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Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast

Andy, Emily, and Rianunnaturalthepodcast.podbean.com
Unnatural is a true crime, spoopy campfire storytelling podcast hosted by two friends, Emily and Andy. Emily is a veteran True Crime buff and self-proclaimed blurter of brilliance. Andy is a radio genius with a creative soul and a love for music. Together we create an Unnatural duo coming to you each Wednesday with a new episode that will be sure to give you the creeps.
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Episodes

Episode 170: Previously On Unnatural - The Crimes That Made Our Season

In this special episode of Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast, we’re rewinding the tape and fast-forwarding through the latest developments in some of the most unforgettable cases we’ve covered this season. From tragic conclusions to bizarre new twists, we’re checking in on cases that made headlines—and the ones that kept us up at night. Get updates on: 🔹 Carly Gregg, the Mississippi Mom Killer, and her push for an appeal 🔹 Tyler Goodrich, whose heartbreaking story took a tragic turn 🔹 Maxwell A...

Jun 18, 202537 minSeason 5Ep. 170

Episode 169: The Manhunt for Travis Decker

32-year-old Travis Decker is currently on the run from state and federal authorities in Washington, after allegedly murdering his three daughters following a shared custody visit. In this episode, we'll explore Travis's past, his struggles with mental illness, and the clues that may point to where he's headed. Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast on YouTube -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com...

Jun 12, 202534 minSeason 5Ep. 169

Episode 168: Chelsea Perkins - The Vigilante Vet

It happened in March 2021, at Cuyahoga Valley National Park - nestled between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. That's where adult entertainer and former U.S. Coast Guard member Chelsea Perkins shot 31-year-old Matthew Dunmire - seemingly in an act of revenge. Chelsea had accused Matthew of rape four years earlier, but no charges were ever filed. In this episode, we dive deep into Chelsea's meticulous plan for retribution, what unfolded next, and how Matthew's own parents sought a chilling form of veng...

Jun 05, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 168

Episode 167: The First Date Killer - Maxwell Anderson

In April 2024, 19-year-old Sade Robinson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, went missing after going on a first date with Maxwell Anderson. Just a few days later, the first body parts began turning up at a local park. In this episode, we look at the events that transpired before Sade met her tragic demise and what might unfold at the trial of Maxwell Anderson, which begins this week. Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast on YouTube -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True ...

May 29, 202543 minSeason 5Ep. 167

Episode 166: The Nebraska & Montana Murder-Suicides

On this episode, we look back on two tragic murder-suicides in the U.S. that took place within two days of each other over Mother's Day weekend. But these weren't your run-of-the-mill murder-suicides — these were familicides. And in both instances, it was the father who took the lives of the mother and the children. Our first case takes us to the small town of Cozad, Nebraska, as we look at the tragic deaths of Bailey Koch and her family. In our second case, we head to Kalispell, Montana, where ...

May 22, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 166

Episode 165: Body at the Bottom of a Stairwell - Caitlin Tracey

In October 2024, 36-year-old Caitlin Tracey's lifeless body was found at the bottom of a stairwell in a luxury high-rise building. Was it an accident... or something far more sinister? In this episode, we trace Caitlin's final months, the red flags that came before, and the bizarre investigation that followed. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com

May 14, 202542 minSeason 5Ep. 165

Episode 164: The Murder That Wasn't - Emily Steinhoff James

In March of 2024, Emily Steinhoff James went with her sister, Hilary Lombardi, to the home of Dorian Thomas to pick up Hilary's daughter in a custody dispute. Tragically, Emily wouldn't leave the home alive. This is the story of the life and death of Emily, as told by one of her friends, Larissa Strong. Hailey's Legacy Website Emily's Family's GoFundMe Emily's Story Website -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gm...

May 07, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 164

Episode 163: The Kidnapping of Virginia Piper

Join Andy, Emily, and Rian for the 4th-anniversary special of Unnatural! In this episode, we're going back to where it all began for us, Minnesota. And in 1972, one of the most infamous (and successful) kidnappings in U.S. history took place within its borders. Virginia Piper was the 49-year-old wife of Harry Piper, an extremely wealthy CEO in the Twin Cities. When she was kidnapped on a warm July afternoon, her abductors were demanding a million-dollar ransom. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @un...

