Just days after his 16th birthday in 2004, Joshua Matthew Davis was found fatally injured on the side of a road in Garner, North Carolina. Initially treated as a hit-and-run, the case quickly turned suspicious: no debris, no signs of struggle, and a head wound that suggested something more violent. Rumors swirled of past altercations and relationship drama, but despite early leads and even a false confession, the case went cold. Over two decades later, Josh’s family is still waiting for answers—...
May 01, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 129
In March 2014, 21 year old Reny Jose disappeared while on spring break in Panama City Beach, Florida. A student at Rice University, Reny was last seen on March 3rd, with one friend claiming he had taken LSD and talked about harming himself. Reny’s clothes and phone were found near the beach, but Reny was gone. Most of the students he traveled with left the day after he vanished. Despite his family’s ongoing efforts and public pleas for answers, no trace of Reny has been found in over a decade. *...
Apr 24, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 128
In May of 1991, 9-year-old Christina Pipkin vanished while going door to door selling costume jewelry for a school fundraiser in the tiny town of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. Described as bright, creative, and full of life, Christina was last seen around 6:30 PM—by nightfall, her family was sounding the alarm. Within hours, half the town had mobilized to search. Days later, her body was found submerged in a water ditch, fully clothed but missing her shoes and school materials. With no clear cause of...
Apr 17, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Seventeen-year-old Roger Ellison vanished without a trace from Cedaredge High School in 1981. A gifted skier with dreams of joining the U.S. national team, Roger had a bright future ahead—college acceptance, a scholarship, and plans for an upcoming race. But after a brief conversation at his locker, Roger was never seen again. What followed was a painful and frustrating journey for his family, who were met with indifference from law enforcement and a string of dead-end leads. Despite sporadic ti...
Apr 10, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 126
In December 1994, six-year-old Esther Lizette Galaz, known to her loved ones as Lizette, vanished from her Tucson apartment complex after stepping outside for just a moment. A bright, caring first-grader, Lizette was last seen near a local convenience store before seemingly disappearing without a trace. As police launched a frantic search, two young witnesses reported seeing a girl matching Lizette’s description being forced into a small pickup truck. The next day, the case took a heartbreaking ...
Mar 27, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 125
On January 11, 1996, seven-year-old Karen Grajeda vanished while playing outside her Tucson, Arizona apartment complex. The lively first grader had spent the afternoon riding her bike, playing Nintendo, and skating with her younger sister before stepping outside one last time—never to return. As darkness fell, panic set in, and a massive search effort began. Despite scouring the area, knocking on hundreds of doors, and chasing down leads—including reported sightings and a suspicious white compac...
Mar 20, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 124
In May 1980, Dorothy Jane Scott—a 32-year-old single mother from Orange County, California—vanished without a trace after helping a coworker get medical attention. For months leading up to her disappearance, Dorothy had been receiving eerie, threatening phone calls from an unknown stalker. Then, on the night she went missing, her car was found engulfed in flames, but she was nowhere to be found. Her family was tormented by anonymous phone calls for years, and the case quickly turned cold. It was...
Mar 13, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 123
On November 28, 1983, 16-year-old Maurice "Red" Jefferson left his grandparents' house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, heading to basketball practice—and he was never heard from again. Known for his striking red hair, kind nature, and big dreams of becoming a doctor, Maurice's disappearance remains a haunting mystery. Witnesses claimed he was forced into a car at Franklin Park that night, yet conflicting reports led the FBI to withdraw from the case. As days turned into weeks and years, the investi...
Mar 06, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 122
In this gripping episode, we unravel the haunting case of Terri Marie Howell, a young mother whose night out in Owensboro, Kentucky, in July 1980 ended in a terrifying abduction and brutal murder. After accepting a ride from a stranger, Terri’s friend managed a daring escape—but Terri never made it home. Hours later, her body was discovered in an abandoned farmhouse, set ablaze in a disturbing attempt to cover up the crime. Could modern DNA testing finally unmask her killer? Tune in as we examin...
Feb 27, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 121
In March 1993, 27-year-old Annie McCarrick vanished from Dublin, Ireland, leaving behind a mystery that remains unsolved over 30 years later. Originally from New York, she had embraced life in Ireland, but on the day she disappeared, she ran errands, returned home briefly, and was never seen again. Initial reports placed her at a pub that night, but investigators have since walked back those sightings. Her case is now linked to Ireland’s "Vanishing Triangle," a series of unexplained disappearanc...
