Cold Case Files

**For this History This Week special feature, Sally interviews director Robert Eggers about his new historically inspired film, Nosferatu.** Winter, 1476. Vlad III is a prince in Wallachia, in present-day Romania. He is a violent man, so violent that he earns the nickname "Vlad the Impaler." He also has another name that he inherited from his father: Dracula. Dracula is constantly fighting for his crown, but today, that fight will come to an end. His headless body will be discovered in a marsh, stuck down by his enemies. But his legend will live on. Dracula pops up in stories throughout Europe over the next few centuries, until author Bram Stoker decides to combine this legend with the latest fictional craze, vampires. His book, Dracula, becomes the king of the genre. It inspires numerous adaptations, including a silent film called Nosferatu. It's considered one of the most important horror movies in history. Over 100 years later, director Robert Eggers has reimagined the original Nosferatu and adapted it for a modern audience. In a conversation with Eggers, we asked, how did he make a blood-sucking monster feel like a historical figure? And where do vampires fit into our lives today? Special thanks to Robert Eggers, director of Nosferatu. We also used a great book to help research this episode, Dracula: Prince of Many Faces, by Radu Florescu and Raymond McNally. To stay updated: historythisweekpodcast.com 

Introducing Toothless from Magical Rewind.Follow the show: Magical RewindSome people go straight to heaven, others need more time to earn their wings. Will and Sabrina are watching “Toothless” starring Kirstie Alley, Dale Midkiff and Ross Mallinger.  This film premiered in 1997 as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

When a disgruntled employee with a history of mental illness and drug use takes Maria and a co-worker hostage, the SWAT team is called in to breach. After swerving his car to avoid a deer, Jerry crashed over an embankment impaling his throat with a tree branch. While home alone with her two-year-old Melissa is attacked by a stranger who assaults her before stuffing her in the trunk of her car and going on a joyride. Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survived Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Ro - Go to Ro.co/Survived to start your weight loss journey Today! 

An 11-year old girl is assaulted and drowned, but the killer is never arrested. It’s not until decades later, when one detective uncovers a trail of abuse and potential confessions, that the killer must atone for his actions.Check out or amazing sponsors!Masterclass - Get up to 50% off at MasterClass.com/COLDCASEHydrow - Head over to Hydrow.com and use code COLDCASE to save up to $800 off your Hydrow Pro Rower.Zocdoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/CCF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!

In 1977 Florida, nurse Deborah Clark, 23, is found brutally slain in her home. Detectives unearth an affair, a jilted wife, and a web of money and power, but no true suspect. It will take 40 years and advanced DNA testing to expose Deb's killer.Check out our amazing sponsors!This episode is brought to you by Progressive Insurance !Quince - Go to Quince.com/ColdCase for 365-day returns plus free shipping on your order!Zocdoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/CCF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!HERS - Start your free online visit today at ForHers.com/CCF 

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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.MINT MOBILE - To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MINTMOBILE.com/coldcase.ZOC DOC - Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to ZocDoc.com/CCF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!QUALIA - Go to Qualialife.com/COLDCASE for up to 50% off and use code COLDCASE at checkout for an additional 15% off!This episode is brought to you by Progressive Insurance! 

Denise is stabbed repeatedly by men robbing her store. Nick gets lost on a ski slope during a blizzard. Leonilda's ex-boyfriend takes her away by gunpoint and plans on killing her. Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive

Along with her best friend Liz, Brandi Hicks is abducted by a man they picked up at a video store. Joseph and Lorenzo are lost at sea during a fishing trip in Mexico. Sam and Suzanne are held hostage by a wanted killer while driving home in Arkansas. Ro - Go to Ro.co/Survived to start your health journey today! Progressive - Call the shots on your auto insurance with the Name Your Price tool at Progressive.com 

