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Cold Case Unsealed

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

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44:37

The Acid Bath Murderer - The Greed of John George Haigh

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/07

The episode details the chilling criminal history of John George Haigh, a notorious British serial killer known as the “Acid Bath Murderer.” Driven by extreme greed and narcissism, Haigh befriended wealthy individuals only to murder them and dissolve their remains in sulfuric acid to eliminate evidence. He targeted close associates, including the McSwan family and the Hendersons, fueled by a mistaken belief that he could not be convicted without a physical corpse. His spree ended after the

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33:49

Reward jumps to $85,000 in cold-case killing of...

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2026/07/07

On the tenth anniversary of the tragic death of Salvador “Chavita” Esparza III, officials in Los Angeles County have increased the reward to $85,000 for information regarding his unsolved murder. The four-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet in 2016 while standing on a relative's porch during a gang-related pursuit in Altadena. Despite a decade of investigation and numerous tips, the shooters who fled in a dark-colored vehicle remain at large. The boy’s grieving mother and grandmother continue

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42:00

Evidence Found Behind Cracker Barrel Helps Solve 1985...

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2026/07/07

Recent reports detail the 2026 resolution of the 1985 cold case murder of John Christopher Warren, a traveling salesman killed in a Middletown, Ohio, hotel. Although the investigation stalled for decades, modern forensic technology eventually linked suspect Randy McAllister to the crime by re-examining evidence found 400 miles away in Georgia. These items, discarded behind a Cracker Barrel shortly after the homicide, provided the biological traces necessary for a DNA breakthrough in 2019. Now 62,

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28:57

Canadian Woman Identified as the Deceased in...

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2026/07/06

In 2026, advanced forensic genetic genealogy finally identified the skeletal remains of Jeanette Marcotte, a Canadian woman who vanished in the early 1980s. Her body was discovered alongside another victim in a remote area of Malabar, Florida, in 1985, but the case remained cold for over four decades due to a lack of identifying evidence. Investigators utilized Othram Inc.’s genome sequencing to link her DNA to family members in Saskatchewan, bridging a massive geographical and temporal gap. While

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37:11

Anchorage Teen’s Cold-Case Killer Sentenced to 50 Years

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2026/07/06

The episode chronicles the four-decade pursuit of justice for Shelley Connolly, a sixteen-year-old girl murdered in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1978. It details how the case remained cold for forty-six years until modern genetic genealogy linked DNA evidence to Donald McQuade, who was living a quiet life in Oregon. The narrative highlights the horrific nature of the crime and the profound, generational trauma experienced by the victim's family as they waited for answers. In 2024, the legal process

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79:37

The DNA of Justice: The Hunt for Timothy Coggins

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2026/07/06

This transcript chronicles three separate cold cases involving long-delayed justice for victims of brutal violence. The first narrative follows the murder of Deborah Shepard, which remained unsolved for 25 years until DNA technology linked her death to a prolific serial killer already in prison. Similarly, the investigation into the racially motivated killing of Timothy Coggins highlights how systemic corruption and Klan infiltration within law enforcement suppressed the truth for over three

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26:24

Suspect in Cold Case Murder Dies by Suicide Days...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/06

The episode recounts the tragic kidnapping and murder of Dana Ireland in 1991 and the decades-long struggle to identify her true killer. It highlights a significant miscarriage of justice where three men were wrongfully convicted despite DNA evidence excluding them from the crime scene. Through modern genetic genealogy, investigators recently identified Albert Lauro Jr. as the primary suspect after a DNA match confirmed his involvement. However, the legal process was cut short when Lauro committed

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37:15

DNA Testing Leads to 1990 Oxnard Cold Case Arrest of...

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2026/07/06

These sources detail the 2026 arrest of Bobby Allen Rollins Jr. for a violent kidnapping and sexual assault that occurred in Oxnard, California, thirty-six years prior. The breakthrough in this dormant 1990 cold case was made possible by the Ventura County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, which utilized modern DNA testing and CODIS database matching to identify the suspect. Investigators successfully linked the preserved forensic evidence to Rollins, who was a teenager at the time of the attack near

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39:53

Missing Texas Mother Found Dead Inside Car Recovered...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/05

These sources chronicle the tragic disappearance and death of Erica Hernandez, a single mother from Houston who vanished in April 2021. After an intensive three-week search involving law enforcement and the local community, her SUV was discovered submerged in a suburban retention pond. Investigators concluded that her death was an accidental drowning caused by her vehicle veering off the road in the dark. Beyond the specific details of the case, the text examines broader safety concerns regarding

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56:18

A Fake Witness Sent This Murder Case Cold for 24 Years

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/05

The provided transcript chronicles the resolution of the Anna Mae Florence murder case, which remained a cold case for over two decades. Detectives initially struggled due to a fraudulent informant who provided a false name and pointed toward an innocent suspect, causing the investigation to stall for twenty-four years. The breakthrough occurred when modern investigators re-examined a mayonnaise jar from the crime scene, using super glue fuming technology to recover a previously hidden fingerprint

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40:32

Oregon Man Arrested in 1978 Cold Case Murder of...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/05

This episode details the 1978 cold case murder of sixteen-year-old Shelley Connolly in Anchorage, Alaska, and the eventual capture of her killer decades later. After forty years of investigative stagnation, genetic genealogy and advanced DNA testing allowed authorities to identify Donald McQuade as the primary suspect. The narrative follows the progression from the discovery of the teenager’s body in the snow to McQuade's 2019 arrest in Oregon and his subsequent 2023 conviction. By examining the

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38:55

Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder...

