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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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49:57

The Drop of Blood - The Nadine Madger Cold Case

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2026/07/25

This episode details the decades-long investigation into the 1980 murder of Nadine Madger, a young mother found stabbed to death in her Willoughby, Ohio, home. For years, the case remained cold as police struggled with limited evidence, while Nadine's husband, Mark Madger, faced unjust public suspicion. The narrative highlights the persistence of law enforcement and the revolutionary impact of investigative genetic genealogy in identifying the perpetrator forty years later. By building complex

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42:13

The Phoenix Canal Serial Killer Murders

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2026/07/25

This source details the investigation into Bryan Patrick Miller, the infamous "Phoenix Canal Killer" responsible for the brutal 1990s murders of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas. For over two decades, these horrific cold cases remained unsolved despite DNA evidence linking the two crime scenes near Arizona waterways. A breakthrough occurred when investigative genetic genealogy identified the Miller surname, leading detectives to a suspect already present in their old files. Police eventually used a

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46:52

Samuel Little: The “Most Prolific” U.S. Serial Killer

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2026/07/24

In 2019, the FBI officially designated Samuel Little as the most prolific serial killer in the history of the United States. Though he confessed to 93 murders committed between 1970 and 2005, he evaded detection for decades by targeting vulnerable women whose deaths were often misattributed to natural causes or accidents. Little's nomadic lifestyle and the lack of communication between different police jurisdictions allowed his violent spree to span 19 states. His crimes were eventually uncovered

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53:16

He Killed for Years Before Police Realized He Even...

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2026/07/24

The provided transcript details the decade-long reign of terror of Andrew Urdiales, a former Marine and security guard who committed a series of brutal murders across California and Illinois. The narrative begins with his first undetected killing in 1986 and follows the subsequent cold cases that left investigators baffled for years. A breakthrough finally occurred in 1997 when a firearm violation and a report from an observant police officer linked Urdiales to several victims via ballistic

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33:04

The 35-Year Hunt for Reuben Smith

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2026/07/24

This transcript details the thirty-five-year investigation into the cold-case murders of Shannon Lloyd and Renee Cuevas in Orange County, California. Though the brutal killings occurred years apart in the late 1980s, forensic advancements eventually linked the crimes to a single perpetrator through matching DNA profiles. The breakthrough came decades later when Detective Terra Ramirez and forensic specialists utilized investigative genetic genealogy to identify Reuben Smith as the primary suspect

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45:31

Justice After 40 Years: The Robin Brooks Cold Case

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2026/07/24

This transcript details the 1980 cold case murder of Robin Brooks, a young woman found dead in her California apartment. Despite leaving behind blood and fingerprint evidence, the killer remained unidentified for decades as traditional investigative methods and standard DNA databases failed to produce a match. The case was finally cracked through revolutionary forensic technologies, including DNA phenotyping to determine physical traits and investigative genetic genealogy to build family trees

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32:18

‘Torso Killer’ pleads guilty in 1974 cold-case murders

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2026/07/23

The episode details the 2021 guilty plea of Richard Francis Cottingham, a notorious serial killer known as the “Torso Killer,” for the 1974 murders of two teenage girls in New Jersey. After nearly five decades, Cottingham admitted to the kidnapping, assault, and drowning of Mary Ann Pryor and Lorraine Marie Kelly, resolving one of the state's most enduring cold cases. This breakthrough was the result of seventeen years of psychological maneuvering and persistent interviewing by Detective Robert

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44:52

The Jack-in-the-Box Murder - A Daughter’s Deadly...

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2026/07/23

This source chronicles the investigation into the 2002 murder of Roberto Caraballo, whose remains were discovered burned inside a trunk in a Michigan blueberry field. The case remained unsolved for over a decade until the victim's stepdaughter, Dineane Ducharme, contacted authorities after watching a documentary produced by local students. Her confession implicated her mother, ...Beverly McCallum, as the mastermind behind the killing, though Ducharme herself was eventually convicted of first-degree

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62:51

The Decade Long Investigation into the Murder of...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/23

The episode details the decade-long investigation into the 1993 disappearance and murder of Zilpha Lowery in North Carolina. After hunters discovered her skeletonized remains near Lake James, forensic experts used unique sinus X-ray patterns to confirm her identity and determined her cause of death was blunt force trauma. While detectives initially suspected her ex-husband and a violent relative, the case remained cold until DNA technology and a jailhouse tip led them to a dilapidated trailer. Using

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46:17

The 34-Year Hunt for Krista Martin's Killer

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2026/07/23

This episode details the successful resolution of a thirty-year-old cold case involving the 1989 sexual assault and murder of twenty-year-old Krista Martin in Wichita, Kansas. Despite extensive initial efforts, local police were unable to identify a suspect, and the investigation remained stagnant for decades until modern forensic science provided a breakthrough. Using investigative genetic genealogy, authorities finally linked the crime to a man named Paul Hart, who had lived near the victim at the

