This case seems perfect for the use of forensic genealogy to solve as there is dna available to use.

Michael is simply the best. Impeccable research. Soothing delivery. And his compassion and caring is heartfelt. This should be one of the highest rated podcasts IMO. Thank you, Michael.

I have been listening to this podcast for several years now, and it is among my favorite podcasts. He always does thorough job of explaining the cases. It covers a lot of cases I would not have heard of otherwise please keep up the good work. And I can’t wait to hear the next episode.

This is the best podcast . He gets right into the subject of the podcast . He speaks the truth ! He’s not afraid to speak about some of the subjects he speaks about . Micheal keep up the great work . Thank you

This is truly one of the best true crime podcasts out there. Not about all the hype, not just trying to squeeze every penny out of his production. He focuses on this one podcast, doesn’t have an entire production team behind him, and yet his podcasts are better researched, better narrated, with a better (unique and novel) scope of topics and selection of cases. He’s not telling lame jokes just to hear the sound of his own voice, he’s not trying to be funny or “cool,” instead he’s completely focused on providing accurate and unbiased information, while keeping the victims (and larger societal impact) of these crimes in the forefront of his reporting. The only podcast’s patreon I’ve paid to join….

Unresolved is one of the earliest indie true crime podcasts and remains one of the best. It’s also so underrated for the contributions it’s made to raising awareness of now-high-profile crimes that were not well known when Whelan covered them—particularly LISK. Whelan is and has always been victim focused and ethical and he deserves a lot of credit for continually pushing true crime media to be better. ETA: I decided to update my review today when I was struck by how well written and humanistic the introduction to the episodes on the Villisca axe murders was. This show ages like fine wine! It’s cool to see how Whelan’s skills as a writer and presenter have only continued to grow.

I applaud you for covering the true crimes of Jeffrey Epstein & his co-conspirators, known & yet to be known. Your podcast is the only “crime” podcast of which I am aware that has covered the history of these horrific crimes. It is so much more than an “American Tragedy” - its reach is global.

Your blind hatred of DJT is impossible to overlook. Get over it.

I think I’ve been listening since about 2016 and this has always been a favorite of mine. Micheal is always treats victims respectfully and often covers cases that I have never heard of. The Epstein series has been incredible!

If you respect deep research, you’re in the right place!

So well done! I have followed you for years and you just keep getting better and better, this is one of the best investigative series I have ever listened to, well done on a complex story that deserves the attention and detail you have provided - Bravo!

Thank you for speaking out and clarifying this shameful ongoing truth.

There are weird pauses in the narration, and not much change in the inflection. I had to stop listening.

Host never goes on tangents or inserts unnecessary jokes for the heck of it. The cases are interesting, thoroughly researched and easy to follow. I stumbled across this podcast because i was tired of other crime pods with irrelevant babbling and comedy (no shade, just not always the vibe). I want more from Mr. Whelan.

Solid production. I like that the host focuses on each case and doesn’t go off on unrelated tangents. Some podcasts wander too far off topic, and I appreciate that this one stays on track.

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Had to leave a good rating after listening to the latest case. Thank you for speaking up against injustice and prejudice. Still one of the best true crime podcasts, way better than most of the rest! 5-2023: I hope you keep doing this podcast. It’s one of my favorites, I like the way you describe the cases. You are appreciated! The best voice for true crime and the best true crime podcast. Thank you for doing the episode: The Thurston County Cat Killer. This issue deserves to be brought to light. I hope whoever did this will be caught and locked up for life. Animal cruelty is the worst crime in my opinion. I wish the perpetrator could receive the same treatment these cats got. Thank you Micheal

Really well-done podcast, fully informative. Occasionally lapses into an annoying habit of playing long clips of a press conference, but these can be skipped fairly easily.

Well researched & intriguing writing & delivery

Host has bad grammar and an unpleasant hissing voice. Manages to sound robotic and mush-mouthed at the same time.

Not bad

The podcast should be called Unhinged, due to the host’s inability to be objective and dragging his leftist ideology into what is supposed to be a TC podcast…. Additionally, his voice is extremely grating, and gives me the ick.

I’m a patron, just forget to review, and it’s so worth it since everything is equally well produced. I can’t recommend it enough. Michael is an amazing story teller (true story teller!) and he always manage to give his unique take on cases I’ve thought “I can’t hear another telling of this case”. Although he manage to find very rarely talked about cases or incidents that leaves you with a sense of nobody really knows what the heck is going on. Or anything is possible I suppose.

Limited details and even then they are often incorrect. No cross referencing. Then the interpretation/analysis is on par with a high school research project.

I wanted to like this podcast because i am such an avid true crime listener but I just cannot get through it. I listened to two full episodes before leaving this review. The narrator delivers every piece of information with a singular monotone voice and restates information he has already said 3,4, even 5 times. I get it. I get that the religious group was once called great thunder and is now called the almighty church of god. The repetition is like nails on a chalk board for me personally. Just can’t do it.

Michael and his soothing voice adds so much to these gut wrenching stories. This is a truly wonderful podcast with highly researched and factual information, no ads or very few and not too long. Love it! Thank you for these stories. I pray for these Families!

