Murder Unscripted

In today's MU Mini, we head to Skidmore, Missouri, a town haunted by more than just folklore, to highlight the 2001 disappearance of 20-year-old Branson Perry.

Branson vanished from his own yard without a trace, leaving behind his car, his wallet, and a town full of questions. 🕵️‍♂️

Despite nationwide coverage, no one has ever been charged in Branson’s case. Was he taken? Did he run? Or is Skidmore burying another one of its dark secrets? 😨

Join Murder Unscripted for a bite-sized deep dive into one of Missouri’s most mystifying cold cases.

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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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In this week's MU Mini, Melissa dives into the brutal 1993 murder of Carmen Van Huss—a case that haunted Indianapolis for three decades. For 30 years, there were no arrests. No answers. Just silence.

But in 2024, that silence was shattered when a suspect was finally named and taken into custody.

Don’t miss this chilling update on a cold case that finally got its break.

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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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In this week's MU Mini, Melissa discusses the 1995 disapearance of TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit, who vanished without a trace on her way to work. Decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved.

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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!

👉 Listen now, subscribe, and leave a review - because people may be the worst, but our listeners are the best!!

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What happens when a beloved TV host’s glittering façade shatters to reveal decades-old secrets? In this week's MU Mini, Ed unravels the astonishing rise and deadly fall of "Around Town" presenter Scott Rogers. From his troubled performing-arts academy in Suffolk, England to a shocking murder-su*cide in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that claimed both Rogers and his long-time protégé, Matthew Hodgkinson.

➡️ In this episode you’ll learn:

1️⃣ How Rogers reinvented himself in the U.S. after escaping child-sex allegations in the U.K.

2️⃣ The red flags hidden in plain sight—fake paperwork, a sham marriage, and a too-perfect TV persona.

3️⃣ The federal investigation that stripped away his adopted children and triggered a desperate final act.

4️⃣ Why investigators and former students call Rogers “the worst predatory paedophile you could imagine.”

👂 Listen now to hear the full story—complete with insider quotes, timeline twists, and the chilling note found at the scene.

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👇 Binge more Murder Unscripted:

Patrick Dennehy Scandal ➡️ https://youtu.be/kGr_A6C_wHA

Nicole Brown Simpson’s Sister Speaks ➡️ https://youtu.be/UWO39VgbdHA

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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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A rising news star, a violent home invasion, and a city left in shock. Who targeted Anne Pressly—and why? The truth is more chilling than anyone expected.

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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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