Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words is a podcast that strips away the sensational headlines and lets the people at the heart of true crime stories speak for themselves. From survivors and families to investigators, journalists, and insiders, these are raw, unfiltered conversations that rarely make it into mainstream coverage. Hosted by Justin Shepherd, a creator and advocate with millions of followers across platforms, Unheard brings a new dimension to true crime by centering voices that are often overlooked. Each episode offers an intimate, human perspective on cases that shocked communities, shaped public opinion, or exposed flaws in our justice system. This isn’t about sensationalism. It’s about listening. It’s about giving people the chance to reclaim their narrative, share their truth, and be truly heard.
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What If Everything You Know About Charles Manson Is Wrong?
May 18, 2026
This isn't just another Charles Manson episode.... For decades, the name Charles Manson has been synonymous with evil. The media painted him as a master manipulator, a cult leader capable of…
The Legal Analyst Millions Watch: Jesse Weber on True Crime, Trials, and Media
May 11, 2026
This week on Unheard: True Crime In Their Own Words, I sit down with Jesse Weber, attorney, legal analyst, host, and one of the most recognized voices in true crime and courtroom coverage today…
The DNA Solving “Unsolvable” Cases (Including Kohberger) | Othram Labs
May 04, 2026
There are cases that sit for years, sometimes decades, with no answers. No suspect, no clear direction, and no path forward. But that’s starting to change. In this episode, Justin sits down with Dr…
The Cases We Get Wrong | Allison Weiner on True Crime, Media, and Missteps
Apr 27, 2026
There’s the version of a case you see… and then there’s what’s actually happening while it’s unfolding. In this episode, I’m joined by Allison Weiner, an investigative journalist who’s spent years…
Columbine: Rachel Scott’s Father Speaks — The Truth About What Happened After
Apr 18, 2026
The Columbine High School shooting changed everything, but what came after is a story most people don’t fully understand. In this episode of Unheard: True Crime In Their Own Words, Darrell Scott, the…
All Bark, No Bite? The Reality Behind Dog the Bounty Hunter
Apr 13, 2026
What does it actually look like to chase fugitives for a living… and then have your life turned into a television show? In this episode, I sit down with Justin Bihag, someone who didn’t just appear…
She Was Trafficked as a Baby… and Lived 50 Years Without Knowing Her Name | E. Monique Smith
Apr 06, 2026
In this episode of Unheard, I sit down with E. Monique Smith, a woman whose story almost defies belief. As a baby, she was taken from her biological family and raised by people who were not who they…
Diddy, Power, and Silence: What Relentless Aaron Says He Witnessed
Mar 30, 2026
In this episode, our guest isn’t just telling stories about the music industry, he lived through some of its darkest moments. Dewitt Gilmore, who is better known as Relentless Aaron, joins Unheard…
Alissa Turney: They Called Her a Runaway. Her Sister Changed Everything
Mar 23, 2026
In 2001, Alissa Turney went missing from her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Her disappearance was quickly labeled a runaway case, and for years, it received little attention from law enforcement. But her…
They Left Him Alone to Die: The Fraternity Hazing Death of Adam Oakes
Mar 16, 2026
This episode tells the heartbreaking story of Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old Virginia Commonwealth University student who died during a fraternity hazing ritual. Adam was excited about college. He was…
Joe Exotic Speaks From Prison About Tiger King and His Conviction
Mar 09, 2026
In this episode, Justin sits down with Joe Exotic to talk about life before and after the Tiger King phenomenon, the legal battles that landed him in prison, and why he continues to insist he was…
Jennifer Wix and Adriana Robinson: A Disappearance Without Answers
Mar 02, 2026
In 2004, Jennifer Wix and her 2-year-old daughter Adriana Robinson disappeared from Tennessee. They were never seen again. The last person to see them alive was Jennifer’s boyfriend, who told police…
He Prosecuted a Serial Killer—What He Says the System Hides
Feb 23, 2026
Most people will never come face-to-face with a serial killer. Jarrett Ferentino has. Before becoming a nationally recognized legal analyst, Jarrett was a homicide prosecutor who helped build cases…
They Lost Sonya Massey—Now They’re Demanding Answers
Feb 16, 2026
In this episode, Justin Shepherd speaks with Sontae Massey, cousin of Sonya Massey, the 36-year-old Illinois mother who was shot and killed inside her own home by a sheriff’s deputy after calling 911…
Ashleigh Banfield on What Really Happens Behind True Crime Coverage
Feb 09, 2026
A rare, honest conversation with legendary journalist Ashleigh Banfield about truth, trauma, and the responsibility of telling the stories that shape a nation.
A Former Cop Turned Criminal—The Story Behind a Real Bank Heist
Feb 03, 2026
A former police officer explains how his life unraveled, what led him to commit a bank heist, and what it’s really like to live with the consequences of becoming the very thing he was trained to stop.
Elizabeth Smart: The Part of Her Story Most People Miss
Jan 26, 2026
In this deeply moving episode of Unheard, survivor and advocate Elizabeth Smart shares her experience of surviving kidnapping and navigating the long, complex journey of healing after trauma…
Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words — Official Trailer Hosted by Justin Shepherd
Jan 20, 2026
Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words is a groundbreaking true-crime podcast that hands the microphone back to those who were silenced. Hosted by investigative storyteller Justin Shepherd, Unheard…
