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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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43:53

The FBI Warned Hawaii Serial Killers Were Coming....

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2026/05/29

This episode explores the dark history of serial violence in Hawaii, focusing primarily on the terrifying spree of the Honolulu Strangler during the mid-1980s. It details how the FBI’s warnings about the islands' vulnerability were realized when five women were murdered near Keehi Lagoon. The narrative examines the investigation into prime suspects, the specific profiles of the victims, and the forensic challenges that have left these cases unsolved for decades. Additionally, the source documents

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31:17

Stepmother Found Guilty of Killing 5-Year-Old Girl in...

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2026/05/28

This episode details the extraordinary resolution of a nearly fifty-year-old cold case involving the manslaughter of five-year-old Andrea Bernard. Initially dismissed as a household accident in 1978, the truth was revealed decades later after the victim’s brother, Desmond Bernard, provided eyewitness testimony regarding the systematic abuse inflicted by their stepmother, Janice Nix. The sources describe the painstaking reinvestigation by the Metropolitan Police, which utilized historical documents

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30:54

Anna Manning Went Missing 34 Years Ago. There May...

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2026/05/28

The episode details the 1992 disappearance of Anna Lee Manning, a young mother from Kentucky whose case remained unsolved for over three decades. After years of stagnant investigations and family suspicion regarding her husband's history of domestic violence, a major breakthrough occurred in May 2026. Authorities arrested her former spouse and his mother on murder and evidence tampering charges following a grand jury indictment. This legal action coincided with the discovery of human remains on the

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36:35

Suspect arrested in 18-year-old ‘Sun Drop Murders’...

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2026/05/27

In 2026, authorities arrested Johnny Steven Talbert for the 2008 "Sun Drop Murders," a cold case that haunted Concord, North Carolina, for nearly two decades. The suspect was apprehended in Washington state and faces charges for the fatal shootings of Donna Barnhardt and Darrell Noles during a robbery at a bottling plant. Investigators successfully utilized advanced forensic technology and persistent inter-agency cooperation to link the 43-year-old to the crime scene after eighteen years. This

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26:55

Husband and Mother-in-Law Busted in Woman's Cold-Case...

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2026/05/27

After more than thirty years, Anthony Blaine Manning and his mother, Barbara Ann Manning, have been indicted for the 1992 murder of Anthony’s estranged wife, Anna Lee Manning. The young victim disappeared shortly after a history of domestic violence and isolation, but the investigation stalled for decades despite her family's persistent suspicions. A major breakthrough occurred in May 2026 when authorities excavated the mother’s property and discovered human skeletal remains. This discovery provides

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42:41

Mother of murder victim taking 25th cold case...

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2026/05/26

Following the 2004 s assault and murder of her daughter Brittany Phillips, Maggie Zingman has dedicated over two decades to traveling across the United States to advocate for unsolved cold cases. Using a custom-wrapped vehicle as a mobile billboard, Zingman’s "Caravan to Catch a Killer" initiative raises public awareness and lobbies for legislative changes to improve forensic investigations. Her 25th cross-country journey is uniquely timed to coincide with the centennial of Route 66, symbolically

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45:20

The Online Life & Death of Bianca Devins

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2026/05/26

This episode explores the life and tragic death of Bianca Devins, a seventeen-year-old artist whose murder became a global digital spectacle. It details her creative spirit and her struggles with mental health, alongside the horrific circumstances of her premeditated killing by an obsessive acquaintance. The narrative highlights the toxic internet culture that allowed gruesome images of her body to go viral, causing immense secondary trauma to her family. Ultimately, the source focuses on her

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33:15

The Disturbing Murder of Mitchel Dang

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2026/05/25

The episode chronicles the tragic life and senseless murder of Mitchel Dang, a 25-year-old content creator from Georgia. It details how a night of dancing in downtown Atlanta ended in horror when she was targeted by a predatory stranger who manipulated her under the guise of being helpful. The narrative covers the grim discovery of her body, the subsequent police investigation, and the disturbing confession of her killer, Ja’Keivious Arnold. Beyond the legal proceedings and his eventual life

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27:25

The Ring and the Roadmap: The Murder of Patrick De La...

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2026/05/25

The episode chronicles the premeditated murder of Patrick De La Cerda, a young man who was ambushed at his home while awaiting the delivery of an engagement ring. The narrative identifies Gregory Bender as the perpetrator, detailing how his obsessive jealousy and refusal to accept a breakup with his former partner, Jessica Devnani, motivated the killing. Investigators successfully linked Bender to the crime after discovering a meticulous roadmap for the execution in his trash and matching ballistic

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37:26

Mandy Stavik - The Case No One Could Forget

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2026/05/24

This source details the 1989 abduction and murder of Mandy Stavik, a promising young athlete from the small community of Acme, Washington. Her disappearance during a routine jog shattered the local sense of safety and remained a notorious cold case for nearly three decades. The narrative follows the evolution of the investigation, highlighting how pioneering DNA technology eventually identified a neighbor, Timothy Bass, as the perpetrator. A crucial breakthrough occurred when a courageous coworker