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42:31

Data Suggest Serial Killers Active in Indian Country

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2026/07/22

The episode examines the disproportionately high rates of violence against Indigenous communities, focusing on the potential presence of serial killers in both tribal and urban areas. It highlights how systemic failures, such as jurisdictional complexities and inadequate data collection by law enforcement, frequently obscure lethal patterns and allow predators to remain undetected. The sources detail how marginalized populations are often targeted by offenders who exploit their social

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43:15

The Heartbreaking Murder of Stephanie Isaacson

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2026/07/22

This transcript recounts the 1989 cold case of Stephanie Isaacson, a fourteen-year-old girl who was tragically assaulted and murdered while walking to school in Las Vegas. Despite an initial investigation that yielded few leads, the case was finally resolved over thirty years later through forensic genetic genealogy. Local detectives collaborated with Othram, a specialized laboratory, using a record-breaking tiny sample of DNA to identify the perpetrator as Darren Marchand. Though the suspect

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35:09

Arrest in 14-Year-Old Texas Cold Case of Woman...

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2026/07/22

After fourteen years, law enforcement officials in Arlington, Texas, have arrested Mayra Velasquez for the 2012 brutal killing of Irasema Chavez. The victim was discovered in her home with nearly 100 stab wounds, but the investigation stalled for over a decade due to a lack of direct matches in traditional DNA databases. Authorities finally identified Velasquez, a local real estate agent, by using investigative genetic genealogy to link crime scene DNA to her distant relatives. This breakthrough was

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33:30

DNA Helps Tie Suspect to Cold-Case Murder of Teen Who...

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2026/07/21

In 1986, the violent murder of 16-year-old Deanna Ogg in Montgomery County, Texas, left a community reeling and sparked a decades-long search for the truth. The investigation was initially marred by the wrongful conviction of Roy Criner, who spent ten years in prison before DNA evidence exonerated him in 2000. For nearly forty years, the case remained cold until the Texas Rangers’ Sexual Assault Kit Initiative utilized modern forensic genetic genealogy to identify a new suspect. This technological

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44:44

Unsolved Cold Cases - The Texas Killing Fields

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2026/07/21

This episode examines several unsolved cold cases involving women who vanished or were found murdered in the Houston and Galveston areas. It specifically details the 1999 disappearance of Hope Moore, whose family and investigators suspect her husband and his brother of a cover-up. The text also highlights the decades-long mystery of "Princess Blue," an unidentified victim found in 1990, and the eventual identification of Audrey Lee Cook through modern DNA phenotyping. These tragedies are linked to

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44:49

4-Year-Old Identified 60 Years Later Nicknamed...

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2026/07/20

In 1960, the remains of an unidentified four-year-old girl, nicknamed "Little Miss Nobody," were discovered in the Arizona desert. Although investigators initially suspected the child was Sharon Lee Gallegos, a girl abducted from New Mexico ten days earlier, primitive forensic techniques and a flawed autopsy led officials to rule out a match. The case remained cold for over six decades until the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office partnered with Othram Laboratories to utilize advanced genetic genealogy

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34:54

Missouri 1989 Cold Case Solved After 31 Years

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2026/07/20

The episode details the 1989 cold case murder of sixteen-year-old Fawn Marie Cox, who was killed in her Kansas City home. For over three decades, her family tirelessly campaigned for justice while the investigation stalled due to a lack of forensic technology. The breakthrough finally occurred in 2020 when federal funding from Operation Legend allowed investigators to utilize forensic genealogical DNA testing. This advanced analysis linked the crime scene evidence to Fawn’s own cousin, Donald Cox

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42:19

New Clues Emerge in the ‘Sleeping Bag Man’ Mystery

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2026/07/19

This episode details a decades-old cold case involving an unidentified murder victim discovered in a sleeping bag at Lake Havasu, Arizona, in 2000. For years, investigators struggled to name the man, but modern forensic techniques and renewed media interest in 2026 have yielded promising new leads. Evidence like a custom flashlight with initials and a specific boating magazine t-shirt suggests the victim may have been a local resident involved in the personal watercraft industry. Authorities are

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32:04

With 800 unsolved homicides, Montreal's police force...

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/19

Montreal's police department is undergoing a major structural shift by expanding its cold case unit to address over 800 unsolved homicides dating back to the 1960s. Under the new leadership of Commander Mélanie Dupont, the force is increasing its dedicated staff to 16 full-time detectives to ensure investigators are no longer distracted by active crimes. This initiative seeks to provide long-awaited closure for victims' families by utilizing modern breakthroughs in genetic genealogy and DNA

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42:33

The Genetic Puzzle - Solving the Roxanne Wood Cold Case

Cold Case Unsealed ·

2026/07/19

The episode details the investigation into the 1987 murder of Roxanne Wood, who was found dead in her Michigan home by her husband, Terry Wood. Although Terry was the initial primary suspect, the case went cold for decades due to a lack of evidence and the limitations of 1980s forensic technology. The mystery was eventually solved through innovative genetic genealogy, which allowed investigators to reconstruct a profile from a highly degraded DNA sample. This breakthrough identified Patrick Gilham

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