Jennifer fights back with incredible courage when an intruder breaks into her apartment and sexually assaults and stabs her. Sampson, a corn farmer in Kershaw County, was attempting to dislodge a corn cob stuck in his harvester when his hand is pulled into the machine. Norina is working as an elementary school principal when a man with a machete attacks her. Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and more visit apartments.com the place to find a place. Progressive - Multitask rig...
Jan 24, 2026•44 min•Ep. 150
In 1980, 21-year-old radio intern, Helene Pruszynski, is found bound and stabbed in a snowy field in Denver, Colorado. After 37 years of dead ends, investigators turn their attention to a public genealogy website. Figs: Check out Wearfigs.com and use code FIGSRX for 15% off your first order! Marley Spoon: Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/COLDCASE for up to 25 free meals! Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progr...
Jan 22, 2026•36 min•Ep. 152
Thirty-two years after the killing of University of Michigan law student Jane Mixer, police use DNA found on her pantyhose to finally track down the killer. And psychologists help solve a cold case by suggesting the lead detective take a page from the game of romance, and play hard to get with the killer. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote ...
Jan 20, 2026•44 min•Ep. 151
8-year-old MIdsi is abducted on her way home from school and held in a car for days where she is sexually assaulted. Tammy is viciously attacked by a man with a knife and must scramble up a 100-foot hill to escape. Leona and her husband are shot by a stranger while hiking on a trail. Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and more visit apartments.com the place to find a place. Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, g...
Jan 17, 2026•39 min•Ep. 147
In the fall of 1987, Fred Wilkerson disappeared. He didn't leave a note. There was no sign of foul play. And yet his son, Tim, knew in his heart what the whole town came to suspect - that Fred had been murdered. Sixteen years later, investigators take up the case, and look to get to the bottom of the town's biggest mystery. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Mint: To get the new ...
Jan 15, 2026•37 min•Ep. 149
A review of the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, popularly known as the "Black Dahlia" because of her black bouffant hairstyle. Her dismembered body was found near a sidewalk in L.A., and is the oldest unsolved case in LAPD files. Several suspects are named, including the father of a retired cop, who has written several books on the subject. Hers: Start your free online visit at forhers.com/CCF for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. IQBAR - Get ...
Jan 13, 2026•40 min•Ep. 148
A terrified mother is abducted in broad daylight and assaulted by a man who threatens to shoot her baby. A plane crash leaves a man swimming for his life 17 miles from shore. And a young woman must play dead in order to survive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 10, 2026•39 min•Ep. 144
23-year-old former beauty queen and devout Catholic Irene Garza, vanishes in April 1960 after giving confession in her town of McAllen, Texas. Her body is eventually found floating in a drainage canal. Rumors run rampant that a member of the Catholic clergy is involved, but gradually the case goes cold, before a break in the case reignites the case 42 years later. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Quince: Go to Quince.com/coldcase for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns See Priva...
Jan 08, 2026•35 min•Ep. 146
In 1980s Los Angeles, a killer is terrorizing South Central, murdering African American women and discarding their bodies in the street. As the victim count rises–suspects are few–fear and anger take hold in a community often overlooked by the police. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressi...
Jan 06, 2026•35 min•Ep. 145
Daniel and Danielle confront a sudden, violent crisis together. Brothers James and David fight to survive a brutal encounter where escape seems impossible. Karli faces multiple terrifying attacks alone, relying on instinct and determination to live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 03, 2026•40 min•Ep. 141
In the 1980s, a suspected serial killer preyed on women in small towns located on the banks of the Mississippi River until the murders abruptly ceased and went unsolved. In 2006, 26 years later, a cold case detective and producer on the set of "Cold Case Files" unknowingly began to connect the dots that would crack the case while discussing the murder of Deborah Sheppard, a Southern Illinois University student whose death had remained a mystery since 1982. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Jan 01, 2026•43 min•Ep. 143
This serial killer preyed on women in South Central Los Angeles for a staggering 25 years, leaving a community traumatized and overlooked. Cold Case Files is sponsored by Thrive Market! Go to ThriveMarket.com/coldcase to get 30% off your first order AND a free $60 gift! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 30, 2025•35 min•Ep. 142
A heavily pregnant woman is viciously attacked by a woman obsessed with making the unborn child her own. A couple cling to the rafters of their home as Hurricane Ike unleashes its fury on them. A woman fends off a man who has hidden in her family home for days before brutally attacking her. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 27, 2025•39 min•Ep. 137
When 25-year-old school teacher Christy Mirack is found brutally murdered in her Lancaster, Pennsylvania, apartment in 1992, there is no shortage of suspects. Twenty-six years after her murder, cold case detectives get a break when the sister of the killer uploads her DNA profile to a public genealogy website. This development leads to the arrest of a former disc jockey, Raymond Rowe (who performed under the name DJ Freez) who accepted a plea deal and admitted his guilt. Cold Case Files is spons...
Dec 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 140
The Monster : Police are convinced they have caught the rapist/murderer of an elderly woman, even after DNA evidence is exculpatory. They keep him in custody until an identical incident occurs. Later, the culprit is caught in the act of attacking a teen and brought to justice on several cases shown to have the same DNA. A Cousin's Promise : Twenty-one years after her cousin's death, Cheryl Cowans prods Reynoldsburg, Ohio to reopen the case. Once again, DNA appears to link the victim and murderer...