Apr 23, 202554 minSeason 5Ep. 163

Episode 162: The Vanishing of Jodi Huisentruit

She was the news—then she became it. Iowa T.V. Anchor Jodi Huisentruit was running late for work in 1995… and vanished without a trace. Her car? Found in the lot. Her keys? On the ground. Her story? Still unsolved. Was it a stalker? A secret? Or something far more sinister? This is the case that shook an entire state—and still haunts it. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 162

Episode 161: The Suspicious Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier

He was a beloved Las Vegas icon—part mechanic, part pro wrestling promoter, full-on personality. But when Buffalo Jim Barrier was found dead in a seedy motel in 2008, questions swirled. Was it a heart attack… or something far more sinister? In this episode, we dig into the wild life and suspicious death of a man who stood up to Vegas mobsters and may have paid the ultimate price. This is the story of Buffalo Jim Barrier. Special thanks to my friend Kim from MustSeeLasVegas for joining me on toda...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 161

Episode 160: The Secret Life of Jennifer Gledhill

Back in September 2024, Utah National Guardsman Matthew Johnson went missing. His wife, 41-year-old Jennifer Gledhill, immediately became a person of interest, as it was discovered she had confided her crime to the man she had been having an affair with. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com

Apr 02, 202542 minSeason 5Ep. 160

Episode 159: Murder of the Twin Brothers on Bell Mountain

Earlier this month, a hiker in Georgia stumbled upon a truly horrifying scene, as two young men were found dead from gunshot wounds. What made this especially shocking is that they were twin brothers. Local police in Hiawassee, Georgia, are calling this an apparent Murder-Suicide. However, the family of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis believes foul-play from the outside may be at play. This case also has striking similarities to another case from February of 2024. Special thanks to Parke Jones for her i...

Mar 26, 202541 minSeason 5Ep. 159

Episode 158: The Unsolved Fate of Samantha Sayers

In 2018, 27-year-old Samantha Sayers signed her name into the trailhead registry at North Cascades National Park in Washington State. She was attempting to hike Vesper Peak, a formidable mountain she had completed a few months before. Sam was spotted at the summit a few hours later, but that would be the last time she was ever seen alive again. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com...

Mar 19, 202540 minSeason 5Ep. 158

Episode 157: The Unusual Disappearance of Tyler Goodrich

In November 2023, 35-year-old Tyler Goodrich stepped out of his home in Lincoln, Nebraska after a heated argument with his husband, Marshall Vogel... In the 16 months since, no real leads have popped up... Until last week. Here is the video of Tyler running out of the garage -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com...

Mar 11, 202549 minSeason 5Ep. 157

Episode 156: Richard Glossip's Fight For Life On Death Row

Few death row cases have captivated the public like Richard Glossip’s. Convicted of orchestrating the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese, Glossip has faced execution nine times, narrowly avoiding death again just weeks ago. But did he actually commit the crime? This episode breaks down the shocking twists, the fight to overturn his conviction, and why his name is again making headlines. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthe...

Mar 07, 202546 minSeason 5Ep. 156

Episode 155: The Mysterious Jane Doe Murder of Wisconsin

In the summer of 1999, the body of a young female was found in a Wisconsin cornfield. It would take 20 long years for her body to be identified, along with her killer. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com

Feb 26, 202543 minSeason 5Ep. 155

Episode 154: The Unexplained Disappearance of Sara Ebersole Pt.2

In Part Two of our look at the disappearance of Sara Ebersole, Andy speaks with Michelle Tullis about Sara's ex, Joseph Mayton, and a search of the hotel he was managing when she went missing... They also discuss an off-the-books Uber ride that Sara allegedly received the morning she went missing. Follow Michelle Tullis on Facebook -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 154

Episode 153: The Unexplained Disappearance of Sara Ebersole

In March 2023, 26-year-old Sara Ebersole disappeared without a trace in Reddick, Florida. That night, she texted her older sister, saying she was going for a ride with some random cowboys. It was the last message she would ever send to her. In this episode—Part One of Two—Andy speaks with Michelle Tullis about Sara’s life growing up, how she first learned of her disappearance, and how her world was forever changed in the months that followed. Follow Michelle Tullis on Facebook -- Connect with us...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 5Ep. 153

Episode 152: The Kaufman County Prosecutor Murders

In January of 2013, the small town of Kaufman, Texas was thrust into the national limelight during a series of killings of prominent prosecutors from the area. Investigators knew that the killer (or killers) had to be someone out for revenge. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com

Jan 29, 202551 minSeason 5Ep. 152

Episode 151: The Rescue of Stephanie Slater

In part two, Andy and Rian discuss just how exactly Stephanie Slater made it out of her abduction alive. They also learn how her abductor, Michael Sams, almost got away with it. Crimewatch News Program on Stephanie Slater To give you an idea of what Stephanie had to endure, here's a look at the makeshift coffin she was forced to live in for 8 days -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com...

