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Cold Case Files

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Based on the iconic, Emmy-nominated series on A&E, this show explores some of the most difficult-to-solve murders, which stymied investigators and went cold, sometimes for decades. In fact, one-third of all murders in America remain open. But thanks to dogged investigators and breakthroughs in forensic technology, these cases become part of the rare 1% of cold cases that are ever solved. Cold Case Files is hosted by Paula Barros.
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Episodes

I SURVIVED: I Know If I Rest That's Going To Be It

Teri is jammed into a trash can filled with snow and left to die by her ex-husband. Angela scrambles to escape a gruesome pile up of injured bodies after an escalator malfunctions at a sports stadium. Ed is jumped by three men with knives in a random attack carried out as part of a gang initiation. Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survived Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progre...

Nov 15, 202538 minEp. 120

REOPENED: Bump In The Night

In 1996, Aimee Willard was home for the summer in Northern Pennsylvania. One night, her car was found abandoned on a highway off-ramp with blood on the nearby pavement. Investigators are left to figure out where she is... and what happened to her. Happy Mammoth: Go to HappyMammoth.com and get 15% off your first order with code COLDCASE at checkout!! Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Mint: To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Min...

Nov 13, 202517 minEp. 122

A Killer's Skin - Where's Peggy

Police in Albany, N.Y., get a surprise when a killer they think targets only older women is suspected in the murder of an elderly man. The contents of a secret storage shed holds the grisly clues to a murder that has gone cold for more than 14 years. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Quince: Go to Quince.com/coldcase for free shipping on your order and 365-...

Nov 11, 202540 minEp. 121

I SURVIVED: I Had To Do Things That Would Make Somebody's Skin Crawl

Tanya is 14 years old when she is seduced and brainwashed by a 38 year old security guard at her school. Andy is hiking when he is attacked by a mountain lion with only a pocket knife to defend himself. Denise is returning home from work when she is attacked by a man who has been stalking her from the train. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/SURVIVED to get 10% off your first month! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Nov 08, 202533 minEp. 117

REOPENED: Evidence Kit Sacramento

In this special episode, Cold Case Files follows Sacramento County deputy district attorney Anne Marie Schubert as she hunts for a killer. Her target is a murderer who brutally stabbed a man to death in his home 16 years earlier, and she plans to find justice using a new grant for DNA testing. Greenlight: Start your risk-free trial today at Greenlight.com/coldcase See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 06, 202517 minEp. 119

Finding BTK

The story of the hunt for one of the most notorious serial killers in recent American history--the BTK killer, who terrorized the Wichita, Kansas, area for years. After committing at least seven brutal murders, BTK (for Bind, Torture, Kill) vanished for over 25 years before sending clues of his crimes to the media in 2004. He continued to avoid capture until a forensic computer expert traced a computer disc that led investigators to a surprising suspect--a church president. This Episode is spons...

Nov 04, 202543 minEp. 118

I SURVIVED: I Couldn't Understand What Was Bringing My Neighbor To Do This To Me

Debbie is attacked and kidnapped and held by a man after he killed her husband. Christine and Heidi are visiting Greece when the ferry they are on crashes on the rocks forcing all the passengers to abandon ship. Jim is attacked with a knife by his neighbor who is addict to crack. Tempo: Check out TempoMeals.com/SURVIVED for 60% off your first box! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 01, 202540 minEp. 114

REOPENED: Evidence Kit Chicago

In this special episode, Cold Case Files follows the Chicago Police Department’s Women's DNA initiative, a program that funds the testing of backlogged rape evidence kits and help victims find justice. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. ZocDoc: Check out Zocdoc.com/CCF and download the Zocdoc app for free! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 30, 202530 minEp. 116

Dead West: Thou Shall Not Kill

When a Christian ranch hand, Dan Lavigne, 52, is shot dead on his porch in Montana, 2002, deputies find no shortage of suspects. What follows is an 8-year quest for justice that stretches across three states before police finally unmask Dan’s killer. Happy Mammoth: Go to HappyMammoth.com and get 15% off your first order with code COLDCASE at checkout!! Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Jones Road: Head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code Coldcase at checkout to get a free Cool Gloss on your ...

