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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 hosted by Paula Barros.
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Thirty-two years after the killing of University of Michigan law student Jane Mixer, police use DNA found on her pantyhose to finally track down the killer. And psychologists help solve a cold case by suggesting the lead detective take a page from the game of romance, and play hard to get with the killer.This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelpBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month.Homes.com: We’ve done your homework.Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Rosetta Stone: Cold Case Files listeners can get Rosetta Stone’s lifetime membership for 50% off 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.
8-year-old MIdsi is abducted on her way home from school and held in a car for days where she is sexually assaulted. Tammy is viciously attacked by a man with a knife and must scramble up a 100-foot hill to escape. Leona and her husband are shot by a stranger while hiking on a trail.Apartments.com - To find whatever you’re searching for and more visit apartments.com the place to find a place.Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survivedProgressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the fall of 1987, Fred Wilkerson disappeared. He didn't leave a note. There was no sign of foul play. And yet his son, Tim, knew in his heart what the whole town came to suspect - that Fred had been murdered. Sixteen years later, investigators take up the case, and look to get to the bottom of the town's biggest mystery.This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelpBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month.Homes.com: We’ve done your homework.Mint: To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/coldcaseShopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period 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.
The Black Dahlia

The Black Dahlia

2026-01-1340:56

A review of the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, popularly known as the "Black Dahlia" because of her black bouffant hairstyle. Her dismembered body was found near a sidewalk in L.A., and is the oldest unsolved case in LAPD files. Several suspects are named, including the father of a retired cop, who has written several books on the subject.Hers: Start your free online visit at forhers.com/CCF for your personalized weight loss treatment options.Homes.com: We’ve done your homework.IQBAR - Get 20% off all IQBAR products plus free shipping by texting COLD to 64000Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A terrified mother is abducted in broad daylight and assaulted by a man who threatens to shoot her baby. A plane crash leaves a man swimming for his life 17 miles from shore. And a young woman must play dead in order to survive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23-year-old former beauty queen and devout Catholic Irene Garza, vanishes in April 1960 after giving confession in her town of McAllen, Texas. Her body is eventually found floating in a drainage canal. Rumors run rampant that a member of the Catholic clergy is involved, but gradually the case goes cold, before a break in the case reignites the case 42 years later.Homes.com: We’ve done your homework.Quince: Go to Quince.com/coldcase for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Grim Sleeper, Part 2

The Grim Sleeper, Part 2

2026-01-0636:271

In 1980s Los Angeles, a killer is terrorizing South Central, murdering African American women and discarding their bodies in the street. As the victim count rises–suspects are few–fear and anger take hold in a community often overlooked by the police.This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelpBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month.Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Daniel and Danielle confront a sudden, violent crisis together. Brothers James and David fight to survive a brutal encounter where escape seems impossible. Karli faces multiple terrifying attacks alone, relying on instinct and determination to live.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the 1980s, a suspected serial killer preyed on women in small towns located on the banks of the Mississippi River until the murders abruptly ceased and went unsolved. In 2006, 26 years later, a cold case detective and producer on the set of "Cold Case Files" unknowingly began to connect the dots that would crack the case while discussing the murder of Deborah Sheppard, a Southern Illinois University student whose death had remained a mystery since 1982.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Grim Sleeper, Part 1

The Grim Sleeper, Part 1

2025-12-3037:041

This serial killer preyed on women in South Central Los Angeles for a staggering 25 years, leaving a community traumatized and overlooked.Cold Case Files is sponsored by Thrive Market! Go to ThriveMarket.com/coldcase to get 30% off your first order AND a free $60 gift!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A heavily pregnant woman is viciously attacked by a woman obsessed with making the unborn child her own. A couple cling to the rafters of their home as Hurricane Ike unleashes its fury on them. A woman fends off a man who has hidden in her family home for days before brutally attacking her.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When 25-year-old school teacher Christy Mirack is found brutally murdered in her Lancaster, Pennsylvania, apartment in 1992, there is no shortage of suspects. Twenty-six years after her murder, cold case detectives get a break when the sister of the killer uploads her DNA profile to a public genealogy website. This development leads to the arrest of a former disc jockey, Raymond Rowe (who performed under the name DJ Freez) who accepted a plea deal and admitted his guilt.Cold Case Files is sponsored by Homes.com - looking for a new home? Check out Homes.com - they've done your homework!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Monster: Police are convinced they have caught the rapist/murderer of an elderly woman, even after DNA evidence is exculpatory. They keep him in custody until an identical incident occurs. Later, the culprit is caught in the act of attacking a teen and brought to justice on several cases shown to have the same DNA. A Cousin's Promise: Twenty-one years after her cousin's death, Cheryl Cowans prods Reynoldsburg, Ohio to reopen the case. Once again, DNA appears to link the victim and murderer, but legal maneuvering puts him in prison for only five years.Check out our holiday deals!!Happy Mammoth: Get your Prebiotic Collagen Protein risk-free AND get 15% off your order with code COLDCASE at HappyMammoth.comQuince: Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them! Go to Quince.com/coldcase for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!Cold Case Files is sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/coldcaseHomes.com: Looking for a new home? Head to Homes.com - They've done your homework.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A woman's psychotic boyfriend attacks her with a meat cleaver. A man and his father are dumped in an icy Alaskan river. An intruder sexually assaults a woman and cuts her throat after she gets home from shopping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When Sherry Leighty goes missing in 1999, her family is left wondering how a dedicated mother of three could vanish without a trace. A decade later, the cold case heats up when Sherry's sister launches a social media campaign to help solve her sister's mysterious disappearance. An online tip unearths the truth and a sinister family secret.Cold Case Files is sponsored by Homes.com - Looking for a new home? Head to Homes.com - They've done your homework.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Officer Down

