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In this powerful episode of The Cold Cases Podcast, we sit down with Ann Patrick — the daughter of Maureen “Cookie” Rowan, recently identified as the woman long known only as “Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee.” After more than fifty years without answers, Ann opens up about what this discovery means to her family, the pain of growing up without the truth, and the urgent need for information as the investigation enters a new chapter.

Ann shares personal memories, emotional reflections, and a heartfelt plea to the public. She is specifically seeking people who may have known her mother, Maureen Rowan, or her estranged husband, Charles Emery Rowan Sr., during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Anyone who remembers the couple — whether from Tampa, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Enigma (Georgia), or surrounding areas — may hold the missing pieces needed to move this case forward.

This episode covers:

• The moment Ann learned her mother had finally been identified
• What Maureen “Cookie” Rowan was like as a person and a mother
• Details about the strained relationship between Maureen and Charles Rowan Sr.
• Why Maureen was never reported missing
• What investigators still need from the public
• Ann’s plea for anyone with memories, stories, or connections to come forward

For more than five decades, Maureen’s identity and story were lost to time. Now, with her name restored, Ann and her family are searching for truth, closure, and justice. This is an emotional, deeply human conversation — and a reminder that even the smallest detail could make a difference.

If you have information about Maureen “Cookie” Rowan or Charles Emery Rowan Sr., please contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 352-793-2621. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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In this powerful episode of The Cold Cases Podcast, host Dustin Terry sits down with Zahra Abyazenjad, the mother of Arash Nikoonejad, a 27-year-old Gainesville man whose life was tragically cut short in November 2019.

Arash was found dead inside his apartment, the victim of a violent confrontation that left the Gainesville community shaken. His death — a heartbreaking mix of assault, gunfire, and unanswered questions — sparked a years-long search for justice and ignited his mother’s mission to end gun violence.

In this deeply emotional interview, Zahra shares her story for the first time in her own words — the moment she learned her son was gone, the fight for accountability, and the transformation of grief into activism. She opens up about how she turned unimaginable pain into a voice for change, leading community rallies and speaking out for other families who’ve lost loved ones to violence.

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In this emotional and revealing episode of TheColdCases.com Podcast, host Dustin Terry sits down with Lori Matte, the sister of 45-year-old David Charles Matte, who was brutally attacked and left for dead on the side of a Louisiana road in July 2004.

Nearly twenty-one years later, David’s murder remains unsolved — but Lori refuses to let her brother’s story be forgotten. In this powerful interview, she opens up about the night everything changed, her family’s decades-long struggle with unanswered questions, and the hope that someone still out there holds the key to justice.

Together, we revisit the details of the case, explore the evidence that went cold, and discuss how advances in forensics and public awareness might finally bring closure to the Matte family.

🕯️ This episode is a reminder that behind every cold case is a warm heart still beating for truth — and that justice delayed is never justice forgotten.

🎧 Listen now on TheColdCases.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your true-crime podcasts.

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For more than fifty years, Florida’s most haunting Jane Doe was known only as Little Miss Panasoffkee — a young woman found strangled beneath an Interstate 75 overpass in 1971. She appeared on Unsolved Mysteries, inspired endless theories, and became one of the state’s most enduring cold cases.

Now, at long last, she has a name.

In this episode, Cold Case Journalist Dustin Terry takes you inside the remarkable identification of Maureen L. Minor Rowan, nicknamed “Cookie,” who was finally identified in 2025 through her fingerprints — not DNA. You’ll hear how investigators revisited the evidence, the red-herring theories that led them astray, and why her estranged husband, Charles Emery Rowan Sr., is now considered a person of interest in her death.

This is the story of how one woman’s name was lost for half a century — and how determination, technology, and compassion finally brought it back.

Because every name matters.
Every life deserves to be remembered.

🕯️ Rest in peace, Cookie.

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In the early hours of September 4, 2023, a passing driver discovered the body of 19-year-old Noah Presgrove lying naked on the side of U.S. Highway 81 near Terral, Oklahoma — wearing only two mismatched shoes. What followed was a chain of confusion, silence, and unanswered questions that continues nearly two years later.

In this one-hour investigative special, Dustin Terry of TheColdCases.com takes you through the full story — from Noah’s final night at a Labor Day party and the ATV crash that preceded it, to the baffling autopsy results, family-filed lawsuit, and the lingering possibility of a cover-up.

Through meticulous research and careful narration, this episode exposes the inconsistencies, missing timeline, and legal twists that have left a family searching for justice.

What really happened on that dark Oklahoma highway?
Someone knows.

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In this gripping episode of The Cold Cases, host Dustin Terry sits down with Kevin J. Laws, former Department of Homeland Security child-exploitation agent and author of the haunting memoir Hunter of the Damned: A Walk Through Hell.

For nearly two decades, Kevin lived undercover — infiltrating online predator networks, tracking digital footprints, and facing the unimaginable to save children from abuse. His story isn’t just about investigation; it’s about sacrifice, trauma, and the human cost of justice.

