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Cold Case Unsealed
by AC Wilson
Cold Case Unsealed is a gripping true crime podcast that reopens forgotten investigations, unsolved murders, and mysterious disappearances that never received the answers they deserved. Each episode dives deep into cold case files, police reports, witness statements, timelines, and overlooked evidence to uncover the stories buried beneath years of silence. From abandoned leads and vanished suspects to shocking twists and hidden connections, Cold Case Unsealed explores the haunting mysteries that continue to leave families searching for justice. With immersive storytelling, atmospheric narration, and detailed research, the podcast examines the cases that time refused to solve. Some files were closed. These cases were never finished. Disclaimer Cold Case Unsealed is a true crime podcast created for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The podcast discusses real criminal cases, investigations, disappearances, and deaths that may
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1987 cold case murder solved, linked to ‘one of Colorado’s most prolific serial killers’
Law enforcement officials in Colorado recently announced the resolution of the 1987 murder of Rhonda Marie Fisher, a case that remained a mystery for nearly four decades. Through advanced DNA testing and forensic analysis, investigators successfully linked the crime to Vincent Darrell Groves, an...
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San Francisco Police Seek Public’s Help to Solve 2010 Cold Case
The San Francisco Police Department is currently requesting public assistance to solve the 2010 homicide of Philip DiMartino, a cold case that has remained open for sixteen years. On August 2nd, 2010, authorities discovered the 36-year-old victim fatally stabbed in his Herman Street residence…
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Arrest Made In 1991 Arlington Murder Cold Case
This report details a major breakthrough in a 34-year-old cold case murder from Arlington, Texas, involving the 1991 death of Cynthia Gonzalez. The investigation was revitalized through a unique partnership between local police and criminology students at the University of Texas at Arlington. By...
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FBI Offers $25,000 Reward To Solve 2 Cold Cases Involving Tribal Citizens In Oklahoma
The FBI has launched the Voices Not Forgotten initiative to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons by offering standardized $25,000 rewards for information on unsolved crimes. This campaign specifically highlights the cases of Angel Beach and Thomas Fultz, two Muscogee...
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DNA Evidence Solves 2 Austin Cold Cases; Man Sentenced To 15 Years
The episode details the conviction of Michael Lance Gamez, who was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for two cold cases involving attempted sexual assault in Austin, Texas. Authorities originally linked the two separate attacks through DNA profiles in 2000, though the suspect's identity…
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Cold Case Awareness Month
In observance of National Cold Case Awareness Month, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is utilizing social media to spotlight unsolved homicides and generate fresh leads. The initiative focuses on decades-old tragedies, including the 1986 disappearance and death of eleven-year-old Richard…
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Texas Rangers Seek New Tips in 45-Year-Old Salinas Christmas Cold Case
The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently seeking fresh leads to resolve the 1980 Christmas Day murders of Estella Salinas and her teenage son, Andrew. Found strangled in a Houston bayou after failing to arrive at a family gathering, the victims were last seen in their vehicle before it...
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Fairfax police hope renewed attention will crack 20-year-old cold case
The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking public assistance to solve the twenty-year-old cold cases of Marion Marshall and Marion Newman, who were both murdered in 2006. DNA evidence has linked the same unidentified suspect to both Springfield homicides, with forensic technology suggesting...
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Rebecca McMahan Identified in 1974 California Cold Case Murder
After half a century, California law enforcement has successfully identified a cold case murder victim as Rebecca Jean McMahan using modern DNA testing. Her remains were originally discovered in 1974 within the Desert Hot Springs area, roughly six months after she was reported missing.…
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Arraignment in 2001 Farmington Hills Cold Case Murder
This news report details the arrest and extradition of Edgardo Luis Perez, who was apprehended in Guatemala after fleeing a 2001 murder charge in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Investigators believe Perez gained the trust of the victim, Gordon Machek, before killing him and vanishing with the intent...
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The Vanishing of Dorothy Arnold: New York’s Oldest Cold Case
The episode examines the mysterious 1910 disappearance of Dorothy Arnold, a prominent New York socialite and aspiring writer. After she vanished during a shopping trip in Manhattan, her wealthy family initially utilized private detectives to avoid public scandal before eventually involving the...
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Utah Man's Disappearance Remains Unsolved 17 Years Later
This episode details the unsolved 2009 disappearance of Steven Koecher, a Utah man who vanished after abandoning his vehicle in a Nevada retirement community. Security footage captured Koecher walking away from his car, which contained undelivered Christmas gifts, yet investigators found no…
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Justice at Last for Terri McCauley
Over four decades after the 1983 murder of 18-year-old Terri McCauley, a suspect named Thomas Popp is finally standing trial in Sioux City, Iowa. McCauley, a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, disappeared after a night out and was discovered deceased in a wooded area shortly thereafter.…
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Identifying Melinda Beardsley: The Emigrant Gap Cold Case Resolved
In March 2026, the Placer County Sheriff's Office announced the successful identification of a homicide victim discovered in a snowbank nearly fifty years ago. Previously known only as "Emigrant Gap Jane Doe," the woman was revealed to be Melinda “Pip” Beardsley, a mother who vanished in the...
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Reward Increase for 1996 Juan Laureles Cold Case Tips
The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently soliciting public assistance to resolve the 1996 homicide of Juan Leon Laureles in Brown County. The victim was discovered shot near his burning vehicle, and investigators are particularly interested in identifying those who used his stolen…
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The Rachael Runyan Cold Case: Forty-Four Years Unsolved
The episode reports on the enduring cold case of Rachael Runyan, a three-year-old girl who was abducted and murdered in Utah over four decades ago. Although her killer remains unidentified, the tragedy led to the creation of the Rachael Alert, an early precursor to the modern AMBER Alert system.…
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The Unsolved Murder of Suzanne Jovin: 27 Years Later
This episode details the enduring mystery of the Suzanne Jovin murder case, which remains one of Connecticut's most famous unsolved crimes nearly three decades later. In December 1998, the Yale University senior was tragically killed in New Haven, marking the only homicide from that year and...
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One Year Later, Emily Pike’s Murder In Arizona Remains Unsolved
This episode details the tragic case of Emily Pike, a 14-year-old indigenous girl whose dismembered remains were discovered in a contractor bag along an Arizona highway. Experts and family members discuss the investigation's challenges, including the lack of a confirmed cause of death and the...
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Justice Delayed: The Unsolved Murder of C.J. Carroll
The episode details the ongoing efforts of an Annapolis family to find resolution a decade after the unsolved shooting of Charles "C.J." Carroll Jr. His relatives and friends recently congregated at the 2016 crime scene to honor his memory and call for new witnesses to assist the police. Despite...
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Hamden Police Resolve Two Cold Case Homicides
Authorities in Hamden, Connecticut, recently announced the arrest of two suspects linked to separate unsolved homicides from several years ago. The first case involves Brian Backman, who faces charges for the 2020 fatal shooting of Kaymar Tanner following an extensive investigation into...
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Justice Delayed: The Chaplin Cold Case Arrest
Following a twelve-year investigation, Connecticut authorities have arrested Matthew Vining for the 2012 cold case murder of Michael Mitchell. The victim was discovered with fatal stab wounds outside a home in Chaplin, where a second victim also suffered serious injuries but managed to survive....
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New Lead in 1992 Tammy Zywicki Cold Case Murder
This episode reports on a new investigative lead regarding the unsolved 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki, who vanished after her vehicle stalled on an Illinois interstate. Authorities have identified Theresa Belenske as a person of interest who may have been accompanying an…
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Solving the 2010 Cold Case Homicide of Philip DiMartino
This official news release from the San Francisco Police Department details a plea for public assistance regarding the unsolved 2010 homicide of Philip DiMartino. The victim, described as a vibrant and intelligent 36-year-old, was discovered fatally stabbed in his Herman Street residence after...
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Science of Cold Cases
This episode examine how modern forensics and persistent investigation can solve long-dormant homicides and assaults. The text details the identification of Doris Mloud, a victim whose pimp was ultimately convicted after a child’s testimony and gang records linked him to the crime. Another…
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10 Notorious Pennsylvania Cold Cases
This episode highlights ten unresolved homicide investigations across Pennsylvania, spanning from the late 1960s to the recent past. The article explores a variety of mysterious fatalities, including the famous stabbing of a student at a university library and more recent disappearances involving...
