The Murder Diaries
Arts & Culture Podcasts
The Murder Diaries is a victim-focused true crime podcast. Hosts Natalie and Paige use straightforward storytelling to spotlight cold cases, missing persons, and suspicious deaths— often incorporating original audio from the victim’s friends and family. The podcast also includes monthly interviews about the true crime genre as a whole, whether that’s discussions on ethics, survivors sharing their stories, or other relevant topics. Connect with us at themurderdiariespodcast.com or on socials @themurderdiariespod
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United States
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Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
The Murder Diaries is a victim-focused true crime podcast. Hosts Natalie and Paige use straightforward storytelling to spotlight cold cases, missing persons, and suspicious deaths— often incorporating original audio from the victim’s friends and family. The podcast also includes monthly interviews about the true crime genre as a whole, whether that’s discussions on ethics, survivors sharing their stories, or other relevant topics. Connect with us at themurderdiariespodcast.com or on socials @themurderdiariespod
Language:
English
Contact:
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Episodes
MURDERED: Caylee Anthony
2/26/2026
You’ve likely heard about the disappearance and murder of two-year-old Caylee Anthony and the puzzling behavior of her mother Casey. But today, as we approach the 18-year anniversary of the little girl's death, we are taking a retrospective look at the theories, evidence and more recent revelations involved to shed more light on the case as a whole. Even now all these years later, there are more questions than answers in the Caylee Anthony case. What happened to her? Why? And what part does her own mother have to play in her death? This is her story. Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Links: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your retail business to the next level today! https://shopify.com/murderdiaries Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:38:17
DOCUFILES: Something's Wrong with Aunt Diane
2/24/2026
From a shocking car crash to the haunting questions left behind, Paige and Natalie unpack Something’s Wrong with Aunt Diane, examining the theories, contradictions, and devastating impact on the families involved. They discuss how uncertainty, denial, and grief collide in one of the most unsettling true-crime documentaries. To join in on next week’s conversation, we’re watching Amy Bradley Is Missing on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:32
UNSCRIPTED: Camp Chaos
2/23/2026
In this special collaboration with Camp Chaos podcast, we dive into the chilling Rob Reiner murder case, unpacking the twists and turns of the investigation and the questions that still linger. Along the way, we explore other gripping true crime stories, blending sharp analysis from a pop culture lens and unfiltered conversation for a can’t-miss episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:59:15
MURDERED: Destiny McClain
2/19/2026
Destiny McClain was a homebody whose entire world revolved around her family. But one night, she left home to hang out with some friends and was senselessly murdered. Today, her mother and sisters are still searching for answers about who shot and killed Destiny. If you or someone you know have information about Destiny McClain’s murder, her family asks that you please contact the Phoenix Police at 602-262-6151. You can also contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377. There is still a two-thousand dollar reward available to anyone who helps solve Destiny McClain’s murder. Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/csyjcpzbfe6ffte-5r74m-kj3k3-p79kh Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:30
DOCUFILES: Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart
2/17/2026
From a devastating abduction to a powerful story of survival, Natalie and Paige discuss Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, Elizabeth’s newest Netflix documentary, and reflect on trauma, resilience, and reclaiming your voice. They unpack how her story has been told, and what it means to hear it directly from Elizabeth herself. If you’d like to join in on next week’s conversation, we’re watching Something’s Wrong with Aunt Diane, available on Hulu, Prime, and HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:39:08
Unscripted: Natalie Wood
2/16/2026
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Duration:00:51:24
MURDERED: Nikole Bakoles (AKA Saltair Sally)
2/12/2026
An unidentified set of remains found near a lake in Utah, dubbed Saltair Sally, sat unclaimed for eleven years, until a facial reconstruction photo crossed Nancie Bakoles’ computer screen. She knew it was her daughter, Niki, who’d disappeared after losing custody of her daughter. A DNA match confirmed Sally’s identity as 20-year-old Nikole Bakoles, but brought forward a surge of questions that needed to be answered before Niki would ever get justice. If you have any information about the murder of Nikole Bakoles, please contact the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake at 801-743-7000 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:32:05
DOCUFILES: Glitter & Greed
2/10/2026
This week, Natalie & Paige dive into Prime’s Glitter & Greed, unpacking the wild rise and messy unraveling of the Lisa Frank empire. They talk power, all things rainbow, and what really happens when a brand built on joy starts cracking behind the scenes. To join along for next week’s conversation, here’s your heads up to watch Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:08
UNSCRIPTED: Princess Diana
2/9/2026
Paige & Natalie unpack Princess Diana’s rise, her complicated marriage, and the media frenzy that shaped her life. They explore how Diana rewrote the rules of royalty and why her legacy still resonates decades later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:44:20
MURDERED: Eric Nelams
2/5/2026
