PODCAST · true crime
APB Cold Case
by Mark Spawn
APB Cold Case explores unsolved murders and missing persons cases from across the nation We take you behind the scenes with interviews from detectives and victims’ families to provide a unique, comprehensive perspective. Our goal is to bring focus to these cases that will help generate new leads and hopefully, crack the case!
Episodes
-
Cutting For Sign
Long before modern investigative tools like DNA analysis, skilled trackers could read clues left behind on the ground—deciphering subtle signs others would never notice. In this special Behind the Badge episode, we explore the ancient art of man-tracking where oftentimes, the most important...
-
Heroes of 9/11: 25th Anniversary Re-Release
In this special APB: Behind the Badge episode, we return to Lower Manhattan in the terrifying moments following the collapse of the first World Trade Center tower. A plainclothes police sergeant emerges from the chaos blinded, choking, disoriented—and alone. Nearby, a high school student watching...
-
The Closing Time Bandit
In the 1990s, a serial bank robber transformed ordinary heists into a calculated campaign of terror across Central New York. Bold, methodical, and increasingly violent, he taunted investigators while staying one step ahead of the law. As the robber's confidence grew, so did the danger—bringing...
-
Death in Dolan Springs: Who Killed Chett Williams?
When a homeowner digs up an old concrete slab to make way for a garden, he uncovers a skeleton and a long-hidden secret which ultimately leads to another shocking mystery.
-
Follow That Car: Who Killed Carolee Ashby?
On Halloween night in 1968, four-year-old Carolee Ashby was struck and killed by a driver who disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind only rumors, heartbreak, and unanswered questions. More than 40 years later, a cold case investigation uncovered shocking new leads and a long-hidden piece…
more -
A River of Questions: Where is Bobbi Ann Campbell?
In December 1994, 24‑year‑old Bobbi Ann Campbell drove away from her friend’s home to run a quick errand and was never seen again. Her little girl was left waiting, and investigators were left with speculation but no answers. Months later, Bobbi’s car was found unlocked and abandoned, her wallet,...
-
Black Hills Mystery: Where is Serenity Dennard?
A 9-year-old girl is last seen heading toward the woods of rural South Dakota in the dead of winter with no coat. She disappears as a snow storm is rapidly approaching. Was she hiding? Did someone pick her up? Search teams have combed thousands of miles of rugged terrain, but the mountains have...
-
The 1975 Trucker Murders: Part 2 - Who Killed Roger Eastwood & Leon Rascoe?
Twenty days before the murder of Roger Eastwood, truck driver Leon Rascoe was attacked after pulling over to rest on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Shot at close range with no witnesses and few answers, his case reveals a piece of evidence that connects two murders across state lines.
-
The 1975 Trucker Murders: Part 1 - Who Killed Roger Eastwood & Leon Rascoe?
A routine overnight haul ends in murder when a truck driver pulls over on I-295 in New Jersey and crosses paths with someone he never should have met. Witnesses report two long haired men, a mysterious vehicle, and a timeline that narrows to a single, deadly hour.
-
The K-Bay Killings: Who Murdered Rocky Padilla & Larry Martens?
In September 1980, two young U.S. Marines—Lance Corporal Rodney “Rocky” Padilla, 19 and Lance Corporal Larry Martens, 21—left Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay for a night on the town. Hours later their bodies were found in a remote beach park, beaten and shot in a brutal crime that has…
more -
Christmas in the Trenches: Re-Release
This holiday season, we’re revisiting one of the most unforgettable nights in upstate New York law enforcement history. Christmas Eve 1974: a trooper critically injured, a family lost in a fiery crash, and officers suddenly delivering twins with no ambulance in sight. Former Fulton PD officers...
-
Murder in the Mohave: Part 2 Update - Who Killed Marina Ramos?
We return with an update to the chilling case of Marina Ramos, whose brutal murder stunned listeners—especially after it was revealed that her baby daughters had vanished around the time of their mother's death. Now, in this sequel to Murder in the Mohave, a shocking new development emerges: 36...
-
Christmas in the Trenches
For a few police officers in upstate NY, Christmas 1974 is indelibly etched in their memories. The blustery winter night began with a state trooper colleague being critically injured by a drunk driver, ironically, while he was investigating a separate drunk driving crash. Then officers respond to...
-
Man on the Stairs: Part 2 - The Death of Marla Ware
A 35-year-old woman is found dead in her apartment. Decomposition has made it impossible to determine the cause of her death, but a person of interest has emerged in the investigation and his pattern of behavior is disturbing. Could he be… The Man on the Stairs?
-
Man on the Stairs: Part 1 - The Death of Marla Ware
In 1998, a woman goes missing shortly after her 35th birthday. A man she’s dating is the last known person to see Marla Ware before she’s found almost 2 months later, decomposing in her bedroom. But in the days before the discovery of her body, witnesses see someone lurking around her apartment....
-
Spotlight: DNA
In the 1970’s and 80’s, one-man terrorized residents of California in an horrific, 13-year crime spree. His atrocities included murder, kidnapping, rape and robbery. For years, he eluded law enforcement… until 2018 when he was caught. In this special Spotlight episode, we examine the WAY in which…
more -
Loose Ends: Part 2 - Where is Leona Kinsey?
An Oregon woman disappears without a trace in 1999. The investigation by police turns up a person of interest, but there’s a problem. Find out how a determined detective and a devoted daughter continue their quest to answer the question… Where is Leona Kinsey?
-
Loose Ends: Part 1 - Where is Leona Kinsey?
In 1999, a 45-year-old Oregon woman disappears without a trace. Her purse, pager, eyeglasses and beloved dog are left behind, but her vehicle is missing. Did she leave on her own? Was she abducted? Could she have been targeted by the Mexican drug cartel? This intriguing story is told by a…
more -
Missing in the Keys: Part 5 - Where are Terry Alfonso and Cindy Gooding?
In Part 5 of this multi-part episode, you’ll hear from a listener who called us with an answer to a mystery that we talked about in Part 1. And another who told us about some disturbing circumstances that occurred around the time the girls went missing. Are we getting closer to an answer? Someone...
-
Missing in the Keys: Part 4 - Where are Terry Alfonso and Cindy Gooding?
In Part 4 of this multi-part episode, we examine the possibility that Terry and Cindy met with foul play at the hands of a killer, but which one? Shockingly, for almost every theory, we can draw something relevant to the circumstances of this case. Join us as we search for answers about the two...
-
Missing in the Keys: Part 3 - Where are Terry Alfonso and Cindy Gooding?
In Part 3 of this multi-part episode, we delve deeper into the people, places and circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Terry Alfonso and Cindy Gooding from the Florida Keys. We look into a promising lead about a party, but witnesses share conflicting details. And we explore several...
-
Missing in the Keys: Part 2 - Where are Terry Alfonso and Cindy Gooding?
In Part 2 of this multi-part episode, we’re continuing the story of two teenage girls, who suddenly vanish in 1974. Where did they go and why? Through interviews with the people who saw them 50 years ago, we explore their last known movements – and a curious picture begins to emerge… Join us as…
more -
Missing in the Keys: Part 1 - Where are Terry Alfonso and Cindy Gooding?
In Part 1 of this multi-part episode, we’re bringing you the story of two teenage girls, who in 1974, are enjoying the end of summer in sunny Florida, when they mysteriously disappear. We delve into their last known movements and uncover a puzzling timeline, haunting memories from family and...
-
Heroes of 9/11
With the collapse of the first tower at Ground Zero in New York City, a plainclothes police sergeant finds himself in the street, blinded by debris and fighting to breathe. A high school student is watching the horror unfold from inside a church when he sees that the sergeant is in trouble and...
-
Ambush: The Webster Tragedy
On a cold December morning in 2012, a vengeful man with a disturbing motive sets a trap for firefighters just outside of Rochester, NY. As first responders arrive on the scene of a rapidly spreading fire, they are met with a barrage of bullets. In this special ‘’Behind the Badge” episode of APB...
-
Someone's at the Door: Part 2 - Who Killed Holly Branagan?
In part two of this 2-part episode, 17-year-old Holly Branagan has been found dead, lying on her kitchen floor with a knife in her back in March 1979. Who killed her and why? We explore theories that have been raised in an investigation that has spanned over 45 years. Did Holly let her killer in...
-
Someone's at the Door: Part 1 - Who Killed Holly Branagan?
