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Hosted by Justin Shepherd · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 23 episodes
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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.
Justin Shepherd hosts Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words, a news show with 23 episodes published.
When Jessica Vestal's son Dax started coming home with bruises and injuries, she knew something wasn't right. The problem was that Dax is nonverbal. He couldn't tell her what was happening. What Jessica eventually uncove
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 Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, Winona Ryder, and Scott Peterson to Erik and Ly
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 years later, on the anniversary of his death, Unheard sits down with the man w
This isn't just another Charles Manson episode.... For decades, the name Charles Manson has been synonymous with evil. The media painted him as a master manipulator, a cult leader capable of controlling minds, and the fa
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 recognized voices in true crime and courtroom coverage today. Known for his work with L
There are cases that sit for years, sometimes decades, with no answers. No suspect, no clear direction, and no path forward. But that’s starting to change. In this episode, Justin sits down with Dr. Kristen Mittelman, Ch
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 Weiner, an investigative journalist who’s spent years covering high-profile c
The Columbine High School shooting changed everything, but what came after is a story most people don’t fully understand. In this episode of Unheard: True Crime In Their Own Words, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Sco
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 down with Justin Bihag, someone who didn’t just appear on Dog the Bounty Hunt
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 biological family and raised by people who were not who they claimed to be. She gr
In this episode, our guest isn’t just telling stories about the music industry, he lived through some of its darkest moments. Dewitt Gilmore, who is better known as Relentless Aaron, joins Unheard for a raw, unfiltered c
In 2001, Alissa Turney went missing from her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Her disappearance was quickly labeled a runaway case, and for years, it received little attention from law enforcement. But her sister, Sarah Turney,
This episode tells the heartbreaking story of Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old Virginia Commonwealth University student who died during a fraternity hazing ritual. Adam was excited about college. He was outgoing, compassionate,
In this episode, Justin sits down with Joe Exotic to talk about life before and after the Tiger King phenomenon, the legal battles that landed him in prison, and why he continues to insist he was wrongly convicted. Joe d
In 2004, Jennifer Wix and her 2-year-old daughter Adriana Robinson disappeared from Tennessee. They were never seen again. The last person to see them alive was Jennifer’s boyfriend, who told police that she left volunta
Most people will never come face-to-face with a serial killer. Jarrett Ferentino has. Before becoming a nationally recognized legal analyst, Jarrett was a homicide prosecutor who helped build cases against some of the mo
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 her home in Springfield, Illinois, and believed someone might be outside. Two s
In this episode of Unheard, Justin sits down with legendary journalist Ashleigh Banfield for an honest conversation about truth, trauma, and the media machine that shapes how the world sees tragedy. Ashleigh reflects on
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 later, he was on the other side of it, charged in a bank heist that cost him hi
In this deeply moving episode of Unheard, survivor and advocate Elizabeth Smart shares her experience of surviving kidnapping and navigating the long, complex journey of healing after trauma. Elizabeth opens up about how
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Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words is hosted by Justin Shepherd. The show is categorised under news (commentary) and has published 23 episodes.
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