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The Boy in the Deer Box | The Case of Paul Martin Andrews | UNSEEN Feb 17, 2025

Show notes

"What happened in that box?" January 11th 1973, on his way to buy milk for his siblings, 13 year old Paul Martin Andrews doesn’t notice a blue van is following him. Sitting in it is Richard Ausley, a dangerous outlaw on the run, and as Richard usually does, he simply asks Paul for help and offers him a ride. His story would end up becoming infamously known as “The Boy in the Box”, and 30 years later, Paul speaks up about it for the first time, as his captor begs for freedom.

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The Secret Lives of American Witch Killers: From Hippies to Homicide | The Case of Jenn Carson | UNSEEN Feb 10, 2025

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“Are the hurt people dead?” In 1979, 4 year old Jennifer Carson comes face to face with one of the most bizarre and deranged serial killers to have ever lived: none other than her new psychic step-mother, Susan Carson. Susan, along with Jenn’s father Michael Bear Carson, will embark on a years-long religious mission to hunt down and kill anyone they deem a witch, and Jenn is their first target. Little do the infamous San Francisco Witch Killers know that Jenn will escape the clutches of their evil cult and lead the way to justice for her and the rest of their victims.

Directed, written & edited by Alexandre Gendron

Research & script revision by Tiffany Loxton

Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader

Voiceover by William Akana

Sources

I Lived with a Killer: The San Francisco Witch Killers (Breakthrough Entertainment)

Snapped: Killer Couples: Susan & Michael Carson (Jupiter Entertainment)

The Killer In My Family: James Michael 'Bear' Carson (Woodcut Media)

Deadly Women: Hunting Humans (Beyond International)

This Is Life With Lisa Ling: Children of Killers (Part2 Pictures)

Wicked Attraction: The Two Bears (M2 Pictures)

The Conversation: My Dad Was a Serial Killer (BBC)

Facing Evil: Dr. Jenn Carson (iHeartPodcasts/Tenderfoot TV)

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The Rise & Fall of a Texas Alpha | The Case of Meghan Verikas | UNSEEN Feb 03, 2025

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“I don’t want to tell her daddy’s gone”

In the early hours of March 10th, 2017, police officers enter the home of Valerie McDaniel and Leon Jacob with seemingly unexpected news – cops tell the new couple that Valerie’s ex-husband has just been killed in a robbery gone wrong, but there’s something else they’re hiding. What Leon and Valerie don’t know is that they’ve walked right into a trap—one designed to catch them in their own deadly scheme. Behind it all was the last person they expected: Leon’s ex, Meghan Verikas.

Directed, written and edited by Matthew Rice

Researched by Bianca Yzabelle Tan

Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader

Voiceover by William Akana

Sources

KPRC

ABC 13 Houston

ABC, 20/20

Law&Crime

Dateline NBC, Twisted in Texas

Oxygen, Murder for Hire, Doctor’s Orders

A&E, American Justice, “The Bad Doctor”

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The 4 YO Who Solved Her Mom's Murder | The Case of Heidi Jones-Asay | UNSEEN Jan 24, 2025

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“She knew who did it all along”On July 31st 1970, in the small town of Price Utah, 4 year old Heidi wakes up to eerie silence, and after peeking through the keyhole of her bedroom door, she sees a terrifying scene that will stick with her forever: the tragic murder of her mother. However, no one is convicted, and before the case file is officially marked as unsolved, Heidi’s grandmother takes one last photo of her, standing in front of the outline: nobody could imagine that this photo would actually hide the key to solve the murder, which will only be done 46 years later.

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The 11 YO Who Escaped the Cabin in the Woods | The Case of Leah Henry | UNSEEN Jan 17, 2025

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“You’re gonna pay for this”

On May 1st, 2001, 11 YO Leah Henry is dropped off by her school bus less than a mile from the safety of her house, but as she starts her walk home, a car suddenly drives up to her and parks, blocking the road. Unbeknownst to her, Leah is about to be kidnapped by one of Texas’ most notorious serial predators, but she will also be known as the girl who outsmarted him using her wits, and even her camera, and ultimately, took him down for good.