Four months after an Oklahoma man goes missing, divers searching for an antique Model T Ford in Claremore Lake come across a body.Quince - Go to Quince.com/coldcase for 365-day return s, plus free shipping on your order!GreenLight - Sign up today at GreenLight.com/ColdCase today!SimpliSafe - This week only, take 50% OFF ANY new system with a select professional monitoring plan by going to SimpliSafe.com/ColdCase HERS - Start your free online visit today at ForHERS.com/CCF This episode is brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

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.GreenLight - Sign up today at GreenLight.com/ColdCase today!SimpliSafe - This week only, take 50% OFF ANY new system with a select professional monitoring plan by going to SimpliSafe.com/ColdCase HERS - Start your free online visit today at ForHERS.com/CCF This episode is brought to you by Progressive Insurance! 

Bridget is abducted by a man at gunpoint. Ryan and John are on a private plane with a friend and their friend's father when they are caught up in some bad weather. Daryl is stranded alone in the wilderness when a huge snow storm rolls in. Ro - Go to Ro.co/Survived to start your health journey today! Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive

A mother disappears and her voicemails lead detectives to the body. But the case goes cold until over a decade later when an informant discloses critical clues to turn the suspect into a convicted murderer.Qualia - Go to Qualialife.com/COLDCASE for up to 50% off and use code COLDCASE at checkout for an additional 15% off!Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

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.IQBAR - Text COLD to 64000 to get 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping!Quince - Go to Quince.com/coldcase for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.com/coldcase This episode is brought to you by Progessive Insurance! Qualia - Go to Qualialife.com/COLDCASE for up to 50% off and use code COLDCASE at checkout for an additional 15% off!

John, a city attorney, is embroiled in an ongoing dispute with a disgruntled contractor who was fired. When the contractor shows up to a city council meeting armed, John is forced to fight for his life. Kevin is one of three men transporting a catamaran from France to the US when a massive storm in the North Atlantic capsizes the vessel. Helena is a 17-years-old taking her first car to a self-serve car wash when a stranger approaches asking for help. After agreeing, the man pulls a knife on Helena and assaults her repeatedly. Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survived Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Ro - Go to Ro.co/Survived to start your weight loss journey Today! 

A man is shot point blank. And with no suspect, the only thing police know is that this murder was committed with intent. When the weapon is found years later, the case reopens and takes a closer look at a suspect who knew the victim best: His wife. Progressive: Progressive.com  

City Confidential explores crimes that have impacted cities and towns across America. The iconic, noir-style series goes beyond the headlines to showcase the emotional and unexpected stories that catapulted unique communities, both large and small, into the public eye. Each episode tells the story of one crime, the ensuing investigation, and the ripple effect it had on a community. Speaking with family, friends, detectives, journalists, and others close to the case, the series weaves together firsthand accounts and interview footage to explore the crime and its outcome. Follow, rate and review "City Confidential" wherever you get your podcasts!

When the battered body of Shawna Yandell is found floating in Washington State’s Yakima River in 1993, detectives first suspect those closest to her. The case grew cold until new DNA technology revealed a callous killer that no one suspected. Gabb - Check out Gabb today, just go to Gabb.com/coldcase to get started! Progressive: Progressive.com  

The pursuit of justice can be impacted by the smallest detail. "American Justice" from A&E explores recent compelling criminal cases, from those that made national headlines to gripping lesser-known cases, through the prism of our justice system. Driven by first-hand perspectives of loved ones, survivors, investigators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, and sometimes even the perpetrators, the series dives into significant crimes that reveal how our justice system works, and, sometimes, how it doesn't. One of the original true crime documentary series, "American Justice" originally aired for 13 years on A&E. Follow, rate and review "American Justice" wherever you get your podcasts!

Lenore is attacked by a man posing as a customer in the clothing store she works. After dragging her to the stock room he stabs her 31 times. Steven is confronted in his home by a man with a shotgun demanding cash to feed his meth addiction. Ellen and Jim are sailing their yacht around the Caribbean when they are boarded by pirates. Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Ro - Go to Ro.co/Survived to start your weight loss journey Today!