Cold Cases
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Advice to Nancy Guthrie’s family from John Ramsey: "you must really scrutinize the police"
John Ramsey, father of JonBenét Ramsey, shares critical advice for the Nancy Guthrie family, urging them to scrutinize police conduct and demand external expertise based on his own traumatic experience with a high-profile unsolved murder.
Utah man's double life got him KILLED
A security guard's disappearance in 1991, initially thought to be a simple abandonment, unravels into a complex tale of infidelity and murder, solved over a decade later by a tiny speck of paint.
DNA on a straw leads to a teen's suspected killer 40 years after she went missing | 48 Hours
Decades after two teenage girls vanished from Long Island in 1984, a cold case reignites with DNA technology, exposing a wrongful conviction and identifying a new suspect in one of the murders, leaving two other cases still unsolved.
Justice Prevails | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
This 48 Hours episode reconstructs three harrowing true crime cases, revealing the complex, often decades-long battles for justice, the challenges of circumstantial evidence, and the profound impact on victims' families.
The Lost Daughter | Full Episode
The 25-year search for University of Florida student Tiffany Sessions, who vanished in 1989, culminates in a focused excavation and the identification of a serial killer as the likely perpetrator, despite her remains never being found.
Photos discovered on an old cell phone help solve the case of Jade Colvin's disappearance | 48 Hours
A dedicated team of investigators used a discarded cell phone and subtle clues to unravel the 8-year disappearance of 14-year-old Jade Colvin, leading to a murder conviction despite the absence of a body.
Archived Investigations | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
This episode reconstructs three decades-old cold cases, revealing how perseverance, new technology, and unexpected confessions brought justice to victims and closure to families, often through intertwined and surprising circumstances.
FBI kept out of Nancy Guthrie investigation for 4 days, airplane was ready to take DNA, Patel says
New revelations from FBI Director Cash Patel expose a four-day exclusion of the FBI from the Nancy Guthrie investigation and the Pima County Sheriff's refusal to use the FBI's Quantico lab for DNA, fueling theories of a 'puppet master' and a dead accomplice.
Secret Lover, Millionaire Brothers, & A Stalker | Who Took Annie McCarrick?
The 1993 disappearance of 26-year-old American Annie McCarrick in Ireland, initially a missing person's case, evolved into a murder inquiry linked to the 'Vanishing Triangle' of six to eight unsolved disappearances, with a recent arrest and subsequent release leaving her family without closure.
Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave | Full Episode +Post Mortem
After 25 years, the cold case of Kimberly Langwell's disappearance was solved when her ex-boyfriend's friend confessed, leading investigators to her remains buried beneath the killer's own bedroom floor.
Golden State Killer, Crypto Convict, Genetic Genealogy - Megyn's "True Crime" Mega-Episode
Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore details how advanced DNA analysis, from tracing distant relatives to predicting physical traits, is revolutionizing cold case investigations and making it virtually impossible for serial killers to evade capture.
The Killing of Theresa Fusco | Full Episode
Decades after a teenage girl's brutal murder and the wrongful conviction of three men, advanced DNA technology finally unmasks the true killer, exposing systemic flaws and the enduring quest for justice.
Nancy Guthrie: Top FBI ‘mindhunters’ and how they would get into the mind of suspect
Retired FBI profilers reveal the psychological tactics and extensive data collection methods used to understand and apprehend serial offenders, applying these insights to the perplexing Nancy Guthrie disappearance.
Why Nancy Guthrie suspect went silent, what is next for Sheriff Nanos - day 88 since disappearance
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance stalls at 88 days with no suspects, while Pima County Sheriff Nanos faces potential removal for alleged ethical violations and lying under oath, severely impacting department morale and external cooperation.
Cold Case Killer Cries After DNA Exposes His Murder
A 22-year-old cold case murder of Leslie Prier is finally solved through forensic genetic genealogy, revealing her daughter's ex-boyfriend, Eugene Glagor, as the killer, who had been hiding in plain sight.
NANCY GUTHRIE SEARCH AT CHILLING TURNING POINT
The search for Nancy Guthrie reaches a chilling turning point as FBI confirms DNA extraction from a rootless hair, while the investigation grapples with leadership distractions and complex forensic challenges.
High School Party Ends In Murder, Father’s Efforts Result In Justice: The Case Of Keisha Hawkins
After his daughter's murder case went cold, a grieving father emerged from a five-year depression to leverage social media and relentless public pressure, ultimately forcing police action and securing justice.
JonBenét Ramsey's Father, "Dopesick," and "Family Annihilators" - Megyn's "True Crime" Mega-Episode
John Ramsey, father of JonBenét Ramsey, details the harrowing discovery of his daughter's murder, the immediate and sustained incompetence of the Boulder Police Department, and the ongoing fight to apply modern DNA forensics to solve the 26-year-old cold case.
Nancy Guthrie suspect is likely someone she knew, leading forensic researcher breaks down profile
Forensic psychologist Dr. Gary Brucato uses statistical analysis to profile the likely abductor of Nancy Guthrie, suggesting a known perpetrator, financial motive, and multiple individuals involved.
Cold As Ice | Full Episode
A 55-year-old cold case of a child's murder in a small 1950s town leads to a controversial conviction based on circumstantial evidence and a deathbed confession, only for the accused to be exonerated years later.
Renowned DNA expert: Investigators should return to Nancy Guthrie’s house, new tech could solve case
A renowned DNA expert reveals how cutting-edge forensic technology and a re-examination of the crime scene could still solve the high-profile disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, despite complex DNA evidence.
New ransom note claims to know where Nancy Guthrie is — but is it real? Day 65 in the search
A new ransom note surfaces on the day Savannah Guthrie returns to work, raising questions about its authenticity and the ongoing, politically fraught investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
True-crime cases with recent developments | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode reconstructs four complex true-crime cases, detailing the harrowing searches for missing persons, the challenges of prosecuting murders without bodies, and the enduring quest for justice in cold cases spanning decades.
BODY FOUND OFF US 60 ID'ED AS MISSING GIRL EMILY, 14
The brutal murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Emily Pike, an Apache teen, exposes severe systemic failures in law enforcement, tribal jurisdiction, and victim protection, leaving her family without justice and raising urgent questions about missing Indigenous women.