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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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: [email protected]
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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 

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