Sources:

A&E

2013 - Investigation Discovery

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The Family Feud Killer | The Case of Becky Bliefnick | UNSEEN Jan 06, 2025

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“If he doesn’t get it his way, he may literally lose his mind” On February 23rd, 2023, mom of 3 Becky Bliefnick was found dead, shot 14 times in cold blood, and despite the brutal nature of the attack, there isn’t any DNA evidence left behind. The killer thinks he’s outsmarted everyone, but little do they know that Becky refused to be a silent victim, and has left all the clues investigators need to uncover the truth and bring justice for her and make sure her killer would pay for the murder. Becky’s sister, Sarah, has started a GoFundMe to create a scholarship fund and support Becky’s 3 young children. To donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sf6w9h-becky-bliefnick-memorial-and-support-fund Research & story by Tiffany Loxton Editing by Maxime Desrochers & Matthew Rice Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader Voiceover by William Akana Sources: 48 Hours: The Game Show and the Murder (CBS) Dateline: Ghostrider (Peacock Productions) Killer Relationships: The Price of Love (Faith in Justice Productions/Texas Crew Productions) 2020 Special Bad Romance: Dangerous Game (ABC) Killer Cases: The Bicycle Killer (Law & Crime Productions)

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The Covina Christmas Massacre | The Case of the Ortega Family | UNSEEN Dec 27, 2024

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“He shot my daughter in the face!”

On Christmas Eve 2008, just before midnight, 911 operators scramble as every phone rings off the hook in the city of Covina, California. All the callers frantically report a massive explosion on East Knollcrest drive—the Ortegas' family home. In the chaos, neighbors are sheltering the panicked surviving family members, running for their lives from what should have been a normal Christmas dinner. But what the survivors tell 911 dispatchers is even more deeply disturbing: the nightmare actually began before the house went up in flames when a man dressed as Santa Claus opened fire at the family dinner. Now, the surviving Ortega family must figure out how to rebuild after an unimaginable tragedy, and keep the Christmas spirit alive.

In her journey to rebuild, Leticia Yuzefpolsky now shares empowering stories about healing, love, & family on her blog: https://leticiashope.com/about/

CreditsDirected, written & edited by Alexandre Gendron & Justin ChalifouxResearched by Manon LafosseProduced by Alexandra Salois & Salim SaderVoiceover by William AkanaSourcesOxygen Emerge Pictures Jarrett Creative GroupKristina KuzmicBellum Entertainment OWNMichele F RosenthalABC7CNNAP ArchiveAssociated PressCBS NewsAssociate Press2KCAL9Chasing reality RawBill Rhetts - hi-caliber.orgWhy are we friends? PodcastRory Smithristmas - Short Film 2022Little Help - Christmas Short Film 2022Advent - Christmas Short Film 2024Santa Flamethrower - Garden CenterSanta Claus On Fire - Stuntman Phil

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The Original Mindhunter | The Case of Opal Horton ft. Ann Burgess | UNSEEN Dec 20, 2024

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“I think he’s right behind me — watching me” June 13th 1985: Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, a trailblazer mindhunter, sits across from an 8YO girl, trying to analyze her. 10 days prior, little Opal Horton barely escaped a kidnapping by a man who took her best friend Missy right in front of her. Now, Dr. Burgess’s job is to catch this man, to find Missy before it’s too late, but there’s one problem: Opal is not talking. Dr. Burgess will need to use everything her studies have taught her, from her nursing career, to teaching the FBI, to studying the most notorious serial killers, to eventually catch Opal’s monster. Unseen would like to sincerely thank Dr. Burgess for time to meet with us, share her insights on the case, and teach us about her groundbreaking work in mental health and forensics. Dr. Burgess has authored numerous publications, including her recent book “A Killer by Design” about her career revolutionizing treatment of the trauma and abuse, and criminal psychology: https://www.amazon.com/Killer-Design-Murderers-Mindhunters-Decipher/dp/0306924862 Credits: Written, edited & directed by Justin Chalifoux Researched by Manon Lafosse Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader Voiceover by William Akana A big thank you also to Jeremy Rothman Productions for the shoot. Sources:

Red Marble Media Hulu Boston College A&E television networks Movie Web The interview room National Geographic Daily Herald Wondery - Candice DeLong Film Rise True Entertainment and Condé Nast Entertainment for Discovery Illinois Police 60 minutes ABC7 News NCTV17 CONUS Archive

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From Mother to Manhunter | The Case of Krystal Mitchell | UNSEEN Dec 13, 2024

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“I just know something is wrong with her”

On June 10th, 2016 Josephine Wentzel receives the worst call of her life: her 30-year-old daughter is dead, and her boyfriend Raymond McLeod is MIA. This date marks the beginning of a 6-year-long international manhunt, but after months of fruitless efforts by police, a desperate Josephine takes matters into her own hands. She will use all her experience as a former police officer to catch him before he kills again, and get justice for her daughter, and two grandchildren.

For more information or to support Josephine’s efforts to help other families with missing or murdered loved ones: https://angelsofjustice.org/

Josephine also wrote two books about her journey to get justice for Krystal:

“The Chase: In Hot Pursuit of My Daughter’s Killer” and “The Capture: The riveting account of capturing my daughter's murderer.”

The Chase:

https://www.amazon.com/Chase-hot-pursuit-daughters-killer/dp/B09JVJ2F49

The Capture:

https://www.amazon.com/Capture-riveting-capturing-daughters-murderer/dp/B0C9SLBV8W/ref=pd_bxgy_q_d_sccl_1/130-3774193-1159422?pd_rd_w=hWHL9&content-id=amzn1.sym.27be5bbe-3574-4f40-8c57-ce12023a2e77&pf_rd_p=27be5bbe-3574-4f40-8c57-ce12023a2e77&pf_rd_r=086VJBT0QFNXRS7C87AZ&pd_rd_wg=kdGnQ&pd_rd_r=317921c6-348b-46ed-a821-cd0731db4b22&pd_rd_i=B0C9SLBV8W&psc=1

Credits:

Directed, written & edited by Alexandre Gendron

Researched by Tiffany Loxton

Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader

Voiceover by William Akana

John Walsh: In Pursuit - Investigation Discovery/Zero Point Zero Production Inc.

John Walsh: The Search Continues
America’s Most Wanted New Season - Fox Alternative Entertainment
Still A Mystery: Charmed By A Killer - Investigation Discovery, Efran Films
Crime Stories With Nancy Grace Red Seat Ventures
Tamron Hall Show - ABC News/Disney Media Distribution/Summerdale Productions
Access Hollywood - NBC
Inside Edition - CBS Media
Philip DeFranco
Court TV
Unsolved Podcast

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The Sleeping Suspect | The Case of the Oxley Family | UNSEEN Dec 06, 2024

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“It was like making a deal with the devil”

At 3:30 am on February 21st 2008, Melissa Oxley frantically calls 911 from her bedroom. She’s just woken up next to the dead body of her husband, Ben, who’s been murdered with a shotgun in his sleep. She hides with her 6-year-old stepdaughter, Alyssa, pleading with dispatchers to hurry, since she can hear footsteps downstairs, but when police arrive, there’s no intruder found. As all clues point to Melissa, Ben’s daughter, 6-year-old Alyssa, breaks her silence: she was the only one awake in the house, and what she saw that night will take the investigation in a whole different direction.

Directing, writing & editing by Matthew Rice

Research by Tianyi Zhang

Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader

Voiceover by William Akana

Sources:

Documentary:

Dateline NBC - While They Were Sleeping 2019

Discovery Plus - Does murder sleep - S01E01 Deadly awakening

Oxygen - Killer Motive: S2E7 Waking nightmare

Apple TV - In Plain Sight : Family Nightmare

Interrogation Footage:

Law & Crime Network - She Woke Up Covered in Her Husband’s Blood