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Cold Cases Episodes
42 episodes
Could the Masked Intruder of Melbourne Still Be Out There?
Between 1987 and 1991, a masked predator known as Mr. Cruel terrorized Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, breaking into homes and abducting young girls
The Marshland Murders of Massachusetts
Joan Webster, a 25-year-old Harvard graduate student, disappeared on December 1, 1981, after landing at Boston's Logan International Airport, with only her wallet and purse found in Saugus marshlands
How Did a Tragic Fire Turn Into a Murder Trial?
A devastating house fire in Humboldt County, California on November 15, 1986 killed teenage twins Jill and Julie Hansen
The Bride Who Vanished: The Niqui McCown Mystery
Niqui McCown, a 28-year-old mother, vanished on July 22, 2001, after visiting a laundromat in Richmond, Indiana, leaving behind her young daughter and fiancé
Did Early Errors Bury the Truth in Bonnie's Unsolved Disappearance?
Bonnie Lee Schultz vanished on July 4, 1997, after leaving a bar in Indianapolis, and her vehicle has never been found
Bonnie Lee Schultz: Strangers and Secrets in a Mom’s Last Night Out
Bonnie Lee Schultz, a 45-year-old mother of two, disappeared on July 3, 1997, after telling her husband she wanted a divorce and planned to watch fireworks with coworkers
Flatonia’s Dark Secret: Rowena’s Death Deserves a Second Look
In 1984, 20-year-old Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac was found dead in Flatonia, Texas, and authorities quickly ruled her death an accident despite suspicious evidence.
How Did Linda Sherman’s Car End Up Abandoned with Her Nowhere in Sight?
27-year-old Linda Sherman vanished from her home in Vinita Park, Missouri in April 1985, with her husband claiming she walked out after an argument
How Did Two Girls Vanish from San Miguel’s Streets Without a Trace?
On May 17, 1980, two young girls, 5-year-old Teresa Flores and 4-year-old Martha Mezo, vanished from San Miguel, California while walking along Mission Street in broad daylight.
Vanished Into Thin Air: 5 Unsettling Disappearances
Ashley Flowers presents five of the most puzzling unsolved missing-persons cases covered by Crime Junkie, spanning from 1990 to 2024
The Baffling Case of Trevaline Evans
On June 16, 1990, 52-year-old Trevaline Evans vanished from her antique shop in Llangollen, North Wales, leaving behind her belongings and a sign reading 'Back in two minutes.'
Who Killed Jessica Starr? The Unsolved Murder That Still Haunts Elkhart
26-year-old Jessica Starr was brutally murdered outside her trailer in Elkhart, Indiana on August 8, 2011, in what appeared to be a targeted attack rather than a random crime
The Vanishing of Cherrie Mahan: A 40-Year Unsolved Mystery
On February 22, 1985, 8-year-old Cherrie Mahan disappeared 500 feet from her home in Cabot, Pennsylvania, just moments after stepping off her school bus
Could These 1969 Murders Be Tied to Hollywood’s Most Infamous Cult?
In 1969, two young women, Marina Habe and Reet Jurvetson, were murdered miles apart in Los Angeles under strikingly similar circumstances
She Never Made It Home: What Really Happened to Dawn Mozino?
23-year-old Dawn Mozino disappeared in 1989 after her shift at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania under mysterious circumstances
Can DNA Solve the Decade-Old Murder of Jodine Serrin? The Valentine's Day Tragedy
39-year-old Jodine Serrin was brutally murdered in her Carlsbad, California condo on Valentine's Day 2007
Exploring the Thanksgiving Tragedy of 14-Year-Old Wendy Jerome
14-year-old Wendy Jerome was murdered on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1984, in Rochester, New York, after leaving home to deliver a birthday card
Highway 95 Horror: Kristin David's Disappearance
Kristin David, a 22-year-old University of Idaho student, vanished on June 1981 while cycling along Highway 95 from Moscow to Lewiston, Idaho
Unsolved: Five Murders, One Suspect, Zero Answers
The Lewis-Clark Valley murders represent a series of unsolved killings and disappearances that occurred between 1979 and 1982 in the Lewiston-Clarkston area of Idaho and Washington
What Happened to the Markleys? The 1995 Mystery That Shook Ohio
John and Shelly Markley vanished from their Bristolville, Ohio home on December 15, 1995, leaving behind five children and an unsolved mystery that has persisted for nearly three decades.
What Secrets Lie Buried in the Sibillini Mountains’ Unsolved Case?
