Cold Cases
Discover key takeaways from 21 podcast episodes about this topic.
BYU coed murder took 25 years to solve...
A 1974 murder of a BYU student goes cold for 25 years, only to be solved by new DNA technology that unmasks a shocking perpetrator: her trusted best friend.
Cult Leader’s Daughter Exposes Torture and Murder in Florida Church
The daughter of a charismatic cult leader, Anna Young, exposes her mother's decades-long reign of terror, revealing a hidden history of child torture, murder, and manipulation within the 'House of Prayer' in Florida.
Are Police Keeping Evidence They Shouldn't? | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 27
As the Nancy Guthrie disappearance approaches the one-month mark with few public leads, an expert homicide detective dissects police communication, advanced video analysis, and the critical implications of an impounded family car.
The Suspicious Death of Christian Andreacchio | Full Episode
A 21-year-old's death, initially ruled a suicide, becomes the center of a family's relentless fight for justice, uncovering a bungled investigation, conflicting evidence, and accusations of murder.
DNA Bombshell in Abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom
Investigators in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie are leveraging advanced genetic genealogy and a 'signal sniffer' for her pacemaker, while a mysterious Adult Protective Services card found at her home raises new questions about potential elder exploitation.
Murders Defined | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode reconstructs three distinct murder investigations, revealing how hidden motives, forensic breakthroughs, and dedicated family members ultimately brought justice in cases ranging from revenge killings by a disgruntled doctor to a beauty queen's overdose orchestrated by her physician boyfriend.
Dark Secrets, Hidden Bunkers, & Lots of Shady Details | Samantha Sperry
The disappearance of Samantha Sperry in rural Kentucky unravels a complex web of conflicting stories, police bias, and a hidden underground bunker, leaving her family to fight for answers against a backdrop of local corruption and suspected foul play.
Janet's Secret | Full Episode
A 1979 cold case murder of 23-year-old Janet Walsh is finally solved decades later through advanced DNA forensics, leading to the conviction of a former lover despite conflicting evidence interpretations.
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Senator Doug Jones, former US Attorney, details the complex prosecution of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, framing it as an act of domestic terrorism and connecting historical injustices to contemporary political and social challenges.
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Senator Doug Jones, former prosecutor of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, details the legal and societal challenges of bringing justice to historical acts of domestic terrorism and the ongoing fight for civil rights.
Worse than BTK and Ted Bundy - Colorado serial killer victim count rises even after his death
Decades after his death, Colorado's most prolific serial killer, Vincent Groves, is still being linked to new victims through advanced DNA technology, highlighting the enduring pursuit of justice in cold cases.
ZODIAC SERIAL KILLER CASE CRACKED? LINKED TO DISMEMBERED ACTRESS?
An investigative consultant claims to have cracked the Zodiac Killer's identity and linked him to the infamous Black Dahlia murder using AI, code-breaking, and extensive circumstantial evidence.
Terrified Witnesses | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode compiles four harrowing true crime stories, exposing the complexities of investigation, manipulation, and the enduring impact on victims and their families as justice is sought, delayed, or overturned.
The Ghost of David Coffin | Full Episode
A wealthy New England scion is found murdered in a torched home, leading to a decade-long pursuit of justice against a suspect with no physical evidence, driven by a father's relentless quest.
4 True Creepy Texas Stories That'll Make Y’all Scared
Four chilling true stories from Texas reveal hidden horrors, from a contractor stumbling upon a torture chamber to a decades-long murder mystery solved by advanced DNA.
Sunshine State KILLER was there the whole time...
A mother's murder goes cold for decades, only to reveal a shocking truth: the killer was a trusted figure in her son's life, hiding in plain sight.
Wife’s Secret ‘Slave Contract’ Exposes Husband’s Horrific Murder
A seemingly random home invasion murder goes cold for years until investigators uncover a secret 'slave contract' and a web of inconsistencies that point to the victim's wife.
Prime Crime: Woman Finds Husband Murdered in Quiet Farm House
A beloved Iowa farmer is found shot dead in his recliner, leading to a baffling cold case that unravels years later with the help of advanced digital forensics, exposing a shocking conspiracy between his wife and her young lover.
Left Alone | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode compiles three harrowing true crime narratives, detailing victims' fights for survival and their decades-long quests for justice against their attackers.
Mom Confesses to Hiding Little Girl for Decades: Interrogation
A mother arrested after 42 years reveals the elaborate deception and emotional toll of hiding her daughter under a false identity, claiming she fled an abusive, blackmailing husband.
The final piece of evidence was INSIDE HIM...
A man's mysterious, agonizing death from thallium poisoning baffled investigators for years until a new forensic test on his exhumed body revealed a chilling timeline of his murder, pointing to his own wife.