Unsung Murder Ballads
This is a True Crime podcast that focuses on murders, solved or unsolved. We will occasionally break our own rules when that catches out fancy and cover something that may not exactly be a murder.
We would like to warn anyone listening that we do cover sensitive content and it's usually presented to the co-hosts with little to no knowledge of the case details so that their responses and reactions are genuine. And we tend to do all this with some dark humor. So, if this doesn't work for you, we understand. There are a lot of other podcasts out there for you to enjoy. However, if you think that might be your thing, please give us a listen, interact with us on our social media pages, and get to know us.
Hosts: Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, Joyous Dead.
Episodes
129 episodes
Episode 125: Jackie Vandagriff
In this episode Janus and Jameson discuss the tragic case of Jackie Vandagriff and her murder at the hands of a man she barely knew. It's a brutal look at stalking and how someone can get caught in the crosshairs of a maniac without reali...
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Episode 125
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50:38
Episode 124: Ken Rex McElroy
In this episode, Joyous Dead reads from a script that she was sent moments before we started recording and is learning the details of the case as she is presenting it. She will be telling us about how one man terrorized an entire to...
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Episode 124
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47:54
Episode 123: Jessica Chambers
In this episode the 3 Dead Js discuss the case of Jessica Chambers, who in her final moments, went through things no one would wish on even their worst enemies.
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Episode 123
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38:56
Episode 122: Marc Dutroux
In this episode we dive into the case of Marc Dutroux, whose brutal crimes against children rocked the nation of Belgium and lead many to believe that there were (are?) high ranking officials involved in a trafficking network.
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Episode 122
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Episode 121: FJI - Richard Ramirez AKA The NIghtstalker
In this For Joyous' Information episode, we enlighten Joyous about Richard Ramirez, The Nightstalker and how he terrorized Los Angeles in the 1980s.
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Episode 121
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52:36
Episode 120: Murder Ballad Roulette 3 Part 2
In this episode each of the 3 Dead Js cover a case each from around the globe...again. Joyous tells us about a political murder in Mongolia, Janus discusses a man who killed numerous wives in Turkey, and Jameson tells us about a you...
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Episode 120
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Episode 119: Murder Ballad Roulette 3 - Part 1
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous each dive into various murders from around the world. This normally would have been 6 smaller cases, but we have become too good at chatting, side bars and joking that we needed to break it into 2...
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Episode 119
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48:05
Episode 118: Birna Brjansdottir
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss a case from Iceland that lead to the largest missing person search in that nation's history. Birna Brjansdottir disappeared after a night out and events like that rarely happen there.
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Episode 118
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Episode 117: Jack The Ripper
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the infamous killer Jack the Ripper! With a newer development that was recently announced, the team felt that now was the time to cover it.
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Episode 117
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Episode 116: Rodney Alcala AKA The Dating Game Killer
In this episode, Jameson tells us about serial killer Rodney Alcala and his rampage through the Los Angeles area cost many young women their lives.
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Episode 116
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49:49
Episode 115: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous tackle a different type of subject. 9 hikers in Soviet Russia in 1959 were found dead under extremely mysterious circumstances. Were they murdered? Targets in a secret weapons test? Wa...
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Episode 115
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46:23
Episode 114: Bianca Devins
In this episode, Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the tragic case of Bianca Devins, who after overcoming many adversities, was betrayed by someone seeking to possess her.
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Episode 114
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59:25
Episode 113: Carl Panzram
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the strange and surprising story of a serial killer that continuously kept committed crimes and breaking out of prisons.
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Episode 113
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45:23
Episode 112: The Kahler Family
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the tragic and sad case of the Kahler Family. With the narcissistic father feeling lost and betrayed, he's likely to do anything.
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Episode 112
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41:09
Episode 111: Sabrina Zunich
In this episode the 3 Dead Js discuss the case of Sabrina Zunich, who was manipulated by her foster father to murder his wife, Lisa Knoefel. This case is a tragedy in many ways, and the journey is as heartbreaking as the crime.
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Episode 111
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54:53
Episode 110: Candy Montgomery
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the famous case of Candy Montgomery, who killed the wife of a man she had an affair with and claimed self defense. Listen and decide what you think actually happened.#Candy...
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Episode 110
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Episode 109: Bite Sized Murders 3 - Judith Barsi, Dominique Dunn and Rebecca Shaeffer
In our first episode of 2025 Janus and Joyous discuss three cases that involve the murders of Hollywood Stars. Judith Barsi, who voiced Ducky in Land Before Time, was murdered by her own father. Dominique Dunn, who starred in Poltergeist,...
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Episode 108: The Dayton Christmas Killing Spree
In this Holiday release episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous dig into the killing sprees of Marvellous Keene, Laura Taylor, Heather Mathews, and DeMarcus Smith as they rampages through Dayton Ohio in 1992 during the Christmas holiday.<...
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Episode 108
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43:55
Episode 107: Brittanee Drexel
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the disappearance and murder of Brittanee Drexel. Brittanee lied to her mother and took a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC and unfortunately met a monster.#BrittaneeDrexel #R...
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Episode 107
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36:13
Episode 106: The Chameleon - Terry Rasmussen
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the very twisted case of The Chameleon aka Terry Rasmussen. From bodies found in barrels at Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire to A body buried in cat litter in California, this case w...
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Episode 106
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54:50
Episode 105: Cassie Jo Stoddart
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart at the hands of people she considered friends that were inspired by the movie Scream.#CassieJoStaddart #BrianDraper #ToreyAdamcik #...
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Episode 105
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33:47
Episode 104: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
In this episode Jameson tells us about the sad and brutal case known as the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders where 3 young girls are murdered while on a Girl Scout retreat.#Oklahoma #CampScott #GirlScouts #DorisMilner&n...
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Episode 104
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44:40
Episode 103: Steven Avery Part 3
For the final installment of our For Joyous' Information mini series on Steven Avery, we discuss some of the evidence found in Steven Avery's home, Brandon Dassey's confession, and the trail and its aftermath.#StevenAvery #Bra...
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Episode 103
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53:29
Episode 102: Steven Avery Part 2
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous continue their discussion breaking down the differences between Making a Murderer and Convicting a Murderer. In part 2 of 3, we talk about Teresa Halbach and all the details of the last day of her...
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Episode 102
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55:42
Episode 101: Steven Avery Part 1
In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the early life of Steven Avery, his wrongful conviction of sexual assault, his release, and all the things that Making A Murderer left out of their telling of his life during these time periods....
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Episode 101
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