
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 | 23 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsTrue Crime | |||

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
Mark Geragos has spent more than three decades at the center of some of the most high-profile and controversial legal battles in America.
From Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, Winona Ryder, and Scott Peterson to Erik and Lyle Menendez, Geragos has repr... more
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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.
I very much enjoy this podcast. It’s real. It’s sincere. It’s trustworthy. I just want to say please, please, please do a follow up with phone call recordings. Show the world the real Charlie Manson. So much injustice was committed, so many laws were broken and so many lies were told, and the depth of people, and the government, involved is absolutely astounding and insane. I ate this episode up, and definitely want more. Thanks for the truth telling.
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A thoughtful true-crime interview series that centers voices often left out of headline coverage. Across episodes, the host guides intimate conversations with survivors, family members, investigators, journalists, and insiders to surface the human impact of cases, examining how reporting, advocacy, and policy shape public understanding. Topics frequently touch on victims' perspectives, media ethics, the justice system, and movements that push for accountability and prevention, with an emphasis on careful, empathetic storytelling over sensationalism. The show is likely especially appealing to listeners who want to hear directly from those closest to the cases and appreciate nuanced, in-depth discussions that address systemic issues in crime ... more
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