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Ice Cold Case

Madison McGheeicecoldcase.com
In 2002, my dad was murdered in the doorway of his home. Now, I am ready to find answers to the coldest case in Belmont County, Ohio. This is the story of a daughter desperate for justice, for closure, for someone to care. It doesn't get more personal than this.
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Bonus: Crime Weekly Full Interview (Part 2)

This is part two of a two-part interview I did with Haley Gray, credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer for the series Crime Weekly released about the murder of J.C. McGhee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 202556 min

Bonus: Crime Weekly Full Interview (Part 1)

This is part one of a two-part interview I did with Haley Gray, credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer for the series Crime Weekly released about the murder of J.C. McGhee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 20251 hr 8 min

Bad Cops. Bad Neighbors.

The police have not solved my dad's murder in nearly twenty-three years, but their negligence could be the symptom of a larger issue. Taking a deeper look at policing in America, and specifically within Belmont County, Ohio, it's clear that the systems in place to serve and protect constituents aren't working and could even be a catalyst for crime. To submit any tips or information, please email: icecoldcasepodcast@gmail.com Additional Sources: The Intelligencer The Intelligencer Times Leader On...

Apr 23, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 20

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Apr 16, 202554 min

Whatever It Takes

After hitting a lot of dead ends, it was finally time to talk to a crucial source in my dad's murder to try to decipher the new tips coming in. Perhaps there's darker reasons this case isn't solved. Now I'm forced to reevaluate my allegiance because the line between empathy and gullibility is becoming more blurred. Additional Sources: https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2024/12/retiring-belmont-county-sheriff-david-lucas-looks-back-on-nearly-a-half-century-in-law-enforcement/ To ...

Apr 09, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ice Cold Case: Part Three

This cold case is about to be up in flames. New tips, new suspects, and new research are steering the ship of this investigation. Nothing is what it seems, and maybe everything I needed to know was right in front of me the whole time. It's time to take a look at the systemic hurdles holding me back from finding out what really happened to my dad, John Cornelius McGhee, on July 11, 2002. Ice Cold Case is a chronicle of self-discovery and exploration. Subscribe now to join the investigation and un...

Mar 27, 20251 min

Bonus: Truer Crime (with Celisia Stanton)

Celisia Stanton joins Madison to talk about the second season of her true crime podcast, Truer Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202544 min

Bonus: Detective Steven Keogh (Live From CrimeCon London 2024)

Steven Keogh (former investigator and current crime consultant) joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation at CrimeCon London 2024 about Madison's investigation into the unsolved murder of J.C. McGhee and the his advice for her as she continues this journey. Join me at CrimeCon UK 2025 (London or Manchester) - use code ICECOLDCASE10 for 10% off your ticket! https://crimeconuk.seetickets.com/tour/crimecon-uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 20251 hr 1 min

Will It Ever Be Enough

As I start to build a case, new developments have forced me to reconsider my list of suspects and revisit my investigative methods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 09, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Corruption in the County

While exploring the Belmont County Sheriff's Department's reputation, I find a strange connection. The loose ends of this case are becoming cleaner and the path to justice feels closer than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Bonus: Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz (Live From CrimeCon 2024)

Josh Mankiewicz (NBC's Dateline) joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation from CrimeCon 2024 about the details of the murder of J.C. McGhee and the journey to investigating her father's murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 03, 202459 min

Behind Bars

Some new developments leave more questions than answers, but solving this case seems more possible than ever before. Now there are just a few people left to track down, and finding them could be really simple or incredibly difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Pointing Fingers

The police and my family are constantly tossing blame. Meanwhile important information is starting to surface that has me questioning everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Bonus: Families vs. Investigators (with Sarah Turney)

Sarah Turney (Voices for Justice) joins Madison McGhee for a conversation about the dynamics between families of victims and investigators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 202454 min

Devil's in the Details

New information stands out from the case files that didn't before. New characters are emerging with important pieces to the larger puzzle. The truth still seems hard to find, but maybe the devil's in the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Between the Lines

Another look at the case files illuminates some discrepancies and new questions arise. Now I’m trying to find the truth that lies between the lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Killer Eyes

Daryl’s Smith reputation in Belmont County made him an obvious suspect. “Innocent until proven guilty” is the standard. Was he ever given a fair chance? If he didn’t do it, where do I go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Back to Belmont County

Welcome to Belmont County. Years of investigating have led to this. I sat down across the table from the main suspect in my dad's murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 03, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Here We Go Again

After six months of sifting through the new information flooding in about my dad’s case, it’s time to share some significant updates that have me questioning my own theory. Now I’m wondering: is it wrong to be wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ice Cold Case: Part Two

There's two sides to every story. With new information flooding in about my dad's case, my own suspicions are shifting. Is everything that I've been told one hundred percent true? Or have I've been thrown a few red herrings? It's time to take a look at the other side of the story to try to find out what really happened to my dad, John Cornelius McGhee, on July 11, 2002. Ice Cold Case is a chronicle of self-discovery and exploration. Subscribe now to join the investigation and uncover the truth b...

Mar 06, 20241 min

The End... For Now

After years of investigating, I'm ready to put together all the pieces I currently have. Help me solve my dad's murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 06, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Fallout

As more details surface, people are getting defensive. In the fallout, I’m finding crucial clues that could help solve this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Invisible String

After researching all the theories and motives possibly involved in this case, I find a suspect that links them together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 09, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Dead Ends

As I narrow down the suspects, I take a look at this case from a new perspective to try to pinpoint who really killed my dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Behind the Badge

Looking at the police’s handling of this investigation, it’s clear that corners were cut. Was my dad a casualty in their war on drugs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Family Ties

A suspect is charged with my dad's murder, but inconsistent witness testimony builds a web of lies and complicates the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 4

An Illegal Adoption Gone Wrong

As I learn about my dad's closet relationships, two people stand out as particularly suspicious. With a custody battle in the mix, the police identified a motive for murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 3

I'm Batman

Every hero has an origin story and this is mine — the story of how I found out about my dad's murder and what pushed me to start asking questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 2

A Case as Cold as Ice

This is the story of what happened to J.C. McGhee on July 11, 2002 according to police records — some of which may not be entirely accurate nor adequate. Twenty years later, the search for answers begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing: Ice Cold Case

Join me as I delve into the deeply personal and haunting story of my dad's murder. In this gripping true crime podcast, I take you on a journey of discovery as I explore the case from every angle, and reveal the untold details that I have uncovered through my investigation. With each episode, you'll be drawn deeper into the investigation, as I look for new evidence, interview key players, and unravel the mystery of my dad's death. But this isn't just a quest for justice - it's a deeply personal ...

May 04, 202359 sec
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