Unraveled

Asa Ellerup, wife of Rex Heuermann, makes a statement that has everyone talking. Convicted serial killer, John Bittrolff, a previous LISK suspect, demands a retrial and we investigate why the clue that turned law enforcement onto Rex Heuermann went missing for so long.

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A seedy strip club, a crack pipe, Burke & Heuermann allegedly traveling in the same circles; witnesses come forward and tell all. John Ray’s symposium caused quite a stir and we dive into all the latest revelations.

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The Suffolk County District Attorney finally filed the long anticipated charges against Rex Heuermann for the murder of Maureen Brainerd Barnes. But the evidence revealed in the bail document and the guests that showed up to court were anything but expected. What do these new allegations reveal, and what does it mean for the Heuermanns? 

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Rex Heuermann is corresponding with the Happy Face Killer and his wife signed a million dollar media deal.  How is this possible?  What happened to the Son of Sam laws?  And how disturbing does this world of profiting off notorious crimes get? 

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Asa Ellerup, Rex Heuermann’s wife, makes some surprising moves.  What does it say about her and the inner workings of the Heuermann family? And we dive into the evidence found along Ocean Parkway.  Does it support a One or Two killer theory?  Could Rex Heuermann be responsible for all 10 sets of remains?

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John Ray’s explosive press conference brings us new allegations, including placing 2 of the LISK victims with Rex Heuermann, along with claims of swinging and sex workers at the home. It also reveals a rather large divide in the LISK task force. We dive into all of it.

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We hear from the defense and district attorney with updates on thecase and take a closer look at Rex Heuerman’sfinancial house of cards.And we investigate thepossibility of a house of horrors in his home.

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The latest updates on the case and a deep dive into Rex Heuermann’s timeline with the help of Dr. Angela Arnold. Who is Rex Heuermann and what can his childhood tell us about his proclivities? And everything we know about the recent arrest of former Suffolk County Police Chief, James Burke.

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One month after the arrest of the alleged Long Island Serial Killer, Alexis Linkletter is back with all the latest information on the suspect, the search warrants executed and the identity of a victim revealed. She speaks with Kerri Rawson, daughter of Dennis Radar, the infamous BTK Killer, about what the Heuermann family may be going through. We hear from 2 women who knew Rex Heuerman and you get to hear the voice of the man himself.

Scroll back to Season 1 of Unraveled to hear the full, 8-episode investigation of the Long Island Serial Killer.

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Law enforcement has made an arrest in the case of the Long Island Serial Killer (covered on Unraveled in Season 1). On this update episode: Who is the suspect? How did they identify him? And what is the fallout for family and those close to the case? Alexis Linkletter is on the ground in Long Island and covers the story during the 48 hours after the arrest. The shock, the tears, the revelations and oh so many questions. The arrest is only the beginning.

Scroll back to Season 1 of Unraveled to hear the full, 8-episode investigation of the Long Island Serial Killer.

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One-and-done killers have exposed massive shortcomings in the world of profiling. What makes these offenders so impossible to pin down, and what is the future of profiling in light of these previously overlooked murderers?   

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The disturbing cases of Raymond Rowe and William Talbott show that one-and-done killers are among us by the thousands, and might never be found without genetic genealogy. But will authorities be allowed to keep using it?   

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A deeper dive into the one-and-done-killer phenomenon reveals the horrifying story of a man who pulled off a sophisticated rape-murder against a young couple, then somehow kept a clean profile for three decades, with no one suspecting a thing.  

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The identification of Christy Mirack's killer sends shockwaves through the community. The murderer doesn't fit the expected profile, and he has no other criminal record - stunning police, neighbors, friends, and even his wife.  

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The rape and murder of a small-town schoolteacher has the look of a serial predator on the loose. But when forensics and profilers can't identify the attacker, it takes 26 years before a new scientific process offers an unbelievable answer.   

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"Unraveled: Once A Killer" sees Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen investigate the most elusive criminal to ever strike - the "one and done killer." These mysterious offenders commit one brutal murder and disappear back into society, which makes them nearly impossible to catch. But could that be changing?  

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Billy and Alexis speak with Bob in prison to hear his version of what happened to Diane.

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Bob is released on appeal, but soon must face a jury for the second time.

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A sensational discovery adds to the mystery as Bob’s trial reaches its conclusion.

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Alexis and Billy speak to Diane’s friends and family about her big personality and uncover a dark secret.

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Alexis & Billy break down the blood evidence from the crime scene and investigate Bob’s possible motive.

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Gunshot residue, stippling patterns and DNA evidence all point to Bob’s guilt - or his innocence - depending on one’s point of view.

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Bob’s case ignites a media firestorm, and an ex-girlfriend makes damaging allegations. 

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Bob’s infamous 9-1-1 call, his demeanor on the night of Diane’s death, and the support of his family is scrutinized by people on both sides of the case.

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Alexis and Billy begin investigating the controversial 2009 case of Bob Ward, a wealthy Florida real estate mogul accused of murdering his wife, Diane. 