I have enjoyed listening to Unresolved for a few years. The storytelling and format are unique within the genre of true crime podcasts and the overall production is great. One thing I have had trouble getting over is the occasional mispronunciation of various common words that make me wonder whether the reader knows his subject. For example , today’s episode about a man from Czechoslovakia. In the episode, the pre-1993 country name is consistently pronounced with a soft “ch” sound like “cheese”, however the proper English version is with a hard “ch” sound like in “character”. It’s hard to listen to the repeated mistakes.

I just started listening and cannot get through an episode, the narrator’s voice is so creepy sounding!

I’ve been listening for a number of years now and really have noticed a huge increase in the quality of production. The content has always been five stars thanks for your hard work.

Amazing podcast with an intelligent host! I just wish episodes were longer!

I appreciate your coverage of Amber Thurman. Thank you. I was already a listener, but now I’m a lifelong fan.

Great job covering the overlooked, uncomfortable cases that never get tied up in a neat bow. Thanks for shining a light on the societal and political aspects that can allow some of these crimes to occur or escape resolution.

Thank you for highlighting and bringing abortion back into focus with the upcoming election looming before us. I’ve always loved your podcast and I do so even more now. The permanent damage Trump caused by putting evangelical nut jobs in the Supreme Court cannot be forgotten and it’s imperative to keep him out of office before he can cause any more damage to an already damaged country. You were brave to put out this episode and I applaud you because the issue of women’s health care is also near and dear to my heart. I’m disgusted with these politicians and all the pain and suffering they have caused and hope to see them all removed from office before they cause more damage. Thank you again.

Thank you! For always putting 100% into every podcast you make. It shows. And it’s appreciated . Thank you ESPECIALLY for this last one.!!! From all of us Women and girls everywhere, But especially us women and girls and future women in the US, Thank you so very much Michael! Keep up the great work!

I was already a fan of this podcast but after the Amber Thurman episode I am now a lifetime listener. Thank you for being on the right side of history.

This is one of my fav true crime podcasts. I love that some lesser known cases and victims who would be discriminated against by many others are not avoided.

I’ve been listening to Unresolved for years. It’s one of my favorite true crime podcasts. Michael chooses a great mix of “popular” stories and lesser known ones. I greatly appreciate his compassionate and non-judgmental story telling. His episodes, while some are quite shocking or disturbing, do not focus on shock value but rather giving a voice to the victim. I very much his appreciate his condemnation and commentary on the known “bad guys” - often saying what I’m thinking while also advocating for the victims despite their choices in life. Unresolved is one of my “comfort podcasts” - when I can’t find something else to listen to, I can count on Unresolved.

This was the first podcast I ever listened to way back in 2017, I had a newborn and listened to it on walks. Always look forward to new episodes! My son is 7 1/2 now and I let him listen to the Zuma episode recently (no murder in this episode, so I figured it was safe haha) and he absolutely loved it. :) I'm so thrilled there will be another season. Your podcast is a staple to me, thank you so much!

Listen to this on a bus trip at night.

Very informative podcast with often lesser known cases. It’s a shame they (mostly) remain unresolved but it’s the nature of this podcast lol

I was stuck in traffic on a long trip back from a trip and had listened to all of my “regular” podcasts. I was browsing and came across this one and decided to give it a go. I listened to 3 in a row and love it! Super interesting cases and the proper amount of creepiness. Try it!

*Update 6/2024: I like that it sounds as if you’re pronouncing LISK’s name incorrectly. He took away the names of 10-16 people, for far too long, and he doesn’t deserve to have his name said correctly. I came across this podcast after seeing a recommendation on Reddit. You can tell that Michael researched the victims, and their stories. This has become one of my favorite podcasts.

Love this podcast. Micheal has stories I’ve never heard of and a different take on the more known cases. Keep it up, love it!

Please stop doing the “this was recorded” voice to read quotes from participants in the cases. It’s obviously your voice processed through a filter. It sounds ridiculous, and it detracts from otherwise interesting and engaging content. … besides that quibble, keep up the good work.

I love this podcast, I’ve been listening since 2018, I would love if you could try to find a case in North Carolina again, my first time listening was the double murder in Durham of a nursing student and boyfriend

I just found this podcast yesterday and it’s already become a total fave. I started listening to the story of Aaron Christenson a few minuets ago without looking at what it was about, and was very surprised to realize this happened in the same city I live in. I listened more and learned about Aaron’s life playing music and was even more intrigued because I played in several bands when I was in my twenties, including one that played and toured often and was connected to a lot of other bands here. Then I heard the name of my former boss (and the person who got me the job I’ve held for the past 6 years) and quotes she made to local news channels, being a close friend of Aaron Christendom’s. I’ve not ever heard of this case, despite the connections I have to the area, the music and a friend of Aaron’s. My heart breaks for Aaron, his family and his friends. I am incredibly sorry for the loss of Aaron and Buzzo. Thank you for the stories you tell and the dignified and respectful way you tell them. I will be listening to this podcast regularly now. I am shocked that I learned of this case through a podcast, instead of our local news.

every case mike covers is thoroughly researched and rich with detail. highly recommended listening.

Mediocre white man and his horrible podcast

So not interested in your political views when I’m trying to listen to a podcast and tragic cases. Unfollowing!

Highly researched cases you never hear covered on all those other podcasts! Unique and interesting content with detail and audio - I recently found this podcast and all I do is listen to true crime podcasts so I’m a bit of a connoisseur, and I look forward to this one the most. I highly recommend you listen and keep listening! So intriguing!