Feb 20, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 120
In August 1990, 11-year-old Heidi Seeman disappeared while walking home in San Antonio, Texas. A red car with tinted windows had been seen circling her before she vanished. Despite massive searches and multiple reported sightings—including one of a girl tied up in the back of a truck—no solid leads emerged. Three weeks later, Heidi’s body was found wrapped in trash bags on a remote ranch. Over the years, investigators focused on two key suspects: an Air Force Major, who had been involved in the ...
Feb 13, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Six friends set out for a night of fun in Opp, Alabama, in May 1999, but they never made it home. James “Amp” Reynolds and his friends were last seen leaving the Hideaway Club around 3:15 AM, piling into a newly souped-up Chevy Caprice. When they failed to return, their families immediately raised the alarm. Months of desperate searching led to a heartbreaking discovery—Lamar Stackhouse’s car submerged in the Pea River, with five bodies inside. But one was missing: Amp. Despite extensive searche...
Jan 30, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 118
In August 2012, 16-year-old Hannah Truelove was a bright, animal-loving junior at Gainesville High School with dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Living with her mom in the Lake Lanier Club Apartments, she was well-loved for her humor and kindness. But on August 23, Hannah vanished after spending time outside near her apartment. A day later, her body was found in a wooded area nearby, the victim of a violent homicide. Despite witnesses, social media clues, and years of investigation, her killer ...
Jan 23, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 117
In this gripping episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of one-month-old Tavish Sutton, who was abducted from his hospital room at Grady Memorial in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 9, 1993. Born to a mother struggling with schizophrenia, Tavish was in foster care and recovering from surgery when he vanished without a trace. Authorities launched an exhaustive investigation, with the FBI profiling a suspect believed to have taken Tavish to raise him as her own. Despite leads, composite ske...
Jan 16, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the tragic and mysterious case of Joyner Ondimu, a 23-year-old Kenyan nursing student living in Newark, Delaware. Known for her big heart, culinary talent, and dedication to helping others, Joyner’s promising life was cut short on February 8, 2005, when she was found murdered in her apartment. The close-knit Kenyan community in Delaware rallied to honor her life and send her body back to Kenya, where the crime garnered international attention. Desp...
Jan 09, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 115
In this episode of Cold and Missing , we dive into the heartbreaking disappearance of 12-year-old Elisa Roberson with her sister Ruby Hall. Elisa vanished from Aransas Pass, Texas, in August 1989. On the evening of August 6, Elisa left home to meet a friend at a nearby elementary school but never arrived. Witnesses saw her on her way, but by the time her family realized something was wrong, Elisa had vanished without a trace. Despite extensive searches, including scent dogs and community efforts...
Jan 02, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 114
In this year-end recap episode of Cold and Missing , we revisit some of the most compelling cases from our archives, exploring new updates and breakthroughs that have emerged in 2024. We delve into advancements in genetic genealogy and highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement and advocates keeping these cases alive. Join us as we reflect on the ongoing quest for answers and justice in these unresolved mysteries. This episode is a powerful reminder that no case is truly cold when we keep...
Dec 26, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 113
In this episode, we explore the mysterious murder of Bruce Cucchiara, a beloved family man, businessman, and community figure in Covington, Louisiana. Bruce’s life was full of success but in April 2012, his life took a tragic turn. On the morning of April 24th, Bruce was found shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex. How he even came to be in that parking lot will have those closest to Bruce wondering why he was there. The case quickly unraveled into a web of questions: was Bruce lured t...
Dec 19, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 112
On February 4, 2003, 4-year-old Sofia Juarez went missing in Kennewick, Washington, just hours before her 5th birthday. She had been playing at home with her uncle before asking to go to the store with her grandmother's boyfriend, Jose. But when Jose returned home without her, the family’s frantic search revealed no sign of Sofia. Despite a statewide Amber Alert—the first of its kind in Washington—the search for Sofia, including the use of bloodhounds and extensive neighborhood canvassing, yield...
Dec 05, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 111
In this episode, we dive into the chilling and mysterious deaths of two elderly women at Riverside Health Care Center in Missoula, Montana, in 1990. Bertha Scott, an 85-year-old Alzheimer’s patient, was found dead in her bed in May, with initial reports suggesting natural causes. But nearly two months later, 87-year-old Nancy Lagerquist was discovered brutally murdered, her body found in the Clark Fork River after she went missing from the same facility. What initially seemed like isolated incid...
