Unraveled

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What's Unraveled about?

Unraveled is hosted by journalist Alexis Linkletter. Each season features a deep dive investigation into a case or issue. Season 1 covers the case of the Long Island Serial Killer.

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Unraveled episodes:

04.10.2024
LISK Ep.18: Heuermann’s Wife Causes a Stir & LISK Suspect Demands a Retrial
Asa Ellerup, wife of Rex Heuermann, makes a statement that has everyone talking. Convicted serial killer, John Bittrolff, a previous LISK suspect, demands a retrial and we investigate why the clue that turned law enforcement onto Rex Heuermann went missing...
03.13.2024
LISK Ep.17: A Possible Connection Between James Burke and Rex Heuermann
A seedy strip club, a crack pipe, Burke & Heuermann allegedly traveling in the same circles; witnesses come forward and tell all. John Ray’s symposium caused quite a stir and we dive into all the latest revelations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
02.14.2024
LISK Ep.16: New Indictment Reveals Unexpected Evidence Against Rex Heuermann
The Suffolk County District Attorney finally filed the long anticipated charges against Rex Heuermann for the murder of Maureen Brainerd Barnes. But the evidence revealed in the bail document and the guests that showed up to court were anything but...
01.17.2024
LISK Ep. 15: Rex Heuermann’s Letter From Jail & the Twisted World of Murder-Abilia
Rex Heuermann is corresponding with the Happy Face Killer and his wife signed a million dollar media deal. How is this possible? What happened to the Son of Sam laws? And how disturbing does this world of profiting off notorious...
12.11.2023
Listen Now - Dr. Death: Bad Magic
From Wondery, and hosted by Laura Beil - The new season of Dr. Death, BAD MAGIC is a story of miraculous cures, magic and murder. When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the...
12.06.2023
LISK Ep.14: Rex’s Wife Makes Big Moves & Is There One Killer or Two?
Asa Ellerup, Rex Heuermann’s wife, makes some surprising moves. What does it say about her and the inner workings of the Heuermann family? And we dive into the evidence found along Ocean Parkway. Does it support a One or Two...
11.08.2023
LISK Ep.13: New Allegations of Sex Parties and Heuermann Sightings with Victims
John Ray’s explosive press conference brings us new allegations, including placing 2 of the LISK victims with Rex Heuermann, along with claims of swinging and sex workers at the home. It also reveals a rather large divide in the LISK...
10.11.2023
LISK Ep.12: A Heuermann House of Cards
We hear from the defense and district attorney with updates on thecase and take a closer look at Rex Heuerman’sfinancial house of cards.And we investigate thepossibility of a house of horrors in his home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
09.13.2023
LISK Ep.11: Burke & Heuermann, Sexworkers & Murder
The latest updates on the case and a deep dive into Rex Heuermann’s timeline with the help of Dr. Angela Arnold. Who is Rex Heuermann and what can his childhood tell us about his proclivities? And everything we know about...
08.16.2023
LISK Ep.10: Update - A Victim Identified and More on Rex Heuermann
One month after the arrest of the alleged Long Island Serial Killer, Alexis Linkletter is back with all the latest information on the suspect, the search warrants executed and the identity of a victim revealed. She speaks with Kerri Rawson,...
07.17.2023
LISK Ep. 9: Breaking - LISK Suspect in Custody
Law enforcement has made an arrest in the case of the Long Island Serial Killer (covered on Unraveled in Season 1). On this update episode: Who is the suspect? How did they identify him? And what is the fallout for family and...
04.20.2022
S5 Ep.5: The Profiler's Dilemma
One-and-done killers have exposed massive shortcomings in the world of profiling. What makes these offenders so impossible to pin down, and what is the future of profiling in light of these previously overlooked murderers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
04.13.2022
S5 Ep.4: Family Secrets
The disturbing cases of Raymond Rowe and William Talbott show that one-and-done killers are among us by the thousands, and might never be found without genetic genealogy. But will authorities be allowed to keep using it? Hosted on Acast. See...
04.06.2022
S5 Ep.3: My Friend, The Murderer
A deeper dive into the one-and-done-killer phenomenon reveals the horrifying story of a man who pulled off a sophisticated rape-murder against a young couple, then somehow kept a clean profile for three decades, with no one suspecting a thing. Hosted...
03.30.2022
S5 Ep.2: DJ Freez
The identification of Christy Mirack's killer sends shockwaves through the community. The murderer doesn't fit the expected profile, and he has no other criminal record - stunning police, neighbors, friends, and even his wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
03.23.2022
S5 Ep.1: The Uncatchable Killer
The rape and murder of a small-town schoolteacher has the look of a serial predator on the loose. But when forensics and profilers can't identify the attacker, it takes 26 years before a new scientific process offers an unbelievable answer. ...
03.16.2022
Introducing Unraveled: Once a Killer
"Unraveled: Once A Killer" sees Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen investigate the most elusive criminal to ever strike - the "one and done killer." These mysterious offenders commit one brutal murder and disappear back into society, which makes them nearly...
01.19.2022
S4 Ep.9: Bob
Billy and Alexis speak with Bob in prison to hear his version of what happened to Diane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.12.2022
S4 Ep.8: A Second Chance
Bob is released on appeal, but soon must face a jury for the second time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.05.2022
S4 Ep 7: A Surprise Letter
A sensational discovery adds to the mystery as Bob’s trial reaches its conclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.29.2021
S4 Ep.6: Diane
Alexis and Billy speak to Diane’s friends and family about her big personality and uncover a dark secret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.22.2021
S4 Ep.5: Blood and Motive
Alexis & Billy break down the blood evidence from the crime scene and investigate Bob’s possible motive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.15.2021
S4 Ep.4: Physical Evidence
Gunshot residue, stippling patterns and DNA evidence all point to Bob’s guilt - or his innocence - depending on one’s point of view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.08.2021
S4 Ep.3: Off With His Head
Bob’s case ignites a media firestorm, and an ex-girlfriend makes damaging allegations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.01.2021
S4 Ep.2: The Call
Bob’s infamous 9-1-1 call, his demeanor on the night of Diane’s death, and the support of his family is scrutinized by people on both sides of the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.24.2021
