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.
21 episodes transcribedAt 17 years old, David Garlock and his brother killed the man they say subjected them to years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.The c...
On November 6, 2021, 22-year-old Vladek Hasel walked away from a coffee shop near the University of Central Florida and seemingly vanished.Mo...
Mark Geragos has spent more than three decades at the center of some of the most high-profile and controversial legal battles in America.From...
On May 25, 2020, the world watched as George Floyd’s final moments sparked one of the largest social justice movements in modern history. Six...
This isn't just another Charles Manson episode....For decades, the name Charles Manson has been synonymous with evil. The media painted him a...
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 recogniz...
There are cases that sit for years, sometimes decades, with no answers. No suspect, no clear direction, and no path forward.But that’s starti...
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...
The Columbine High School shooting changed everything, but what came after is a story most people don’t fully understand.In this episode of U...
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...
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 biol...
In this episode, our guest isn’t just telling stories about the music industry, he lived through some of its darkest moments.Dewitt Gilmore,...
In 2001, Alissa Turney went missing from her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Her disappearance was quickly labeled a runaway case, and for years, i...
This episode tells the heartbreaking story of Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old Virginia Commonwealth University student who died during a fraternity...
In this episode, Justin sits down with Joe Exotic to talk about life before and after the Tiger King phenomenon, the legal battles that lande...
In 2004, Jennifer Wix and her 2-year-old daughter Adriana Robinson disappeared from Tennessee. They were never seen again. The last person to...
Most people will never come face-to-face with a serial killer.Jarrett Ferentino has.Before becoming a nationally recognized legal analyst, Ja...
On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey did what millions of Americans are told to do when they feel unsafe. She called 911 for help. She was alone in...
In this episode of Unheard, Justin sits down with legendary journalist Ashleigh Banfield for an honest conversation about truth, trauma, and...
He used to be a police officer who believed in the system. He wore a badge, took an oath, and built a career around enforcing the law. Years...
