The Murder Diaries

The Murder Diaries

The Murder Diaries is a victim-focused true crime podcast. Hosts Natalie and Paige use straightforward storytelling to spotlight cold cases, missing persons, and suspicious deaths— often incorporating original audio from the victim’s friends and family. The podcast also includes monthly interviews about the true crime genre as a whole, whether that’s discussions on ethics, survivors sharing their stories, or other relevant topics. Connect with us at themurderdiariespodcast.com or on socials @themurderdiariespod

Episodes

June 23, 2025 71 mins
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
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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 missing on July 6, 2004. She seemingly v...
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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 masters. Learn more about your ad choic...
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June 12, 2025 46 mins
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/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
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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 curating wedding photos. They also...
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June 5, 2025 40 mins
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 reward being offered for informat...
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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 said, “Hold my Diet Dr. Pepper.” Tune...
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May 29, 2025 69 mins
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 podcasts digging deep into the facts...
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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 human remains Near Taylor Swift's R...
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May 22, 2025 29 mins
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, indigenous women are murdered at mo...
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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 ladies then dive into the world of...
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May 15, 2025 40 mins
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 tattoo of an Asian bird on her h...
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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
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May 8, 2025 40 mins
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 has never been seen again. The pol...
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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 get your podcasts. Learn more...
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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 podcast endeavor... what she's sayin...
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May 1, 2025 52 mins
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 to Exclusive Journal Entries...
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April 28, 2025 66 mins
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 oversharing. Learn more about your ad ...
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April 24, 2025 74 mins
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 lead to her breaking free from them, ...
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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 join the viral trend roasting Hai...
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