Unlawful Acts

Network One Digital

Every story has two sides — the version we hear, and the version buried beneath the surface.

Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen, delivering gripping, condensed storytelling that dives deep into some of history’s most fascinating criminal cases. From elusive serial killers and unsolved disappearances to organized crime, corruption, and decades-old mysteries, each episode peels back the layers to uncover truths often left untold.

But this isn’t just about the crimes — it’s about the people. The families who never stopped searching. The detectives who chased justice across years and continents. The hidden patterns and overlooked clues hiding in plain sight.

With sharp analysis, compelling narrative, and a passion for uncovering what others miss, Susan and Jocelyn explore not just what happened — but why.

If you’re fascinated by criminal psychology, drawn to detail, and want the full story without the filler, Unlawful Acts invites you to dig deeper and discover what they didn’t want you to know.

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Thursday · 46 min
The Snowtown Murders: The Horrifying Story of the Bodies in the Barrels
The Snowtown Murders became one of the most disturbing serial murder cases in Australian history. What investigators eventually discovered inside barrels stored in a former bank building would expose a years-long killing spree built around manipulation, torture, murder, and fear. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the shocking story of the Snowtown murders, also known as the Bodies in the Barrels murders, and the group of killers led by John Bunting. Between 1992 and 1999, Bunting and his accomplices targeted a series of victims in South Australia. But it was the discovery of human remains hidden inside barrels that would ultimately reveal the horrifying scale of the crimes. How did the murders continue for years? Who were the people drawn into Bunting's circle? And how did investigators finally uncover what had happened? This is the disturbing true story behind the Snowtown Killers and the case that became known around the world as the Bodies in the Barrels murders. Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 2 min
Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show
In this brief segment, we recommend The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan has some amazing guests on his show, and he has a gift for making complex ideas accessible. We have become regular listeners, and hope you check it out too.
August 24 · 25 min
Introducing "What Happened to the McStays?"
Today we’re sharing something a little different: it’s the first episode of a new podcast from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20 called “What Happened to the McStays?” In 2010, in a quiet suburb of San Diego, a family of four seemingly vanished into thin air. When investigators searched their home, they found the family’s two beloved dogs unattended outside, rotting food left around the house and clothes strewn across the floor. The nation was left to wonder: Did the McStays leave of their own accord, or did something more sinister happen? To hear the whole story, follow “What Happened to the McStays?” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen – or listen ad-free and get the whole series before anyone else by subscribing to 20/20 True Crime+ on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20 · 46 min
Audrey Marie Hilley: The Black Widow Poisoner
Audrey Marie Hilley appeared to be a devoted wife and mother. But when members of her own family began suffering from mysterious illnesses, investigators uncovered a disturbing pattern of poisoning, deception, and murder. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the bizarre story of Audrey Marie Hilley, the Alabama woman who poisoned her husband, Frank Hilley, and later attempted to poison her daughter, Carol. But Hilley's story didn't end with her arrest. She escaped custody, disappeared, assumed a new identity, and constructed an entirely new life before authorities finally tracked her down. Even after her conviction, Hilley's story had one more extraordinary chapter involving another escape and a desperate attempt to survive. From arsenic poisoning and murder to false identities, disappearances, and one of the strangest endings in true-crime history, this is the story of the woman who became known as the Black Widow. Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13 · 40 min
Richard Farley: The Office Shooting That Left 7 Dead
On February 16, 1988, former ESL Incorporated employee Richard Farley entered his former workplace in Sunnyvale, California, heavily armed. By the time the attack ended, seven people had been killed and four others injured. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the Richard Farley case, the years of stalking and harassment of coworker Laura Black that preceded the attack, and the events that ultimately led to one of California's most notorious workplace shootings. We break down Farley's obsession with Black, his termination from ESL, the terrifying attack inside the company's offices, Black's remarkable survival, and the investigation and trial that followed. How did years of escalating behavior culminate in mass murder—and were there warning signs along the way? Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6 · 57 min
Simon Leviev: The Tinder Swindler Who Faked Everything
