UNMARKED is a new true crime podcast and YouTube series built on rare interviews, real police evidence, and never-before-heard audio from some of the most infamous cases in North America. From inside prison phone calls to lost tapes and forgotten case files, these are the stories that were never meant to be heard — told by award-winning true crime filmmaker James Buddy Day. REAL CASES. REAL TAPES. NEVER-BEFORE HEARD. Exclusive interviews & archival recordings No reenactments. No gimmicks. Just the truth. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 23:37
In this Friday edition of UNMARKED, Buddy and producer Jon Nadeau discuss Russell Brand’s 10-and-a-half-year sentence and the power of investigative journalism. Plus, your…
Nov 11, 2026 · 55:22
Who was really driving the murders of Fred and Rose West? Was Rose West a victim of her husband's manipulation, or were they two sadistic personalities who became more dangerous…
Nov 6, 2026 · 21:35
In this Friday edition of UNMARKED, Buddy and producer Jon Nadeau break down the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy case, including the legal arguments that could…
Nov 4, 2026 · 44:54
Is Joran van der Sloot a psychopath—and could Natalee Holloway and Stephany Flores be only two of his victims? In 2023, eighteen years after Natalee Holloway disappeared in…
Nov 2, 2026 · 12:32
Was the man at the centre of the Philadelphia serial killer investigation secretly cooperating with federal authorities? And what did investigators know about R.C. Horsch years…
Nov 1, 2026 · 32:21
What really happens inside the mind of a serial killer? What drives sexual sadism, violent fantasies, and the desire to inflict suffering on another human being? In this episode…
Oct 30, 2026 · 21:35
In this Friday edition of UNMARKED, Buddy and producer Jon Nadeau discuss the latest DNA confirmation linking Ted Bundy to Melissa Ann Smith, the details behind Richard Speck’s…
Oct 28, 2026 · 41:59
Why did Richard Speck murder eight student nurses in a single night—and what turned an apparently ordinary child into one of America's most notorious mass murderers? On July 13,…
Oct 26, 2026 · 14:57
What connects suspected Philadelphia serial killer R.C. Horsch to a Kensington funeral home involved in the illegal sale of hundreds of human bodies? This week, my investigation…
Oct 23, 2026 · 25:18
Buddy answers your questions about Eileen Wuornos, the psychology behind serial killers, and whether outdated FBI profiling methods hindered investigations. Plus, a preview of…
Oct 21, 2026 · 41:48
How does a husband-and-wife couple become a team of serial killers—and was one of them more dangerous than the other? Between 1978 and 1980, Gerald and Charlene Gallego…
Oct 19, 2026 · 12:30
Have investigators finally uncovered evidence of murder at the Philadelphia home linked to suspected serial killer R.C. Horsch? And could the case have disturbing similarities to…
Oct 18, 2026 · 21:39
Can the geography of a serial killer's crimes reveal where they live, how they hunt, and where they might strike next? In this episode of UNMARKED: Case Notes, I sit down with…
Oct 16, 2026 · 24:29
Some of the biggest questions in true crime lead to some unexpected answers. In this Friday edition of UNMARKED, producer Jon Nadeau joins me to dig into your questions. How did…
Oct 14, 2026 · 46:46
How does a serial killer murder women across America for more than four decades, repeatedly encounter law enforcement, and keep getting away with it? Samuel Little confessed to…
Oct 12, 2026 · 16:11
Who are the victims in the suspected Philadelphia serial killer case? And how many people could be connected to R.C. Horsch? In this week's investigation, I'm turning my…
Oct 11, 2026 · 29:55
What did Netflix get wrong about Ted Kaczynski and the Unabomber investigation? Retired FBI Special Agent James Fitzgerald returns to fact-check Netflix’s new Unabomber movie—and…
Oct 9, 2026 · 25:42
An execution that was supposed to end in death has taken a shocking turn in Tennessee, where Christa Pike survived two rounds of lethal injections. Now awake in hospital, Pike is…
Oct 7, 2026 · 54:13
How does a teenage math genius become the Unabomber? For nearly two decades, Ted Kaczynski carried out a bombing campaign across the United States, killing three people and…
