Murder Unscripted
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Forensic Files producer Ed Hydock goes off-script: unfiltered conversations with investigators, victims' families, and insiders about murders and cold cases.
Verdict: Good if insider TV-producer perspectives on true crime interest you. Murder Unscripted brings the behind-the-scenes perspective of a Forensic Files producer to a freewheeling conversational format, with guests including investigators, family members, and industry insiders. If you like your true crime with a side of how-it-gets-made, this is a genuine find.
About this podcast
A conversational US true crime podcast co-hosted by Ed Hydock — former producer on Forensic Files and Cold Case Files — and Melissa Spivey, covering murders, cold cases, and criminal investigations without a scripted structure. Each episode brings in guests including detectives, victims' families, prosecutors, and true crime industry insiders, lending the show an insider credibility that polished narrative podcasts rarely match.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Murder Unscripted?
- Forensic Files producer Ed Hydock goes off-script: unfiltered conversations with investigators, victims' families, and insiders about murders and cold cases.
- Is Murder Unscripted worth listening to?
- Good if insider TV-producer perspectives on true crime interest you. Murder Unscripted brings the behind-the-scenes perspective of a Forensic Files producer to a freewheeling conversational format, with guests including investigators, family members, and industry insiders. If you like your true crime with a side of how-it-gets-made, this is a genuine find.
- Where can I listen to Murder Unscripted?
- Murder Unscripted is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with Murder Unscripted?
- Start with: Browse for a case you already know — the format rewards familiarity
- What format is Murder Unscripted?
- Episodic — Ongoing episodes, approximately 45-90 min each.
- What type of crime does Murder Unscripted cover?
- Murder Unscripted covers Murder, Cold case, Missing person.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Conversational; insider-focused; engaged; informal
- Episode length
- 45-90 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Best to start
- Browse for a case you already know — the format rewards familiarity
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