Simon Leviev convinced women around the world that he was the billionaire heir to a diamond empire. Private jets, luxury hotels, designer clothes, security teams, and seemingly unlimited wealth helped create the perfect illusion—but almost everything was fake. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn break down the extraordinary rise of the man known as the Tinder Swindler. They explore how Simon Leviev gained his victims' trust, built a carefully crafted lifestyle of deception, and persuaded women to send him hundreds of thousands of dollars while staying one step ahead of authorities. From fake identities and fabricated emergencies to international investigations and the Netflix documentary that made his story famous, this episode examines one of the most sophisticated romance fraud schemes in recent history—and the warning signs that were hidden in plain sight. Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30 · 45 min
Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer
A routine traffic stop became one of the most disturbing serial killer investigations in American history. When police pulled over Randy Kraft in 1983, they weren't looking for a serial killer. But what they discovered inside his car would unravel a decade of brutal murders and expose a cryptic "scorecard" believed to document dozens of victims. Known today as The Scorecard Killer, Kraft is suspected of murdering more than 60 young men across California, Oregon, and Michigan. Many of his victims remained unidentified for years, leaving investigators to piece together one of the most complex serial murder cases in U.S. history. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the evidence, the investigation, and the disturbing clues that helped expose one of America's most calculating serial killers. In this episode: The traffic stop that changed everything Who was Randy Kraft? The mysterious "scorecard" How investigators linked the murders The victims and the evidence The trial and conviction Unanswered questions that remain today Every crime has a story—but not every story gets told accurately. Hosted by Connie and Jocelyn, Unlawful Acts explores some of history's most notorious criminal cases through evidence, investigative records, and the people behind the headlines. From serial killers and organized crime to kidnappings, corruption, and unsolved mysteries, each episode separates fact from fiction. Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't. Subscribe to Unlawful Acts for new episodes every week. About Unlawful Acts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23 · 47 min
The Toolbox Killers: The True Story of Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris
In the late 1970s, two men traveled the highways of Southern California in a battered van they called the "Murder Mac." To those who crossed their path, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris appeared unremarkable. In reality, they were responsible for one of the most infamous serial murder cases in American history. Known as the Toolbox Killers, Bittaker and Norris targeted teenage girls, carrying out a series of calculated abductions and murders that shocked investigators and forever changed the detectives who worked the case. The evidence uncovered inside their van—and the testimony that followed—revealed crimes so disturbing they continue to be studied decades later. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the complete case, from how the two men met and planned their crimes to the investigation that ultimately brought them to justice. Along the way, they explore the evidence, the courtroom proceedings, and the lasting impact this case has had on law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the victims' families. Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines, exploring the people, evidence, and investigations behind some of history's most notorious criminal cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 1 hr 6 min
Amil Dinsio, Jimmy Hoffa & the California Vault Heist | America's Boldest Bank Robbery
What do Amil Dinsio, Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Nixon, and one of the most audacious bank vault burglaries in American history have in common? In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the remarkable California vault heist that stunned investigators in 1972. While America was consumed by the Nixon administration, political turmoil, and the growing influence of organized crime, a crew of professional thieves quietly carried out one of the most sophisticated bank burglaries ever attempted. Authorities soon focused on Amil Dinsio, a legendary bank burglar whose reputation for planning impossible vault jobs made him one of the FBI's most notorious fugitives. As investigators followed the evidence, rumors of organized crime involvement fueled speculation during an era when Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, and political corruption dominated headlines. Together, they explore the planning, execution, investigation, and lasting legacy of the heist while separating documented facts from decades of myth. If you enjoy true crime, criminal history, organized crime, FBI investigations, famous robberies, and deep dives into America's most fascinating criminal cases, subscribe to Unlawful Acts for new episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9 · 1 hr 3 min
The Briley Brothers: Richmond's Deadly Family of Serial Killers
