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Send us Fan MailIn August 1996, John Hartenfeld drove into the mountains of northern New Mexico for a solo fly fishing trip and never came home. His Toyota 4-Runner was found two months later on remote ranch land — every fingerprint wiped from the vehicle. His credit card had already been used, four days after he vanished, to buy a small and troubling amount of two-stroke fuel. Private investigators and law enforcement both concluded foul play. No one was ever prosecuted.John's son James Hartenfeld is a Portland comedian who has spent most of his adult life with this unresolved wound. He joins us to talk about the moment as a kid when he searched under beds and in closets hoping his dad was pranking him, about the phone call his dad made to a close friend reporting that someone was messing with his car — days before he disappeared — and about a jaw-dropping development that happened just weeks before this recording: New Mexico cold case investigators found remains in the area where John vanished, and they need James's DNA.James is also building My Little Cold Case, a six-episode documentary series about his father's disappearance. It's a project designed for the families that most cold case content ignores — the ones with no ending, no arrest, no resolution. Just a missing person and a family still waiting.The last confirmed sighting of John Hartenfeld and the fishing trip that never endedThe credit card charge investigators believe may have been used to purchase fuel for dismemberment equipmentJohn's final phone call to his friend Muggsy: "Someone's messing with my car"A wiped-down truck, refused polygraphs, and a case that went coldThe tensions investigators cited as the most likely motive — and why they're hard to talk aboutDNA samples collected in 1996 that have never been testedThe brand-new development: recently found remains and a pending DNA testWhat it's like to grow up, build a career, and still carry an unanswered questionWhy James built My Little Cold Case — and who it's really forLinks from this episodemylittlecoldcase.com — follow the project and support James's documentary seriesSupport the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan Mail#JusticeForShaylee: She Was Not a RunawayFifteen-year-old Shaylee Snyder disappeared from Indianapolis on February 10, 2025. Her family went to police with burner phones, medical records, and eyewitness accounts — and were told, "She's probably bipolar. There ain't nothing we can do." Twelve days later, Shaylee was found dead beside railroad tracks, bruised from head to toe, next to a burning car. She was a Jane Doe for three days. No one has been charged.In this episode, we sit down with Shaylee's aunt Laura Davis to hear what really happened — and what law enforcement doesn't want you to know.Justice for Shaylee. She was not a runaway.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn April 1999, 70-year-old Guy Pyke pulled into his cousin's driveway in Evans Mills, New York — and never got out of the car. A barking dog kept him away. He backed out, drove north, and was never seen again.No body. No crash site. No trace of his midnight blue Chevy Blazer. Just silence — for 26 years and counting.We sit down with Jennifer Wood, Guy's granddaughter, who has spent decades fighting to correct the record, coordinating underwater search teams, and refusing to let her grandfather become a forgotten file. She shares what Guy told his brothers before he vanished — words that take on a chilling new meaning in hindsight.This is the cold case that has no peaks, no valleys. Just an empty space on a gravestone where a date of death should be.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you have information on Guy Pyke or his 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (VIN: 1GNEV18K7KF176294, plate NY FMS-867), contact the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office at (315) 435-5434.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailOn the morning of February 26, 1996, 25-year-old Gary Butler was found dead in a retention pond in Manville, New Jersey. Police initially called it a hit-and-run. The evidence said otherwise. Nearly thirty years later, no one has been charged — but according to Gary's sister Michelle, the people of Manville already know who did it. We sit down with Michelle Butler, who has spent decades demanding answers, to hear what the investigation got wrong, what the community won't say out loud, and why this case refuses to go cold.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailDevan Sanders came home from work around 11 p.m. on a stormy August night in 2018. Something — or someone — drew him back outside into the rain. He was found shot to death on the side of his own house hours later, steps from his front door in Dayton, Ohio. He was 25 years old. He worked two jobs, drove relief supplies to Flint, Michigan, and once saved a stranger's life without ever knowing it. His killer has never been caught. Today, we sit down with the woman who supervised him at a local nonprofit, who has waited seven years for answers that have never come. This is the unsolved murder of Devan Sanders.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailOn the night of July 25, 1982, Patricia "Pat" Shea — a beloved physician's assistant from Rockaway Beach, Queens — crossed the street to check on an elderly neighbor. She was found strangled eleven miles away in Brooklyn's Prospect Park the next day. More than four decades later, no one has ever been charged.In this episode, we speak exclusively with Kevin Shea, Pat's nephew, who has spent decades pushing for answers — filing FOIA requests, tracking missing evidence, and keeping his aunt's memory alive. He shares new details never before reported: a forensic finding that reframes where the crime may have occurred, a revelation about three men on the floor that night and a polygraph that was never given, and the truth about what police actually found when they investigated the mysterious anonymous letter that arrived at a local newsroom in 2021.For the full investigative report — including a complete case file, crime timeline, and tip line information — visit TheColdCases.com.If you have any information about the murder of Patricia Shea, contact the NYPD Cold Case Homicide Squad at 212-239-2256.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn November 2008, an electric company crew replacing a power pole in Oklahoma City made a grim discovery — the partial remains of a young woman. She was Native American, estimated to be between 17 and 23 years old, and she had no name. The only clue she left behind was a pair of black Croft & Barrow shoes. For sixteen years, she was known as the Croft & Barrow Jane Doe.Her name was Amy Elizabeth Davis.In this episode, we sit down with Darlene Nixon — Amy's biological cousin — who spent years searching for answers across state lines, fighting through closed adoption records, institutional silence, and a system that looked the other way. Darlene tells us how Oklahoma City police turned Amy's adoptive family away when they tried to file a missing persons report. How the family was told Amy was just a sex worker on the street, and that was that. How Darlene herself finally filed the report in January 2026 — and how just three months later, Amy's brother's DNA confirmed what the family had feared for years.Amy is identified now. But the questions surrounding her death remain open. No cause of death. No suspect. And not a single person from her final years willing to come forward.If you knew Amy Elizabeth Davis — from Oklahoma City, from the Will Rogers Court area, from anywhere — somebody needs to hear from you.To share information, contact the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner at (405) 239-7141 or reach out to us at TheColdCases.com.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn April 2024, 21-year-old Elizibeth "Lizzy" Green walked out the front door of her home in Callao, Utah — a remote desert community of fewer than 50 people — and was never seen again. Nearly two years later, no physical evidence has been found. No arrests have been made. And the case has received almost no national attention.In this episode, we sit down with Kale Green, Elizibeth's father, for an exclusive interview. He shares what investigators found — and didn't find — on her devices, why the K-9 units' failure to pick up any scent trail points him toward someone within the community, and why he believes the answers to his daughter's disappearance lie not in the vast surrounding desert, but among the people who were already there.He also shares details that have never been publicly reported — including disturbing events inside the household in the weeks before she vanished, and a comment made to him by someone close to the case that he has never been able to shake.This is a story about a young woman the news largely forgot. And a father who refuses to let that be the end of her story.If you have information about Elizibeth Green's whereabouts, contact the Juab County Sheriff's Office at (435) 856-0358. Reference case number 24JC0335.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn December 1996, fifteen-year-old Jack Morgan vanished from his San Diego home after an argument with his father. No clothes taken. No money. No note. Nothing.Authorities called it a runaway case. His father called it closed — throwing out every photo, every belonging, forbidding Jack's name from being spoken in the house, blocking his mother and aunt from speaking to police, and personally killing a planned America's Most Wanted broadcast that might have found him.The case file was lost three years later. The investigation shut down for fourteen years.Now, in an exclusive interview, we sit down with Jack's aunt Dawna Holland — the woman who never stopped looking — who tells us what investigators never publicly revealed: that Jack was gay, that his father was a violent Marine who beat his mother, and that she believes Jack was killed because of who he was.His brother knows what happened that afternoon. He's never spoken about it. And the weight of that silence has nearly cost him everything.This is the story of a boy the system failed, a family that refused to forget, and a case that — nearly thirty years later — remains unsolved.If you have information about Jack Duane Morgan, contact the San Diego Police Department at 1-619-531-2000 or the NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678. NamUs case #19675.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailEpisode Description:In April 2018, 17-year-old Maryah Hope Allen walked out of a Galveston County jail cell in Texas — and vanished. Today, her grandmother Phyllis Jones, the woman who raised her, is breaking her silence. She tells us about the older man who groomed Maryah starting at 16, the drug addiction that followed, a debt to a dealer who held the title to her car, and a phone call from jail that would be the last time they ever spoke. Seven years later, Maryah has never been found. If you know anything, please come forward.If you have information on Maryah Hope Allen, contact the Galveston County Sheriff's Office at (409) 766-2300.