45. From Forensic Files to Murder Unscripted: How True Crime Has Evolved

Former Forensic Files producer Ed and co-host Melissa from the hit podcast Murder Unscripted join Cameron Santana and Dr. Brian Santana for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of true crime storytelling. Ed shares behind-the-scenes insight into what it was like producing one of the most influential true crime television shows of all time, including how cases were selected and how forensic evidence shaped each episode. Together, the group discusses how lessons learned from Forensic Files carried over into their current work on Murder Unscripted. The conversation also explores how true crime has shifted from carefully produced television documentaries to long-form podcasts and now to fast-moving social media coverage — and how that shift impacts investigations, public perception, and victims’ families. This episode offers a rare look inside the world of true crime production and where the genre is headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices