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Ice Cold Case

Madison McGhee

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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  • February 9 · 55 min

    Bonus: The Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell | Frozen Files

    I’m excited to share the first episode of my new weekly series, Frozen Files, a show dedicated to the unsolved, overlooked, and mishandled cases that never should’ve gone cold. Our first case is the story of 18-year-old CU Boulder freshman Megan Trussell, who disappeared on Super Bowl Sunday 2025 and was found days later in Boulder Canyon under circumstances her family still cannot reconcile. Her death was ruled a suicide — but the injuries, missing belongings, and investigative gaps have raised far more questions than answers. If you’ve connected with my work on Ice Cold Case, you’ll understand why I had to cover Megan’s story. And if you want more cases like this every week, you can follow Frozen Files anywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Monday. If you have information, please call: 303-239-4201 (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) or 678-636-9771 (Vigilante PR) or email: trusselltips@vigilante-pr.com For a full list of sources, please visit: www.icecoldcase.com/frozenfiles/megantrussell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • January 30 · 1 min

    Introducing: Frozen Files

    Frozen Files is a weekly true crime podcast dedicated to the cases that time, media, and systems left behind. Some never became headlines. Some names you won’t recognize. All have frozen over. Hosted by investigative journalist and Ice Cold Case creator Madison McGhee, Frozen Files highlights the unsolved and overlooked cases while focusing on the victims and families who deserve justice. Subscribe now to help melt the frozen files. Your curiosity could crack the case. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frozen-files/id1873127459 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XKADG8cCU0ObWtq8pPbqw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • January 16 · 53 min

    Bonus: Medium Reading Before the Investigation (with Kelsi Davies)

    An unreleased medium reading with Kelsi Davies recorded before the Ice Cold Case investigation went public, shared now for reflection and context to consider what resonated, what aligned, and what does not. This episode contains intuitive and spiritual perspectives and is presented as a personal and exploratory moment in the process, not as evidence or confirmation of facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E27
    January 12 · 36 min

    Call Me When It's Solved

    In the series finale of Ice Cold Case, Madison McGhee documents the current state of her father’s unsolved murder, reflects on the cost of the investigation, and explains why ending the podcast is not the same as ending the search for truth. 00:00 - Previously On 01:05 - Part 0: The Beginning 04:04 - Part 1: The Podcast 08:24 - Part 2: The Case 13:57 - Part 3: The System 19:20 - Part 4: The Cost 23:07 - Part 5: The Result 26:44 - Part 6: The Listeners 28:22 - Part 7: The End 30:33 - Credits To submit any tips or information, please email icecoldcasepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • January 9 · 21 min

    Bonus: Madison McGhee's Victim Impact Statement

    A live recording of Madison McGhee reading her victim impact statement at CrimeCon 2025, reflecting on the long-term consequences of her father’s unsolved murder, recorded live in Denver, Colorado (CrimeCon 2025) as part of a panel with the National Center for Victims of Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E26
    January 5 · 42 min

    Behind Closed Doors

    Someone with a very close connection to Omar comes forward with what he said privately about July 11, 2002. This new version of the story contradicts timelines and raises new questions about fear, power, and what never made it into the case files. 00:00 - Previously On 01:03 - Part 0: When the Phone Rings 04:23 - Part 1: Another Day, Another Twist 11:25 - Part 2: Public vs. Private 14:10 - Part 3: From the Outside 20:37 - Part 4: July 11, 2002 27:37 - Part 5: Motive 31:23 - Part 6: The End is Near 35:11 - Next Time 35:33 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E25
    Dec 29, 2025 · 50 min

    Omar's Side

    In a conversation with the key witness, Omar Foston, there's new claims and contradictions about the hours surrounding J.C. McGhee's murder. A revealing phone call shines light on the uncomfortable possibility that the truth, and the killer, might be closer than anyone wants to believe. 00:00 - Previously On 01:03 - Part 0: Don't Trust Anyone... 04:18 - Part 1: An Unlikely Alliance 08:21 - Part 2: Crooked Cops 13:26 - Part 3: Omar's Story 25:49 - Part 4: Did You Kill My Dad? 32:44 - Part 5: ... Not Even Family 38:24 - Part 6: Trust Your Gut 43:15 - Next Time 43:55 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Dec 23, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    Bonus: A Conversation with Josh Mankiewicz

    Josh Mankiewicz (NBC's Dateline) is back on the pod! Josh joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation from Denver, Colorado (CrimeCon 2025) about the updates in the case of the murder of J.C. McGhee, how life has changed since she started this journey, and what listeners can expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E24
    Dec 8, 2025 · 32 min

    Testing and Theories

    A breakdown of the DNA, ballistics, and forensic evidence that could finally solve J.C. McGhee's case. Questioning what evidence exists and why the Belmont County Sheriff’s Department won't test it. 00:00 - Previously On 01:06 - Part 0: From Guessing to Proving 02:37 - Part 1: DNA to Test 08:52 - Part 2: Bullet Casings 15:53 - Part 3: Sneakers and Shoe Strings 19:22 - Part 4: The Rubbing Alcohol 22:29 - Part 5: The Timeline 24:57 - Part 6: Obvious Choice 26:17 - Next Time 26:40 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E23
    Dec 1, 2025 · 37 min

    Misdemeanor Murder

    An expose into the brutal reality behind the FBI nickname “misdemeanor homicides,” racial bias in policing, and the informant culture that shaped Belmont County. The picture now becomes clearer and a whole lot darker. Is accountability just a cover up? https://www.theroot.com/of-course-there-are-black-serial-killers-1790880259 0:00 - Previously On 1:06 - Part 0: A Town of Snitches 3:07 - Part 1: No Humans Involved 9:01 - Part 2: Your Bias is Showing 17:05 - Part 3: The County Filled with Confidential Informant 21:01 - Part 4: Broken System 25:51 - Part 5: Is Late Better Than Never? 30:09 - Next Time 30:33 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E22
    Nov 21, 2025 · 44 min