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Shattered Dreams: Three Unsolved University Murders
The episode recounts the tragic and unresolved murders of three female university students. It begins with the 2007 case of Kelly Nolan, who vanished after a night out in Madison and was later found dead from blunt force trauma. The narrative then transitions to the 1987 slaying of Dana Bailey, a...
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The Huntington Beach Jane Doe
In 1968, the discovery of a murdered woman in a Huntington Beach oil field sparked a mystery that remained frozen for over five decades. The victim, initially known only as Jane Doe, was found with no identification and few clues, leading investigators to preserve evidence for a future they hoped...
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Metro Nashville Detectives Reopen 1969 Cold Case Involving 12-Year-Old Girl
Law enforcement officials in Nashville have officially reopened a cold case involving the 1969 homicide of a twelve-year-old girl. To advance the investigation, authorities recently exhumed the victim's remains to conduct a modern forensic review. This effort by the Cold Case Unit aims to utilize...
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The 1977 Tacoma Cold Case of William Church Jr.
This episode examines the cold case of William "Bill" Church Jr., a 20-year-old who went missing from Tacoma in 1977. Although skeletal remains were discovered in the decades following his disappearance, he was only identified in 2024 through advanced genetic genealogy. Following this...
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After 45 years, the Murderer of Krisann Baxter is Identified
The episode details the successful resolution of a forty-five-year-old cold case involving the 1978 murder and sexual assault of sixteen-year-old Krisann Baxter in Spokane, Washington. Through a partnership between the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and the private laboratory Othram…
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New Video Released In 2018 Phoenix Cold Case
This collection of local reports from an Arizona news outlet covers several significant legal and environmental developments affecting the state. Key stories include the release of new footage in a 2018 cold case murder and the exoneration of Governor Katie Hobbs following a two-year bribery...
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Texas Rangers Seek Tips in 1997 Brent Gutheinz Murder
The Texas Department of Public Safety is requesting the public's assistance to resolve the 1997 cold case murder of Brent Alan Gutheinz, a college student whose body was discovered in Grayson County. Authorities have increased the cash reward to $6,000 for any information that leads to an arrest…
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81-Year-Old Confesses to German Cold Case Murder of US Tourist in 1994
An 81-year-old man recently confessed to the 1994 murder of a young American tourist, Amy Lopez, during his trial in Koblenz, Germany. The victim was killed more than three decades ago while visiting a historic fortress, but the case remained unsolved until modern DNA forensic techniques linked...
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Oklahoma’s New Path to Justice for Cold Cases
Governor Kevin Stitt recently signed Senate Bill 1636 into law, establishing a structured framework for revisiting cold cases across Oklahoma. This legislative action was partially motivated by the notorious unsolved murders of two young women at the State Fair nearly four decades ago. The new...
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Who killed Tupac? What to know about the trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis
Nearly thirty years after the death of Tupac Shakur, former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis is facing trial for his alleged role in the 1996 Las Vegas homicide. Prosecutors contend that while Davis did not fire the weapon, he orchestrated the attack by providing the firearm as retaliation for a...
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Michigan 1987 Cold Case Solved — Only a Monster Would Do This
The episode details the extraordinary resolution of a 35-year-old cold case involving the 1987 murder of Roxanne Wood in Niles, Michigan. For decades, investigators wrongfully suspected her husband, Terry Wood, until advancements in forensic genetic genealogy and the efforts of university…
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New York 1964 Cold Case Solved - A DNA Match Led Police to a Grave
Law enforcement officials in Elmira, New York, recently announced the resolution of the 1964 cold case murder of 12-year-old Mary Teresa Simpson. Although the original investigation generated a 6,000-page file, the suspect, Alfred Raymond Murray Jr., was never interviewed and remained entirely...
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Colorado 1984 Bennett Family Massacre Cold Case SOLVED
This source details the resolution of the 1984 Bennett family massacre, a cold case from Aurora, Colorado, that remained unsolved for nearly four decades. The narrative centers on the brutal hammer attacks that claimed the lives of Bruce, Deborah, and Melissa Bennett, leaving only three-year-old...
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Footprints in the Snow: The Murder of Christopher Green
This episode details the brutal 2002 murder of 19-year-old Christopher Green, who was found beaten and stabbed in a rural Michigan ditch. Early investigations considered several neighbors as potential suspects, including a local man with a grudge and a couple who fled the area. Although the case...