The summer of 1979 turned Richmond, Virginia into a city living in fear. What began as isolated acts of violence quickly escalated into one of the most brutal murder sprees in American history. The killers weren't strangers or drifters—they were brothers. Linwood, James "J.B.," and Anthony Briley hunted victims across Richmond with a level of violence that shocked investigators and terrified an entire community. By the time authorities finally stopped them, dozens of lives had been shattered, and the true number of victims remains part of the case's lasting legacy. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the rise of the Briley Brothers, the fear that spread throughout Richmond, the investigation that brought them down, and the shocking death row escape that cemented their place in true crime history. Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 2 · 1 hr 2 min
The Railroad Killer: The True Story of Ángel Reséndiz
For years, freight trains carried one of America's most terrifying serial killers from state to state without anyone realizing it. Known as The Railroad Killer, Ángel Maturino Reséndiz used the nation's rail system to move undetected, committing brutal murders across Texas, Kentucky, Florida, Illinois, and beyond. Living off the rails and operating under multiple aliases, he evaded authorities for years while leaving behind a trail of victims and unanswered questions. Investigators struggled to connect crimes occurring hundreds of miles apart until a nationwide manhunt finally revealed the truth. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the life, crimes, and psychology of one of the most prolific serial killers in modern American history. From the attack that left survivor Holly Dunn alive to tell her story, to the FBI's pursuit and Reséndiz's eventual surrender, this is the complete story of the man who turned America's railways into his escape route. Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 25 · 58 min
When Divorce Turned Deadly: The Michael McKee Case
What happens when a relationship ends, but one person refuses to let go? In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the case of Michael David McKee and the murder of his ex-wife, Amy McKee. What began as a troubled relationship eventually escalated into a tragedy that left a family devastated and investigators searching for answers. Through witness testimony, forensic evidence, and courtroom proceedings, prosecutors pieced together a case they believed was fueled by resentment, control, and an inability to accept the end of a marriage. As detectives unraveled the timeline, a disturbing picture emerged of the events leading up to the killing and the aftermath that followed. Join us as we break down the investigation, the evidence, the trial, and the pursuit of justice in a case that shocked everyone involved. This is Unlawful Acts. Everyone Lies. The Evidence Doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 18 · 1 hr 15 min
She Looked Like a Sweet Grandma... Until They Found the Bodies
Dorothea Puente appeared to be the last person anyone would suspect of murder. In 1980s Sacramento, she was known as a kind, grandmotherly woman who opened her home to society's most vulnerable people—elderly residents, disabled individuals, and those with nowhere else to go. To neighbors, she seemed caring and generous. To the people living under her roof, she offered shelter, meals, and support. But one by one, her tenants began disappearing. Friends and family were told they had moved away. Social workers were given excuses. Questions were asked, but the answers always seemed to satisfy investigators—until one missing person case led police to her Victorian boarding house. What they discovered beneath the backyard would expose one of California's most disturbing serial murder cases. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn unravel the shocking crimes of Dorothea Puente, the woman who turned a place of refuge into a killing ground. From forged checks and stolen benefits to multiple murders hidden beneath her property, this is the chilling story of how a seemingly harmless grandmother became one of America's most notorious serial killers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 11 · 59 min
The Man Forced to Rob a Bank With a Bomb Around His Neck
On August 28, 2003, a pizza delivery driver walked into a bank in Erie, Pennsylvania carrying a cane gun, a handwritten demand note, and a metal collar locked around his neck. Minutes later, he was surrounded by police in a parking lot, desperately claiming that the bomb attached to him was real. Then it exploded. What followed became one of the most bizarre and disturbing criminal investigations in FBI history. Was Brian Wells a willing participant in a carefully planned bank robbery? Or was he an innocent man forced into a deadly plot he could never escape? In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn unravel the shocking story behind the infamous Pizza Bomber case—a twisted conspiracy involving scavenger hunt clues, homemade explosives, conflicting confessions, and a cast of eccentric suspects whose stories only became stranger as investigators dug deeper. More than two decades later, one question still fuels debate: Who was really responsible for Brian Wells' death? Subscribe for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 4 · 37 min
The Brink’s Robbery That Turned Into a Deadly Manhunt
