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EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 6 MIN

The Murder of Scott Rogers (MU Mini) - Beloved TV host's dark secrets come to light following disturbing murder-su*cide

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What happens when a beloved TV host’s glittering façade shatters to reveal decades-old secrets? In this week's MU Mini, Ed unravels the astonishing rise and deadly fall of "Around Town" presenter Scott Rogers. From his troubled performing-arts academy in Suffolk, England to a shocking murder-su*cide in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that claimed both Rogers and his long-time protégé, Matthew Hodgkinson. ➡️ In this episode you’ll learn: 1️⃣ How Rogers reinvented himself in the U.S. after escaping child-sex allegations in the U.K. 2️⃣ The red flags hidden in plain sight—fake paperwork, a sham marriage, and a too-perfect TV persona. 3️⃣ The federal investigation that stripped away his adopted children and triggered a desperate final act. 4️⃣ Why investigators and former students call Rogers “the worst predatory paedophile you could imagine.” 👂 Listen now to hear the full story—complete with insider quotes, timeline twists, and the chilling note found at the scene. If you love fast-paced true-crime deep dives, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tap the 🔔 to never miss an episode! 💬 Join the conversation: Comment below—did Baton Rouge miss the warning signs? 👇 Binge more Murder Unscripted:Patrick Dennehy Scandal ➡️ https://youtu.be/kGr_A6C_wHA Nicole Brown Simpson’s Sister Speaks ➡️ https://youtu.be/UWO39VgbdHA #TrueCrime #ScottRogers #AroundTown #BatonRouge #MatthewHodgkinson #MurderUnscripted #Podcast #CrimeStory #BBCNews #ChildAbuse #DoubleLife #CultWarning #TVHostScandal #CrimeDocumentary #ColdCase Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts, veteran true crime producer (Ed) and true crime super fan (Melissa), dive into the cases that keep you up at night - offering behind-the-scenes insight while breaking down the barrier between fan and creator. FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557418124048 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/murderunscripted/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@murderunscripted

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What happens when a beloved TV host’s glittering façade shatters to reveal decades-old secrets? In this week's MU Mini, Ed unravels the astonishing rise and deadly fall of "Around Town" presenter Scott Rogers. From his troubled performing-arts...

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