving her for dead, and are shocked to learn he's linked to three other assaults in several states.

Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts, veteran true crime producer (Ed) and true crime super fan (Melissa), dive into the cases that keep you up at night - offering behind-the-scenes insight w...

In January 2001, 23-year-old University of Georgia law student Tara Louise Baker was tragically found murdered in her Athens apartment, which had been set on fire. For over two decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her family and the community seeking justice. In May 2024, a significant breakthrough occurred when authorities arrested Athens man, Edrick Lamont Faust, charging him with Tara's murder. The Georgia Bureau of Inve...

In this two-part episode, MU explores the harrowing 2005 assault on 21-year-old Ukrainian cruise-ship worker Inna Budnytska in Miami, Florida.

Budnytska was discovered unconscious, severely beaten, and sexually assaulted near the Everglades after disappearing from her room at the Airport Regency Hotel. Despite initial police efforts, the case went cold due to a lack of leads. However, private investigator Ken Brennan, hired by the ...

In 2003, Patrick Dennehy, a rising star on Baylor University’s basketball team, vanished without a trace. Weeks later, everyone's worst fears were confirmed - Patrick had been murdered by his teammate, Carlton Dotson, in Waco, Texas. But the tragedy didn’t end there. As investigators worked to uncover the truth behind Patrick’s death, a massive scandal unraveled within Baylor’s basketball program. Disgraced head coach Dave Bliss at...

In this powerful exclusive interview, Ed and guest host, Candice "CJ" Johnson, sit down with Valorie and Wynn Brabazon, the mother and sister of Patrick Dennehy, the Baylor basketball standout whose life was tragically cut short in 2003.

During our conversation, Valorie and Wynn open up about Patrick’s life, his dreams, and the devastating loss that still echoes through their family today. This is an emotional, raw, and deeply pers...

In this powerful conversation, Tanya Brown, the younger sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, opens up about her family's journey through tragedy and what it took to rise from the ashes of depression.

In the process, Tanya shares some never-before-heard stories about Nicole, and who she really was behind the salacious headlines. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!

Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts, veteran true crime producer (...

Nicole Brown Simpson was born on May 19, 1959, in Frankfurt, West Germany, to a German mother and an American father who served in the military. She spent much of her childhood in Southern California, where she grew up in a middle-class family with her three siblings. Nicole was known for her beauty, charisma, and warm personality. After graduating from high school, she worked as a waitress at a Beverly Hills nightclub, where she w...

Sally McNeil, born Sally Dempsey on September 30, 1960, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, had a turbulent childhood marked by domestic violence. She attended Dieruff High School, excelling in sports, and later enrolled at East Stroudsburg State College to become a gym teacher. However, financial difficulties forced her to drop out.

Following in her family’s footsteps, McNeil joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving at Camp Pendleton and risi...

Elizabeth "Beth" Lochtefeld was a successful and well-liked businesswoman whose life was tragically cut short in October 2004. Originally from New York, Beth had recently begun dating Thomas E. Toolan III, a former Manhattan financier. However, their whirlwind romance quickly soured due to Toolan’s controlling and erratic behavior. Recognizing the warning signs, Beth ended the relationship after just six weeks, hoping to distance h...

MU is joined by survivor, activist, radio host, and subject of a new Lifetime movie...Laura Cowan!

After moving to California for a chance at a better life, Cleveland-native Laura Cowan's dreams quickly become a nightmare.. When her husband is arrested on gun charges, Laura seeks solace from a family friend, who turns out to be a violent polygamist. For four years, Laura and her 3 children endured unimaginable abuse...locked away a...

After moving to California for a chance at a better life, Cleveland-native Laura Cowan's dreams quickly become a nightmare. When her husband is arrested on gun charges, Laura seeks solace from a family friend, who turns out to be a violent polygamist.

For four years, Laura and her 3 children endured unimaginable abuse...locked away and held captive in a cold dark garage with no heat, food, and water or plumbing. Laura was repeatedl...

Anna Repkina was a 27-year-old woman from Russia who moved to Oregon for love, only to meet a tragic end. Drawn to the United States by her online romance with William Hargrove, Anna believed she had found her soulmate. But their love triangle, involving Hargrove's other lover, Michelle Chavez, turned deadly.

After Anna’s arrival, tensions flared when Hargrove failed to end his relationship with Chavez. Chavez, feeling threatened b...

Ed and Melissa sit down for a fascinating deep dive into the extraordinary and often chilling world of criminal psychology as they interview Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon, forensic psychologist and author of That Beast Was Not Me.

This groundbreaking book chronicles his 50 years of analyzing and corresponding with some of history’s most notorious criminals, including Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gary, Thomas Lee Dillon, and many ot...