Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast, produced by Kelly Jennings, has returned with part 2 of its series Darkness Fell: The Double Murder of Chip — a deep-dive investigation into a double murder that appears to remain without a final resolution. The series is available on Apple Podcasts and targets listeners with an appetite for serious, thorough true crime podcast journalism.
A Case With Many Layers
At the center of the Darkness Fell series is the murder of a man referred to only as Chip — a name that, despite its everyday familiarity, conceals a story full of darkness and unanswered questions. Across multiple episodes, Kelly Jennings has built the case layer by layer, and part 2 moves even closer to the specific circumstances: who were those involved, what do investigators know, and what questions still remain unanswered?
The format will feel familiar to listeners of major international podcast successes that have made true crime one of the most popular audio genres in the world. Fans of shows like Casefile or Crime Junkie will recognize the structure: a well-prepared host, carefully edited documentation, and a narrative that pulls the listener forward episode by episode.
Serialized Storytelling as a Continued Approach
What sets Darkness Fell apart is Kelly Jennings' decision to tell the story across multiple episodes rather than packaging everything into a single long installment. This approach makes room for details that would otherwise be lost, and it creates a sense of tension that keeps listeners engaged over time.
This serialized approach to true crime investigation is not new, but it works particularly well in cases where the investigation is complex and where many people and events need to be introduced gradually. Part 2 of Darkness Fell builds on the foundation established in part 1 and, according to the podcast's description, explores new facets of both the crimes themselves and the subsequent investigation.