S4 Ep.1: What Happened to Diane?
Alexis and Billy begin investigating the controversial 2009 case of Bob Ward, a wealthy Florida real estate mogul accused of murdering his wife, Diane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.17.2021
Introducing Unraveled: Mystery at the Mansion
Season 4, "Unraveled: Mystery at the Mansion" tracks the riveting murder case of Bob Ward, a Florida real estate mogul accused of killing his wife. The state may be convinced of Bob’s guilt, but his family, including his two daughters...
11.10.2021
S3 Ep.7: The Gears of the System
Attorneys, academics, and a former judge propose some radical ideas to fix the problem of expert testimony and stop the endless cycle of wrongful incarceration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.03.2021
S3 Ep.6: Unreliable
Alexis and Billy investigate the progress – or lack thereof – that the court system has made in the testing of the forensic sciences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.27.2021
S3 Ep.5: Fighting Fire
The tragic case of Joann Parks reveals deep flaws in arson analysis, and the frightening number of convictions against innocent women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.20.2021
S3 Ep.4: Take My Word For It
Bill Richards, a California man who spent 23 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, tells his harrowing tale - and in the process - reveals what passes for science in a court of law. Hosted on...
10.13.2021
S3 Ep.3: It’s Worse Than You Think
Alexis and Billy investigate the surreal case of Brad Jennings, and the circumstances that led to him being charged with murder based on the opinion of one questionable expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.06.2021
S3 Ep.2: Expert v Expert
THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO CORRECT STATEMENTS MADE BY ONE OF OUR SUBJECTS IN REFERENCE TO THE CASE OF JOHN WALL THAT WERE ERRONEOUS. Through examining the murder trial of Utah doctor, John Wall, Alexis and Billy discover what can...
09.29.2021
S3 Ep.1: Eight Tiny Specks of Blood
Alexis and Billy investigate the tragic case of David Camm, a former Indiana State Trooper who was wrongfully convicted of murder, which exposes them to a crisis within the United States court system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
09.22.2021
Introducing Unraveled: Experts on Trial
“Unraveled: Experts on Trial” investigates an alarming problem within the American criminal justice process: the business of forensic experts. It is a crisis in the courts that is decades in the making. Citing several cases as examples, Alexis Linkletter and Billy...
09.01.2021
S2 Ep.7: The Aftermath
Billy & Alexis discuss other shocking cyberstalking cases, including a childhood friendship that turned sour, a mystery predator targeting highschoolers, and a deranged roommate who became a city-wide terrorist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07.21.2021
S2 Ep.6: Hiding Out
After years of Jason Christopher Hughes evading authorities, federal agents use cyber-tracking to locate him, and their manhunt comes to an end when he is found in one of the most populous cities on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
07.14.2021
S2 Ep.5: The Devil's Web
With help from a cybercrime expert, Alexis & Billy investigate the sinister tools of the cyberstalking trade to learn how Jason torments his victims and escapes detection by concealing his identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07.07.2021
S2 Ep.4: Mother
Alexis and Billy track down Jason's mother, who shares the tumultuous backstory of her son's upbringing, including the revelation that he started stalking his first victim in the fourth grade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06.30.2021
S2 Ep.3: The Extinct Marsupial
An old friend of Jason Christopher Hughes' tells the story of how they met, and how he witnessed JCH's stalking techniques—until a falling out between them turned him into another one of Jason's victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
06.23.2021
S2 Ep.2: Rachel
Victim "Rachel" reveals how a weekend fling with "Antisense"—now known as Jason Christopher Hughes—turned into a decades-long campaign of online attacks that destroyed her other relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06.16.2021
S2 Ep.1:Antisense
Alexis and Billy talk with "Vanessa," a victim whose life has been upended by vicious online attacks for two decades. She is one of the first victims of the serial predator known as "Antisense." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
06.09.2021
Introducing Unraveled: The Stalker’s Web
Get an advanced listen of the new season of Unraveled, "Unraveled: The Stalker's Web." Investigative journalists Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen track a prolific online predator's trail of destruction to unmask this deadly threat. Coming June 16th, 2021. Hosted on...
05.19.2021
LISK Ep. 8: Damning New LISK Information + Season 2 Announcement
In this episode, Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen reveal damning new information from the Long Island Serial Killer case, including hidden clues unearthed from the police's own website. Plus, they preview the rest of the Unraveled anthology, including the decades-long...
03.10.2021
LISK Ep. 7: Who Is The Long Island Serial Killer?
Alexis and Billy examine all the theories in the case, from how many killers are out there to who the leading suspects are—as well as share their personal thoughts on what went wrong during the investigation and who the LISK...
03.03.2021
LISK Ep. 6: New Evidence
With a cloud of suspicion hanging over the Suffolk County Police Department, Billy and Alexis interview the new officials in charge of the LISK investigation, plus share some startling new evidence that was recently revealed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
02.24.2021
LISK Ep. 5: Oak Beach
A former sex worker discloses disturbing details about an encounter she had with the soon-to-be-named chief of police at a sex party in Oak Beach, a secretive community just two miles from where the LISK dumped the bodies of 11...
02.17.2021
LISK Ep. 4: Twelve Months Of Misery
After uncovering evidence that law enforcement had not been doing everything in their power to solve the LISK case, Alexis and Billy go back to the start of investigation and the gruesome discovery of 11 victims between December 2010 and...
02.10.2021
LISK Ep. 3: A Deal With The Devil
Alexis and Billy revisit another Long Island murder case from 1979, and uncover a troubling connection with two of the authorities trusted to lead the LISK investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.03.2021
LISK Ep. 2: Fail to the Chief
Alexis and Billy uncover a secret from the past with incriminating information about the former Chief of Police of Suffolk County. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Unraveled about?

