The podcast episodes discussed in the document emphasize the importance of victim backgrounds in the investigation and understanding of unsolved murders.

For example, in the episode The Station, the background details about the victims James Barclay and John Bamford are explored to uncover potential theories about the perpetrator(s). Similarly, in the episode The Friends, the backgrounds and compassionate natures of the victims Carnell Sledge and Katherine Brown are highlighted to humanize them and provide context for the investigation.

Likewise, the episode #225: The Idaho Murders - 4 College Students Murdered In Their Beds delves deeply into the backgrounds and promising futures of the four University of Idaho students, making their backgrounds a significant topic in understanding the crime.