Cold Case Unsealed

AC Wilson

Cold Case Unsealed is a gripping true crime podcast that reopens forgotten investigations, unsolved murders, and mysterious disappearances that never received the answers they deserved. Each episode dives deep into cold case files, police reports, witness statements, timelines, and overlooked evidence to uncover the stories buried beneath years of silence. From abandoned leads and vanished suspects to shocking twists and hidden connections, Cold Case Unsealed explores the haunting mysteries that continue to leave families searching for justice. With immersive storytelling, atmospheric narration, and detailed research, the podcast examines the cases that time refused to solve. Some files were closed.

These cases were never finished.

Disclaimer

Cold Case Unsealed is a true crime podcast created for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The podcast discusses real criminal cases, investigations, disappearances, and deaths that may include sensitive subject matter. All information presented is based on publicly available sources, news reports, court records, and independent research at the time of recording. Theories and opinions discussed are speculative unless officially confirmed by law enforcement or verified documentation. The podcast does not claim guilt or innocence regarding any individual who has not been convicted in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised due to mature themes, including violence, criminal acts, and disturbing content. This podcast is not affiliated with any law enforcement agency or official investigation.

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Yesterday · 31 min
San Francisco Police Seek Public’s Help to Solve 2010 Cold Case
The San Francisco Police Department is currently requesting public assistance to solve the 2010 homicide of Philip DiMartino, a cold case that has remained open for sixteen years. On August 2nd, 2010, authorities discovered the 36-year-old victim...
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Yesterday · 29 min
Arrest Made In 1991 Arlington Murder Cold Case
This report details a major breakthrough in a 34-year-old cold case murder from Arlington, Texas, involving the 1991 death of Cynthia Gonzalez. The investigation was revitalized through a unique partnership between local police and criminology...
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Monday · 36 min
FBI Offers $25,000 Reward To Solve 2 Cold Cases Involving Tribal Citizens In Oklahoma
The FBI has launched the Voices Not Forgotten initiative to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons by offering standardized $25,000 rewards for information on unsolved crimes. This campaign specifically highlights the cases of...
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Monday · 28 min
DNA Evidence Solves 2 Austin Cold Cases; Man Sentenced To 15 Years
The episode details the conviction of Michael Lance Gamez, who was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for two cold cases involving attempted sexual assault in Austin, Texas. Authorities originally linked the two separate attacks through DNA profiles...
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Monday · 21 min
Douglas County Sheriff’s Cold Case Awareness Month
In observance of National Cold Case Awareness Month, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is utilizing social media to spotlight unsolved homicides and generate fresh leads. The initiative focuses on decades-old tragedies, including the 1986...
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Thursday · 34 min
Texas Rangers Seek New Tips in 45-Year-Old Salinas Christmas Cold Case
The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently seeking fresh leads to resolve the 1980 Christmas Day murders of Estella Salinas and her teenage son, Andrew. Found strangled in a Houston bayou after failing to arrive at a family gathering, the...
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September 1 · 32 min
Fairfax police hope renewed attention will crack 20-year-old cold case
The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking public assistance to solve the twenty-year-old cold cases of Marion Marshall and Marion Newman, who were both murdered in 2006. DNA evidence has linked the same unidentified suspect to both Springfield...
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September 1 · 28 min
Rebecca McMahan Identified in 1974 California Cold Case Murder
After half a century, California law enforcement has successfully identified a cold case murder victim as Rebecca Jean McMahan using modern DNA testing. Her remains were originally discovered in 1974 within the Desert Hot Springs area, roughly six...
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September 1 · 26 min
Arraignment in 2001 Farmington Hills Cold Case Murder
This news report details the arrest and extradition of Edgardo Luis Perez, who was apprehended in Guatemala after fleeing a 2001 murder charge in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Investigators believe Perez gained the trust of the victim, Gordon Machek,...
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August 30 · 41 min
The Vanishing of Dorothy Arnold: New York’s Oldest Cold Case
The episode examines the mysterious 1910 disappearance of Dorothy Arnold, a prominent New York socialite and aspiring writer. After she vanished during a shopping trip in Manhattan, her wealthy family initially utilized private detectives to avoid...
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August 30 · 18 min
Utah Man's Disappearance Remains Unsolved 17 Years Later
This episode details the unsolved 2009 disappearance of Steven Koecher, a Utah man who vanished after abandoning his vehicle in a Nevada retirement community. Security footage captured Koecher walking away from his car, which contained undelivered...
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August 30 · 32 min
Justice at Last for Terri McCauley
Over four decades after the 1983 murder of 18-year-old Terri McCauley, a suspect named Thomas Popp is finally standing trial in Sioux City, Iowa. McCauley, a member of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, disappeared after a night out and was discovered...
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August 29 · 31 min
Identifying Melinda Beardsley: The Emigrant Gap Cold Case Resolved
In March 2026, the Placer County Sheriff's Office announced the successful identification of a homicide victim discovered in a snowbank nearly fifty years ago. Previously known only as "Emigrant Gap Jane Doe," the woman was revealed to be Melinda...
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August 29 · 30 min
Reward Increase for 1996 Juan Laureles Cold Case Tips
The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently soliciting public assistance to resolve the 1996 homicide of Juan Leon Laureles in Brown County. The victim was discovered shot near his burning vehicle, and investigators are particularly interested...
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August 29 · 31 min
The Rachael Runyan Cold Case: Forty-Four Years Unsolved
The episode reports on the enduring cold case of Rachael Runyan, a three-year-old girl who was abducted and murdered in Utah over four decades ago. Although her killer remains unidentified, the tragedy led to the creation of the Rachael Alert, an...
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August 27 · 21 min
The Unsolved Murder of Suzanne Jovin: 27 Years Later
This episode details the enduring mystery of the Suzanne Jovin murder case, which remains one of Connecticut's most famous unsolved crimes nearly three decades later. In December 1998, the Yale University senior was tragically killed in New Haven,...
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August 26 · 25 min
One Year Later, Emily Pike’s Murder In Arizona Remains Unsolved
This episode details the tragic case of Emily Pike, a 14-year-old indigenous girl whose dismembered remains were discovered in a contractor bag along an Arizona highway. Experts and family members discuss the investigation's challenges, including the...
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August 25 · 20 min
Justice Delayed: The Unsolved Murder of C.J. Carroll
The episode details the ongoing efforts of an Annapolis family to find resolution a decade after the unsolved shooting of Charles "C.J." Carroll Jr. His relatives and friends recently congregated at the 2016 crime scene to honor his memory and call...
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August 25 · 17 min
Hamden Police Resolve Two Cold Case Homicides
Authorities in Hamden, Connecticut, recently announced the arrest of two suspects linked to separate unsolved homicides from several years ago. The first case involves Brian Backman, who faces charges for the 2020 fatal shooting of Kaymar Tanner...
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August 25 · 24 min
Justice Delayed: The Chaplin Cold Case Arrest
Following a twelve-year investigation, Connecticut authorities have arrested Matthew Vining for the 2012 cold case murder of Michael Mitchell. The victim was discovered with fatal stab wounds outside a home in Chaplin, where a second victim also...
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