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn the summer of 1977, sixteen-year-old Jimmie Retha Brown got into a van with a man her friend said she could trust. She was never seen alive again.Found bound and strangled in the New Mexico desert days later, Jimmie's murder set off a chain of events that would claim a second life — an eighteen-year-old who named her killer to anyone who would listen, then died before justice could catch up.Nearly fifty years later, the case remains unsolved. But the name has never gone away.The Last Ride investigates the 1977 murder of Jimmie Retha Brown — the suspect who was hiding in plain sight among teenagers, the coat found on her body that belonged to the last man to see her alive, and the young man who paid the ultimate price for knowing too much.Some cases go cold. Some just go quiet.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIt has been more than two decades since Douglas James Shondel II — known to those who loved him as “DJ” — died under circumstances that his family, and even first responders, found deeply troubling. He was 21 years old. His mother, Pam Scott, has spent every year since searching for answers that have never come.On Sunday, March 11, 2001, DJ was found unresponsive in the bathtub of the apartment he shared with his pregnant girlfriend, at 100 N. 16th Street in Fairfield, Iowa, the shower still running. What followed next is at the heart of why this case has never left the minds of those who knew him.Rather than step next door to use a neighbor’s phone and call 911, the girlfriend walked a block and a half to gather friends, who then returned with her to the apartment — where they allegedly cleaned the area before anyone ever contacted emergency medical services. When first responders did arrive, they reported that things seemed “strangely out-of-place” and that the scene did not line up with the accounts given by the girlfriend and those with her.DJ was rushed to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His cause of death was determined to be a broken neck and head trauma. Despite those findings, his case has languished for over two decades with no charges ever filed, officially classified as undetermined.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailWho Killed Claude Wendell Johnson?More than four decades have passed, but Tammie Johnson still doesn't have answers — and she's not giving up.In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Tammie Johnson, the daughter of Claude Wendell Johnson, a man who was found dead in 1981 under circumstances that have haunted his family ever since. Claude was discovered with blunt force trauma to the head, his death leaving more questions than answers — and a daughter left to grieve without justice.Claude Wendell Johnson was no stranger to a rough crowd. He was rowdy, lived life loudly, and didn't always play by the rules. But being hard-edged was never a death sentence — and Tammie refuses to let her father's life be reduced to a footnote, or his death brushed aside because of who he was.In this interview, Tammie shares what she knows about the night her father died, the wall of silence she's faced in her search for answers, and why she believes someone out there knows what really happened. Her story is a reminder that every life matters — no matter how complicated — and that a child's love for a parent doesn't have an expiration date.If you have any information about the death of Claude Wendell Johnson in 1981, please reach out.Justice doesn't have a statute of limitations.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn July 1990, 13-year-old Deanna Merryfield disappeared from Killeen, Texas under circumstances that remain deeply troubling more than three decades later.In this episode of The Cold Cases Podcast, I sit down with Melissa, Deanna’s sister, to discuss the heartbreaking details of the case, the mistakes made in the early investigation, and the new developments that may finally lead to answers.Deanna was last seen in the early morning hours of July 22, 1990, when she left her grandmother’s home and went to visit her twin sister at a nearby trailer park. According to her sister, Deanna arrived in a vehicle with two unidentified men. After a brief conversation, Deanna left again in the same car.She was never seen again.For years, the case was labeled a runaway, a classification that prevented the urgency and investigative resources that might have helped locate her sooner. Even more troubling, the case was reportedly closed prematurely after authorities received a phone call claiming Deanna had returned home—something her family says never happened.In this powerful and emotional interview, Melissa speaks openly about:• The final moments before Deanna disappeared • How the runaway label affected the investigation • The emotional toll on the family over the past 30+ years • New leads and renewed search efforts • Why she believes someone still knows what happenedThis conversation is not just about a missing persons case. It’s about a sister refusing to let Deanna be forgotten.