Oct 5, 2026 · 20:26
Is the suspected Philadelphia serial killer case much older than investigators realise? This week, I’m digging deeper into the life of R.C. Horsch—and I believe the timeline may…
Oct 4, 2026 · 14:00
What does a forensic psychologist actually do—and what can psychology really tell us about serial killers? This week on Case Notes, I sit down with Dr. Eric Hickey, one of…
Oct 2, 2026 · 24:54
The case that left a Massachusetts community stunned is taking another unexpected turn as Lindsay Clancy returns to court following a mistrial in the deaths of her three…
Sep 30, 2026 · 51:10
What happens when two psychopaths find each other—and realize they share the same violent fantasies? This episode is part of Psychopath² , a series of UNMARKED episodes examining…
Sep 28, 2026 · 12:35
Is Philadelphia dealing with a serial killer—or are the headlines getting ahead of the evidence? A sprawling investigation in Philadelphia has connected Raymond “R.C.” Horsch and…
Sep 27, 2026 · 25:59
Netflix has reignited the debate over Lizzie Borden—but how much of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is actually true? Cara Robertson Phd, author of The Trial of Lizzie Borden ,…
Sep 25, 2026 · 33:57
A disturbing investigation in Philadelphia is taking another turn, as five missing women are now linked to the home connected to Eugene Horsch. Investigators continue to sift…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:02:43
What if Casey Anthony finally told the truth—would anyone believe her? Nearly twenty years after Caylee Anthony disappeared, the case remains one of the most controversial…
Sep 20, 2026 · 17:20
How much of who we become is shaped before we can even remember it? In this episode of UNMARKED: Case Notes , I sit down with clinical and forensic neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho…
Sep 18, 2026 · 28:24
A shocking case is entering a new chapter as Nick Reiner appears in court for a pre-trial hearing in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Prosecutors have decided…
Sep 16, 2026 · 39:11
What if everything we think we know about Lizzie Borden is wrong? With Netflix once again turning Lizzie Borden into a monster, we're going back to the woman behind the legend.…
Sep 13, 2026 · 15:42
I’m joined by Brandi Churchwell, host of the 13th Juror Podcast, to break down the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case. We talk about what happened in the courtroom, the reaction…
Sep 11, 2026 · 21:30
Have a question for the show? Leave it in the comments on YouTube or Apple Podcasts, DM @unmarkedpodcast on Instagram, or find me directly @JamesBuddyDay. A controversial case…
Sep 9, 2026 · 47:42
Was Gary Heidnik legally insane—or did he know exactly what he was doing? The crimes committed inside Gary Heidnik’s North Philadelphia home became infamous for their…
Sep 6, 2026 · 23:08
How many serial killers are operating right now—and how many murders are we failing to connect? This week on Case Notes, I’m joined by Dr. Michael Arntfield of the Murder…
Sep 4, 2026 · 30:57
A controversial case is entering a new chapter as Bryan Kohberger’s appeal moves forward. The challenge has reignited debate over the investigation, the evidence, and whether the…
Sep 2, 2026 · 45:11
Was Richard Ramirez born to become the Night Stalker—or was he created? Before Richard Ramirez terrorized California as the Night Stalker, he was a quiet kid from El Paso who…
Aug 30, 2026 · 19:09
What is it like to survive an encounter with a serial killer—and then learn what he did to the men who came after you? In this episode of UNMARKED Case Notes, I sit down with…
Aug 28, 2026 · 30:38
Have a question for the show? Leave it in the comments on YouTube or Apple Podcasts, DM @unmarkedpodcast on Instagram, or find me directly @JamesBuddyDay. A deeply polarizing…
Aug 26, 2026 · 48:12
How did Bruce McArthur murder eight men in Toronto’s Gay Village while hiding in plain sight? In this episode of UNMARKED, James Buddy Day returns to Toronto to retrace the…
Aug 23, 2026 · 16:09
What do people really want to know about serial killers? Are serial killers born or made? What actually defines a serial killer? And are female serial killers different from…
Aug 21, 2026 · 23:58
