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UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast

UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast
Serial Killers
Robert Pickton
Bob Berdella
True Crime
Aileen Wuornos
Bryan Kohberger
Charles Manson
Bruce Mcarthur
Lonnie Franklin Jr.
LAPD
Psychopathy
Vancouver Police Department
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Sex Workers
Idaho Murders
Manson Family
Long Island
Richard Ramirez
Los Angeles
Florida

UNMARKED is a new true crime podcast and YouTube series built on rare interviews, real police evidence, and never-before-heard audio from some of the most infamous cases in North America. From inside prison phone calls to lost tapes and forgotten case files, these are the stories that were never meant to be heard — told by award-winning true crime filmmaker James Buddy Day. REAL CASES. REAL TAPES.... more

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Latest Episodes

Is Philadelphia dealing with a serial killer—or are the headlines getting ahead of the evidence?

A sprawling investigation in Philadelphia has connected Raymond “R.C.” Horsch and his son, Eugene Horsch, to a growing mystery involving missing women, ... more

Netflix has reignited the debate over Lizzie Borden—but how much of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is actually true?

Cara Robertson Phd, author of The Trial of Lizzie Borden, returns to UNMARKED to separate fact from fiction. We break down what Net... more

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A disturbing investigation in Philadelphia is taking another turn, as five missing women are now linked to the home connected to Eugene Horsch. Investigators continue to sift through more than one million images and videos recovered from the property... more

What if Casey Anthony finally told the truth—would anyone believe her?

Nearly twenty years after Caylee Anthony disappeared, the case remains one of the most controversial mysteries in American true crime. Casey lied about her job, invented a nanny,... more

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Dr. Cara Robertson
Author of The Trial of Lizzie Borden
Harvard University (historical research); Oxford University (Ph.D.); Stanford Law School (law degree)
Episode: 54: Lizzie Borden: Creating a Monster with Dr. Cara Robertson
Brandi Churchwell
Host of The 13th Juror podcast
The 13th Juror
Episode: 53: Why Did the Lindsay Clancy Trial End in a Mistrial? | Case Notes
Chuck Peruto
Philadelphia defense attorney
Self-employed attorney
Episode: 50: Gary Heidnik: The Real Horror Behind The Silence of the Lambs
Michael Arntfield
Criminologist, scholar, researcher, and professor at the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
Episode: 51: How Many Serial Killers Are Operating Right Now? | Case Notes
Mark Henderson
Survivor of Bruce McArthur case; actor, model, activist
Bruce McArthur case survivor
Episode: 47: I Survived a Serial Killer? | Case Notes
James Dubrow
Renowned journalist, author, researcher and LGBTQ+ advocate
Toronto-based journalist
Episode: 46: Bruce McArthur: Inside the Toronto Serial Killer Case
Dr. Joni Johnston
Psychologist, author, researcher who studies ultra-violent offenders
Episode: 45: What People Really Want to Know About Serial Killers | Case Notes
Christine Falco
Canadian filmmaker and documentary producer
Ed Kemper Stories (website)
Episode: 44: Ed Kemper: Inside the Mind of a Psychopath with Dr. Kent Kiehl
George Stimson
Journalist, author of Goodbye Helter Skelter; longtime confidant of Charles Manson's circle
Author of Goodbye Helter Skelter; journalist
Episode: 43: Did Netflix Get Charles Manson Right? | Case Notes

Host

James Buddy Day
Host of Unmarked and UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 292 ratings
  • Excellent

    Fascinating. Serious. To the point. Thank you for this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    opebz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good

    Pretty interesting but thought this could dig deeper. I also wonder if his path to PhD was meant to be a way to quell his dark fantasies, self treat, so to speak, but that ultimately backfired and started a one way path towards action.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    rara5789
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content. Ditch the music

    Great content. Well presented. The background music is terrible. Get rid of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ThrasherY
    United States2 months ago
  • Review

    I like the music. Not sure why people complain? The podcast is one of my favorites!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melvin 1969
    United States3 months ago
  • Do Christian?

    You make is sound like Erin’s parents were cult leaders. They are just typical Christians who practice their faith not lukewarm church goers. How weird!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Truthfulchic
    United States4 months ago

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Many appreciate the host's measured tone and refusal to sensationalize.
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Some critique the background music and pacing in certain episodes.

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#233
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Apple Podcasts
#188
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Apple Podcasts
#198
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Apple Podcasts
#243
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54: Lizzie Borden: Creating a Monster with Dr. Cara Robertson
Q: Why do you think modern cases like the Menendez brothers and Casey Anthony reshape how we understand Lizzie Borden?
Robertson explains that those cases introduced contemporary themes—abuse narratives, media sensationalism, and personality-focused defenses—that later colored how Lizzie has been portrayed, even though the historical context differed greatly.
54: Lizzie Borden: Creating a Monster with Dr. Cara Robertson
Q: What weight do you put on the idea that Lizzie's relationship with her father and stepmother shaped the crime, given the evidence available at the time?
She notes that while inheritance tensions and an outsider's view of the household influenced public perception, there isn't conclusive historical evidence tying those tensions directly to the act, and many post hoc theories reflect later cultural concerns more than contemporaneous facts.
54: Lizzie Borden: Creating a Monster with Dr. Cara Robertson
Q: Do you think that is because this predates modern psychology, or did they just not understand the crime?
Dr. Robertson argues that the case predates the development of modern psychological frameworks, so investigators relied on the cultural and social explanations of the time, which created interpretive biases and limited diagnostic explanations.
49: Richard Ramirez: The Making of the Night Stalker with Dr. Joni Johnston
Q: What does the expert suggest about predicting or preventing violence in such cases?
The expert argues that while certain risk factors and trajectories can be identified, predicting violence with certainty is impossible; focusing on neuropathology, family dynamics, and social influences can inform prevention without excusing crimes.
49: Richard Ramirez: The Making of the Night Stalker with Dr. Joni Johnston
Q: How did Ramirez's environment and cultural context contribute to the notoriety of the Night Stalker name?
Ramirez's crimes coincided with a satanic panic in the 1980s, so the symbolism, satanism, and public fear amplified the sensational aspects of the case and helped cement the Night Stalker persona in the culture.

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What is UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series offers in-depth, narrative-driven explorations of high-profile North American crime cases, blending archival audio, interviews, and primary documents to separate fact from myth. Episodes frequently feature journalists, investigators, forensic psychologists, and legal analysts who provide context on childhood development, criminal psychology, media influence, and systemic failures. A standout aspect is the use of rare interviews, lost tapes, and real case files to illuminate how cases evolved over time and how public perception was shaped by coverage and storytelling. The show's strength lies in its methodical, evidence-backed storytelling and its willingness to challenge simple narratives, making it especially appealing to liste... more

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4. Michael Arntfield
5. Mark Henderson
6. James Dubrow
7. Dr. Joni Johnston
8. Christine Falco

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