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Unraveled

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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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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202239 minSeason 5Ep. 3

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 more information.

Mar 30, 202244 minSeason 5Ep. 2

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202246 minSeason 5Ep. 1

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 impossible to catch. But could that be changing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 20222 min

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.

Jan 19, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 9

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.

Jan 12, 202230 minSeason 4Ep. 8

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.

Jan 05, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 7

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.

Dec 29, 202141 minSeason 4Ep. 6

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.

Dec 22, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 5

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.

Dec 15, 202135 minSeason 4Ep. 4

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.

Dec 08, 202140 minSeason 4Ep. 3

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.

Dec 01, 202137 minSeason 4Ep. 2

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.

Nov 24, 202141 minSeason 4Ep. 1

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 and his sister-in-law, staunchly maintain his innocence. Co-hosts Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen break down the evidence and investigate what really happened to Diane Ward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 17, 20212 min

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.

Nov 10, 202134 minSeason 3Ep. 7

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.

Nov 03, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 6

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.

Oct 27, 202136 minSeason 3Ep. 5

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202137 minSeason 3Ep. 4

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.

Oct 13, 202134 minSeason 3Ep. 3

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 happen when two experts look at the same evidence and come up with opposite conclusions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 06, 202138 minSeason 3Ep. 2

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 information.

Sep 29, 202141 minSeason 3Ep. 1

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 Jensen expose serious flaws with forensic expert testimony that routinely leads to tragedy and injustice within the U.S. court system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 22, 20212 min

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.

Sep 01, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 7

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 for more information.

Jul 21, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 6

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.

Jul 14, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 5

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.

Jul 07, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 4

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 for more information.

Jun 30, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 3

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.

Jun 23, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 2

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 more information.

Jun 16, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 1

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 09, 20212 min
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