Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Spotify Studios
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories is a podcast drama with a modern twist on old time radio that delves into the mystery of true cold cases and unsolved murders. With the help of an ensemble cast, follow our hosts as they take you on an entertaining journey through the crime scene, the investigation and attempt to solve the case. With many surprising plot twists, it’s important you start listening from the first episode of a cold case. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories is a Spotify Original.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 44min
E245: “Explosion in Edinburgh” Lord Darnley Pt. 1
In 1567, a massive explosion shook the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Mary, Queen of Scots, was safe in her palace — but the same couldn’t be said for her scheming husband, Lord Darnley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2021 • 34min
E244: “Silenced Starlet” Thelma Todd Pt. 2
Thelma Todd's ex-husband and business partner, Roland Hughes, was quick to name the starlet's 1935 death an accident. But as the years went on, his story began to crumble, leaving those close to Thelma wondering: Did Roland’s rumored ties to the mob get her killed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 6, 2021 • 38min
E243: “Silenced Starlet” Thelma Todd Pt. 1
In 1935, a young movie star from Massachusetts was found dead in her Los Angeles garage. Thelma Todd had started making waves in Hollywood eight years earlier — but as her star rose, so too did the scandals surrounding her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2021 • 46min
E242: The Colonel and His Son Pt. 2
After the murder of Colonel Albert Fountain and his eight-year-old son, the governor of New Mexico vowed to bring their killers to justice. But the problem was more than just some cattle rustlers. The corruption and violence went all the way to the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2021 • 41min
E241: The Colonel and His Son Pt. 1
In 1896, New Mexico was still the Wild West, and Colonel Albert Fountain was one of the only people keeping the territory from being overrun by bandits. But when Fountain went up against the Tularosa Gang, he finally met his match — and his young son got caught in the crossfire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2021 • 50min
E240: Karen Silkwood Pt. 2
Karen Silkwood's death in 1974 seemed like more than a simple accident. Investigators soon uncovered clues that pointed to a massive conspiracy involving the nuclear plant, the U.S. government, and even the CIA. But they needed more than rumors for a case this big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 9, 2021 • 43min
E239: Karen Silkwood Pt. 1
In November 1974, Karen Silkwood left work at a nuclear power plant in Oklahoma and headed to a secret meeting with The New York Times. She was planning to blow the whistle on illegal and dangerous practices at the plant — but she died before she ever got there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 2, 2021 • 37min
E238: Daisy Zick Pt. 2
Found dead in her home with twenty-seven knife wounds, Daisy Zick became the subject of intense rumors in her small town of Battle Creek, Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2021 • 36min
E237: Daisy Zick Pt. 1
On January 14th, 1963, Raymond Mercer waited for his girlfriend, Daisy Zick, to show up at the factory where they both worked. She never arrived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 16, 2021 • 44min
E236: The Stelzriede Family Massacre Pt. 2
The 1874 Saxtown ax murders turned neighbor against neighbor in the small Illinois town. Missing money, a sizable inheritance, and rumors of a family feud inflamed paranoid accusations. And just as it seemed justice might be served, the case ran cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
