Cold Cases
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Killer Cases: NBA Star Lured to Execution In Rural Tennessee
The decade-long cold case of NBA star Lorenzen Wright's murder was cracked through a persistent mother, a jailed informant, and a covert police operation that recovered the murder weapon from a lake and exposed a conspiracy driven by greed.
Amanda Knox and John Ramsey - Megyn Kelly's "Double Feature" of Fascinating Interviews
This episode features two individuals, Amanda Knox and John Ramsey, whose lives were irrevocably altered by tragic crimes and subsequent wrongful accusations, revealing systemic failures in justice and media manipulation.
Ransom Note Horror: "Hello Savannah. We Have Your Mother, Nancy." | Nancy Guthrie Missing
New details emerge about the chilling ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, revealing an initial death threat and a later apology, prompting an expert homicide detective to dissect the perpetrators' unusual behavior and the investigation's missteps.
Bombshell New Details: Ransom Note Claims Nancy Was "Buried With Nature" | Nancy Guthrie Missing
New reports reveal the second ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance claimed she died unintentionally and was 'buried with nature,' sparking questions about delayed media reporting and the FBI's handling of potential informants.
Killer Cases: Ohio Mom’s Horrifying Baby Murder Exposed 26 Years Later
A 26-year-old cold case of an abandoned baby found dead on an Ohio road is cracked wide open by advanced DNA technology, leading detectives to the baby's mother and a shocking confession.
Inside the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer's sentencing | "Case by Case" | "48 Hours" Podcast
The emotional sentencing of Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, brought a measure of closure to victims' families after years of uncertainty, revealing the meticulous planning of a killer hidden in plain sight.
Love and Death in Alaska (Parts 1 & 2) | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
A complex love triangle in remote Alaska leads to murder, a 'letter from the grave,' and a decade-long cold case unraveling a manipulative woman and her entangled fiancés.
His Jealous Ex Kept Showing Up…Then The Newlywed Bride Was Found Dead | Sherri Rasmussen
A newlywed's brutal murder, initially dismissed as a burglary, remained unsolved for decades until DNA evidence exposed a jealous ex-girlfriend and LAPD officer as the killer, revealing a systemic failure in the original investigation.
3 Disturbing Stories from Cold Case Investigators
Three chilling accounts from investigators expose the dark underbelly of human conflict, from the psychological toll of CIA torture to the unpunished horrors of genocide and the enduring mystery of a serial killer.
Recording Cold Case Investigator Stories!!!
A cold case investigation into a missing retired army engineer unravels a hidden past involving the CIA's 'advanced interrogation techniques' in post-9/11 Iraq, revealing a dark history of torture and unsupervised brutality in Fallujah.
Murder Mysteries | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
This episode unravels three complex murder investigations, exposing prosecutorial misconduct, enduring cold cases, and international legal loopholes that left killers unpunished for decades.
Prime Crime: Ohio Mom of 4 Predicts Her Own Murder
After an Ohio mother of four vanishes, her family's five-year fight for answers exposes initial police inaction, a history of domestic violence, and ultimately leads to her boyfriend's conviction and a new law proposal.
Nancy Guthrie case analyzed by ‘no body’ homicide prosecutor -- latest on the investigation
A former federal prosecutor specializing in 'no-body' homicides breaks down the critical missteps and strategic considerations in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, highlighting how the lack of extensive search efforts could hinder future prosecution.
Deep Secret | Full Episode
After 31 years, the disappearance of 18-year-old Jeff Clee, initially dismissed as a runaway, is finally solved when his submerged van and remains are discovered, revealing a shocking truth about his best friend.
KAYLEE GONCALVES' FAMILY FIGHTS BACK AS KOHBERGER ROTS IN PRISON
The family of Kaylee Goncalves, a victim of the Idaho quadruple murders, launched the 'Murder Has a Name' foundation to fund advanced DNA forensics for cold cases, aiming to provide resolution and prevent future crimes.
She disappeared in a Massachusetts gift shop
The 1992 disappearance and murder of Lisa Ziegert remained a cold case for 25 years until advanced DNA phenotyping and a confession revealed the killer, a customer obsessed with her.
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.