Jan 16, 202547 minSeason 5Ep. 151

Episode 150: The Abduction of Stephanie Slater

Join us for our 150th-episode celebration! In January 1992, Estate Agent, Stephanie Slater was abducted while showing a home in Birmingham, England. In part one of this two-part case, Andy and Rian delve into how this horrific crime occurred and the steps Stephanie took to save her own life from a madman determined to get a substantial ransom from her employer, Shipways. To give you an idea of what Stephanie had to endure, here's a look at the makeshift coffin she was forced to live in for 8 day...

Jan 16, 202548 minSeason 5Ep. 150

Episode 149: Serial Killer in the Making - Brian Cohee Jr.

Brian Cohee Jr. was out for a drive late on a Saturday night in February 2021, when, by chance, he came across a homeless man (Warren Barnes) sleeping underneath a bridge in Grand Junction, Colorado. What happened next was the moment Brian had been waiting for, but he failed to realize the ramifications for his horrific actions. Bodycam Police Footage and More From Explore With Us -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepod...

Jan 10, 202548 minSeason 5Ep. 149

Episode 148: The Vanishing of Sebastian Rogers

In February of 2024, 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers went missing from his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. As the investigation went on, more and more mysteries would unfold, leaving local police and the entire community on edge. Video of the Moving Flashlights -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com

Jan 02, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 148

Episode 147: Unnatural's Unsolved Cases

In this series of Unsolved Cases, Emily and Andy discuss 3 baffling cases that have yet to be resolved. First, we take a fresh look at the JonBenét Ramsey case, as new information has come to light, in the form of a letter sent to John Ramsey. Later, we dive into the 1990 disappearance of Christopher Kerze, a 17-year-old who vanished from Eagan, Minnesota in 1990. Finally, we look at one of the most chilling disappearances of the past decade, as we discuss the bizarre mystery surrounding 28-year...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 147

Episode 146: Healthcare Hitman - The Shocking Murder of Brian Thompson

On the 4th of December, UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson was gunned down in Midtown Manhattan while walking to a conference. For five days, the suspect evaded arrest until December 9th, when NYPD Police Commissioner, Jessica Tisch announced he had been spotted by an employee at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Andy and Rian discuss the suspect's possible motives and the ramifications of this case, which has captured the interest of the entire country. Information on th...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 146

Episode 145: The Original Amber Alert - Amber Hagerman

In this fan-suggested episode, we look at the tragic and unsolved murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman. For four days in 1996, Amber's family and the entire community of Arlington, Texas searched (in vain) for the innocent third grader. When Amber's body was found, the city itself looked grasped at straws to find the killer. Learn more about Amber's case here. Special thanks to Arya for the suggestion! -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast E...

Dec 04, 202441 minSeason 5Ep. 145

Episode 144: Ryan Borgwardt Found (Everything We Know)

In this quick update to a case we covered in November, Andy gives the latest bombshell developments in the Ryan Borgwardt investigation. In October it was discovered that Ryan had faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe. More recently, law enforcement revealed that they are now in contact with Ryan. He also released a video and internet sleuths the world over have been parsing through it, trying to figure out exactly where in the world is Ryan Borgwardt now. Here is the video Ryan Borgwar...

Dec 02, 202423 minSeason 5Ep. 144

Episode 143: The Senseless Murder of Laken Riley

In February of 2024, Laken Riley was brutally murdered while jogging in the woods on the campus of the University of Georgia. Police honed in on a suspect straight away, however, his identity resulted in a media firestorm. Here is the audio of the 911 call and testimony from the officer who arrived on site -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com...

Nov 26, 202437 minSeason 5Ep. 143

Episode 142: What Really Happened to Ryan Borgwardt?

Back in August 2024, 44-year-old Ryan Borgwardt went missing while kayaking late at night on a deep Wisconsin lake. When his belongings were discovered submerged, it seemed all signs pointed to a tragic ending. But soon after, the case took a shocking turn that left Ryan’s wife and children grappling with disbelief. What happened next? Ryan Borgwardt Possible Sighting? Here is a Local Article on Ryan Borgwardt -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime ...

Nov 21, 202434 minSeason 5Ep. 142

Episode 141: Hells Angels Murder of Cynthia Garcia

In October 2001, Cynthia Garcia, a 44-year-old mother of six, was brutally murdered by several members of the notorious Hells Angels Motorcycle Gang. It would take nearly two decades for her kids to finally see justice for their mom's senseless murder. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com

Nov 13, 202441 minSeason 5Ep. 141
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