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2026/07/05

This episode details the legal developments surrounding the 1989 cold case murder of Beverly Wivell following a major forensic breakthrough. After more than thirty-five years, investigators identified Buster Robbins as the suspect by utilizing forensic genetic genealogy to link his DNA to evidence from the original crime scene. The narrative follows the timeline from the victim’s tragic abduction and death to the recent arrest and controversial pretrial release of the defendant on bond. It

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44:17

Toronto's Most Notable Cold Cases: Shadows of the...

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2026/07/05

The episode examines a collection of notorious cold cases and unresolved disappearances that have impacted Toronto from the mid-20th century to the modern era. It highlights the Sherman double homicide and the wrongful conviction associated with the Christine Jessop investigation to illustrate the complexities of high-profile crimes. The overview details how modern forensic advancements, specifically genetic genealogy, have finally identified perpetrators in decades-old serial murders and sexual

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35:45

Melanie Hall - Fresh Probe into Woman's Murder, Three...

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2026/07/05

The episode details the decades-long investigation into the disappearance and murder of Melanie Hall, a young woman who vanished from a Bath nightclub in 1996. After her remains were discovered beside a motorway thirteen years later, the case transitioned into a complex forensic search for her killer that has spanned three decades. Despite eleven arrests and extensive DNA profiling, the identity of the perpetrator remains a mystery. The narrative highlights a renewed 2026 police campaign that

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49:55

Suspect Arrested in 2019 Cold Case Murder of...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/05

The episode details the 2026 arrest of Warren Masai Pollock for the 2019 cold case murder of seventeen-year-old Rodney Hinds Jr. in Miami Gardens. After years of investigation and public appeals by the victim's family, new evidence linked the suspect—who was already jailed for a different homicide—to the fatal gas station shooting. The narrative explores the emotional toll on the Hinds family and the persistence of cold case detectives in overcoming stalled leads through modern forensics. It also

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37:52

Buried under Concrete: The Murder of Chet Williams...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/05

This episode details a multi-year investigation into a cold case homicide in Dolan Springs, Arizona, sparked by the 2021 discovery of human remains beneath a residential concrete slab. Through forensic genetic genealogy and public tips, authorities identified the victim as Chester “Chett” Williams III, a musician who vanished in the late 1990s. The investigation revealed a dark narrative of financial exploitation involving his former partner, Bea Hamilton, who is suspected of killing him and

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54:59

The Fast Food Killer: A Nightmare in Nashville

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2026/07/04

The episode details the investigation and capture of Paul Dennis Reid, a notorious serial killer known as the Fast Food Killer who terrorized Tennessee in 1997. The narrative follows a series of brutal robbery-homicides at various restaurants, including Shoney’s, Captain D’s, Baskin-Robbins, and McDonald’s. Crucial testimony from Jose Gonzalez, a survivor of the McDonald’s attack, and the quick thinking of store manager Mitch Roberts led to the killer's eventual arrest. Through fingerprint evidence

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44:53

Man pleads guilty in 1986 cold case murder of Vermont...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/04

This episode details the tragic 1986 cold case murder of Sarah Hunter, a respected Vermont golf professional who was abducted and killed after stopping at a gas station. The narrative explores the four-decade pursuit of justice, tracking the investigation from early suspicions of David Allan Morrison to a devastating 2015 legal setback caused by mishandled DNA evidence. It highlights how inter-agency cooperation and the persistence of a retired detective finally led to Morrison’s 2025 confession and

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60:43

Detective Spends 16 Years Solving a Chilling Case

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/03

These transcripts from the television program Cold Case Files detail two separate criminal investigations that were ultimately solved decades after the initial crimes. The first case follows Jeri Elster, a sexual assault survivor who successfully lobbied for California legislative changes to the statute of limitations after DNA evidence identified her attacker too late for prosecution. The second narrative focuses on Detective Dan D'Annunzio’s persistent efforts to prove that a 1978 house fire in

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48:29

A Teen Vanishes, Leaving Only a Blood-Stained Car Behind

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/03

This transcript documents the cold case investigation into the 1993 disappearance and murder of Frank McAlister, a nineteen-year-old from Redding, California. After the victim's blood-stained vehicle was discovered abandoned at a local warehouse store, the trail went cold for nearly twenty-five years. The silence finally broke in 2018 when Brian Hawkins approached a news reporter to confess his involvement, citing a religious awakening and decades of guilt. His admission led to the arrest of

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