
Veteran true-crime producer, Ed (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, City Confidential) and his crime encyclopedia gal pal, Melissa, bring you the most immersive podcast in the genre - breaking down the barrier between fan and creator. Expect deep dives into obscure stories, interviews with with victim's families, investigators, and other insiders, and behind-the-scenes insight on your favorite crime... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeTV & Film | |||

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I found you from another podcast I listen to that you were on. You 2 are a mix of charm, mystery and scary! Canāt wait to hear more. Just sorry I didnāt find you sooner.
Listened to episode 98 and had to keep going through 99 to hear the end. Great narrative!
This is by far the most perfect podcast Iāve ever listened to (and I listen to a lot!) I love how Melissa and Ed dive so deep into the victims lives and tell the whole truth. It feels like they speak for the voiceless. They are so respectful to the victims and it feels like Iām in the room with them and weāre talking like friends would. Highly recommend!!
Murder Unscripted is my favorite podcast. The back and forth and friendship between Ed and Melissa is part of what makes this podcast great. The way they present cases is intriguing and the guests they have offer important insight into cases or offer a personal connection to honor their loved one.
Murder Unscripted is a must listen for any true crime fan. Ed brings real insider knowledge from his years producing shows like Forensic Files, and Melissaās passion for the genre makes their dynamic genuinely fun to listen to. The episodes go way beyond surface level storytelling. You actually learn something every time. Five stars, no question.
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Ed Hydock and Melissa Spivey combine detailed case storytelling with a conversational two-host format. Hydock brings experience as a true-crime television producer, while Spivey contributes extensive genre knowledge and an enthusiastic, quick-moving perspective. Their coverage ranges from lesser-known murders and cold cases to arson investigations, forensic genealogy, and the use of specialized investigative methods. Episodes often reconstruct a case in depth, tracing the people affected, the evidence, and the decisions investigators made, with occasional interviews featuring investigators, forensic specialists, authors, and people connected to the cases. The approach pairs procedural and behind-the-scenes context with attention to victims ... more
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3. Eugene Gligor
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