Oct 28, 202535 minEp. 115

I SURVIVED:I Knew He Just Wanted To Watch Me Die

Kristine is attacked by her bipolar boyfriend who stabs her in the chest and head in her home. Jon’s arm gets stuck in the boiler in his basement rapping him for three days. Amanda is abducted by a man while on her lunch break who forces her to smoke crack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 25, 202537 minEp. 111

REOPENED: Office Politics

In 1989, 38-year-old Sharon Bloom disappears. A week later, her body is discovered. In the initial investigation, police have a suspect: a jealous coworker with a motive and blood evidence in his home, but investigators struggle to make the case stick. Hydrow: Head over to Hydrow.com and use code COLDCASE to save up to $475 off your Hydrow Pro Rower Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/coldcase and take your retail business to the next level today! See Privacy...

Oct 23, 202520 minEp. 113

The Tourniquet - Burning Desire

DNA evidence found on a murder victim whose body had been dumped in a Dairy Queen drive-thru leads to the arrest of Houston’s notorious tourniquet killer. A young woman is found shot and burned in a California olive orchard. Happy Mammoth: Go to HappyMammoth.com and get 15% off your first order with code COLDCASE at checkout!! Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. IQBAR - Get 20% off all IQBAR products plus free shipping by texting COLD to 64000 Rosetta Stone: Cold Case Files listeners can get R...

Oct 21, 202542 minEp. 112

I SURVIVED: I Lived In Fear I May Not Get The Real Eduardo Back

Eduardo and Jayne are married, living on a ranch in Mexico with their children. After dropping their kids off at school, Eduardo and Jayne are attacked by men who kidnap Eduardo. While holding him for ransom the kidnappers torture Eduardo and send the evidence to Jayne. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/SURVIVED to get 10% off your first month! Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmo...

Oct 18, 202535 minEp. 108

REOPENED: A Child Remembers

In this special episode, Cold Case Files follows Detective Manny Reyes as he works two cases. First, Detective Reyes investigates the 1990 murder of a Fort Worth, Texas woman, which hinges on a 2-year-old witness. Then, as Reyes closes in on a suspect, he is pulled onto a second case involving a known serial killer. The clock is ticking as Detective Reyes works to bring both cases to a close. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Mint: To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium w...

Oct 16, 202549 minEp. 110

Sex, Lies and Murder

Police in Overland Park, Kansas, hunt for over 15 years for a serial killer who lures women to Kansas for sadomasochistic sexual trysts at hotels. Happy Mammoth: Go to HappyMammoth.com and get 15% off your first order with code COLDCASE at checkout!! Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Quince: Go to Quince.com/coldcase for free shipping on your order and 365-...

Oct 14, 202536 minEp. 109

I SURVIVED: I Didn't Want Myself Or My Daughter To End Up In A Million Pieces

Michelle worked as a bank manager when three gunmen break into her home and take her and her daughter hostage. She has explosives strapped to her and is given instructions to rob the bank she works at. Teenagers Troy and Josh are swept out to sea by a rip current on a small fishing boat without supplies for days. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/SURVIVED to get 10% off your first month! Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progress...

Oct 11, 202539 minEp. 104

REOPENED: The Final Fare

A taxi driver is dispatched on his last call of the night outside Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Hours later, the driver’s body is found face down by the side of the road, and forty years will pass before the murderer is brought to justice. Greenlight: Start your risk-free trial today at Greenlight.com/coldcase IQBAR - Get 20% off all IQBAR products plus free shipping by texting COLD to 64000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Oct 09, 202516 minEp. 106

Dead West: Mystery in Cuero

When Pam Shelly, 31, is found in her Cuero, Texas bathroom with a fatal gunshot wound to the head, her death is initially ruled a suicide. Yet a tenacious investigator's instincts and his suspicion of foul play eventually cracks the case wide open. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month. goPure: head to gopurebeauty.com and use code coldcase at checkout for 25% off! Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insuran...

Oct 07, 202532 minEp. 105

I SURVIVED: I Felt Like It Went From A Color Day To A Black And White Day

Philip is a missionary working in Haiti when he is ambushed, shot and held for ransom by a gang. Karen finds out her husband has been living a double life. After confronting and kicking him out, he breaks in and viciously assaults her. Tunneler Ali returns to an underground shaft minutes after escaping to rescue Kenny and another colleague from the flooded cavity. Crimes Of: Check them out HERE or wherever you listen Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com t...

