In this compelling episode, Ed and Melissa welcome Det. Kurt Mehl of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit for a candid conversation about his career, the wildest cases he's worked, and his time spent hunting the monsters behind the 2001 murder of 19-year-old Punta Gorda, FL resident, Tara Sidarovich.

🎙️ Don’t miss this insightful conversation with a man who’s seen the worst of humanity and will never stop fighting for the truth, no matter how cold the trail gets.

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In October 2001, vibrant 19-year-old Tara Sidarovich was waiting at her family's Punta Gorda, Florida home for a septic company to arrive for a service call. She was never seen alive again.

When Tara’s skeletal remains were found 9 months later in a remote wooded area, the community was shattered, and the hunt for her killers began. What followed was a grueling investigation that spanned more than a decade before a dedicated cold case unit finally brought Tara's killers to justice.

But with this case comes a chilling, behind-the-scenes twist...one that shook the Cold Case Files camera crew to their cores. Join us as we peel back the layers of Tara’s story and shed light on the importance of cold case units.

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MU unravels the brutal 1972 stabbing of 19-year-old Nancy Anderson in her Waikīkī apartment, and the stunning DNA breakthrough that finally exposed her killer half a century later.

🎙️ Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or new to true crime, this deep dive dissects every twist, motive, and forensic feat that brought closure to one of the Aloha State’s darkest mysteries.

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On a foggy Saturday morning, December 14, 199, 16-year-old drill-team star Sarah Yarborough was found brutally murdered just steps from Decatur High School in Federal Way, Washington. The shocking event rocked the tight-knit Pacific Northwest community and baffled detectives for nearly three decades.

🧬 Fast-forward 28 years. Cutting-edge genetic genealogy linked crime-scene DNA to career offender Patrick Leon Nicholas, leading to his 2019 arrest and a long-overdue breakthrough for investigators and Sarah’s family.

⚖️ After an emotional trial, a King County jury found Nicholas guilty on May 10, 2023. Just two weeks later, he was sentenced to 45 years 8 months - virtually a life term - for the sexually motivated murder.

🎙️ In this episode of Murder Unscripted, Ed & Melissa retrace Sarah’s final moments and reveal the high-tech sleuthing that cracked the case.

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MU wraps up their "Podcasters Killed the Radio Star" block with a conversation with Rachel Kassinger and Rebecca Blackstock from the hit podcast, People are the Worst.

What began as a quest to create an invisible bra quickly morphed into a chart-topping crime podcast! 🔍💡🕵️‍♀️

In this candid crossover, Ed, Melissa, Rachel and Rebecca pull back the curtain on the challenges of true crime podcasting, discuss the wildest cases we've ever covered, and talk about exactly what it takes to bring the salacious headlines to life in an engaging, but respectful way. As a palate cleanser, watch til the end to see which sister reigns supreme as they take part in a fun true-crime trivia game which you can play along with at home!

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In this chilling episode of Murder Unscripted, Ed and Melissa delve into one of Australia's most shocking true crime cases: the tragic murders of beloved TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner, Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies. 💔

On February 19, 2024, the couple vanished from Jesse’s Paddington home in Sydney. Days later, their bodies were discovered wrapped in surfboard bags on a remote property in Bungonia, New South Wales. The man accused? Beau Lamarre-Condon—a former NSW police officer. Authorities allege that Lamarre-Condon used his service-issued firearm to commit the murders, following months of obsessive and predatory behavior toward Jesse. The case has since ignited national outrage, raising critical questions about domestic violence, police accountability, and the protection of LGBTQ+ individuals.

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In this episode, we explore:

The timeline of events leading up to the murders 🕰️

The investigation and arrest of Lamarre-Condon 🚨

The broader implications for Australia's justice system ⚖️

Join us as we peel back the layers of this harrowing case, seeking justice for Jesse and Luke.

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In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, Ed and Melissa take you deep into the chilling 1987 murder of beloved Virginia radio DJ Debbie Dicus. Found brutally beaten near her community garden, Debbie's tragic death sent shockwaves through Hampton and beyond. Was it a random act of violence? A staged crime scene? Or did the killer walk straight out of her inner circle?

👣 From suspect tracking dogs to blood spatter science, this episode unpacks how forensic evidence finally led to a conviction—despite the killer's desperate denials and community support. Plus, Ed shares behind-the-scenes stories from his original Forensic Files episode “Garden of Evil,” (including a letter sent to him by the perpetrator!)

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When legendary Denver radio DJ Steven B. Williams vanished in 2006, his body was later discovered off the coast of Catalina Island with a bullet wound to the head. What seemed like a tragic accident unraveled into a twisted tale of fraud, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. 💔

🎧 Steven, once the celebrated “Voice of the Rockies,” had just inherited $2 million when he met Harvey Morrow—a charming con man posing as a retired Wall Street executive. Promised a dream life aboard a luxury yacht, Steven instead became the target of an elaborate scheme that ended in his murder. ⛵💵🔫

In this episode, Ed Hydock and Melissa Spivey dive deep into the investigation, the mens' yacht club lies, some poorly forged documents, and the shocking GPS discovery that cracked the case wide open. This is one story you won’t believe… but can’t stop listening to. 👉 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for more shocking true crime stories every week. 📌

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