Have a question for the show? Leave it in the comments on YouTube or Apple Podcasts, DM @unmarkedpodcast on Instagram, or find me directly @JamesBuddyDay. A disturbing…
Aug 19, 2026 · 46:53
What made Ed Kemper capable of becoming one of America’s most notorious serial killers? In this episode of UNMARKED, I retrace the life and crimes of Edmund Kemper—the so-called…
Aug 16, 2026 · 24:49
What does Netflix’s Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes get right about Charles Manson—and what does it leave out? In this episode of Case Notes , I’m joined by…
Aug 14, 2026 · 28:03
Before the release of Netflix’s Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes, I joined attorney Karen Conti on WGN Radio 720 in Chicago to discuss Charles Manson and…
Aug 12, 2026 · 45:31
What really happened inside 10050 Cielo Drive on the night of August 8, 1969? More than fifty years later, the Manson murders remain one of the most infamous crimes in American…
Aug 5, 2026 · 58:59
What does one of America's most prolific serial killers say when he's spent more than two decades behind bars? For years, author Maria DiLorenzo has corresponded with Gary…
Aug 2, 2026 · 21:12
In this episode of Case Notes, I'm joined by bestselling author and investigative journalist Howard Blum to discuss one of the most controversial theories to emerge from the…
Jul 29, 2026 · 44:42
Why did the Idaho murders happen? Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students. But his plea answered only one question: who committed…
Jul 26, 2026 · 22:22
What role does fantasy play in serial murder? In this episode of Case Notes , I sit down with bestselling investigative journalist and true crime author M. William Phelps to…
Jul 22, 2026 · 52:35
Why did Long Island produce so many serial killers? From Richard Cottingham and Joel Rifkin to Robert Shulman and Rex Heuermann, Long Island has been home to one of the greatest…
Jul 19, 2026 · 33:25
What does it really take to become a forensic psychologist? In this episode of Case Notes , I sit down with Dr. N.G. Berill , a forensic psychologist with more than three decades…
Jul 15, 2026 · 46:40
Why was Emilia Carr the youngest woman on death row in America? When I first received a letter from Emilia Carr in 2010, she was awaiting execution on Florida's death row. Years…
Jul 12, 2026 · 21:54
Why do so many people misunderstand the insanity defense? It's one of the most debated concepts in criminal law, yet also one of the least understood. Popular culture has created…
Jul 8, 2026 · 47:26
Who was the real Ed Gein? For nearly seventy years, the answer has been buried beneath horror movies, sensational headlines, and one of the most enduring myths in true crime. To…
Jul 5, 2026 · 20:04
It's one of the most common assumptions in true crime, but the answer is more complicated than most people realise. In this episode of UNMARKED: Case Notes, I speak with Dr.…
Jul 1, 2026 · 57:57
Was Israel Keyes really a criminal mastermind—or have we misunderstood him all along? For years, Israel Keyes has been portrayed as one of the most methodical serial killers in…
Jun 24, 2026 · 50:36
Demonic dogs. Satanic cults. Multiple shooters. Endless conspiracies. Did David Berkowitz act alone? For nearly fifty years, the Son of Sam case has inspired theories. David…
Jun 17, 2026 · 49:49
How did a man who passed every background check, every promotion board, and every security clearance manage to hide a violent double life for years? Colonel Russell Williams was…
Jun 10, 2026 · 48:08
In 1981, children were disappearing across British Columbia. Parents feared a predator was stalking bus stops, shopping malls, and highways throughout the Fraser Valley. What…
Jun 3, 2026 · 55:51
For nearly fifty years, Wayne Williams has insisted he is innocent. But when you step back and examine the evidence as a whole, the picture becomes far more complicated. In this…
May 27, 2026 · 54:57
In 2008, 16-year-old Erin Caffey was accused of helping orchestrate the murder of her own family in rural East Texas. But nearly two decades later, one question still divides…
May 20, 2026 · 55:20
John Wayne Gacy murdered at least 33 young men and boys. But for years after his conviction, attorney Karen Conti sat across from him on death row, trying to understand the man…
May 13, 2026 · 46:33