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Jenny Chan, founder of Pacific Atrocities Education ( https://www.pacificatrocities.org ), to explore the hidden history of Imperial Japan's systematic atrocities during World War II—a chapter largely erased from American consciousness. From the Roosevelt administration's alleged censorship of Japanese war crimes to the horrific experiments of Unit 731, we delve into the uncomfortable truths that have been buried for decades.Jenny reveals how her organization emerged from Chinese-American families determined to share their grandparents' untold stories, and why 26 million lives lost in the Asia-Pacific Theater remain largely forgotten in mainstream historical narratives. We examine the forced labor of millions of Chinese civilians, and the post-war deals that granted immunity to perpetrators in exchange for their research.This conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about WWII, exposing how geopolitical expediency shaped historical memory and why understanding these atrocities matters for contemporary human rights and justice. A must-listen for anyone interested in hidden history, Asian-American studies, or the long shadows cast by war crimes and government cover-ups.Topics Covered:The founding of Pacific Atrocities EducationRoosevelt's WWII censorship controversyUnit 731's biological warfare experimentsThe comfort women system of sexual slaveryChinese forced labor under Imperial Japanese occupationPost-war immunity deals for war criminalsThe ongoing fight for historical justiceSupport the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful and deeply reflective episode, I sit down with Kevin Stephenson, Reverend and President of Faith Based Films LLC, to discuss his upcoming film project, 1921, which explores the Tulsa Race Riots of 1921—one of the most devastating and long-silenced acts of racial violence in American history.Our conversation goes beyond the commonly told narrative of destruction and loss to uncover lesser-known, deeply human stories of compassion, faith, and moral courage. Reverend Stephenson shares insights from a short documentary currently available on his website, highlighting how Catholics and other faith communities stepped in to help protect, shelter, and support victims during and after the riots—stories that complicate history but also restore humanity to it.We discuss why this film matters now, the responsibility of faith-based storytellers to tell hard truths, and the challenges of securing funding for an independent historical film rooted in reconciliation rather than division. This episode is about memory, accountability, and the role faith can play—not as a shield from history, but as a lens to understand it more fully.If you care about untold history, faith-driven storytelling, and preserving the truth of Greenwood and Black Wall Street, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of The Cold Cases Podcast, we sit down with Ann Patrick — the daughter of Maureen “Cookie” Rowan, recently identified as the woman long known only as “Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee.” After more than fifty years without answers, Ann opens up about what this discovery means to her family, the pain of growing up without the truth, and the urgent need for information as the investigation enters a new chapter.Ann shares personal memories, emotional reflections, and a heartfelt plea to the public. She is specifically seeking people who may have known her mother, Maureen Rowan, or her estranged husband, Charles Emery Rowan Sr., during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Anyone who remembers the couple — whether from Tampa, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Enigma (Georgia), or surrounding areas — may hold the missing pieces needed to move this case forward.This episode covers:• The moment Ann learned her mother had finally been identified• What Maureen “Cookie” Rowan was like as a person and a mother• Details about the strained relationship between Maureen and Charles Rowan Sr.• Why Maureen was never reported missing• What investigators still need from the public• Ann’s plea for anyone with memories, stories, or connections to come forwardFor more than five decades, Maureen’s identity and story were lost to time. Now, with her name restored, Ann and her family are searching for truth, closure, and justice. This is an emotional, deeply human conversation — and a reminder that even the smallest detail could make a difference.If you have information about Maureen “Cookie” Rowan or Charles Emery Rowan Sr., please contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 352-793-2621. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of The Cold Cases Podcast, host Dustin Terry sits down with Zahra Abyazenjad, the mother of Arash Nikoonejad, a 27-year-old Gainesville man whose life was tragically cut short in November 2019.Arash was found dead inside his apartment, the victim of a violent confrontation that left the Gainesville community shaken. His death — a heartbreaking mix of assault, gunfire, and unanswered questions — sparked a years-long search for justice and ignited his mother’s mission to end gun violence.In this deeply emotional interview, Zahra shares her story for the first time in her own words — the moment she learned her son was gone, the fight for accountability, and the transformation of grief into activism. She opens up about how she turned unimaginable pain into a voice for change, leading community rallies and speaking out for other families who’ve lost loved ones to violence.