The 1980 disappearance of Jeannette Bishop May, former wife of banker Sir Evelyn de Rothschild, and her assistant Gabriella Guerin remains one of Italy's most perplexing unsolved cases
How Did This Mom & Her Babies Vanish in Topeka?
Jennifer Lancaster and her two daughters Sidney and Monique vanished from Topeka, Kansas on May 12, 2000, leaving behind multiple mysterious clues
A Gospel Concert's Dark Connection to a Triple Mystery
On April 3, 1987, Sarah W. Boyd, her 2-year-old daughter Kimberly Janis Boyd, and their friend Linda McCord disappeared after attending a gospel concert in Walterboro, South Carolina
How Was Tina Knaub’s Body Hidden So Close to Home?
Tina Knaub, an 18-year-old mother of two, disappeared on February 24, 1984, from York, Pennsylvania
Wrongly Convicted? The Dark Truth Behind a 1987 Cold Case
The 1987 murder of Peggy Hettrick in Fort Collins, Colorado remains one of the most perplexing unsolved cases, with her mutilated body discovered by bicyclist Woody Hodgdon
Who Was Behind The Doodler's Deadly Drawings?
The Doodler serial killer murdered at least six gay men in San Francisco between January and June 1974, creating a reign of terror in the LGBTQA+ community.
Will the Westside Park Killers Ever Face Justice?
On September 28, 1985, teenagers Ethan Dixon and Kimberly Dowell were found dead in a Volkswagen Rabbit at Westside Park in Muncie, Indiana
How Did a Soldier’s Homecoming End in Tragedy?
Solomon Robinson, a 19-year-old U.S. Army soldier, was murdered on April 3, 1998, in St. Mary's Park in the South Bronx, New York
Devastated Dad or Cold-Blooded Killer? Investigation Into Triple Murder
On February 27, 1995, Cheryl Feeney and her two children Tyler and Jennifer were brutally murdered in their Springfield, Missouri home while husband Jon Feeney attended a teaching conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort
Who Was the Lovers' Lane Killer? Cheryl and Andy’s Tragic Fate Uncovered
On August 23, 1990, Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson were murdered in a secluded area off Enclave Parkway in west Houston, Texas in what became known as the Lovers Lane murders
What Did Construction Workers Find in Hell’s Kitchen?
Skeletal remains of an unidentified woman were discovered in a concrete-encased bundle at 301 West 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen on February 10, 2003
How Did 3 Friends Disappear Without a Trace? The Indiana Dunes Cold Case
On July 2, 1966, three women vanished from Indiana Dunes State Park after boarding a boat with an unknown man, leaving behind their belongings and one woman's car
How a Pattern Emerged in the Rhys Pocan Case (Part 2)
Investigation into Rhys Pocan's death reveals potential connections to multiple unsolved cases in Wisconsin
How Detectives Found an Unexpected Twist in the Rhys Pocan Case (Part 1)
Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old Native American mother of four, vanished on August 10, 1989, while walking along National Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Why Did This College Student Vanish Without a Trace? The Disappearance of Marcus Rutledge
Marcus Rutledge, a 23-year-old college student and father, disappeared on June 8, 1998, in Nashville, Tennessee after dropping his daughter at daycare
What Happened to Asha Degree? Uncovering the Details of Her Disappearance
Nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared on Valentine's Day 2000 from Shelby, North Carolina, after packing a backpack and leaving her home during a storm
Her Murder Was Caught On Camera: Who Killed Liz Barraza?
Elizabeth Barraza, 29, was shot and killed in her driveway in Tomball, Texas on January 25, 2019 while preparing for a garage sale
How Eight Women's Deaths Exposed a Town's Dark Secrets: The Unsolved Murders of The Jeff Davis 8
Eight women were murdered in and around Jennings, Louisiana between 2005 and 2008 in what became known as the Jeff Davis 8 case
"It's a greater mystery than what happened to JonBenét...." - Joe Berlinger is CJAF
Joe Berlinger discusses his recent documentary on the JonBenét Ramsey case and what drew him to this iconic unsolved mystery
Exclusive: JonBenét Ramsey’s Father Talks with Ashley Flowers, Host of Crime Junkie
John Ramsey opens up about the devastating loss of his daughter JonBenét and the lasting impact on his family and life
JonBenét Ramsey: Crime Junkie Deep Dives into Tragic Mystery
Crime Junkie explores the infamous JonBenét Ramsey case, a cold case that shaped the origins of the podcast and Ashley Flowers' true crime career