Keith Hunter Jesperson wanted to be seen. Between 1990 and 1995, the long-haul truck driver murdered women across the United States while carefully shaping the story around…
May 6, 2026 · 51:58
Joel Rifkin confessed to the murders of 17 women in just three years—leaving their remains scattered across Long Island, New York City, and New Jersey. And for years, no one was…
Apr 29, 2026 · 48:35
“BTK” is one of the most recognizable names in true crime. But it’s also a name that Dennis Rader created. In this episode, I’m not just looking back at the investigation—I’m…
Apr 22, 2026 · 50:21
Paul Bernardo is one of the most notorious serial offenders in Canadian history. But this episode asks a different question: who was really responsible? Between 1987 and 1993,…
Apr 15, 2026 · 42:32
Who is the Times Square Killer—and how many people did Richard Cottingham actually kill? In this episode of UNMARKED, we reconstruct the timeline of Cottingham’s crimes across…
Apr 8, 2026 · 44:18
In 1992, I wrote to the Milwaukee Police Department and asked for the Jeffrey Dahmer case files. Weeks later, they mailed me his full confession. In this episode of UNMARKED , I…
Apr 1, 2026 · 46:15
Ted Bundy didn’t begin with murder. Long before the headlines, before the trials, before the mythology took hold, there were patterns—behaviours that escalated, fractures that…
Mar 25, 2026 · 37:33
Danny Rolling’s murders in Gainesville shocked the country. But they didn’t begin there. In this episode, I travel to Florida to investigate the Gainesville Ripper — speaking…
Mar 18, 2026 · 44:30
In the final year of his life, I spoke with Charles Manson on the phone multiple times. Those conversations became the foundation of a decade-long investigation into the people…
Mar 11, 2026 · 39:11
Serial killer Hadden Clark is one of the most unsettling figures in modern criminal history — a man whose crimes, confessions, and psychological unraveling have baffled…
Mar 4, 2026 · 38:42
I’m in Phoenix, Arizona, sitting down with a group called “Jodi Arias Is Innocent.” They aren’t arguing that Travis Alexander wasn’t killed — they’re arguing the case is more…
Feb 25, 2026 · 39:02
Celeste Beard Johnson appeared to live a life of privilege and stability — marriage to a millionaire, social status, financial security. But beneath that image was something far…
Feb 18, 2026 · 42:24
Scott Kimball wasn’t just a fraudster or a murderer—he was a paid FBI informant. For over a year, I corresponded with Kimball from prison. Phone calls. Letters. Recorded…
Feb 11, 2026 · 40:50
Aileen Wuornos is one of the most infamous killers in American history, often reduced to a label and a caricature. This episode of Unmarked examines what actually happened—and…
Feb 4, 2026 · 31:05
The justice system assumes that when two people commit a crime together, one will eventually betray the other. Amanda Logue didn’t. In this episode of Unmarked, we examine a case…
Jan 28, 2026 · 37:03
For decades, the Grim Sleeper terrorized South Los Angeles — killing women in neighborhoods he knew by heart, often within miles of his own home. Lonnie Franklin Jr. wasn’t a…
Jan 21, 2026 · 31:06
On April 6th, 2009, a man vanished in Lakeland, Florida. Seven months later, investigators uncovered one of the most shocking fraud-to-murder cases in modern true crime. This…
Jan 14, 2026 · 23:26
In part 2 we dig deeper into Bob’s Diaries and into the years that his fantasies darken into a calculated pattern. This episode of Unmarked investigates the crimes of “Bizarre”…
Jan 8, 2026 · 27:17
On July 5th, 1984, a man vanished in Kansas City. Four years later, police would uncover one of the most bizarre cases in American history. This episode of Unmarked investigates…
Jan 7, 2026 · 31:54
Before his death, Robert Pickton calls from prison. The recording he leaves behind — never before heard — reveals a man who still believes he hasn’t been caught. In this episode…
Jan 7, 2026 · 45:17
Through the phone lines from his cell, Charles Manson spoke to me in one of his final recorded conversations. What he said about power, fear, and the truth behind the Manson…
Dec 26, 2025 · 1:33
Don’t miss the entire season of Unmarked. We’re opening our archives one case at a time. Subscribe so you never miss what we uncover next. First three episodes drop on Jan 7th…
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