Cold Case Unsealed

Cold Case Unsealed

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Cold Case Unsealed episodes

  • Confession Unlocks 1987 Florida Cold Case Murder
    After nearly four decades, the 1987 murder of Melissa Ellison in Jacksonville, Florida, has been solved following a voluntary confession by Gary Edward Glowacz. The suspect contacted law enforcement in 2026 to admit he killed the young mother with a wooden log during a burglary fueled by drug use. Investigators confirmed his involvement after Glowacz shared confidential crime scene details and specific home layouts that had never been disclosed to the public. Records indicate the suspect lived in close proximity to the victim at the time of the incident and was even arrested for a different crime the same day her body was found. Glowacz now faces charges of second-degree murder and armed burglary for the cold case slaying. He reportedly delayed his confession for several months to prioritize spending one final holiday season with his family.

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    39 min
  • Detectives Turn To Psychics For Help With Cold Case - CNN Reports
    This episode details the unsolved 2017 disappearance of fifteen-year-old Sophie Reeder, who vanished after leaving her Florida home late at night. Despite capturing surveillance footage and identifying a person of interest through phone records, investigators have failed to locate her for nearly a decade. In a controversial move, the Fort Lauderdale Police have recently consulted psychics to generate new leads, a decision that has met with both skepticism and desperation from her family. The episode explores the girl's vulnerabilities to human trafficking, the initial delays in the police response, and the long-term emotional toll on her loved ones. Ultimately, the narrative highlights the limitations of traditional forensics and the extreme measures authorities take when a high-profile case goes cold.

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    41 min
  • The Hargan Inheritance: A Legacy of Deception and Death
    The episode explores the 2017 investigation into the deaths of Pamela and Helen Hargan in their Virginia home. Although authorities initially considered the scene a murder-suicide, forensic evidence and a gunshot wound to the top of Helen’s head eventually suggested otherwise. Investigators focused on Megan Hargan, the victims' daughter and sister, after discovering her attempts to fraudulently wire money from her mother’s account to fund a new house. Despite defense arguments suggesting Helen committed suicide by using her toe to pull the trigger, the prosecution highlighted Megan’s calculated financial motives and deceptive behavior. The case concluded with a guilty verdict and a recommendation of life imprisonment for Megan. This narrative underscores the tragic consequences of familial betrayal and the complexities of solving crimes staged to look like self-harm.

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    50 min
  • Man wanted in 2013 Christian County murder captured after 13 years
    This episode details the successful apprehension of a suspect who spent over a decade as a fugitive. The individual was sought in connection to a violent homicide that occurred within Christian County during 2013. Authorities finally tracked down and captured the man after he spent approximately thirteen years evading the legal system. This development marks a significant breakthrough in a long-standing cold case involving a local murder. The source focuses on the conclusion of a lengthy international or regional manhunt to bring the accused to justice.

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    23 min
  • Overkill at the Deluxe Plaza Motel
    The episode detail the investigations into two separate, violent homicides occurring at roadside lodging facilities. The first case follows the brutal beating of Edward Useda in Baltimore, where detectives used DNA evidence and surveillance footage to track a couple fleeing to North Carolina. The second account focuses on the shooting death of 16-year-old Cypress Nunan, whose boyfriend was eventually convicted after investigators uncovered ballistic matches and deceptive alibis. Both narratives highlight the forensic processes and emotional testimony from family members that lead to criminal convictions. Ultimately, the episode illustrates the specialized techniques law enforcement employs to solve "overkill" crimes and provide legal closure to grieving relatives.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Chasing Justice in the Cold Case Files - Jeremiah Pittman
    This episode outlines four decades-old murder investigations that were eventually solved through persistent detective work and modern technology. The first case explores the tragic deaths of Zelfia Lowry and her nephew Jeremiah Pittman, whose killer was identified after a witness revealed the location of hidden remains. Another segment details the 27-year search for the killer of Annie Mae Florence, which culminated in a breakthrough when latent fingerprints were discovered on a mayonnaise jar. In Utah, the brutal 1984 homicide of Brad Perry reached a resolution after DNA evidence on a dollar bill and mitochondrial testing linked the crime to Glenn Griffin. Finally, the sources recount the harrowing abduction and murder of 12-year-old Shauna Howe, a case that haunted Pennsylvania until DNA matches and a confession exposed a trio of predatory men. Collectively, these accounts highlight how forensic advancements and the refusal of investigators to give up provide long-awaited justice for grieving families.