Nov 21, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In May 1989, 9-year-old Jenna Ray Robbins disappeared from her home in Killeen, Texas. On Mother’s Day, while playing with her friend outside, a man in a gray car lured Jenna away with promises of gifts. Local, state and federal officers helped search for Jenna but searchers could not locate her. Though flyers featuring Jenna's image were distributed across the country, and despite tips pouring in from all over, no solid leads emerged. As years passed, her mother held onto hope that her daughter...
Nov 14, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 109
We wanted to bring you a quick update on the case we covered last week on Pat Shea. Ali had the chance to connect with Pat’s nephew, Kevin Shea, who added additional details about the case and cleared up some facts. Join us for a quick a quick update and correction. ***If you know anything about the murder of Pat Shea in July of 1982 please call the current lead Det. Annamarie Berngozzi 212-239-2256 *** Wanna Connect? Follow us on instagram @Cold_and_Missing to keep up with active cases and see ...
Nov 11, 2024•10 min
In this episode, we explore the tragic and mysterious 1982 murder of Patricia "Pat" Shea, a beloved 40-year-old physician's assistant from Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York. Pat was known for her kindness and dedication to helping others, including her elderly neighbor with dementia, Aggie. On the evening of July 25th, after returning from a weekend getaway, Pat went to check on Aggie, and the next day, she was found murdered in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, hogtied, strangled, and left in a conspicu...
Nov 07, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 108
In this episode, we explore the tragic disappearance of 12-year-old Jared Negrete during his first overnight Boy Scout trip in July 1991. Set against the backdrop of the San Gorgonio summit, Jared, described as a shy but intelligent boy, struggles to keep pace with his troop and is left alone on the mountainside. After a firefighter's last sighting of him, an extensive search ensues, involving hundreds of volunteers and specialized rescue teams. Join us as we go over the search efforts, question...
Oct 31, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 107
In part two, we delve deeper into the chilling unsolved double murder of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison, whose bodies were discovered in a hotel room in the Amana Colonies in September 1980. We get into major developments over the years, including two murders that are appear to be linked to Rose and Roger’s case: William Kyle and Jack McDonald. Over the years a lot of good suspects have emerged but still not arrests have been made and no answers given as to what happened that night in a that cas...
Oct 17, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In this chilling episode of Cold and Missing , Ali and Eli explore the tragic double murder of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison, which occurred in September, 1980, at the Amana Holiday Inn in Iowa. Rose, a devoted mother and caregiver, was involved in an affair with Roger, a married man experiencing turmoil in his own marriage. Their weekend getaway took a horrific turn when they were found brutally murdered in their hotel room, having suffered multiple blows to the head. The crime scene had baffl...
Oct 10, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 105
In this episode of Cold and Missing , we cover the heartbreaking case of nine-year-old Stephanie Crane, who vanished from Challis, Idaho, on October 11, 1993. After a seemingly ordinary day at school and afternoon bowling, Stephanie was last seen walking back towards the school rather than her towards her home. Concern grew as night fell and she didn't return, prompting her parents to report her missing. The ensuing search mobilized the entire community, but despite extensive efforts—no trace of...
Oct 03, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 104
In this episode of Cold and Missing , we delve into the tragic case of 8-year-old Debra "Debbie" Makel, who went missing on October 5, 1973, from Rices Landing, PA. After a seemingly ordinary day at school, Debbie vanished shortly after getting off the bus, leaving her family and community in shock. Despite extensive searches, her body was found two days later, revealing a heartbreaking crime scene that shook the small town. Despite officers running down every lead and tip that came in the case ...
Sep 26, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In this episode of Cold and Missing , we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Jaquilla Scales, a 4-year-old girl who vanished from her Wichita home in September 2001. Described by those who knew her as having an “old soul,” Jaquilla lived with her great-grandmother Mattie, her mother Eureka, and her younger brother in a small pink house. On the night of her disappearance, Jaquilla vanished from the bed she was sleeping in. She had been seen throughout the night but by 3am she’s gone. As the se...
Sep 19, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 102
On May 16, 2003, a shocking crime unfolded at Blue Ridge Savings Bank in Greer, South Carolina. Sylvia Holtzclaw, the head teller known for her dedication to her community, was working a full day due to a coworker’s illness. Tragically, she, along with Dr. James ‘Eb’ Barnes and his wife Maggie Barnes, were murdered during a robbery. Despite the presence of a silent alarm and security footage, the perpetrator - or perpetrators- managed to escape, leaving the police and FBI with few clues. A red c...
Sep 05, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 101
