What Happened to Kali Ann Poulton?

from Cold Blooded Serial, a true crime podcast · host Tika

At just four years old, Kali Ann Poulton vanished while riding her Big Wheel outside her apartment, leaving an entire community searching for answers. But the horrifying truth wasn't uncovered until years later—and the person responsible was someone everyone thought they knew. In this episode of Cold Blooded Serial, we uncover the heartbreaking story of Kali's abduction, the investigation that stunned New York, and the shocking betrayal that forever changed her family. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 19, 2026

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When four-year-old Kali Ann Poulton disappeared while playing outside her apartment, her family believed someone would bring her home. Instead, investigators uncovered a heartbreaking crime that exposed a predator hiding in plain sight.