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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 narrated by Marisa Pinson.
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- Today40 min
REOPENED: DNA SPEAKS: Death of a Yellow Rose
When Susan Woods, 30, is found beaten and drowned in her tub in America's cowboy capital, suspicion falls on her estranged husband; with a suspect's DNA in hand, detectives go back to the basics to unmask a killer cowboy living in plain sight.Audible - Join Audible on the Audible app or subscribe hereProgressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Shopify - Sign up for your free trial today at Shopify.com/coldcase and take your retail business to the next level today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 days ago45 min
The Merry Widow / The Bad Cop
In 1983, Navy seamen Sonny Grotton left base for a long weekend at home. But as he pulled into his driveway, a gunman killed him. Find out how an undercover agent proved the wife's involvement 15 years late. And in 1993, former state trooper Doug Wright claimed his estranged wife shot and killed herself in their home. Police suspected Doug because he'd come to see Kimberly that night with divorce papers, liquor, and the murder weapon. But they couldn't prove he did...until eight years later.Hers: Start your free online visit at forhers.com/CCF for your personalized weight loss treatment options.Mint: To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/coldcaseQuince: Download the Quince app for app exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/coldcase for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!osetta Stone - Cold Case Files listeners can get for 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you go to RosettaStone.com/coldcaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 5 days ago42 min
I SURVIVED: I Could Smell The Fuel Was Coming Into The Train
Arkesha is on her way home from a school dance when she is robbed and sexually assaulted by two young men. While looking for help she explains what has happened to a passerby only for him to assault her as well. Jeremy and Jenny were strangers on a train for their daily commute when it crashes. Struggling between the desire to help and self preservation Jeremy helps pull Jenny from the burning wreckage of the first car. Yvette is on her first date with a good friend who is teaching her black and white photography when a young man opens fire on them.Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Sequencing - Go to Sequencing.com and use promo code ISURVIVED for up to 10% off your full Genome test, plus free shipping!Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/ISURVIVED to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutesTempo - 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.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
REOPENED: DNA SPEAKS: Killed For The Cash
When a Texas gas store owner, Subir Chatterjee, 58, is shot inside his check cashing booth in 2002, detectives suspect his killer is someone Subir knew. With the murderer’s DNA in hand, one detective refuses to retire until the case is solved.Figs: Check out Wearfigs.com for 15% off your first order with the code FIGSRXProgressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/coldcase for $30 off your first two orders!Vinted - See what’s hiding in your closet. Download the Vinted app for free to start listing with no seller fees!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago43 min
You Might Also Like: The UnBelievable - Strange Places
Shipwrecks, plane crashes, disappearances, and UFO sightings, oh my! This episode explores the Lake Michigan Triangle and many other wild and weird places, including a creepy doll-filled island with a dark past, deadly gas-filled explosive lakes, caves that harbor deadly viruses, and the most haunted place in the U.S.Thank you to our experts who contributed to this episode: Edward T. O’Donnell, Don Wildman, Holly Frey, Sami Jarroush, Dr. Joseph Dituri, Austin Rogers, Rebecca Leib, Adam Richman, Dr. Thor Hanson, David Mizejewski, Dr. Syra Madad, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, Sabina Magliocco, and Ramy Romany.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Cross Country Connection / Eyes at the Window
DNA found on a marijuana joint in Florida in 2005 helps to solve the 1988 rape and murder of a California woman. And a cold case of murder in Illinois heats up when a jailhouse lawyer turns jailhouse snitch.Hers: Start your free online visit at forhers.com/CCF for your personalized weight loss treatment options.Jones Road Beauty - Use code COLDCASE at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase!SmileSet - Go to Smileset.com/coldcase for your additional 35% discount and get the smile of you dreams for under $1300!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
I SURVIVED: If I've Hit An Artery I Only Have Minutes Left Of Consciousness
Albert is a 17 year old enlisted as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg, when his best friend, fellow soldier, takes him out to a dump for target practice but instead shoots Albert in the stomach and chases him into the forest. Matt is an outdoor enthusiast in New Zealand on the fourth day of a week long hike into the mountains with his dog when he slides over a cliff and lands on jagged rocks. With a severely injured ankle Matt survives for another 11 days after his injury until he can find help. Kristie is 14 years old and has on older sister with an even older friend Paul who has found himself in trouble with the law. One day after coming home from school Kristie finds her sister murdered by Paul before he leads her down to the basement, sexually assaults her, stabs her in the stomach and cuts her throat.Earnin - Download Earnin on the App store or Google play and type in ISurvived under Podcast when you sign up!Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Quince: Download the Quince app for app exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!Shopify - Sign up for your free trial today at Shopify.com/survived and take your retail business to the next level today!Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/ISURVIVED to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago33 min
REOPENED: Title DNA SPEAKS: Deadly Web of Lies
When gambler Scott Martinez, 47, is found eviscerated by a sword in his La Mesa, CA home, investigators can’t tell who is telling the truth within his inner circle.. It will take 13 years and an advance in DNA analysis to find his killer.Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Shopify - Sign up for your free trial today at Shopify.com/coldcase and take your retail business to the next level today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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About Cold Case Files
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 narrated by Marisa Pinson.
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