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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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29:48

‘Maternal Instinct’: Shocking Texas True Crime...

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2026/05/20

The episode details the brutal 2020 murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock, a young pregnant woman from New Boston, Texas, who was killed by Taylor Rene Parker. Driven by a desperate desire to sustain a relationship through a fake pregnancy, Parker meticulously planned the attack, which involved a lethal assault and a crude abdominal extraction of the victim's unborn child. This account previews an upcoming 2026 Netflix documentary titled Maternal Instinct, which intends to examine the psychological

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45:39

Is a Serial Killer Responsible for the Deaths of...

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2026/05/19

The episode details the chilling investigation into a series of unsolved murders involving vulnerable Hispanic women who disappeared from the Main South neighborhood of Worcester between 2002 and 2007. These victims shared remarkably similar profiles, as most were mothers struggling with addiction whose remains were eventually discovered in remote, wooded areas across New England. While authorities established a task force and developed psychological profiles to identify a "sexual sadist" predator,

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35:55

Girl Vanishes Before Her 18th Birthday

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2026/05/18

The episode recounts the tragic abduction and murder of Jalajhia Finklea, a seventeen-year-old member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe who disappeared from Massachusetts in 2020. The narrative details a multi-state investigation involving various law enforcement agencies following her departure with Luis Zaragoza, a man more than twice her age. This account tracks the interstate manhunt that ended in a fatal confrontation between police and the suspect, eventually leading to the discovery of Finklea’s

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42:08

The Disappearance of Etan Patz: A Case That Changed...

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2026/05/17

This episode recounts the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, a six-year-old whose kidnapping from a New York City street sparked a national movement for missing children. The narrative details how his father’s photographs became the first to appear on milk cartons, fundamentally altering American parenting and law enforcement protocols. It explores decades of investigation, including the initial suspicion of Jose Antonio Ramos and the eventual 2012 confession and conviction of Pedro Hernandez. Despite

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31:23

The Puzzling Death of Susann Sills

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2026/05/17

This episode details the criminal investigation and eventual conviction of Dr. Eric "Scott" Sills for the staged murder of his wife, Susann, in their California home. Although the prominent fertility specialist initially reported the death as a tragic accidental fall down a staircase, forensic experts identified inconsistencies such as bloodstains in a bedroom and a ligature mark on the victim's neck. The narrative examines the years-long pursuit of justice, highlighting the forensic evidence and

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36:35

A new DNA profile of Ted Bundy could help solve these...

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2026/05/17

Law enforcement officials in Utah recently utilized advanced genotyping technology to generate a comprehensive DNA profile of the serial killer Ted Bundy, finally closing the 1974 murder of Laura Ann Aime. This scientific breakthrough allows investigators to reconstruct genetic information from highly degraded samples that were previously impossible to analyze with older methods. The new profile has been uploaded to national databases, offering a vital opportunity to provide forensic certainty for

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43:23

Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15?

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2026/05/16

This source details the brutal 2018 murder of Aileen Seiden, a woman killed during a Florida road trip with her polyamorous partners, Zachary Abell and Christina Araujo. The episode outlines the toxic dynamics of their three-person relationship, which was characterized by extreme jealousy, substance abuse, and escalating violence. Forensic evidence from a motel room in Eastpoint revealed a scene of horrific torture and an amateurish attempt to conceal the crime. Following a tip from a friend, both

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45:31

Cold Case Killer EXPOSED After 3 DECADES -...