Oct 04, 202538 minEp. 101

REOPENED: Nacole's Killer: Part 2

In part two of this special edition of Cold Case Files follows detectives as they pursue every lead and work to solve the 1995 rape and murder of 14-year-old Nacole Smith, one of Atlanta's most notorious unsolved crimes. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month. Hydrow: Head over to Hydrow.com and use code COLDCASE to save up to $475 off your Hydrow Pro Rower See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Oct 02, 202519 minEp. 103

A Drop Of Blood

Indiana police are baffled by the murder of an 86-year-old woman, found dead in her bedroom. A small drop of blood on a curtain holds the key to unlock their mystery. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 30, 202515 minEp. 102

I SURVIVED: I Was Waiting To Die and It Was Taking Forever

Kaye is home with her son when she is stabbed over 45 times by a man who brakes in. Johnny is trapped for 16 days in his wrecked car in a deep ravine. Scott and his friend Michael are college freshmen when they are carjacked by a man who takes them to a remote location and shoots them each in the head. This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and more visit apartments.com the place to find a place. BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/SURVIVED to...

Sep 27, 202535 minEp. 98

REOPENED: Nacole's Killer: Part 1

This special two-part edition of Cold Case Files offers an inside look at an active cold case investigation as detectives work to solve the 1995 rape and murder of 14-year-old Nacole Smith, one of Atlanta's most notorious unsolved crimes. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. IQBAR - Get 20% off all IQBAR products plus free shipping by texting COLD to 64000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 25, 202531 minEp. 100

Smoky Mountain Mystery

A North Carolina man looking to clear his conscience gives police the information they need to solve a murder. Homes.com : We’ve done your homework. Rosetta Stone: Cold Case Files listeners can get Rosetta Stone’s lifetime membership for 50% off when you go to RosettaStone.com/coldcase See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 23, 202526 minEp. 99

I SURVIVED: I Can't Even Explain The Type Of Fear That I Felt

A gun-wielding man carjacks and sexually assaults Lisa and her friend. Chris is with his dogs when a tornado sweeps through his house. Jeannette is 9-years-old when she is kidnapped and sexually assaulted for three days. 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, go to Mintmobile.com/survived See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Sep 20, 202536 minEp. 95

REOPENED: Skeletons In The Closet

A scrapyard owner makes a gruesome discovery, which leads investigators to question a mother who may be killing her children. Greenlight: Start your risk-free trial today at Greenlight.com/coldcase Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/coldcase for 30% off your first order, PLUS 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 ....

Sep 18, 202515 minEp. 97

Introducing: Crime House Daily

Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily . Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. Morning episodes give you the need-to-know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things are going next. Evening episodes go deeper. Into the people, the evidence, and the moments that matter most. The pursuit of justice never stops. And...

Sep 17, 20257 minEp. 95

The Killer's Tattoo

The murder of a 73-year-old man leads investigators on a long chase for an accomplished identity thief. Their best lead is a rose tattoo with the name Phyllis. IQBAR - Get 20% off all IQBAR products plus free shipping by texting COLD to 64000 Mint: To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/coldcase Quince: Go to Quince.com/coldcase for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-m...

Sep 16, 202533 minEp. 96

I SURVIVED: I Can't Handle This Pain Anymore

A machete-wielding intruder terrorizes Jessica in her apartment where he sexually assaults her. Jeff and Mark are on a hunting trip when a savage attack by a grizzly bear leaves Mark partially scalped and miles from help. Kerri is blindfolded and abducted at knifepoint, forcing her to fight for her life. Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and more visit apartments.com the place to find a place. PDS Debt - Get started with your free debt analysis in just 30 seconds at PDSDebt....

Sep 13, 202537 minEp. 92

REOPENED: Shattered

A young woman is shot to death during a jewelry store robbery in 1980, but without the ability to test DNA evidence the case goes cold until the killer strikes again two decades later. Homes.com : We’ve 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 ....

Sep 11, 202520 minEp. 94
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