Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words

Justin Shepherd

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...

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Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words

Episodes (10)

Yesterday Alissa Turney: They Called Her a Runaway. Her Sister Changed Everything
Mon Mar 16th They Left Him Alone to Die: The Fraternity Hazing Death of Adam Oakes
Mon Mar 9th Joe Exotic Speaks From Prison About Tiger King and His Conviction

Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words

Mar 23, 2026
1½ hours
76 MB

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, refused to let Alissa’s case disappear. In this episode, Sarah Turney shares the full story behind the disappearance of Alissa Turney, including the early failures in the investigation, the disturbing allegations of abuse and control inside their home, and the role their father, Michael Turney, played in the case. She explains how she began questioning the narrative she had been to...

Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words

Alissa Turney: They Called Her a Runaway. Her Sister Changed Everything

Justin Shepherd

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