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Confession Unlocks 1987 Florida Cold Case Murder
After nearly four decades, the 1987 murder of Melissa Ellison in Jacksonville, Florida, has been solved following a voluntary confession by Gary Edward Glowacz. The suspect contacted law enforcement in 2026 to admit he killed the young mother with a wooden log during a burglary fueled by drug…
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Detectives Turn To Psychics For Help With Cold Case - CNN Reports
This episode details the unsolved 2017 disappearance of fifteen-year-old Sophie Reeder, who vanished after leaving her Florida home late at night. Despite capturing surveillance footage and identifying a person of interest through phone records, investigators have failed to locate her for nearly…
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The Hargan Inheritance: A Legacy of Deception and Death
The episode explores the 2017 investigation into the deaths of Pamela and Helen Hargan in their Virginia home. Although authorities initially considered the scene a murder-suicide, forensic evidence and a gunshot wound to the top of Helen’s head eventually suggested otherwise. Investigators…
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Man wanted in 2013 Christian County murder captured after 13 years
This episode details the successful apprehension of a suspect who spent over a decade as a fugitive. The individual was sought in connection to a violent homicide that occurred within Christian County during 2013. Authorities finally tracked down and captured the man after he spent approximately...
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Overkill at the Deluxe Plaza Motel
The episode detail the investigations into two separate, violent homicides occurring at roadside lodging facilities. The first case follows the brutal beating of Edward Useda in Baltimore, where detectives used DNA evidence and surveillance footage to track a couple fleeing to North Carolina. The...
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Chasing Justice in the Cold Case Files - Jeremiah Pittman
This episode outlines four decades-old murder investigations that were eventually solved through persistent detective work and modern technology. The first case explores the tragic deaths of Zelfia Lowry and her nephew Jeremiah Pittman, whose killer was identified after a witness revealed the...
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More Bodies Pulled from Texas Bayou as Serial Killer Fears Ignite
The city of Houston is currently grappling with a surge of public anxiety as multiple bodies continue to be discovered in the local bayou system. While widespread social media theories suggest a serial killer is responsible for these deaths, local law enforcement and the district attorney have...
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A Son’s Chance Encounter Reopens His Father’s Murder
This episode chronicles the decades-long quest for justice following the 1974 murder of Freddie Farah, a Palestinian-American store owner in Jacksonville. Although the case went cold for over forty years, advances in fingerprint technology eventually linked a cake mix box left at the scene to a...
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Unsolved Crimes and the Science of Justice
This episode provides detailed accounts of several cold case homicides that were eventually solved through technological advancements and persistent investigation. In the case of "Lavender Doe," DNA indexing and genealogical research identified both the victim, Dana Dodd, and her killer, Joseph...
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Solving the Barbara Carr - Cold Case Investigation
This episode details the 1986 cold case of Barbara Carr, who was brutally murdered in her Garland, Texas, home during a staged home invasion. Initial suspicion fell on her husband, Domingo Villarreal, whose suspicious behavior and inconsistent stories led to his arrest, though a lack of physical...
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Justice After 26 Years: The Cornell-Story Cold Case Match
The episode details the harrowing 1990 double homicide of 11-year-old Robin Cornell and her babysitter, Lisa Story, in Cape Coral, Florida. After the case remained a cold case for over 25 years, a DNA match finally identified Joseph Zieler as the perpetrator following an unrelated arrest in 2016....
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Cold Case Unsealed is a gripping true crime podcast that reopens forgotten investigations, unsolved murders, and mysterious disappearances that never received the answers they deserved. Each episode dives deep into cold case files, police reports, witness statements, timelines, and overlooked evidence to uncover the stories buried beneath years of silence. From abandoned leads and vanished suspects to shocking twists and hidden connections, Cold Case Unsealed explores the haunting mysteries that continue to leave families searching for justice. With immersive storytelling, atmospheric narration, and detailed research, the podcast examines the cases that time refused to solve. Some files were closed.
These cases were never finished.
Disclaimer
Cold Case Unsealed is a true crime podcast created for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The podcast discusses real criminal cases, investigations, disappearances, and deaths that may
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