Officer Down

2025-12-1647:03

The longest running cold case of a law enforcement officer in the United States was the murder of Sheriff's Lt. Joe Clark.We have your holiday needs covered!IQ Bar: Need a quality snack? Text COLD to 64000 for 20% off all IQBAR products (including the sampler pack) plus FREE shipping!Hydrow: Wanna stay fit going into the new year? Save up to $600 off on your new rower with code COLDCASE at Hydrow.comRosetta Stone: Wanna learn a new language? Get your LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF at Rosettastone.com/coldcaseQuince: Need everyday staples? Go to Quince.com/coldcase for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!Mint Mobile: Want a new phone plan for the holidays? Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at MintMobile.com/coldcaseShopify: Need help with your business? Sign up for your $1 per-month trial at Shopify.com/coldcaseHomes.com: Looking for a new home? Homes.com has done your homework!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Two women fight for their lives when an attacker ambushes them on a mountain trail; two men survive 14 hours adrift at sea.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The 1998 brutal murder of 36-year-old computer analyst Lisa Valdez inside her San Francisco studio condominium was a mystery until advances in forensic technology helped solve the case 13 years later.Cold Case Files is sponsored by Homes.com - Looking for a new home? Homes.com has done your homework!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In 1987, 28-year-old Carol Murphy is found dead in a wooded area of Boulder, Colorado. It will take 20 years and a new technology to finally solve her murder.Check out our holiday deals!Happy Mammoth: Get your Prebiotic Collagen Protein risk-free AND get 15% off your order with code COLDCASE at HappyMammoth.comShopify: Need help with your business? Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/coldcaseProgressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive!Homes.com: Looking for a new home? Homes.com has done your homework!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A woman survives being choked and raped by a new friend that hid his criminal past. A young mother survives over 25 stab wounds from her ex-boyfriend.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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jerry marlowe

It is truly incredible to see how persistence and modern technology finally brought justice to a case that stayed cold for over half a century. Your outline does a great job of highlighting that powerful turning point where the silence of the past was finally broken by new testimonies and the determination of Irene's family. It’s a tragic story, but there is something deeply moving about the fact that the truth eventually came to light, proving that it’s never too late for accountability. https://www-vervecard.com

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lil john

I never heard of a 14 yo as a junior in high school..maybe a freshmen or sophomore..

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Sherry Tretick

why wouldn't they check the bank footage to see who the guy in the hat at the bank was. obviously it was him..

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Beth Horton Ellingsen

the most annoying ads ever

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the ads are ridiculous - cut to commercial mid-sentence, but wait ... noom ad next and then a couple more. please figure it out as this is excessive.

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Cristina Antoinette

I love the podcast, but Brooke is a TERRIBLE narrator. She sounds like a monotone speed reading child. Awful. And her commentary is unnecessary and also childlike. I can't listen to the episodes she narrates... I skip over them.

Apr 28th
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Sure! Here's a thoughtful and engaging reply you could post in response: --- *Cold Case Files* is such a fascinating and powerful series. It's incredible (and a little chilling) to realize just how many cases remain unsolved — and yet so inspiring to see the persistence of investigators and how advancements in forensic science are finally giving victims and their families some long-awaited justice. Paula Barros does a great job guiding the narrative with empathy and clarity, making each episode feel both deeply human and methodically investigative. The stories remind us that even when hope seems lost, there's always a chance for resolution — and that every detail, no matter how small, can eventually make a difference. It’s a sobering but important reminder of the impact of real-life crime, and the resilience of those who refuse to let these stories fade away.

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Thanks 👍 Great podcast

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Rachel Eh Hamilton

was the murderer even interviewed? usually there's at least some clips of the interviewing process. did John share anything about the crime or why he did it. feels like there's a lot of information missing in this episode

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