Unsaid Case Files

The Second Sentence – The Murders of Charlene Van Auken and Zoey Peetz

A man convicted of murdering a mother and her four-year-old daughter is sentenced to life in prison—again.This episode of Unsaid Case Files examines the murders of Charlene Van Auken and Zoey Peetz, the evidence that tied Nicholas Denham to the crime, and the painful cost of a conviction overturned and retried. A story about trust, rejection, and justice that arrives too late to heal.

JonBenét Ramsey — A House Full of Silence

On Christmas night, a six-year-old girl was killed inside her own home—and the truth has never left that house.
In this episode of Unsaid Case Files, Johnny Black examines the murder of JonBenét Ramsey, a case defined not just by violence, but by silence, missteps, and unanswered questions. From the infamous ransom note to a crime scene that was never secured, we trace the critical moments that shaped one of the most debated investigations in American history.
This is not a theory-driven retelling. It’s a careful breakdown of what happened, what failed, and why—nearly thirty years later—justice still hasn’t spoken.
Some crimes don’t go cold. They just go quiet.

The Black Dahlia — Elizabeth Short

The unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short — known as The Black Dahlia — became a media legend, but the truth of what happened to her was buried beneath headlines, rumors, and failure. This episode explores what went wrong, and what was never said.

JONESTOWN: THE ILLUSION OF PARADISE

Jonestown didn’t happen overnight.It was built through fear, isolation, and blind devotion to a charismatic leader who promised salvation and delivered death.
In this episode of Unsaid Case Files, we examine the rise of Jim Jones, the warning signs that went ignored, Congressman Leo Ryan’s fatal investigation, and the mass murder of more than 900 people—including over 200 children—in the jungles of Guyana.

A Son’s Viral Crime The Murder of Tanya Byrd.

Explore the shocking case of Bahsid McLean, who killed and dismembered his mother in the Bronx. We examine the warning signs, family struggles, and the hidden violence behind the headlines.