Together, Dustin and Kevin dive deep into:
💀 The psychological toll of long-term undercover work
💡 The evolution of child-exploitation crimes in the digital age
🙏 How faith, purpose, and mental resilience kept him going
🔥 The emotional aftermath of walking through hell — and finding redemption on the other side

Kevin’s journey will leave you speechless. His courage pulls back the curtain on one of the darkest battles in law enforcement — and what it means to stand between innocence and evil.

🎧 Listen now on TheColdCases.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

📖 Hunter of the Damned: A Walk Through Hell is available on his website → https://www.knsteaching.com

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• Top Ten Cold Cases Across the USA PDF – Explore some of the most haunting mysteries still unsolved.

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In this powerful episode of The Cold Cases, host Dustin Terry sits down with Maeve McGoran, creator of the gripping true-crime podcast ShipWreck, to explore the depths of human tragedy, resilience, and justice. Maeve opens up about the emotional journey behind ShipWreck—a series that dives into stories where lives, dreams, and systems collide.

Together, Dustin and Maeve discuss what drives her to uncover these complex, haunting narratives and how storytelling can honor victims while confronting uncomfortable truths. From investigative challenges to moments of empathy that transcend the microphone, this conversation reveals the soul of true-crime journalism done right.

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What inspired Maeve to create ShipWreck and how it evolved.
• The ethical challenges of reporting on real-life trauma.
• How The Cold Cases and ShipWreck share a mission to give voice to the unheard.
• The power of narrative to turn tragedy into understanding.

🎧 Listen now for an intimate look at the craft, compassion, and conviction behind ShipWreck—and why these stories matter more than ever.

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• Citizen Detective PDF – Learn how to investigate cold cases responsibly.
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• Top Ten Cold Cases Across the USA PDF – Explore some of the most haunting mysteries still unsolved.

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In this episode of TheColdCases.com Podcast, I sit down with Jody Walsh, sister of missing Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Robin Abrams, who vanished in 1990 under circumstances that still raise hard questions. Jody shares who Robin was beyond the headlines—her courage, her career, and the life stolen from a loving family. We discuss the timeline, alleged threats, key investigative moments, and what Jody believes needs to happen next to move this case forward.

You’ll hear about the family’s decades-long push for answers, the emotional cost of waiting, and how new tips or renewed attention could finally break the silence. If you know something—no matter how small—this is your invitation to speak up.

Why this matters:
Families don’t stop searching. Spotlighting Robin’s story keeps pressure on institutions, empowers witnesses, and honors a sister who refuses to give up.

Listen for:

• Who Robin was behind the badge
• The critical days after her disappearance
• Leads the family still wants re-examined
• How you can help keep Robin’s name in the public eye

Content note: This episode discusses a missing person case and may be difficult for some listeners.

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Eighteen-year-old Logan Nathaniel Musil, a freshman at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, was reported missing in late September 2025 after vanishing from campus in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

Now, in a tragic update, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that Logan’s body was found in a wooded area near Veteran’s Lake in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Authorities say Logan was involved in an altercation with 18-year-old Cameron Lewis before his death. Lewis has been arrested and booked into the Custer County Jail as the investigation continues.

In this special update episode, Dustin from TheColdCases.com Podcast shares the latest developments, reflects on Logan’s life and the heartbreak felt across the SWOSU community, and reminds listeners why every missing-person case deserves attention until the truth is found.

🕯️ If you have information related to this case:
📞 OSBI Tip Line: 1-800-522-8017
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Eighteen-year-old Logan Nathaniel Musil, a freshman at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, vanished without a trace in September 2025.

He was last seen walking across campus — skateboard in hand — before disappearing into thin air. Nearly three weeks passed before anyone realized he was gone. Now, investigators, classmates, and his mother are searching for answers in one of Oklahoma’s most haunting college mysteries.

In this episode, Dustin of TheColdCases.com Podcast walks listeners through the timeline of Logan’s disappearance, the desperate search led by the OSBI, and the emotional vigil that brought a university community together under candlelight.

What happened to Logan?
Was it foul play, an accident, or something else entirely?

Listen to the full story — and learn how you can help bring Logan Musil home.

🕯️ If you have information:
📞 OSBI Tip Line: 1-800-522-8017
📧 [email protected]

📞 SWOSU University Police: 580-774-3111

Because behind every cold case is someone still waiting to be found.

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🎙️ At TheColdCases.com, we bring attention to cold cases, unsolved crimes, and forgotten crimes through powerful true crime stories and investigative journalism.

👉 Support our work by checking out our exclusive resources through our affiliate links inside this podcast:
• Citizen Detective PDF – Learn how to investigate cold cases responsibly.
• Criminal Psychology Crash Course – Understand the minds behind the crimes.
• Top Ten Cold Cases Across the USA PDF – Explore some of the most haunting mysteries still unsolved.

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