October 20, 1981. What began as a carefully planned armored truck robbery outside a shopping center in Rockland County, New York quickly became one of the most infamous crimes in American history. Armed members of the Black Liberation Army and Weather Underground ambushed a Brink’s armored truck, stealing $1.6 million in cash. Within minutes, the robbery erupted into deadly gunfire that left a Brink’s guard dead and sparked a violent confrontation with police. By the end of the day, two Nyack police officers had also been killed, launching one of the largest manhunts in FBI history. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn break down the planning, execution, investigation, arrests, and lasting impact of the Brink’s Robbery—a crime that blurred the lines between political extremism, terrorism, and organized robbery. What really happened that day? Who was behind the attack? And how did this case reshape law enforcement's approach to domestic extremist groups? Subscribe for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28 · 1 hr
Ted Bundy: America’s Most Dangerous Serial Killer
America, 1974. Young women begin disappearing from college campuses across multiple states. Witnesses describe the same man over and over — charming, clean-cut, injured, and asking for help before victims vanished without a trace. In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we uncover the terrifying rise of Ted Bundy, one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. From his manipulative tactics and shocking crimes to the nationwide manhunt, courtroom chaos, prison escapes, and final downfall, this is the story that changed how America viewed serial killers forever. Bundy didn’t look like a monster. That’s what made him so dangerous. Subscribe for more true crime stories, unsolved mysteries, kidnappings, serial killer cases, and infamous criminal investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21 · 58 min
Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapped: The Crime That Shocked Hollywood
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen examine the shocking 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of legendary singer Frank Sinatra. What began as a quiet night at a Lake Tahoe hotel quickly became one of the most infamous celebrity crimes in American history. Armed kidnappers abducted the 19-year-old at gunpoint, launching a nationwide manhunt filled with ransom demands, FBI investigations, and nonstop media attention. Who were the kidnappers? How did they pull it off? And how did one of the world’s biggest entertainers respond when his son vanished? Through timelines, evidence, criminal psychology, and expert analysis, Unlawful Acts breaks down the crime that captivated Hollywood and shocked the nation. New true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14 · 1 hr 13 min
Gilgo Beach Murders: Rex Heuermann Finally Caught
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen break down the horrifying case of the Gilgo Beach murders and the arrest of alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann. For years, the discovery of multiple victims along a remote stretch of Long Island left investigators and the public searching for answers. The case became one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer investigations in America — until a shocking arrest changed everything. Who is Rex Heuermann? How did investigators finally identify him? And what evidence connected him to the victims found near Gilgo Beach? Through timelines, criminal psychology, investigative mistakes, and the evidence that led to the arrest, Unlawful Acts dives deep into one of the most disturbing true crime cases in modern history. Subscribe for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7 · 51 min
The Versace Murder: Inside Andrew Cunanan’s Deadly Rampage
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen examine the shocking murder of fashion icon Gianni Versace and the nationwide manhunt for serial killer Andrew Cunanan. Before the world knew his name, Cunanan had already left a trail of violence across multiple states. But on July 15, 1997, everything changed when Versace was gunned down outside his Miami Beach mansion in one of the most infamous murders of the decade. Who was Andrew Cunanan? What drove his killing spree? And how did one of America’s most wanted fugitives evade capture for so long? Through evidence, timelines, criminal psychology, and expert analysis, Unlawful Acts breaks down the case that captivated the world. Subscribe for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 30 · 1 hr 2 min
Killed for Her Fortune? The Chilling Irene Silverman Murder Case
In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Susan Davis and Jocelyn Frankhuizen examine the chilling murder of New York socialite Irene Silverman, a case involving deception, greed, stolen identities, and an alleged mother-son murder plot. What began as a room rental arrangement turned into one of Manhattan’s most disturbing true crime cases when Silverman vanished without a trace. Investigators soon uncovered forged documents, financial motives, and a scheme prosecutors said ended in murder. Who were the masterminds behind the plot — and how did they nearly get away with it? Through expert analysis and case breakdown, we explore the evidence, the psychology, and the unanswered questions surrounding a case that shocked New York. Subscribe for new true crime episodes weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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