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Season 4, "Unraveled: Mystery at the Mansion" tracks the riveting murder case of Bob Ward, a Florida real estate mogul accused of killing his wife. The state may be convinced of Bob’s guilt, but his family, including his two daughters and his sister-in-law, staunchly maintain his innocence. Co-hosts Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen break down the evidence and investigate what really happened to Diane Ward.

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Attorneys, academics, and a former judge propose some radical ideas to fix the problem of expert testimony and stop the endless cycle of wrongful incarceration.

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Alexis and Billy investigate the progress – or lack thereof – that the court system has made in the testing of the forensic sciences.  

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The tragic case of Joann Parks reveals deep flaws in arson analysis, and the frightening number of convictions against innocent women.

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Bill Richards, a California man who spent 23 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, tells his harrowing tale - and in the process - reveals what passes for science in a court of law.  

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Alexis and Billy investigate the surreal case of Brad Jennings, and the circumstances that led to him being charged with murder based on the opinion of one questionable expert.

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THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO CORRECT STATEMENTS MADE BY ONE OF OUR SUBJECTS IN REFERENCE TO THE CASE OF JOHN WALL THAT WERE ERRONEOUS.

Through examining the murder trial of Utah doctor, John Wall, Alexis and Billy discover what can happen when two experts look at the same evidence and come up with opposite conclusions. 

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Alexis and Billy investigate the tragic case of David Camm, a former Indiana State Trooper who was wrongfully convicted of murder, which exposes them to a crisis within the United States court system.

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“Unraveled: Experts on Trial” investigates an alarming problem within the American criminal justice process: the business of forensic experts. It is a crisis in the courts that is decades in the making. Citing several cases as examples, Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen expose serious flaws with forensic expert testimony that routinely leads to tragedy and injustice within the U.S. court system.

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Billy & Alexis discuss other shocking cyberstalking cases, including a childhood friendship that turned sour, a mystery predator targeting highschoolers, and a deranged roommate who became a city-wide terrorist. 

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After years of Jason Christopher Hughes evading authorities, federal agents use cyber-tracking to locate him, and their manhunt comes to an end when he is found in one of the most populous cities on Earth. 

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With help from a cybercrime expert, Alexis & Billy investigate the sinister tools of the cyberstalking trade to learn how Jason torments his victims and escapes detection by concealing his identity. 

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Alexis and Billy track down Jason's mother, who shares the tumultuous backstory of her son's upbringing, including the revelation that he started stalking his first victim in the fourth grade. 

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An old friend of Jason Christopher Hughes' tells the story of how they met, and how he witnessed JCH's stalking techniques—until a falling out between them turned him into another one of Jason's victims. 

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Victim "Rachel" reveals how a weekend fling with "Antisense"—now known as Jason Christopher Hughes—turned into a decades-long campaign of online attacks that destroyed her other relationships. 

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Alexis and Billy talk with "Vanessa," a victim whose life has been upended by vicious online attacks for two decades. She is one of the first victims of the serial predator known as "Antisense."

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Get an advanced listen of the new season of Unraveled, "Unraveled: The Stalker's Web." Investigative journalists Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen track a prolific online predator's trail of destruction to unmask this deadly threat. Coming June 16th, 2021. 

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In this episode, Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen reveal damning new information from the Long Island Serial Killer case, including hidden clues unearthed from the police's own website. Plus, they preview the rest of the Unraveled anthology, including the decades-long pursuit of the most prolific cyberstalker to ever strike, a stunning fresh take on a millionaire murder mystery, a shocking exposé on the world of forensic experts, and the reveal of a new breed of killer hidden among us.

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Alexis and Billy examine all the theories in the case, from how many killers are out there to who the leading suspects are—as well as share their personal thoughts on what went wrong during the investigation and who the LISK is.

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With a cloud of suspicion hanging over the Suffolk County Police Department, Billy and Alexis interview the new officials in charge of the LISK investigation, plus share some startling new evidence that was recently revealed.

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A former sex worker discloses disturbing details about an encounter she had with the soon-to-be-named chief of police at a sex party in Oak Beach, a secretive community just two miles from where the LISK dumped the bodies of 11 dead sex workers.

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After uncovering evidence that law enforcement had not been doing everything in their power to solve the LISK case, Alexis and Billy go back to the start of investigation and the gruesome discovery of 11 victims between December 2010 and December 2011.

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Alexis and Billy revisit another Long Island murder case from 1979, and uncover a troubling connection with two of the authorities trusted to lead the LISK investigation.

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Alexis and Billy uncover a secret from the past with incriminating information about the former Chief of Police of Suffolk County.

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Alexis’s childhood friend claims to have key evidence that could lead to solving the ten year mystery of the Long Island Serial Killer murders.

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Get an advanced listen of the new true crime podcast series “Unraveled: Long Island Serial Killer”. Investigative journalists Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen re-examine the murders from a decade ago to find out why the case is still unsolved.

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