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Unlawful Acts

Unlawful Acts

Network One Digital 48 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen. It delivers gripping, condensed storytelling that dives deep into some of history's most fascinating criminal cases, from elusive serial killers and unsolved disappearances to organized crime and corruption. Each episode peels back the layers to uncover truths often left untold, focusing not just on the crimes but on the people involved—the families, detectives, and hidden patterns. With sharp analysis and compelling narrative, the podcast explores what happened and why, appealing to fans of criminal psychology and detailed storytelling.

Episodes

The Hillside Stranglers: Kenneth Bianchi & Angelo Buono
The Hillside Stranglers: Kenneth Bianchi & Angelo Buono Oct 8, 2026 2404 Los Angeles thought it was hunting a single serial killer. The truth was even more disturbing: there were two—and they were cousins. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the crimes of Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, the two men who became known as the Hillside Stranglers. During the late 1970s, women and girls were murdered across the Los Angeles area, with several vict
Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show
Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show Oct 8, 2026 168 In this brief segment, we recommend The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan has some amazing guests on his show, and he has a gift for making complex ideas accessible. We have become regular listeners, and hope you check it out too.
Eric Copple: The Napa Valley Murders
Eric Copple: The Napa Valley Murders Oct 1, 2026 2816 On Halloween night in 2004, three roommates in Napa, California, returned home after an evening together. By morning, two of them—Leslie Mazzara and Adriane Insogna—had been brutally murdered inside their home. Their third roommate survived, but investigators were left with a terrifying question: who entered the house that night, and why? In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn exami
Joseph Naso: The Alphabet Killer
Joseph Naso: The Alphabet Killer Sep 24, 2026 2158 For decades, the murders of four women in Northern California remained separated by time, geography, and unanswered questions. But investigators would eventually uncover a disturbing connection—and a suspect hiding in plain sight. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the case of Joseph Naso, the convicted serial killer whose victims included Roxene Roggasch, Carmen Colon,
Fred & Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors
Fred & Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors Sep 17, 2026 2558 Behind the doors of 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, England, investigators uncovered one of the most disturbing crime scenes in British history. Human remains were discovered buried beneath the garden, cellar, and floors of the home shared by Fred and Rose West. What appeared from the outside to be an ordinary family home would become infamous as the “House of Horrors.” But finding the victims
The Sunset Strip Killers: The Couple Who Turned Hollywood Into a Hunting Ground
The Sunset Strip Killers: The Couple Who Turned Hollywood Into a Hunting Ground Sep 10, 2026 2530 Behind the glamour of Hollywood and the neon lights of the Sunset Strip, a terrifying series of murders was unfolding. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the disturbing case of the Sunset Strip Killers, Douglas Clark and Carol Bundy, whose crimes terrorized Los Angeles in 1980. What began as a relationship between two seemingly ordinary people descended into a dark worl
Michael Wayne Devaughn: The Labor Day Murders That Haunted Starkville
Michael Wayne Devaughn: The Labor Day Murders That Haunted Starkville Sep 3, 2026 2164 Labor Day weekend in 1990 turned into a nightmare in Starkville, Mississippi, when a brutal attack left a community searching for answers. For years, the case remained unresolved. Then, decades later, advances in DNA evidence would lead investigators to Michael Wayne Devaughn—and finally provide a breakthrough in a crime that had haunted Starkville for years. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Co
The Snowtown Murders: The Horrifying Story of the Bodies in the Barrels
The Snowtown Murders: The Horrifying Story of the Bodies in the Barrels Aug 27, 2026 2761 The Snowtown Murders became one of the most disturbing serial murder cases in Australian history. What investigators eventually discovered inside barrels stored in a former bank building would expose a years-long killing spree built around manipulation, torture, murder, and fear. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the shocking story of the Snowtown murders, also known as
Introducing  "What Happened to the McStays?"
Introducing "What Happened to the McStays?" Aug 24, 2026 1528 Today we’re sharing something a little different: it’s the first episode of a new podcast from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20 called “What Happened to the McStays?” In 2010, in a quiet suburb of San Diego, a family of four seemingly vanished into thin air. When investigators searched their home, they found the family’s two beloved dogs unattended outside, rotting food left around the house and
Audrey Marie Hilley: The Black Widow Poisoner
Audrey Marie Hilley: The Black Widow Poisoner Aug 20, 2026 2785 Audrey Marie Hilley appeared to be a devoted wife and mother. But when members of her own family began suffering from mysterious illnesses, investigators uncovered a disturbing pattern of poisoning, deception, and murder. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the bizarre story of Audrey Marie Hilley, the Alabama woman who poisoned her husband, Frank Hilley, and later attemp
Richard Farley: The Office Shooting That Left 7 Dead
Richard Farley: The Office Shooting That Left 7 Dead Aug 13, 2026 2433 On February 16, 1988, former ESL Incorporated employee Richard Farley entered his former workplace in Sunnyvale, California, heavily armed. By the time the attack ended, seven people had been killed and four others injured. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the Richard Farley case, the years of stalking and harassment of coworker Laura Black that preceded the attack, and the events tha
Simon Leviev: The Tinder Swindler Who Faked Everything
Simon Leviev: The Tinder Swindler Who Faked Everything Aug 6, 2026 3447 Simon Leviev convinced women around the world that he was the billionaire heir to a diamond empire. Private jets, luxury hotels, designer clothes, security teams, and seemingly unlimited wealth helped create the perfect illusion—but almost everything was fake. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn break down the extraordinary rise of the man known as the Tinder Swindler. They explo

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