    A Cop's Promise

    Belmont County Sheriff's Department has assigned a new detective to the case. New press articles question the integrity of this assignment and the motive for the renewed interest in J.C. McGhee's case. Additional Sources: https://ledenews.com/revisiting-cold-cases-in-belmont-county-part-1/ https://ledenews.com/revisiting-cold-cases-in-belmont-county-part-2/ 00:00 - Previously On 1:03 - Part 0: Play Nice or Don't Play At All 6:09 - Part 1: "I'll Do My Best" 13:38 - Part 2: Talking Behind Bars 18:01 - Part 3: Omar... Again 23:37 - Part 4: Just Call Rico 28:03 - Part 5: Open and Active 35:24 - Part 6: Better Late Than Never 37:45 - Next Time 38:17 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E21
    Nov 13, 2025 · 36 min

    Who is Spoon

    A new suspect is revealed through an anonymous tip that heats up the case, but his location could make any legal proceedings difficult. To submit any tips or information, please email: icecoldcasepodcast@gmail.com Additional Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/sep/01/christopher-dudus-coke-us-court https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/jamaican-man-charged-illegally-reentering-us https://www.wowktv.com/news/crime/jamaican-man-in-wv-to-be-deported-after-illegal-reentry-into-the-us/ 00:00 - Previously On 01:04 - Part 0: A New Name 03:27 - Part 1: Convenient Suspect 11:11- Part 2: Everyone's a Snitch 13:58 - Part 3: A 23-Year Secret 20:38 - Part 4: Where is Spoon? 24:18 - Part 5: Everyone Left Behind 30:08- Next Time 30:36 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 30, 2025 · 41 min

    Update from Madison

    A raw, unfiltered episode with updates about the podcast, J.C. McGhee's case, and Madison's personal life before Ice Cold Case jumps back into full episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 22, 2025 · 51 min

    You May Also Like: Petty Crimes

    Airbnb Boat featuring Ego Nwodim The rental listing said “please don’t unsnap.” Spoiler alert…she snapped. Follow Ego Nwodim on Instagram and listen to her podcast, Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 15, 2025 · 37 min

    You May Also Like: You Probably Think This Story's About You

    It Started as a Love Story *Some names and details have been changed to conceal the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous. When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon on Hinge sparks fly. Their first date revealed an instant connection and chemistry. Kanon is devastatingly handsome with a charm that disarmed even the most guarded heart — plus he is surprisingly emotionally available for a man in his forties. It’s as if the universe has conspired to bring them together, two soulmates destined to find each other. The couple spends the next five months diving fast into a whirlwind romance. Their connection so intense and their bond so deep that it seems like Brittani’s fairytale has finally found its happy ending. Until one weekend that changed her life forever. Executive Producer Brittani Ard Follow Brittani @Brittani.Ard on all platforms This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the resources below. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988 More info at https//www.988lifeline.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 7, 2025 · 50 min

    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

  • Apr 30, 2025 · 1 hr 2 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

  • S1 · E20
    Apr 23, 2025 · 39 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 Online Ohio Attorney General BBC US News Mercury News PBS AP News ABC News Axios Dayton Daily News The Guardian Georgia State University Taylor and Francis Online 00:00 - Previously On 01:04 Friend or Foe 03:15 Can't Stay Here 06:42 Do It In Belmont County 12:58 A Killer on the Loose 20:31 No One Can Save You 24:50 Behind the Badge 28:27 Families vs. Investigators 31:23 Inconvenient at Best 33:45 Next Time 34:12 Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Apr 16, 2025 · 48 min

    You May Also Like: Dakota Spotlight

    Welcome to Season 11 of Dakota Spotlight. This season, we uncover the haunting 1999 murder of a young man in Bismarck, North Dakota—a tragic event that reverberated through the community and left a lasting impact on everyone involved. In Episode 1, we set the stage during a bustling winter weekend in Bismarck, when the city was filled with out-of-town visitors attending the state wrestling tournament. Through vivid storytelling, you’ll ride along as the night unfolds, culminating in a harrowing discovery that ignites a high-stakes investigation. This season features firsthand accounts from detectives, loved ones, and even the convicted killer, as we unravel the complexities of this crime and explore deeper questions about memory, justice, and the enduring ripple effects of violence. Trigger Warning: This episode includes content that may be disturbing, including a 911 call. Please listen with care. Welcome to Homicide at House of Bottles. Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get all episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Homicide at House of Bottles is a production of Dakota Spotlight and Six Horse Media. This season was written, produced, and sound-edited by James Wolner, who also serves as the host. Research and interview assistance by Mari Zoerb Hansen. Special thanks to Bob Haas, Lloyd Halvorson, and the Bismarck Police Department for their contributions to this season. Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Instagram: @dakotaspotlight TikTok: @dakotaspotlight Bluesky: @dakotaspotlight.bsky.social YouTube: @dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes: info@sixhorsemedia.com All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and soundscapes, is the property of Six Horse Media. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or rebroadcast of this material without the express written consent of Six Horse Media is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact info@sixhorsemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E19
    Apr 9, 2025 · 46 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 submit any tips or information, please email: icecoldcasepodcast@gmail.com 00:00 Previously On 01:06 Sisyphus 03:43 A New Approach 09:20 Prepaid Call 16:48 Brothers in Crime 20:56 Who Killed My Dad 29:18 Humanity 36:39 Burden of Proof 39:06 Next Time 39:42 Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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