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Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words

Justin Shepherd
Black Dahlia
Elizabeth Short
Los Angeles
Kidnapping
Sonya Massey
George Hodel
Mark Hansen
Robert Red Manley
California
Justice System
Law Enforcement
Trauma
American Horror Story
Sean Grayson
Lie Detector Tests
Cleveland Torso Murders
Chicago
Los Angeles Examiner
Ruth Boulding
Hollywood Canteen

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

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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

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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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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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On May 25, 2020, the world watched as George Floyd’s final moments sparked one of the largest social justice movements in modern history. Six years later, on the anniversary of his death, Unheard sits down with the man who has spent years carrying bo... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Geragos
American defense attorney known for high-profile cases
Geragos & Geragos / private practice
Episode: Mark Geragos on Diddy, the Menendez Brothers & Defending America's Most Controversial Clients
Selwyn Jones
Uncle of George Floyd, activist, co-founder of Justice 929
Justice 929
Episode: George Floyd’s Uncle on Justice, Rage, and What Changed America
John Michael Jones
Private prison phone call collector and co-creator of Making Manson documentary
Making Manson (documentary)
Episode: What If Everything You Know About Charles Manson Is Wrong?
Billie Mintz
Director of Making Manson
Peacock
Episode: What If Everything You Know About Charles Manson Is Wrong?
Jesse Weber
Attorney, legal analyst, journalist, and broadcast host
Law&Crime, NewsNation
Episode: The Legal Analyst Millions Watch: Jesse Weber on True Crime, Trials, and Media
Allison Hope Weiner
Senior producer for News Nation and investigative journalist
News Nation
Episode: The Cases We Get Wrong | Allison Weiner on True Crime, Media, and Missteps
Darrell Scott
Father of Rachel Scott and founder ofRachel's Challenge
Rachel's Challenge
Episode: Columbine: Rachel Scott’s Father Speaks — The Truth About What Happened After
Kristi Krings
CEO of Rachel's Challenge
Rachel's Challenge
Episode: Columbine: Rachel Scott’s Father Speaks — The Truth About What Happened After
Justin Bihag
Former bounty hunter featured on Dog the Bounty Hunter; guest on this episode
Independent/Entrepreneur
Episode: All Bark, No Bite? The Reality Behind Dog the Bounty Hunter

Host

Justin Shepherd
Host of Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words; focuses on survivor and family voices, investigative insights, and ethical storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • I can’t with Manson

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Carioca57
    United Statesa month ago
  • Manson follow up

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hearts10115
    United Statesa month ago
  • Huh?

    Having such impressive guests but choosing to cut corners on audio is wild. What’d she say?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    msTyger
    United States2 months ago
  • Victim voices are heard

    This podcast is unique because it is all about the victim, not the perpetrator. Respectful, compassionate and honest. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kindandfierce
    United States2 months ago
  • Adams College story at VCU

    I feel bad for the parents but the dad is not good at storytelling or speaking in general- could not listen after a few minute.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    vc@0
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Great depth and empathy; a must-listen for those seeking context and accountability in true crime.
Engaging interviews that amplify voices rarely heard in crime coverage.
Sincere, thorough storytelling that goes beyond headlines, though pacing can be intense at times.
The host keeps conversations respectful and focused on the people affected by cases.

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#87
New Zealand/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

George Floyd’s Uncle on Justice, Rage, and What Changed America
Q: What was George Floyd like as a person beyond the headlines?
Selwyn shares that George was a loving, funny, and family-oriented person who valued humor and connection, and he reflects on how the tragedy reframed public memory of his nephew and highlighted ongoing struggles with mental health and poverty.
The Missing Person Case That Makes No Sense: Bryan Vladek Hasel
Q: How has the community and authorities reacted over the years since Vladek disappeared?
The family describes initial setbacks with detectives, but notes that current detectives are more proactive and collaborative, with advocates and community members playing a critical ongoing role in pursuing leads and organizing outreach.
The Missing Person Case That Makes No Sense: Bryan Vladek Hasel
Q: What is Vladek's sister Bethany hoping listeners will do to help the case?
Bethany asks listeners to resharing Vladek's flyer and story across their networks, contacting the show with any tip or information, and helping spread awareness so that a tip can come from anywhere and potentially lead to new evidence.
What If Everything You Know About Charles Manson Is Wrong?
Q: How did the tapes influence your view of who ordered the murders and the state of mind of Tex Watson?
They suggest that the traditional idea of a clear command from Manson is not supported by trial transcripts, and that drug use and personal psychology played a larger role in the night of the murders than the myth of mind control implies.
What If Everything You Know About Charles Manson Is Wrong?
Q: What sparked your interest in revisiting the Manson case through these private tapes?
The archival conversations offered a chance to challenge the established narrative and to uncover a more nuanced truth about Manson, his followers, and the jury's perception, beyond sensational headlines.

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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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1. Mark Geragos
2. Selwyn Jones
3. John Michael Jones
4. Billie Mintz
5. Jesse Weber
6. Allison Hope Weiner
7. Darrell Scott
8. Kristi Krings

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