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    59 min
  • More Bodies Pulled from Texas Bayou as Serial Killer Fears Ignite
    The city of Houston is currently grappling with a surge of public anxiety as multiple bodies continue to be discovered in the local bayou system. While widespread social media theories suggest a serial killer is responsible for these deaths, local law enforcement and the district attorney have firmly denied the existence of a predator, citing a lack of consistent forensic evidence. Authorities instead attribute the high number of fatalities to homelessness, mental health crises, and the physical dangers of the expansive, difficult-to-navigate waterways. Data reveals a sharp increase in recoveries since 2017, with a significant portion of cases remaining officially undetermined due to the environmental impact of water on forensic clues. Despite official pushback, the frequency of these discoveries and the demographic patterns of the victims keep the community on edge. This complex situation highlights a tension between official explanations and public perception regarding the safety of the city's vulnerable populations.

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    41 min
  • A Son’s Chance Encounter Reopens His Father’s Murder
    This episode chronicles the decades-long quest for justice following the 1974 murder of Freddie Farah, a Palestinian-American store owner in Jacksonville. Although the case went cold for over forty years, advances in fingerprint technology eventually linked a cake mix box left at the scene to a suspect named Johnie Miller. The investigation was fueled by the unwavering persistence of the victim's son, Bobby, who collaborated with cold case detectives to locate Miller in New Orleans. Following the death of a key eyewitness, the legal process shifted toward a restorative justice session, allowing the family to confront the killer directly. During this meeting, Miller confessed to the accidental shooting and sought forgiveness from the family he had devastated. The narrative highlights the emotional complexities of closure as the family balances the suspect's release with the peace of finally knowing the truth.






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    47 min
  • Unsolved Crimes and the Science of Justice
    This episode provides detailed accounts of several cold case homicides that were eventually solved through technological advancements and persistent investigation. In the case of "Lavender Doe," DNA indexing and genealogical research identified both the victim, Dana Dodd, and her killer, Joseph Bernett. Similar investigative genetic genealogy and abandoned trash samples led authorities to Adam Derasmo for the brutal 2006 murder of Sherry Black. Long-unsolved crimes, including the 1987 slaying of Carol Murphy and the 2002 death of Daniel Lavine, were closed using forensic matches and eyewitness confessions. Finally, a decades-old robbery and murder at a grocery store reached a resolution when fingerprint databases identified Johnny Miller forty-three years after the event. Collectively, these narratives illustrate how modern science and restorative justice provide closure for families long after the original crimes occurred.

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    57 min
  • Solving the Barbara Carr - Cold Case Investigation
    This episode details the 1986 cold case of Barbara Carr, who was brutally murdered in her Garland, Texas, home during a staged home invasion. Initial suspicion fell on her husband, Domingo Villarreal, whose suspicious behavior and inconsistent stories led to his arrest, though a lack of physical evidence forced his release. Decades later, investigators utilized investigative genetic genealogy to discover that the husband had stolen a dead man's identity and was actually named Jesus Canales. Through the analysis of abandoned DNA and familial testing of Canales’ relatives, police identified his older brother, Liborio Canales, as the true killer. Liborio eventually confessed that he murdered Barbara in a fit of rage after she refused to let him stay at her house. In 2024, the 37-year-old case concluded with Liborio’s guilty plea and a twenty-year prison sentence.

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    40 min

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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…