In part one of this 2-part episode, teenager Holly Branagan is alone in her Pennsylvania home on a Wednesday afternoon in March 1979 – She’s talking on the phone to a friend when the call is interrupted by a knock on the door. This sweet, 17-year-old girl doesn’t recognize the danger when she…
more -
Silenced: Who Killed Dr. William Dean?
On a hot summer night in 1918, Dr. William Dean goes out to the barn to milk his cow - but he never returns to the house. The next morning Dean’s frantic wife and several others begin searching for him only to find his mutilated body dumped in a cistern near the barn – he had been strangled…
more -
Last Stop for the Beauty Queen Killer
In 1984, a woman waits by her broken down car on highway in Massachusetts when a man stops to offer assistance. Neither the Samaritan’s charming demeanor nor his handsome appearance cause the woman any alarm, so when he offers to drive her to a nearby mechanic, she accepts. She has no idea that...
-
Coming Soon: Preview
In this special APB Cold Case Preview episode, we highlight several cases that we're working on for this season including the savage murder of two Marines on a tropical island; the unsolved homicide of a high school girl stabbed 18 times while in her own home; a gentleman farmer, who’s brutalized...
-
Final Footsteps: Who Killed Pam Devizzio?
After celebrating the 4th of July holiday in Saratoga Springs, NY, a young woman leaves Gaffney’s bar in the early morning hours. She’s alone as she heads down the sidewalk towards her nearby apartment. But within 30 hours, her badly beaten body is found in a ditch along a country road 10 miles...
-
Blind Spot: Who Killed Tracy Onawa Jones?
What began as an exciting adventure for 19-year-old Tracy Onawa Jones, became a nightmare when she vanished from an Arkansas truck stop in 2006 while selling magazine subscriptions. Did she leave on her own or did someone take her? We retrace the last movements of a young woman with a competitive...
-
Murder in the Mohave: Who Killed Marina Ramos?
When tourists discover a body in the Arizona desert in 1989, it sets off a chain of events beginning with the investigation of the brutal murder of a young woman known only as Jane Doe. 30 years later a dedicated Sheriff’s investigator named Lori Miller takes on the case and is able to identify…
more -
Unscripted: Who Killed Bob Crane?
In June of 1978, the violent death of one of the most beloved Hollywood actors of the 60’s and 70’s shocked the world. Forever known by his portrayal of Col. Hogan in the widely popular television series, Hogan’s Heroes, Bob Crane was hiding a big secret. That is, until his untimely death at the...
-
Shot in the Dark: Who Killed Carl and Jessie Stabb?
On Mother’s Day, 1993, the Stabb family gathered at their parent’s rural home outside of Canastota, New York to honor their matriarch, Jessie. But the celebration was short-lived because less than 24 hours later, Jessie and Carl, her husband of almost 50 years, were found dead. As the couple…
more -
Slain in Saratoga Springs: Who Killed Sheila Shepherd?
A young mother is found brutally murdered in her 2nd floor apartment. The investigation reveals several oddities including post-mortem stabbing, a strange mark on the victim’s face, and a crime scene that has been staged. Is the killer sending a message or trying to throw off investigators?...
-
Police Week 2024 Re-Release: God Help Me, I’m Shot! – The Sherrill Incident
In honor of National Police Week, we’re re-releasing this special Behind the Badge episode about two police officers from a small community. Their story represents the commitment and sacrifice of law enforcement officers throughout the nation. A callous gunman who wreaked havoc upon several...
-
Declassified: Inside the Anthrax Attack on America
While America was still reeling from the terrorist attacks of 9/11, another potentially catastrophic but invisible threat followed just days later. Letters laced with anthrax and sent through the mail to targeted individuals became the first biological attack in U.S. history. While many remember...
-
Reasonable Doubt: Who Killed Legs Diamond?
A notorious and cut-throat, gangster is shot dead in his Albany, NY apartment on December 18th, 1931. And his provocative lifestyle suggests a number of suspects for the murder. There were many people who wanted Jack “Legs” Diamond dead including his bootlegging competition, political rivals, and...
-
Connected by Evil: Who Killed Jennifer Hammond and Christina White?
Two teenage girls go missing from the same small town in Saratoga County, New York, about a year and a half apart. Jennifer Hammond was last seen on an evening in 2003 heading into a trailer park to sell magazines. Christina White had gone out for a late-night walk in 2005 when she mysteriously...
