Unsolved: A true crime podcast

Unsolved: A true crime podcast

Author: USA TODAY and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Language: English Episodes: 45
Behind every cold case file is a story that hasn't ended-a lingering question for families and a quiet frustration for investigators. Unsolved: A true crime podcast leans into that frustration, picking up where original inquiries left off. This series is built on the deep, local reporting of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the national reach of USA TODAY, applying persistent investigative journalism to mysteries that have faded from headlines. Each episode guides you through a single, real-life case where justice remains elusive, often because witnesses have passed, evidence has been lost, or detectives have moved on. You’ll hear not just a recounting of facts, but a proactive search for new angles and overlooked details, treating each story as if it were still an active investigation. The podcast delivers a careful examination of these unfinished narratives, offering a sobering yet compelling look at the gaps in our justice system. It’s for those who understand that true crime is more than suspense; it’s about the weight of unanswered questions and the dedicated work that strives, even years later, to find some resolution.
Episodes
A double life: S4 Ep4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:41
Some witnesses say they saw a red truck outside Alexis' school around the time she vanished. Could it have belonged to a serial killer? For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast, vi…
Where would she have gone? S4 Ep3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
Police come up with the theory that Alexis ran away after her mom tells them about an argument over cupcakes. For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast, visit http://usatoday.com/un…
A guilty man walked free: S4 Ep2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:02
Alexis’ stepfather, LaRon Bourgeois, has a troubled history with police. That is enough to raise their suspicions after she disappears. For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast, vi…
She never made it to school: S4 Ep1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
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 her…
Coming May 3: Season 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:25
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 quickl…
We're working on season 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:31
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. For more information on the true crime series Unsolved: A murder mystery podcast, visit http://usa…
Bonus episode: Unsolved Live: S3 Ep11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:02
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 Dawn…
'Forgive offenses': S3 Ep10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:31
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 suspe…
'Bear Wrongs Patiently': S3 Ep9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:58
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. For more information on the true…
'Comfort the Sorrowful': S3 Ep8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
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. Support for this episod…