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Unraveled episodes:

LISK Ep.18: Heuermann’s Wife Causes a Stir & LISK Suspect Demands a Retrial

LISK Ep.17: A Possible Connection Between James Burke and Rex Heuermann

LISK Ep.16: New Indictment Reveals Unexpected Evidence Against Rex Heuermann

LISK Ep. 15: Rex Heuermann’s Letter From Jail & the Twisted World of Murder-Abilia

Listen Now - Dr. Death: Bad Magic

LISK Ep.14: Rex’s Wife Makes Big Moves & Is There One Killer or Two?

LISK Ep.13: New Allegations of Sex Parties and Heuermann Sightings with Victims

LISK Ep.12: A Heuermann House of Cards

LISK Ep.11: Burke & Heuermann, Sexworkers & Murder

LISK Ep.10: Update - A Victim Identified and More on Rex Heuermann

LISK Ep. 9: Breaking - LISK Suspect in Custody

S5 Ep.5: The Profiler's Dilemma

S5 Ep.4: Family Secrets

S5 Ep.3: My Friend, The Murderer

S5 Ep.2: DJ Freez

S5 Ep.1: The Uncatchable Killer

Introducing Unraveled: Once a Killer

S4 Ep.9: Bob

S4 Ep.8: A Second Chance

S4 Ep 7: A Surprise Letter

S4 Ep.6: Diane

S4 Ep.5: Blood and Motive

S4 Ep.4: Physical Evidence

S4 Ep.3: Off With His Head

S4 Ep.2: The Call

S4 Ep.1: What Happened to Diane?

Introducing Unraveled: Mystery at the Mansion

S3 Ep.7: The Gears of the System

S3 Ep.6: Unreliable

S3 Ep.5: Fighting Fire

S3 Ep.4: Take My Word For It

S3 Ep.3: It’s Worse Than You Think

S3 Ep.2: Expert v Expert

S3 Ep.1: Eight Tiny Specks of Blood

Introducing Unraveled: Experts on Trial

S2 Ep.7: The Aftermath

S2 Ep.6: Hiding Out

S2 Ep.5: The Devil's Web

S2 Ep.4: Mother

S2 Ep.3: The Extinct Marsupial

S2 Ep.2: Rachel

S2 Ep.1:Antisense

Introducing Unraveled: The Stalker’s Web

LISK Ep. 8: Damning New LISK Information + Season 2 Announcement

LISK Ep. 7: Who Is The Long Island Serial Killer?

LISK Ep. 6: New Evidence

LISK Ep. 5: Oak Beach

LISK Ep. 4: Twelve Months Of Misery

LISK Ep. 3: A Deal With The Devil

LISK Ep. 2: Fail to the Chief