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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 10 MIN

The 'Badass Detective': How One Investigator Solved Seven Cold Cases in His Spare Time

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Detective Matt Hutchison earned the nickname 'America's Best Detective' for his relentless pursuit of cold case justice. Working often in his own time, he has solved at least seven murders spanning from 1979 to the present, using DNA genealogy, preserved evidence, and old-fashioned investigative persistence. This episode examines how his methodical approach brought closure to families who waited decades for answers. This episode was generated with AI assistance.

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