Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words

What happens when the terrorism you've spent years confronting through diplomacy becomes a devastating reality for your own family?This week on UNHEARD: True Crime in Their Own Words, Justin Shepherd sits down with Jim Cain, former United States Ambassador to Denmark, attorney, and author of Reign of Secrets, for a powerful conversation about terrorism, international politics, personal tragedy, and the nature of evil.In 2016, Cain's family suffered an unimaginable loss when his son-in-law was killed in the Brussels terrorist attacks. That tragedy gave him a deeply personal perspective on the violence and extremism he had spent years examining throughout his career.Cain shares his firsthand experiences in international diplomacy, his thoughts on Vladimir Putin and Russia's manipulation of global politics, and why he believes the threat of ISIS remains very real, including here in the United States.The conversation also explores his experiences with world leaders, the strategic importance of Greenland, and how his personal and professional experiences inspired his transition into writing political thrillers.From the halls of international diplomacy to the devastating consequences of terrorism, this episode offers a rare perspective on global threats and the human lives forever changed by them.This isn't just a conversation about terrorism and politics. It's about what happens when global violence becomes personal, and how one family finds the strength to move forward.Listen to UNHEARD: True Crime in Their Own Words, hosted by Justin Shepherd.New episodes available on all major podcast platforms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the premiere of UNHEARD: This Week in True Crime, a new weekly series hosted by independent journalist Justin Shepherd.Every Friday, we're breaking down the biggest true crime stories, shocking courtroom developments, ongoing investigations, and important headlines you may have missed.This week, we're covering:The Learjet Disaster: Nine people are dead following a devastating plane crash. What happened, and what are investigators learning about the tragedy?Russell Brand: The comedian and actor is facing new allegations of sexual assault, including allegations involving a minor. We examine the latest developments in the investigation and his ongoing legal troubles.Thomas Markle: Meghan Markle's estranged father is reportedly facing serious allegations involving child sexual abuse material. We break down the reports and the questions surrounding the case.The 2026 Midterms: What could the election results mean for criminal justice across America? From prosecutors and attorneys general to changes in criminal justice policy, we examine what's at stake.Melissa Pelc-Lohr: A devastating murder-suicide, disturbing allegations of stalking and sexual abuse, and a daughter who says her family's warnings went ignored. Could this tragedy have been prevented?Five major stories. One weekly breakdown. And the details you need to know.ABOUT UNHEARDUNHEARD: True Crime in Their Own Words takes you beyond the headlines through firsthand interviews with survivors, victims' families, investigators, attorneys, and people directly connected to major criminal cases.Subscribe for in-depth interviews and our new weekly true crime news roundup, released every Friday.🎧 Listen to UNHEARD on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.TAKE ACTIONHelp advocate for a National Domestic Violence Registry:https://change.org/RegistryDVSupport the petition to end plea deals for child predators:https://change.org/EndPleaDeals#TrueCrime #TrueCrimeNews #UNHEARD #RussellBrand #ThomasMarkle #JustinShepherdSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She reported her supervisor to human resources. He lost his job. Then he showed up at her home and nearly beat her to death.On July 15, 2024, Nichole Roberts, a casino dealer at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, was brutally attacked by her former supervisor and ex-boyfriend, Fausto Pozuelo Sarria.He repeatedly struck her in the head with a wine bottle, punched her, and strangled her until she lost consciousness. Prosecutors later described the attack as a clear attempted murder, but Sarria ultimately pleaded guilty to battery with a deadly weapon and received a prison sentence of two to ten years.Nichole survived, but her life would never be the same.Now living with the physical and emotional consequences of the attack, including headaches, vertigo, and PTSD, Nichole is fighting another battle. She filed a $5 million lawsuit against Virgin Hotels, alleging the company ignored warning signs that could have prevented the violence.In this episode of UNHEARD: True Crime in Their Own Words, Nichole shares her harrowing story of survival, the warning signs she says were overlooked, and her ongoing fight for accountability.What happens when a woman speaks up, reports concerning behavior, and still ends up fighting for her life?This is Nichole Roberts' story, told in her own words.Because every survivor deserves to be heard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On November 27, 2016, 38-year-old mother of three Janina Jefferson arrived at her workplace in Appalachia, Virginia. She never made it home.Janina was ambushed and shot multiple times outside the water treatment plant where she worked. Investigators quickly identified a suspect: her estranged husband, Eric Monroe Jones.But by the time authorities began searching for him, Jones had vanished.What makes Janina's murder even more disturbing is what happened before her death. Jones had a violent criminal history, including a previous conviction involving attempted murder for hire. He had also been accused of strangling Janina and threatening her life.Despite those warning signs, Janina was left vulnerable. Weeks later, she was dead.Nearly a decade has passed, and the man accused of murdering her remains one of America's wanted fugitives.In this episode of UNHEARD: True Crime in Their Own Words, Justin Shepherd sits down with Janina's family member Brooke Jefferson to discuss Janina's life, the circumstances surrounding her murder, the warning signs that preceded it, and the family's relentless pursuit of justice.This is more than an unsolved murder. It's a story about domestic violence, a family desperate for answers, and a justice system that must confront difficult questions about protecting victims.Janina Jefferson was a mother, a daughter, a friend, and a woman whose life mattered.Her family has waited nearly ten years for justice.And they refuse to let the world forget her.Anyone with information about Eric Monroe Jones is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102. Jones is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him.Justice for Janina Jefferson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Las Vegas is a city built on secrets, and for more than 25 years, Don “Woody” Fieselman was one of the detectives tasked with uncovering them.From organized crime and outlaw motorcycle gangs to sex trafficking, violent crimes, and high-stakes crisis negotiations, Fieselman spent decades investigating some of the darkest corners of Sin City.As a former sergeant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, he investigated sex crimes, worked alongside specialized law enforcement units, and helped negotiate situations where lives hung in the balance.But retirement didn’t last.In 2024, Fieselman returned to law enforcement, joining LVMPD’s Cold Case Homicide Squad to help investigate murders that have remained unsolved for years, sometimes decades.In this episode of UNHEARD: True Crime in Their Own Words, host Justin Shepherd sits down with Fieselman to explore the realities of policing Las Vegas, the psychology of criminal investigations, the challenges of getting people to reveal long-buried secrets, and what it takes to pursue justice when the trail has gone cold.What does it take to get someone to finally tell the truth after decades of silence? And what does a career spent confronting humanity’s darkest secrets teach you about people?This is UNHEARD. True Crime in Their Own Words.Follow and subscribe for more firsthand conversations with the people closest to the cases.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.