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Cold Case Files

True Crime

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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United States

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True Crime

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Killer On Campus - The Bow Hunter

1/20/2026
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 BetterHelp BetterHelp: 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/coldcase See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:44:16

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I SURVIVED: I Didn't Know If I Was Going To Go Home Or Be With Him Forever

1/17/2026
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/survived 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.

Duration:00:38:53

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REOPENED: Secret in the Well

1/15/2026
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 BetterHelp BetterHelp: 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/coldcase Shopify - 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.

Duration:00:36:49

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The Black Dahlia

1/13/2026
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 64000 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.

Duration:00:39:49

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I SURVIVED: I Could See The Hatred In His Eyes

1/10/2026
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.

Duration:00:39:12

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REOPENED: Devil In Disguise

1/8/2026
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 returns See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:35

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The Grim Sleeper, Part 2

1/6/2026
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 BetterHelp BetterHelp: 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.

Duration:00:35:23

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I SURVIVED: I Just Felt Blood Gushing Everywhere

1/3/2026
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.

Duration:00:40:25

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REOPENED: The Heartland Killer

1/1/2026
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.

Duration:00:43:19

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The Grim Sleeper, Part 1

12/30/2025
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.

Duration:00:34:52

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I SURVIVED: But I Was Not Going To Stay On That Floor...

12/27/2025
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.

Duration:00:39:09

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REOPENED: The School Teacher

12/25/2025
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.

Duration:00:30:14

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The Monster / A Cousin's Promise

12/23/2025
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 MammothHappyMammoth.comQuinceQuince.com/coldcaseCold Case Files is sponsored by BetterHelp!BetterHelp.com/coldcaseHomes.comHomes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:44:47

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I SURVIVED: He Has A Meat Cleaver

12/20/2025
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.

Duration:00:35:37

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REOPENED: Missing in Altoona

12/18/2025
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.

Duration:00:33:23

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Officer Down

12/16/2025
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 BarHydrowHydrow.comRosetta StoneRosettastone.com/coldcaseQuinceQuince.com/coldcaseMint MobileMintMobile.com/coldcaseShopifyShopify.com/coldcaseHomes.comHomes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:44:52

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I SURVIVED: We're Going To Fight With Everything We Have

12/13/2025
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.

Duration:00:40:28

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REOPENED: Devil at the Door

12/11/2025
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.

Duration:00:40:19

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Dead West: Lovers, Lies and Canyon Murder

12/9/2025
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 MammothHappyMammoth.comShopifyShopify.com/coldcaseProgressiveProgressive.comHomes.comHomes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:41:35

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I SURVIVED: This Is My Chance, I Have To Get Out Of Here

12/6/2025
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.

Duration:00:40:51