Ep:63 - DNA cracks DECADES-OLD cold case | The chilling case of Mandy Stavik | Murder Unscripted

To skip the banter, jump to 8:12In this episode of Murder Unscripted, Melissa unpacks the haunting disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Mandy Stavik along the Nooksack River trail in tiny Acme, Washington. While everyone in town had their suspicions about who was responsible, folks kept their secrets to themselves. Three decades later, a discarded soda can, a determined cold-case team, and advanced DNA forensics brought Mandy's killer into the light, and finally closed the case that Acme could never forget.👉 Tell us: Do you think DNA evidence collected by a civilian should be admissible in court? Why do you think Tim Bass did what he did? 👍 LIKE this video if you’re a true-crime sleuth, SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives, and hit the 🔔 so you never miss an episode. 📢 Share the episode with fellow true-crime junkies to help us keep Mandy’s story alive. 🎧 Listen on the go on Spotify, Apple Pods, or wherever you get your podcasts. #TrueCrime #MandyStavik #ColdCaseSolved #AcmeWashington #DNAEvidence #MurderMystery #JusticeServed #Podcast #MurderUnscripted _____________________________________________________________________________________🎙️ 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: [email protected] Follow us on socials 👇 FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557418124048 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/murderunscripted/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@murderunscripted ⚠️ Graphic details; listener discretion advised. #TrueCrime #MurderUnscripted #ColdCase #UnsolvedMysteries #ForensicScience #VictimAdvocacy 🕵️‍♀️🩸