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2026/05/16

This episode details the 2025 arrest of Gene Stuller for the 1991 cold case murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks in St. Cloud, Florida. Although the investigation stalled for over three decades, modern genetic genealogy and DNA recovered from the victim's clothing eventually linked the 72-year-old suspect to the brutal crime. The narrative focuses on a three-hour police interrogation where detectives used strategic psychological tactics and astronomical DNA probabilities to confront Stuller's calm denials

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30:45

19-Year-Old Miya Marcano’s Disappearance

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2026/05/16

The episode details the tragic 2021 disappearance and murder of 19-year-old student Miya Marcano at her Florida apartment complex. It identifies her killer as a maintenance worker who used a master key to gain unauthorized entry, highlighting significant security failures and delayed police responses. In the wake of this crime, Marcano's family successfully advocated for the passage of "Miya’s Law," which mandates stricter background checks and key-logging protocols for rental properties. The

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45:47

Robin Lawrence Was Murdered in 1994 and It Took...

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2026/05/15

The episode recounts the tragic 1994 murder of Robin Lawrence, a talented artist and mother who was killed in her Virginia home by a random intruder. For nearly three decades, the case remained cold despite the recovery of the killer’s DNA from a washcloth at the scene. The investigation finally saw a breakthrough through the use of modern genetic genealogy, which allowed authorities to identify and arrest Stephan Smerk in 2023. Smerk, a former soldier who confessed to the senseless act, was

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36:33

Searching for Maya Millete

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2026/05/15

This episode chronicles the disappearance and presumed murder of Maya Millete, a Filipino American mother who vanished from her Chula Vista home in early 2021. It details the extensive volunteer search efforts that spanned years and multiple terrains, highlighting the community's dedication to finding her remains. The narrative examines the allegations against her husband, Larry Millete, focusing on his controlling behavior, the use of "spells" to manipulate his wife, and the circumstantial evidence

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35:10

Texas Man Linked to Unsolved Murders of Two Women —...

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2026/05/15

Through the use of modern forensic technology and DNA database matches, Texas authorities have finally apprehended a suspect linked to two cold-case murders from 2018 and 2024. Luis Fernando Benítez González was arrested following a series of separate assaults, after which his cellphone data and biological evidence connected him to the strangulations of Alba Jenisse Aviles Martí and Alyssa Ann Rivera. Although the suspect claimed he acted in self-defense, investigators utilized surveillance footage

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40:29

The Hall-Mills Murder: The Preacher, the Choir...

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2026/05/15

The episode explores the Hall-Mills murder case, a 1922 double homicide involving an Episcopal priest and his secret lover from the church choir. This unsolved mystery became a landmark in American history by sparking a massive media circus and the rise of tabloid journalism. The narrative details how the victims were discovered in a ritualistic pose beneath a tree, surrounded by their own incriminating love letters. Despite a sensational trial in 1926 involving the priest's wealthy widow and her

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48:48

The Mystery of the Black Dahlia: Who Did It?

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2026/05/15

This episode provides a comprehensive examination of the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, famously known as the Black Dahlia, and the enduring mystery surrounding her death. It details the graphic crime scene in Los Angeles and the subsequent investigation, which was hindered by a sensationalist media frenzy and police complications. The episode clarifies that Short was a struggling young woman rather than the aspiring starlet often depicted in tabloid myths. It evaluates several key suspects, such

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46:26

Black Dahlia Breakthrough - LAPD examines new...

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2026/05/15

This episode details a potential breakthrough in the Black Dahlia murder investigation through newly discovered forensic evidence linking Marvin Margolis to the 1947 crime. Independent investigators recently provided the LAPD with Margolis’s military fingerprint records, which appear to match prints found on a taunting package sent by the killer. Beyond the forensic connection, the text highlights Margolis’s medical background, his previous relationship with the victim, and a controversial theory

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47:26

Man sentenced in 1980s cold case murders solved with...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/05/15

The episode chronicles the long-awaited resolution of two cold case murders in Washington State through the conviction of serial predator Mitchell A. Gaff. Decades after the 1980 and 1984 killings of Susan Vesey and Judy Weaver, investigators utilized advanced DNA profiling and a creative undercover "gum ruse" to secure a match from the suspect’s saliva. This forensic breakthrough linked Gaff to biological evidence preserved from the original crime scenes, revealing a lifelong pattern of sexual

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