
Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words is a podcast that strips away the sensational headlines and lets the people at the heart of true crime stories speak for themselves. From survivors and families to investigators, journalists, and insiders, these are raw, unfiltered conversations that rarely make it into mainstream coverage.Hosted by Justin Shepherd, a creator and advocate with millions of fol... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeNewsNews Commentary | |||

Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words returns in early August with brand-new episodes and incredible guests.
In the meantime, please make sure you're following the podcast, leave a five-star review if you've enjoyed the show, and share it with some... more
When Jessica Vestal's son Dax started coming home with bruises and injuries, she knew something wasn't right.
The problem was that Dax is nonverbal. He couldn't tell her what was happening.
What Jessica eventually uncovered led to criminal charges,... more
At 17 years old, David Garlock and his brother killed the man they say subjected them to years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
The crime led to murder convictions and decades-long prison sentences. David ultimately spent more than 13 years... more
On November 6, 2021, 22-year-old Vladek Hasel walked away from a coffee shop near the University of Central Florida and seemingly vanished.
More than four years later, his family is still searching for answers.
In this episode, I sit down with Vlad... more
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Am I the only one who gets weird sound quality on these audios? It seems like the people he interviews the sound distorts.
I’m new to this pod and can’t wait to listen to more episodes! However, the audio from the David Garlock episode is super choppy.
Love the idea of hearing a story first hand. I really wanted to hear David Garlock’s story but he kept cutting out. Stopped listening after a few mins because it was so frustrating!
Great podcast! I am intrigued by every episode!
I tried to have an open mind with the Manson episode, but saying this commune wasn’t a cult is ignorant and irresponsible. To say Manson didn’t have control over this group through manipulation, gas lighting, sexual abuse and violence, not to mention drugs, is ludicrous.
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This show centers survivors, families, investigators, and experts, offering intimate conversations that foreground firsthand accounts and personal perspectives over sensational coverage. Episodes span abuse, missing persons, criminal justice reform, and high-profile investigations, with a consistent focus on accountability, systemic failures, and the human impact of crime. Notable strengths include survivor-led storytelling, ethical interrogation of difficult topics, and a willingness to tackle complex cases beyond headlines, which can be especially compelling for audiences seeking depth and context. A standout quality is the host's confrontational yet respectful interviewing style that invites guests to tell their stories in their own word... more
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8. Allison Hope Weiner
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