-
Taken in Tacoma: Where is Teekah Lewis?
A fun, family night out turns into a living nightmare when 2-year-old Teekah Lewis vanishes from a crowded Tacoma, WA bowling alley in 1999. The investigation has uncovered several leads but detectives are faced with a number of challenges and layers of suspicion leading to more than one person…
more -
Tortured: Who Killed Jeanette Tambe?
In August 1986 a couple building a new home in rural New Jersey make a startling discovery during a weekend visit to their remote property – a mutilated female body. The young victim had been bound, stabbed, and burned with acid. No identification is found at the scene, so she is classified as…
more -
Dead Man's Cove: The Anatomy of a John Doe Case
In 1981 a farmer finds a dead body laying at the edge of his field not far from the town of Bethlehem, New York. The body is so badly decomposed that the coroner cannot determine the cause of death. So, without any clue as to the man’s identity, the case goes cold. Years later, a Bethlehem police...
-
Serial Killer’s First Victim? The Murder of Dorothy Waterstreet
Serial Killer’s First Victim? The Murder of Dorothy Waterstreet One of New York State’s most notorious serial killers, Lemuel Smith, is currently incarcerated at the Wende Correctional Facility in Erie County for several horrific crimes. But Smith was never arrested or prosecuted for what many...
-
Girl in the Well: Who Killed Lisa Todd?
In January 1988, a couple out for a walk discover skeletal remains lying at the bottom of an old industrial well at an abandoned distillery in Pennsylvania. For years detectives chase down leads from missing persons cases trying to identify the body to no avail. The autopsy indicates that this…
more -
Mystery on Maple Avenue: Where is Natasha Shanes?
A 6-year-old girl falls asleep one night on the couch with her siblings. But when morning comes, she is nowhere to be found, launching a massive search and intense police investigation. Two days later, her mother’s boyfriend is found shot in an alley – was it murder or suicide? Is his death...
-
BONUS BEHIND THE BADGE EPISODE - Lifetime Dream Cut Short: The Story of Anthony Dwyer
This is a special “Bonus” Behind the Badge episode. Anthony Dwyer had accomplished a lot for a 23-year-old, including his dream of becoming an NYPD cop. But the young man who touched so many lives had his own life cut short while pursuing an armed suspect onto a rooftop near Times Square in 1989....
-
Family Secrets: Where is Tracy Byrd?
On a stormy day in March of 1983, 14-year-old Tracy is dropped off at school by her mom’s boyfriend, Paul Greenwald, but Tracy never returns home. It’s later learned that Tracy had been suspended from school. Where did she go? Rumors circulate that she may have been pregnant. Months pass with no...
-
Shootout With the Boston Marathon Bombers: The 8 1/2 Minutes You Never Heard About
Bullets flying, bombs detonating and shrapnel exploding…it sounds like a scene straight out of an action movie, but this story happened late one night on a sleepy residential street in Watertown, Massachusetts. Many of us know about the horrific Boston Marathon bombing on Patriot’s Day in 2013.…
more -
Pieces of the Puzzle – Who Killed Patricia Fairbanks?
In 1972 Patricia Fairbanks runs an errand for her mom to the local drug store but was fifteen cents short. 14-year-old Patricia heads back to the drug store with the fifteen cents but never comes home. Her bludgeoned and strangled body is found a month later, just yards from her home. But there…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
APB Cold Case explores unsolved murders and missing persons cases from across the nation We take you behind the scenes with interviews from detectives and victims’ families to provide a unique, comprehensive perspective. Our goal is to bring focus to these cases that will help generate new leads and hopefully, crack the case!
HOSTED BY
Mark Spawn
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does APB Cold Case have?
APB Cold Case currently has 60 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is APB Cold Case about?
APB Cold Case explores unsolved murders and missing persons cases from across the nation We take you behind the scenes with interviews from detectives and victims’ families to provide a unique, comprehensive perspective. Our goal is to bring focus to these cases that will help generate new leads...
How often does APB Cold Case release new episodes?
APB Cold Case has 60 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to APB Cold Case?
You can listen to APB Cold Case on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts APB Cold Case?
APB Cold Case is created and hosted by Mark Spawn.
URL copied to clipboard!