A gifted grad student. A city on edge. And a composite sketch that changed everything.

Melissa unpacks the 2003 murder of Ottawa’s Ardeth Wood, from her disappearance to the forensic artistry that led investigators to her killer, Chris Myers.

This episode of Murder Unscripted explores how one powerful drawing helped bring justice — and how art and science combined to solve a chilling Canadian true crime case.

Dr. Katherine Ramsland sits down to discuss haunted crime scenes, paranormal forensics, and HBO’s The Serial Killer’s Apprentice What happens when true crime crosses into the paranormal?

In this spine-chilling episode of Murder Unscripted, forensic psychologist and author Dr. Katherine Ramsland explores haunted crime scenes, paranormal forensics, and the eerie mysteries behind real-life haunted institutions. From the terrifying Todville Murder Mansion and the dark past of The Dozier School for Boys, to the ghostly echoes of Pennhurst Asylum, Ramsland reveals how the dead may still speak through forensic evidence. We also dive into her creative process, her books, the making of HBO’s hit documentary The Serial Killer’s Apprentice, as well as her candid thoughts on the growing flood of AI-generated true crime content.

If you love true crime, psychology, the supernatural, and paranormal investigation, this episode is a must-watch.

📚 About Katherine Ramsland: Dr. Ramsland is a forensic psychologist, professor, and author of over 70 books, including works on serial killers, crime scene forensics, and the supernatural. She is also one of the creative forces behind HBO’s hit documentary, "The Serial Killer’s Apprentice."

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Welcome to Murder Unscripted — the weekly true-crime podcast where veteran producer Ed Hydock (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files & many more) teams up with his bestie - super-sleuth fan Melissa Spivey - to explore real life murder investigations. Our unique dynamic resonates with both seasoned true-crime fans and those new to the genre, while our unscripted interviews with detectives, forensic scientists, prosecutors, and victims’ families bring you far beyond recycled headlines - immersing you in the world of true-crime like no one else.

🔍 Expect deep dives into obscure stories, serial killers, cold cases, DNA breakthroughs & courtroom drama, plus Friday Minis, Shorts and live Q&As. Built on Insight, Integrity & Advocacy, we keep victims front-and-center, while adding a touch of humor to brighten even the darkest tales.

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In 1991, Salem’s “Official Witch,” Laurie Cabot, claimed she could see where missing woman Martha Brailsford was hidden. Days later, police recovered the body, and arrested neighbor Thomas Maimoni for her murder.

This chilling true crime story blurs the line between witchcraft, intuition, and justice.

When Martha Brailsford went missing after a day of sailing, Salem police faced a mystery with no leads — until famed witch and psychic Laurie Cabot stepped in. Her visions led searchers toward the harbor, where Brailsford’s body was later discovered weighted with an anchor. Soon after, police arrested Tom Maimoni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in 1993.

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Counterpoint: A Murder in Massachusetts Bay

– Margaret Press Unsolved Mysteries

– Martha Brailsford

Patheos: “The True Story of a Witch Who Solved a Murder”

Massachusetts Parole Board records (public summaries)

Local Salem & Boston reporting archives

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🎙️ Welcome to Murder Unscripted — the weekly true-crime podcast where veteran producer Ed Hydock (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files & many more) teams up with his bestie - super-sleuth fan Melissa Spivey - to explore real life murder investigations. Our unique dynamic resonates with both seasoned true-crime fans and those new to the genre, while our unscripted interviews with detectives, forensic scientists, prosecutors, and victims’ families bring you far beyond recycled headlines - immersing you in the world of true-crime like no one else.

🔍 Expect deep dives into obscure stories, serial killers, cold cases, DNA breakthroughs & courtroom drama, plus Friday Minis, Shorts and live Q&As. Built on Insight, Integrity & Advocacy, we keep victims front-and-center, while adding a touch of humor to brighten even the darkest tales.

👉 New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe, join the MU Crew & tap the bell!

🌐 For more information about us and the show, visit our website at: www.MurderUnscriptedPod.com

E-mail us at: murderunscriptedpod@gmail.com

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