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this emotional and revealing episode of TheColdCases.com Podcast, host Dustin Terry sits down with Lori Matte, the sister of 45-year-old David Charles Matte, who was brutally attacked and left for dead on the side of a Louisiana road in July 2004.Nearly twenty-one years later, David’s murder remains unsolved — but Lori refuses to let her brother’s story be forgotten. In this powerful interview, she opens up about the night everything changed, her family’s decades-long struggle with unanswered questions, and the hope that someone still out there holds the key to justice.Together, we revisit the details of the case, explore the evidence that went cold, and discuss how advances in forensics and public awareness might finally bring closure to the Matte family.🕯️ This episode is a reminder that behind every cold case is a warm heart still beating for truth — and that justice delayed is never justice forgotten.🎧 Listen now on TheColdCases.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your true-crime podcasts.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this gripping episode of The Cold Cases, host Dustin Terry sits down with Kevin J. Laws, former Department of Homeland Security child-exploitation agent and author of the haunting memoir Hunter of the Damned: A Walk Through Hell.For nearly two decades, Kevin lived undercover — infiltrating online predator networks, tracking digital footprints, and facing the unimaginable to save children from abuse. His story isn’t just about investigation; it’s about sacrifice, trauma, and the human cost of justice.Together, Dustin and Kevin dive deep into:💀 The psychological toll of long-term undercover work💡 The evolution of child-exploitation crimes in the digital age🙏 How faith, purpose, and mental resilience kept him going🔥 The emotional aftermath of walking through hell — and finding redemption on the other sideKevin’s journey will leave you speechless. His courage pulls back the curtain on one of the darkest battles in law enforcement — and what it means to stand between innocence and evil.🎧 Listen now on TheColdCases.com or wherever you get your podcasts.📖 Hunter of the Damned: A Walk Through Hell is available on his website → https://www.knsteaching.comSupport the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of The Cold Cases, host Dustin Terry sits down with Maeve McGoran, creator of the gripping true-crime podcast ShipWreck, to explore the depths of human tragedy, resilience, and justice. Maeve opens up about the emotional journey behind ShipWreck—a series that dives into stories where lives, dreams, and systems collide.Together, Dustin and Maeve discuss what drives her to uncover these complex, haunting narratives and how storytelling can honor victims while confronting uncomfortable truths. From investigative challenges to moments of empathy that transcend the microphone, this conversation reveals the soul of true-crime journalism done right.💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:What inspired Maeve to create ShipWreck and how it evolved.The ethical challenges of reporting on real-life trauma.How The Cold Cases and ShipWreck share a mission to give voice to the unheard.The power of narrative to turn tragedy into understanding.🎧 Listen now for an intimate look at the craft, compassion, and conviction behind ShipWreck—and why these stories matter more than ever.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of TheColdCases.com Podcast, I sit down with Jody Walsh, sister of missing Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Robin Abrams, who vanished in 1990 under circumstances that still raise hard questions. Jody shares who Robin was beyond the headlines—her courage, her career, and the life stolen from a loving family. We discuss the timeline, alleged threats, key investigative moments, and what Jody believes needs to happen next to move this case forward.You’ll hear about the family’s decades-long push for answers, the emotional cost of waiting, and how new tips or renewed attention could finally break the silence. If you know something—no matter how small—this is your invitation to speak up.Why this matters:Families don’t stop searching. Spotlighting Robin’s story keeps pressure on institutions, empowers witnesses, and honors a sister who refuses to give up.Listen for:Who Robin was behind the badgeThe critical days after her disappearanceLeads the family still wants re-examinedHow you can help keep Robin’s name in the public eyeContent note: This episode discusses a missing person case and may be difficult for some listeners.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailJournalist and podcast host Lidia Jean Kott joins TheColdCases.com Podcast to take us inside The Chinatown Sting—an investigative series that follows an undercover operation, a web of heroin shipments hidden in everyday objects, and the people caught in the middle. In this conversation, Kott lays out how the story first landed on her desk, what it took to earn trust inside a close-knit community, and the ethical calls behind putting survivors, defendants, and prosecutors on the record.We talk reporting process and the decisions that shaped the narrative arc. Along the way, Kott reflects on the larger forces surrounding the case: immigration, exclusion, community pressure, and the imperfect machinery of American justice. If you care about rigorous, humane storytelling in the true-crime space, this episode is a master class.