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Unsolved: A true crime podcast

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More often than we’d like to believe, people get away with murder. In cold cases, cops have retired. Witnesses have died. Evidence has disappeared. Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast is a true crime podcast series powered by investigative journalism from USA TODAY and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, guides listeners through these real-life cases, uncovering new clues along the way. The series features new unsolved cases and true crime cases each season. Season four of Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast delves into the disappearance of Alexis Patterson, a 7-year-old girl who disappeared on her way to school in 2002. At first, there was a massive search and sympathy for her family, but that quickly changed as her parents became suspects. Over the years, there have been conspiracy theories and false leads and cases of mistaken identity. Still, her mom has never given up hope that Alexis will come home again someday. Season three of Unsolved: A murder mystery podcas

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What is Unsolved: A true crime podcast about?

More often than we’d like to believe, people get away with murder. In cold cases, cops have retired. Witnesses have died. Evidence has disappeared. Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast is a true crime podcast series powered by investigative journalism from USA TODAY and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, guides listeners through these real-life cases, uncovering new clues along the way.

What has Unsolved: A true crime podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Introducing: Murder on Music Row, season 2" (15 September 2025, 3 minutes), "Coming Sept. 3: Binge Untested for free!" (20 August 2025, 1 minute), and "Introducing: Suave" (13 May 2025, 4 minutes).

How often does Unsolved: A true crime podcast publish?

Unsolved: A true crime podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 45 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Unsolved: A true crime podcast?

Booking probability for Unsolved: A true crime podcast is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Unsolved: A true crime podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unsolved: A true crime podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

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Unsolved: A true crime podcast is a true crime podcast with 45 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Unsolved: A true crime podcast

    Introducing: Murder on Music Row, season 2

    Sep 15, 20253 minS0

    <p>Murder on Music Row Season 2: The Skull at the End of the Rainbow" is coming October 7. An 8-part deep dive, this narrative podcast focuses on the 1998 murder of David "Skull" Schulman, an iconic Nashville figure who...

  • Unsolved: A true crime podcast

    Coming Sept. 3: Binge Untested for free!

    Aug 20, 20251 minS0

    <p>On Sept. 3, you’ll be able to binge the entire season of USA TODAY's true crime podcast "Untested" – for free. Along with detectives who investigate cold cases and serial crimes, you’ll get an insider’s view of how...

  • Unsolved: A true crime podcast

    Introducing: Suave

    May 13, 20254 minS0

    <p>Seven years after his release from prison, former juvenile lifer Luis "Suave" Gonzalez seems to be thriving. His career has taken off, he’s in a committed relationship and he’s received public recognition after...

  • Episode #1

    Introducing: Untested

    May 6, 202541 minS0

    <p>A detective’s dogged pursuit of justice links two rape accusations 800 miles apart, and puts her on the path to catch a sexual predator. She’ll bring listeners along on her quest in the new exclusive true crime...

  • Unsolved: A true crime podcast

    Coming soon: Untested

    Apr 8, 20251 minS0

    <p>He terrorized women. He slipped through the cracks. But one detective refused to give up. Untested, an exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, brings listeners along on this detective’s quest...

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  • Unsolved: A true crime podcast

    Introducing: My Cousin Augie

    Jul 10, 202411 minS0

    <p>In 1978, Milwaukee tavern owner Augie Palmisano was killed in a car bombing. Although many suspected crime boss Frank Balistreri, the murder was never solved. 45 years later, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Mary...

  • Episode #8

    Be careful what you wish for: S4 Ep8

    Jun 21, 202337 minS4

    <p>After more than 20 years of turning us down, the Milwaukee Police finally release more than 10,000 pages of records on their investigation of Alexis’ case. Some of the contents are completely unexpected.</p><p>For...

  • Episode #7

    A DNA discovery: S4 Ep7

    Jun 14, 202331 minS4

    <p>After a three-year delay in reporting due to the pandemic, we ask the experts to evaluate the DNA profiles of Alexis' mother and the woman in Ohio to figure out, once and for all, whether the two are...

  • Episode #6

    The road trip: S4 Ep6

    Jun 7, 202333 minS4

    <p>Two reporters travel to Ohio to see if they can get to the bottom of the claims that a young woman there is Alexis Patterson.</p><p>For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast...

  • Episode #5

    A package from Ohio: S4 Ep5

    May 31, 202328 minS4

    <p>Fourteen years after Alexis Patterson disappeared, a man from Ohio comes forward to say he believes his estranged wife might be the missing girl.</p><p>For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder...

  • Episode #4

    A double life: S4 Ep4

    May 24, 202332 minS4

    <p>Some witnesses say they saw a red truck outside Alexis' school around the time she vanished. Could it have belonged to a serial killer?</p><p>For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery...

  • Episode #3

    Where would she have gone? S4 Ep3

    May 17, 202332 minS4

    <p>Police come up with the theory that Alexis ran away after her mom tells them about an argument over cupcakes.</p><p>For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast, visit...

  • Episode #2

    A guilty man walked free: S4 Ep2

    May 10, 202334 minS4

    <p>Alexis’ stepfather, LaRon Bourgeois, has a troubled history with police. That is enough to raise their suspicions after she disappears.</p><p>For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery...

  • Episode #1

    She never made it to school: S4 Ep1

    May 3, 202332 minS4

    <p>Despite Milwaukee’s history of segregation and distrust between Black residents and police, the whole city comes together to search for 7-year-old Alexis Patterson, who disappeared somewhere in the 242 steps between...

  • Unsolved: A true crime podcast

    Coming May 3: Season 4

    Apr 19, 20233 minS4

    <p>Alexis Patterson’s walk home from school was just 242 steps. But on May 3, 2002, the 7-year-old never made it. The story of Alexis’ disappearance started with a massive search and sympathy for her family, but that...

  • Unsolved: A true crime podcast

    We're working on season 4

    May 17, 20224 minS4

    <p>I’m working on a new investigation about missing children of color, and one of them is going to be the focus of Season 4.</p><p>For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast, visit...

  • Episode #11

    Bonus episode: Unsolved Live: S3 Ep11

    Apr 24, 201928 minS3

    <p>Still have questions about the murder of Father Alfred Kunz? Want to hear more about what was going on behind the scenes of the podcast and of the investigation? Kunz's good friend Peter Kelly and retired detective...

  • Episode #10

    'Forgive offenses': S3 Ep10

    Mar 27, 201936 minS3

    <p>Twenty years after Kunz’s murder, members of his former parish gathered at Mass to pray for his soul. Police, who had launched a social media campaign in connection with the anniversary, scanned the crowd for their...

  • Episode #9

    'Bear Wrongs Patiently': S3 Ep9

    Mar 20, 201928 minS3

    <p>Detective Wayne Honer was among those who did not believe teacher Brian Jackson killed Father Kunz. While Detective Kevin Hughes was chasing Jackson, Honer focused on a different suspect.</p><p>For more information...

  • Episode #8

    'Comfort the Sorrowful': S3 Ep8

    Mar 13, 201932 minS3

    <p>Immediately after Father Alfred Kunz’s death, St. Michael teacher Brian Jackson moved in with Kunz’s best friend, Father Charles Fiore. Detective Kevin Hughes was convinced Jackson was the killer.</p><p>Support for...

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