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UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast

UNMARKED: A True Crime Podcast
Serial Killers
Robert Pickton
Bob Berdella
True Crime
Aileen Wuornos
LAPD
Lonnie Franklin Jr.
Psychopathy
Vancouver Police Department
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Sex Workers
Long Island
Florida
Indigenous Women
Downtown Eastside
Crime and Law Enforcement
South Los Angeles
Missing Persons
Danny Rolling
Dennis Rader

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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In this episode of Case Notes, I'm joined by bestselling author and investigative journalist Howard Blum to discuss one of the most controversial theories to emerge from the Idaho murders investigation: Did Bryan Kohberger act alone?

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Why did the Idaho murders happen?

Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students. But his plea answered only one question: who committed the crime. It told us almost nothing about why.

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What role does fantasy play in serial murder?

In this episode of Case Notes, I sit down with bestselling investigative journalist and true crime author M. William Phelps to explore one of the most misunderstood aspects of violent offenders: the fant... more

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Why did Long Island produce so many serial killers?

From Richard Cottingham and Joel Rifkin to Robert Shulman and Rex Heuermann, Long Island has been home to one of the greatest concentrations of serial killers in modern history. Coincidence? Or did... more

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Recent Guests

Howard Blum
Investigative journalist and author
Former New York Times reporter; author of When the Night Comes Falling
Episode: 40: The Idaho Murders: A Psychological Autopsy of Bryan Kohberger
Officer Loengas
Police officer providing official audio and context
Law enforcement
Episode: 40: The Idaho Murders: A Psychological Autopsy of Bryan Kohberger
Kristin Thorne
Investigative journalist who joined the episode
News/Media (Long Island crime coverage)
Episode: 35: Robert Shulman: The Forgotten Long Island Serial Killer
NG Berill
Forensic psychologist who has assessed violent offenders and taught at John Jay College
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Episode: 34: Defendants Have Tried to Kill Me — A Forensic Psychologist Explains the Job | Case Notes
Emilia Carr
Inmate who was sentenced to death for the murder of Heather Strong; central figure in the case
Lowell Correctional Institution (incarcerated)
Episode: 33: Emilia Carr: Did Florida Sentence the Right Person to Death?
Joshua Fulgham
Co-conspirator in the murder of Heather Strong
Incarcerated (various facilities)
Episode: 33: Emilia Carr: Did Florida Sentence the Right Person to Death?
Dr. Joni Johnston
Criminal and forensic psychologist
Episode: 31: Why Almost Everyone Gets the Insanity Defense Wrong | Case Notes
Louis Schlesinger
Professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, expert on serial and sexual homicide
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Episode: 30: Are All Serial Killers Psychopaths? | Case Notes
Mary Rook
Retired Special Agent, former special agent in charge of Alaska
FBI
Episode: 29: Israel Keyes: Inside the FBI Investigation

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

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 263 ratings
  • Review

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melvin 1969
    United Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Flawed Viewpoint

    What an odd analysis of the Erin Caffey case. Plenty of people grow up in a religious household and don’t plot to have someone murder their entire family including their young siblings. Regardless of her psychological profile, she is the perpetrator not the victim. Trying to blame her parents, who were the actual victims of this heinous crime, is disgusting.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WhatAnOddThingToSay
    United States2 months ago
  • Meh

    I was interested in starting a new podcast but the random background music was off putting. Couldn't finish an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ande678
    United States2 months ago
  • Top Shelf Storytelling

    I have listened to a lot of podcasts over the past number of years and this one is one of the best true crime podcasts I’ve heard so far. Well done!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NUMBA10FILMS
    Canada3 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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#206
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#78
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#143
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#193
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#198
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34: Defendants Have Tried to Kill Me — A Forensic Psychologist Explains the Job | Case Notes
Q: Would you say it's a good career?
You have to have the temperament.
34: Defendants Have Tried to Kill Me — A Forensic Psychologist Explains the Job | Case Notes
Q: So first of all, you're a forensic psychologist, correct?
That's correct.
31: Why Almost Everyone Gets the Insanity Defense Wrong | Case Notes
Q: What do you see as the biggest misconception about the insanity defense among the public?
Many believe it should be based on the severity or bizarre nature of the act, but in practice, legal insanity hinges on the defendant's ability to understand and control their actions, not just the act's cruelty or complexity.
31: Why Almost Everyone Gets the Insanity Defense Wrong | Case Notes
Q: How has neurobiology changed the way courts view insanity or related defenses?
Neurobiology introduces the possibility that mental states at the time of the crime could impair control, not just appreciation of wrongfulness, leading to broader considerations like emotional or neurological disturbances.
31: Why Almost Everyone Gets the Insanity Defense Wrong | Case Notes
Q: Could you give our audience a framework for understanding the insanity defense?
The defense largely depends on whether the person knew or appreciated that their conduct was wrong, with variations by state; there must be a severe mental illness and a causal link between the illness and the criminal conduct.

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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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1. Howard Blum
2. Officer Loengas
3. Kristin Thorne
4. NG Berill
5. Emilia Carr
6. Joshua Fulgham
7. Dr. Joni Johnston
8. Louis Schlesinger

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