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31:58

The Disappearance of Sandi Johnson

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2026/05/23

This episode details the tragic disappearance and murder of Sandi Johnson, a young mother from Washington who vanished in 1996 while preparing for her son's birthday. The episode chronicles the eighteen-year journey from her initial missing persons report to the eventual discovery of her remains and the prosecution of a former co-worker. It explores the obsessive behavior of the perpetrator, Clifford Reed, whose fixation on Johnson led to a long-delayed legal resolution through an Alford plea

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35:03

Cold Cases of Missing Indigenous Women in Montana

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2026/05/23

The episode explores the severe epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls within Montana, highlighting how Native residents are disproportionately affected by violence and disappearances. It identifies systemic failures, such as complex jurisdictional overlaps between authorities and historical trauma, as primary drivers of this ongoing crisis. By examining high-profile cold cases like those of Jermain Charlo and Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, the source illustrates the emotional

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37:57

Indigenous Montana Mom Jermain Charlo Vanished After...

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2026/05/23

The episode details the unsolved disappearance of Jermain Charlo, a 23-year-old Indigenous mother who vanished from Missoula, Montana, in June 2018. It examines her family history on the Flathead Reservation and the history of domestic violence involving her former partner, who remains a person of interest. The narrative reconstructs her final known movements through surveillance footage and cell phone data that contradicts witness statements. Additionally, the source explores how this case has

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41:10

Who Killed Jonelle Matthews?

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2026/05/23

This episode details the tragic disappearance and murder of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews, who vanished from her Colorado home in 1984. Her case gained national prominence as one of the original "milk carton" missing person stories before remaining cold for over three decades. The narrative traces the investigation from the initial search to the 2019 discovery of her remains, which ultimately shifted the inquiry toward a homicide prosecution. The sources focus on Steven Dana Pankey, a former local

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37:05

Husband, Mother-in-Law Busted in Woman's Cold-Case...

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2026/05/22

The episode details the recent legal breakthrough in the 1992 disappearance of Anna Lee Manning, a young mother from Kentucky whose case remained unsolved for over thirty years. In May 2026, authorities arrested her estranged husband and mother-in-law on charges including murder and complicity, following a history of documented domestic violence and kidnapping. Investigators have returned to a family-owned property in Danville to conduct extensive excavations, hoping that modern forensic tools will

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28:03

Man Arrested in Young Woman's 1986 Cold Case Rape and...

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2026/05/22

In May 2026, authorities arrested Charles Randell Berry for the 1986 rape and murder of Roberta Walls, a 22-year-old library volunteer found dead in a Virginia Beach field. This major breakthrough occurred four decades after the crime thanks to forensic genetic genealogy and advanced DNA testing, which linked the Navy veteran to biological evidence preserved since the initial investigation. Though the case remained cold for years, persistent efforts by the Virginia Beach Police Department eventually

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35:26

The Michelle Martinko Case

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2026/05/21

This episode recounts the tragic 1979 murder of Michelle Martinko, a high school senior killed in a shopping mall parking lot in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For nearly four decades, the brutal stabbing remained a haunting cold case that devastated her family and community. The narrative details how investigators eventually utilized forensic genealogy and DNA technology to identify Jerry Lynn Burns as the perpetrator through a discarded straw. By matching evidence from the crime scene to the suspect,

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44:15

Newlywed disappears while on Mediterranean honeymoon...

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2026/05/21

This source examines the unsolved disappearance of George Allen Smith IV, a newlywed who vanished during his 2005 Mediterranean honeymoon cruise. The narrative highlights the conflicting theories surrounding the case, ranging from a tragic alcohol-related accident to a violent robbery and murder involving a group of men Smith met on the ship. It details the physical evidence found in the cabin, the legal battles between Smith’s family and his widow, and the significant jurisdictional hurdles that

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48:00

What Ever Happened to Mary Day?

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2026/05/20

The episode chronicles the unsettling disappearance and controversial return of Mary Louise Day, a thirteen-year-old who vanished from her California home in 1981. Although her parents never reported her missing and detectives eventually uncovered physical evidence suggesting a homicide, a woman claiming to be Mary resurfaced during an Arizona traffic stop over two decades later. While DNA testing confirmed she was a biological child of the family, her survival story was marred by inconsistent

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41:10

The Disappearance of Kelly Dwyer

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2026/05/20

This episode details the disappearance and murder of Kelly Dwyer, a 27-year-old woman who vanished from Milwaukee in October 2013. The narrative follows the multi-year investigation into her partner, Kris Zocco, an executive whose high-rise apartment was the last place Dwyer was seen alive. Although her skeletal remains were not discovered for nearly two years, investigators utilized surveillance footage, digital forensics, and witness testimony to build a case against him. The sources describe how

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