Ep:70 | The Luna Family Murders | Murder Unscripted

Is this America's most sadistic crime ever? In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we unpack the harrowing 1993 killings of the Luna family in west Phoenix, Arizona. Prosecutors said Richard Kenneth Djerf targeted the household in a revenge plot tied to an earlier burglary dispute involving Albert Luna Jr., a former coworker. Djerf later pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Albert Luna Sr., Patricia “Patsy” Luna, 18-year-old Rochelle, and 5-year-old Damien—and was sentenced to death in 1996. 🔎 Why it matters now: The case has re-entered headlines with Arizona officials moving to carry out Djerf’s sentence; an execution by lethal injection is scheduled for October 17, 2025. 🎧 What you’ll hear: • A concise, narrative retelling of the seven hours inside the Luna home • The burglary motive and how a co-worker dispute escalated to mass murder • The investigative trail, plea, and decades of appeals on Arizona’s death row 💬 Join the discussion What responsibilities do courts and the public have when cases resurface decades later? Should execution dates revive wider reviews of old investigations? Drop your thoughts below—we read every comment. 👍 Support the show If this episode helped you understand the case, like, subscribe, and share with a true-crime friend. Tap the 🔔 to get notified when new episodes drop. 🔑 Keywords Richard Djerf, Luna Family Murders, Phoenix 1993, Arizona Death Row, True Crime Podcast, Quadruple Homicide, Execution Date 2025, West Phoenix, Safeway Burglary Motive, Murder Unscripted #TrueCrimePodcast #LunaFamily #RichardDjerf #Phoenix #Arizona #ColdCase #DeathRow #Justice #CrimeHistory #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 🕵️‍♀️🩸