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Podcast Episode: "Deanna Merryfield — A Sister’s Fight for Answers"In this powerful episode, we sit down with Missie, the sister of missing Texas teen Deanna Merryfield, who vanished in 1990 after being placed in a foster home. Missie opens up about their childhood, the trauma left behind, and her ongoing mission to keep Deanna’s memory alive.You’ll hear personal stories that bring Deanna to life — not just as a case, but as a sister, a daughter, and a bright young girl who deserved better.🔍 We explore:Deanna’s early life and personalityThe circumstances surrounding her disappearanceThe emotional toll on those left behindWhy justice still matters, even decades later🕯️ This is more than an interview. It’s a reminder that every cold case has a family still waiting.🎧 Listen now on The Cold Cases — and consider subscribing to support independent cold case journalism at TheColdCases.com.Support the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Podcast Episode: The Disappearance of Eric Lee Franks 🕵️‍♂️🛻In this gripping episode of The Cold Cases Podcast, we speak with Eric Lee Franks' brother-in-law, who opens up about the heartbreak, the unanswered questions, and the chilling details behind Eric’s 2011 disappearance from Michigan. 😢Eric was reconnecting with an old flame and had just discovered he had a daughter… but before he could begin this new chapter, he vanished. For 9 long years, his loved ones searched — until his car was shockingly discovered in Alabama. 🚗💥What really happened to Eric?Why were key leads ignored?And how does the family keep hope alive?👂 Tune in to hear a powerful, emotional conversation that sheds new light on this cold case.🔗 Full story + interview available now at TheColdCases.com#JusticeForEricLeeFranks #TrueCrimePodcast #TheColdCases #UnsolvedMystery #MissingPersons #ColdCaseFilesSupport the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailFlight Attendant Diana Ramos Dies in Philly Airport Hotel Under Mysterious Circumstances In this deeply emotional episode of TheColdCases.com, we delve into the haunting case of Diana Ramos, a missing flight attendant whose disappearance has left her family shattered for decades. ✈️💔 Through an exclusive interview with her grandson, we gain a powerful insight into the pain and frustration of those who loved her, as they fight for answers and justice. 🕵️‍♂️🔍Diana’s case is more than just a mystery—it's a story of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth. 💔✨ Tune in as we revisit key pieces of evidence, uncover new leads, and honor Diana’s memory. This episode is a heart-wrenching reminder of the countless cold cases that still need attention, and the families who are waiting for closure. 🕯️Listen now and help keep the story of Diana Ramos alive. #TheColdCases #JusticeForDianaRamos #ColdCaseMysterySupport the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, we uncover the troubling details surrounding the death of Cruz Cordova Sr., a South Texas man whose passing was ruled a suicide — despite glaring inconsistencies and a forensic expert’s conclusion that the cause should be “undetermined.”🚩 Why did Cruz leave without his phone — something he never did?🚩 Why was he never checked on, despite being found less than two minutes from home?🚩 Why is body cam footage referenced in the official report missing from what was released?🚩 And why did law enforcement close this case so quickly?We break down the case with exclusive access to legal correspondence, forensic findings, and a timeline that raises far more questions than it answers. This isn’t just about one man — it’s about a system that too often fails the people it’s meant to protect.💔 This episode is a call to accountability.💻 Read the full written investigation at TheColdCases.com📢 Share this episode and help keep the pressure on. Someone knows more. The truth matters.🎧 Subscribe to The Cold Cases Podcast for more stories that demand justice, expose the cracks in the system, and give voice to the unheard.#TheColdCases #CruzCordovaSr #Podcast #ColdCase #UnsolvedDeath #InvestigativeTrueCrime #EthicalTrueCrime #JusticeMatters #MissingEvidence #TexasTrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcastSupport the showEvery Unsolved Case Deserves a Voice.Somewhere right now, a family is waiting for answers. Not the famous cases that dominate true crime podcasts or fill network television specials — but the other cases. The ones that slipped through the cracks of media attention. The ones where a name was forgotten before it ever had a chance to be remembered.That's exactly why TheColdCases.com exists.We are building the most comprehensive repository of lesser-known cold cases the internet has ever seen — a dedicated, searchable archive where forgotten victims finally get a permanent home. Where their names, their faces, and their stories are preserved with the dignity and urgency they deserve. Where investigators, journalists, amateur sleuths, and compassionate strangers can connect the dots that time tried to bury.But we can't do this alone.This work takes time, research, resources, and an unwavering community of people who refuse to let the forgotten stay forgotten. Every case we document is hours of careful, respectful work. Every profile published is a renewed chance for justice.You are the missing piece.By subscribing at TheColdCases.com/subscribe, you become part of a movement — one that believes every victim matters, regardless of whether a camera was ever pointed in their direction. Your support helps us research more cases, reach more families, and keep these stories alive until answers...