When he stepped outside his house one morning to head out for another day of work, Eric Nelams was shot to death on his carport next to his truck. Was this some random shooting, or were the culprits of a white-collar fraud conspiracy behind his murder? If you or someone you know have information about the murder of Eric Nelams, you can contact Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-7867. You can also contact the Phenix City Police Department at 334-448-2800. To stay up to date on the case follow Eric's Family here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justice.for.eric.nelams/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justice.for.eric.nelams Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Links: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your retail business to the next level today! https://shopify.com/murderdiaries Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:26
DOCUFILES: Bama Rush
2/3/2026
Natalie and Paige break down HBO Max’s Bama Rush and the culture it tried to capture. From rushTok expectations to Greek life secrecy and what the documentary leaves out, Unscripted digs into the internet discourse and controversy. Next week we're discussing the Glitter & Greed documentary available on Prime. (Watch it and join in on the conversation.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:45:07
UNSCRIPTED: Addison Rae
2/2/2026
Paige and Natalie break down Addison Rae’s meteoric rise, evolving career, and carefully crafted pop persona. From TikTok fame to music, movies, and major brand deals, this episode explores how this internet star crossed into mainstream pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:30:45
MURDERED: Hae Min Lee
1/29/2026
January 13th, 1999 started out like any other day for high school student Hae Min Lee. She got out of bed, ate her breakfast, and drove the short distance to Woodlawn High School. When Hae left her school campus that afternoon she was her usual upbeat and joyful self as she waved goodbye to friends and headed toward her car. It was the last time Hae would ever be seen alive. Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Links: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your retail business to the next level today! https://shopify.com/murderdiaries Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Hae_Min_Lee https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/hae-min-lee/ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/03/226144/who-is-hae-min-lee-case-of-adnan-syed https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/UdE05-Autopsy-Report.pdf https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/alonzo-sellers-role-case-hae-min-lee https://apnews.com/article/adnan-syed-conviction-baltimore-prosecutors-c6ee72fa85c79c1bdf7b5486ea762010 https://apnews.com/article/baltimore-adnan-syed-hae-min-lee-02 Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:31
DOCUFILES: Brandy Hellville
1/27/2026
This week on DocuFiles, the girls break down the Brandy Hellville documentary, unpacking the brand’s rise, the controversies, and the conversations it forces us to have about fashion and culture. Next week we're discussing the Bama Rush documentary available on HBO Max. (Consider this your heads up to watch and join in on the conversation.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:11
UNSCRIPTED: Blake Lively
1/26/2026
Natalie and Paige break down Blake Lively’s career, public image, and how she became one of the most talked-about women in pop culture. From Hollywood sweetheart to discourse magnet, this episode explores the high and lows of Blake's life thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:39:03
MISSING: Kimberly Avila
1/22/2026
When 32-year-old Kimberly Avila didn’t return home after a night out in May of 2017, her family knew something was wrong. Kimberly was a woman of color and part of the LGBTQ+ community, living in a heavily religious Texas town, just on the border of Mexico. Rumors and accusations have circled the case, with no actual evidence, but Kimberly’s family remains unwavering in their search and in their belief that they will one day have answers. Kimberly was last seen just before 3:00AM in the 1200 block of E. Washington Street in Brownsville, Texas. She was on foot and wearing a black wig, a black short sleeve dressy blouse, a black skirt, fishnet pantyhose, and high heel stiletto shoes. She has brown eyes, but was wearing grey contacts. At the time she went missing, Kimberly was between 5’8 and 6’0 and weighed between 200 and 220 pounds. If you have any information about the disappearance of Kimberly Avila AKA Ramiro Avila, please contact the Brownsville Police Department at (956) 548-7000. Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Links: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your retail business to the next level today! https://shopify.com/murderdiaries Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:32:12
DOCUFILES: Quiet on Set
1/20/2026
Introducing our new segment, DocuFiles, where we'll be discussing true crime and true crime adjacent documentaries every Tuesday. We'd love to chat with YOU about the docus; so, leave us a comment to let us know your thoughts on the documentary and what you'd like to chat about next! This week, Natalie & Paige unpack Quiet on Set, diving into the uncomfortable truths and conversations it sparked, with thoughts you’ll definitely want to debate in the group chat. Next week, we’re covering Brandy Hellville. (Consider this your heads-up to start watching now.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:40:16
UNSCRIPTED: Hailey Bieber
1/19/2026
This week on Unscripted, Paige & Natalie get into THE Hailey Bieber. Model, mogul, and internet’s most debated wife. The girls break down the timeline, the rumors, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:56:53
MURDERED: Roberta "Bibi" Lee
1/15/2026
In November of 1984, Bibi Lee went missing while jogging in a northern California park. Her bludgeoned body was found in this same park one month later, and her boyfriend would eventually make startling statements to Oakland police. Did Bibi’s life end at his hands? Or was someone else responsible? Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/csyjcpzbfe6ffte-5r74m-6cwpd Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:40:27
UNSCRIPTED: Justin Bieber
1/12/2026
This week on Unscripted, Natalie & Paige dive deep into Justin Bieber’s life and career. They discuss all the iconic highs, messy moments, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:02:44