Dec 23, 2025•45 min•Ep. 139
A woman's psychotic boyfriend attacks her with a meat cleaver. A man and his father are dumped in an icy Alaskan river. An intruder sexually assaults a woman and cuts her throat after she gets home from shopping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 20, 2025•36 min•Ep. 136
When Sherry Leighty goes missing in 1999, her family is left wondering how a dedicated mother of three could vanish without a trace. A decade later, the cold case heats up when Sherry's sister launches a social media campaign to help solve her sister's mysterious disappearance. An online tip unearths the truth and a sinister family secret. Cold Case Files is sponsored by Homes.com - Looking for a new home? Head to Homes.com - They've done your homework. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
Dec 18, 2025•33 min•Ep. 138
The longest running cold case of a law enforcement officer in the United States was the murder of Sheriff's Lt. Joe Clark. We have your holiday needs covered! IQ Bar : Need a quality snack? Text COLD to 64000 for 20% off all IQBAR products (including the sampler pack) plus FREE shipping! Hydrow : Wanna stay fit going into the new year? Save up to $600 off on your new rower with code COLDCASE at Hydrow.com Rosetta Stone : Wanna learn a new language? Get your LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at Ros...
Dec 16, 2025•45 min•Ep. 135
Two women fight for their lives when an attacker ambushes them on a mountain trail; two men survive 14 hours adrift at sea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 13, 2025•40 min•Ep. 132
The 1998 brutal murder of 36-year-old computer analyst Lisa Valdez inside her San Francisco studio condominium was a mystery until advances in forensic technology helped solve the case 13 years later. Cold Case Files is sponsored by Homes.com - Looking for a new home? Homes.com has done your homework! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 11, 2025•40 min•Ep. 134
In 1987, 28-year-old Carol Murphy is found dead in a wooded area of Boulder, Colorado. It will take 20 years and a new technology to finally solve her murder. Check out our holiday deals! Happy Mammoth : Get your Prebiotic Collagen Protein risk-free AND get 15% off your order with code COLDCASE at HappyMammoth.com Shopify : Need help with your business? Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/coldcase Progressive : Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 mi...
Dec 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 133
A woman survives being choked and raped by a new friend that hid his criminal past. A young mother survives over 25 stab wounds from her ex-boyfriend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 06, 2025•39 min•Ep. 129
When 31-year-old real estate appraiser Mike Williams mysteriously vanishes while duck hunting in the Florida swamps in December 2000, authorities assume that he accidentally drowned in Lake Seminole. But the case is re-examined sixteen years later after the police receive a distress call from the victim's wife, Denise Williams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 04, 2025•45 min•Ep. 131
In a big city like Philadelphia, it's easy for an unsolved murder to slip into the cold files and be forgotten. But in this case, one victim's boyfriend was set on doing everything possible to make sure people didn't forget, and that police didn't stop investigating. Check out our holiday deals!! Jones Road Beauty : Want multifunctional, effortless makeup? Get a free Cool Gloss on your first purchase with code coldcase at Jonesroadbeauty.com IQ Bar : Looking for a brain boosting snack? Get 20% o...
Dec 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 130
A 17 yr old woman is taken to a secluded forest and sexually assaulted. A man's hand gets caught in farm equipment. A friend stabs and slashes a 14 yr old girl's throat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 29, 2025•37 min•Ep. 125
A serial rapist is terrorizing women around Portland, Oregon, and investigators are faced with an endless list of potential suspects until a hunch finally pays off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 128
New York denizen Arohn Kee is a lesser known serial killer, but no less odious. He preyed on teenage girls in Harlem. Check out our holiday deals!! Happy Mammoth : Be good to your hormones! Go to HappyMammoth.com and get 15% off your first order with code COLDCASE at checkout!! Progressive : Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive! Homes.com : Looking for a new home? Homes.com has done your homework! See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Nov 25, 2025•41 min•Ep. 127
A 15-year-old is snatched off the street on an early morning run. A man goes head-to-head with a killer chimpanzee, and a woman is shot and left for dead in a freezer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 22, 2025•37 min•Ep. 123
When a police officer is murdered in Atlanta, the suspect list is vague at best. The case seems destined to stay on the cold case shelf forever... until a brave little girl speaks up about her attacker and investigators close in on the man responsible for both crimes. Check out our falls deals!! Greenlight : Want your family to understand money? Start your risk-free trial today at Greenlight.com/coldcase Homes.com : Looking for a new home? Homes.com has done your homework! See Privacy Policy at ...
Nov 20, 2025•19 min•Ep. 126
Carolyn Jansen, 43, is found dead, stuffed into a duct-taped container in Aurora, Colorado . Detectives have two suspects but no clear way to tell who is the killer. Forensics, and a fearless DA, will finally reveal her murderer. Check out our fall deals!! Hydrow : Trying to stay fit during the holidays? Go to Hydrow.com and use code COLDCASE to save up to $600 on your Hydrow rower! IQ Bar : Looking for a brain boosting snack? Get 20% off all products PLUS free shipping when you text COLD to 640...
Nov 18, 2025•37 min•Ep. 124
