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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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41:34

Justice After 26 Years: The Cornell-Story Cold Case...

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2026/08/13

The episode details the harrowing 1990 double homicide of 11-year-old Robin Cornell and her babysitter, Lisa Story, in Cape Coral, Florida. After the case remained a cold case for over 25 years, a DNA match finally identified Joseph Zieler as the perpetrator following an unrelated arrest in 2016. The text highlights the tireless advocacy of Robin’s mother, Jan Cornell, who maintained pressure on law enforcement for decades to find the killer. During the 2023 trial, prosecutors presented forensic

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42:16

The Killer Who Thought He'd Never Be Found

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2026/08/12

The episode chronicles the long-delayed resolution of the 1974 abduction and murder of seventeen-year-old Carla Walker in Fort Worth, Texas. For nearly five decades, the case remained cold despite a massive initial investigation and the discovery of a Ruger .22 pistol magazine at the crime scene. The mystery was finally solved in 2020 when advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy linked a semen sample from the victim’s clothing to Glen McCurley, a local family man who lived nearby. Although

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50:06

The Shocking Cold Case of Susan Eads

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2026/08/12

This true crime episode documents the 1983 cold case murder of Susan Eads in Seabrook, Texas. After the twenty-year-old was found strangled following a night out, the investigation stalled for decades due to false confessions and a lack of forensic technology. Initially, investigators wrongly suspected a serial killer known as the Tourniquet Killer, but DNA testing eventually cleared him. The case was finally resolved thirty-seven years later through forensic genetic genealogy, which identified

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33:56

Ohio Mom of 4 Predicts Her Own Murder

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2026/08/11

This episode recounts the tragic disappearance and eventual justice for Amanda Dean, a mother of four who vanished from Collins, Ohio, in 2017. For years, local law enforcement neglected the case, falsely assuring her family that she was safe in a shelter and refusing to investigate further. It was only after the advocacy group Cleveland Missing and state investigators intervened five years later that the truth emerged regarding her boyfriend, Frederick Reer. Reer eventually confessed to the brutal

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46:10

The Long Silence - Resolving the 1987 Melissa Ellison...

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2026/08/11

This episode details the resolution of the 1987 cold case murder of Melissa “Missy” Taylor Ellison, a young mother killed in her Jacksonville home. After nearly four decades of silence, the perpetrator, Gary Edward Glowacz, contacted authorities in 2026 to confess after seeing a news article about the crime. The sources describe how Glowacz broke into the residence for drug money, killed Ellison, and safely moved her infant daughter before fleeing. The breakthrough is attributed to a combination of

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42:21

Cold Case Murder Solved 40 Years After Utah Teenager...

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2026/08/11

After four decades, authorities in Salt Lake City successfully utilized advanced genetic genealogy to identify the man who murdered eighteen-year-old Christine Gallegos in 1985. The perpetrator was revealed to be Ricky Lee Stallworth, a former Air Force airman who died of natural causes shortly before investigators linked him to the crime through DNA evidence. Although the suspect's death prevented a trial or formal prosecution, the breakthrough provided the victim's family with long-awaited answers

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38:41

The Hitchhiker Murdered in an Outback Slaughterhouse

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2026/08/11

The episode details the investigation into the 1982 disappearance of Tony Jones, a young backpacker who vanished while hitchhiking along Australia's notorious Flinders Highway. Although a convicted serial killer initially confessed to the crime, authorities eventually dismissed his claims as delusions. The focus of the search later shifted to the small town of Hughenden, where multiple witnesses emerged alleging that a local slaughterhouse worker murdered Jones following a pub dispute. Current

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43:23

PENNSYLVANIA 1976 Cold Case Solved

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2026/08/10

This source details the tragic 1976 cold case of Evelyn Colon, a pregnant teenager whose dismembered remains were found in suitcases in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. For over four decades, she was known only as "Beth Doe" until forensic genealogy and a nephew’s DNA submission finally restored her identity in 2021. The investigation revealed that her boyfriend, Luis Sierra, allegedly used a fraudulent letter to trick her family into believing she had moved away safely. Although Sierra was eventually

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39:13

Cold Case in the Freezer

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2026/08/10

This source details the disappearance and murder of Denise Huber, a young woman who vanished after her car broke down on a California highway in 1991. For three years, the case remained cold until police in Arizona discovered her frozen remains inside a stolen truck belonging to John Famalaro. Investigators utilized advanced forensic techniques, such as skull reconstruction and DNA analysis, to link the suspect to the crime through bloodstains and a murder weapon found in his former warehouse. The

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51:17

The Body Farm Discovery: Justice for Katherine Foster

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2026/08/10

This true crime episode documents the decades-long investigation into the 1980 murder of Katherine Foster, an 18-year-old student at the University of South Alabama. Initially baffled by an execution-style killing with no clear motive, detectives and medical examiners spent years pursuing false leads, including a suspicious maintenance man and a security guard who eventually committed suicide. The case remained cold for twenty years until a tip led investigators to Katherine’s close friend, Jamie

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29:05

The Wolf in Priest’s Clothing: Justice for Irene Garza

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2026/08/10

This source details the harrowing legal battle and ultimate conviction of former priest John Fight for the 1960 murder of Irene Garza. Though the young teacher was killed after attending confession, the Catholic Church and local authorities allegedly conspired to suppress evidence and shield the perpetrator for over five decades. The narrative traces how the case transformed from a cold case legend into a trial fueled by new witness testimony from a former monk and a retired reporter. Despite the

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47:21

Targeted Clearance - The Ambush of Kanika Powell

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2026/08/09

This episode examines the 2008 unsolved murder of Kanika Powell, a Maryland laboratory employee with top-secret security clearance. Before her death, Powell was stalked by several men impersonating federal agents and delivery drivers, eventually leading to a fatal ambush outside her apartment. The source explores various investigative theories, including a potential government connection or a link to a local serial killer known for targeting women in their homes. Private investigator Derrick

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60:16

Murdered Mom’s Mystery Killer Caught 23 Years Later

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2026/08/08

This episode recounts the resolution of the 2001 murder of Leslie Prier, a woman brutally killed in her upscale Maryland home. For over two decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving Prier’s husband under a cloud of suspicion until his death. The investigation reached a breakthrough in 2022 through forensic genealogy, which linked unidentified crime scene DNA to Eugene Glegor, a former boyfriend of the victim's daughter. Glegor eventually pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a

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56:05

The 34-Year Secret - The Murder of Janet Walsh

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2026/08/08

The episode explores the decades-long investigation into the 1979 homicide of Janet Walsh, a 23-year-old woman found murdered in her Pennsylvania apartment. For over thirty years, the case remained a unsolved mystery involving several suspects, including her estranged husband, a local drifter, and her boss. The narrative highlights how modern DNA technology eventually revitalized the cold case, leading investigators to focus on Scott Hopkins, a former lover whose genetic material was found at the

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42:11

Justice on the Banks of the Red River

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2026/08/08

The episode details the ongoing investigation into the 2002 unsolved murder of Jennifer Harris, a young woman from Fannin County, Texas, whose body was discovered in the Red River. Despite efforts by local law enforcement, private investigators, and her family, the case remains hindered by a lack of physical evidence and the accidental destruction of original files. Various theories and suspects are explored, including her ex-husband and a former business partner, alongside rumors of a hidden

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44:12

The Thomas the Train Toy Box Murders

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2026/08/07

The episode details the disturbing confession and legal aftermath of Shawn Lannon, a convicted serial killer who admitted to murdering at least 16 people. The narrative focuses on a 2021 killing spree where Lannon dismembered three victims in New Mexico and left their remains in a truck at an international airport before fleeing to New Jersey to commit another murder. During intense police interrogations, he claimed his actions were retaliation for the alleged drugging of his children and past

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46:24

Justice Delayed and the Coldest Case

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2026/08/07

This episode provides a detailed account of the 1957 kidnapping and murder of Maria Rudolph, a seven-year-old girl from Sycamore, Illinois. The narrative tracks the case from her disappearance during a snowstorm to the 2011 arrest of Jack Daniel McCulla, formerly known as John Tessier. Although McCulla was initially convicted 55 years after the crime based on eyewitness identification and family testimony, the passage explains how his conviction was eventually overturned. New evidence confirmed a

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41:10

The Highway Trail of William Reese

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2026/08/07

This episode recounts the harrowing investigation into William Reese, a serial predator responsible for the disappearances and murders of several young women in the late 1990s. The narrative focuses on the tragic cases of Laura Smither, Kelly Cox, Tiffany Johnston, and Jessica Cain, detailing how their families endured decades of uncertainty while the killer remained imprisoned for a separate kidnapping. Through DNA breakthroughs and Reese’s eventually negotiated confessions, authorities were

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44:54

The 100-Stab Cold Case: Justice or Wrongful Arrest?

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2026/08/06

Law enforcement officials recently arrested Myra Velasquez for the 2012 cold case murder of her friend, Iraima Chavez, who was stabbed over 100 times. Investigators linked Velasquez to the crime using genetic genealogy to match a decade-old blood droplet to a DNA sample recovered from a discarded fork. Although charged with capital murder, Velasquez was released on a $450,000 bond, a move legal experts suggest reflects potential weaknesses in the prosecution's 14-year-old evidence. Her defense

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39:36

An Arrest is Made in 25 Year Old Cold Case

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2026/08/06

This episode highlights several high-profile legal cases, beginning with a twenty-five-year-old cold case in Alabama that was solved after the suspect provided a deathbed confession. The broadcast also previews the third season of Court Cam, a program that examines intense and often violent interactions within American courtrooms. Further segments discuss the legal complexities surrounding officer-involved shootings in New York and Florida, specifically focusing on self-defense claims and 911 audio

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