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Cold Case Files

A&E / PodcastOne
Survival
Cold Cases
DNA Evidence
Domestic Violence
Murder
Cold Case Files
Sexual Assault
A&E
Kidnapping
Violence Against Women
Joel Rifkin
Rape
Homicide
Murder Investigation
DNA
DNA Analysis
Assault
Serial Killers
Abduction
Anitria Washington

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... more

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A man suspected of the cold case murder of his wife and son hatches a new plot to kill his mother and father; and detectives solve the 20-year-old murder of a teenager by tricking her killer into licking an envelope, then extracting DNA from the sali... more

In November of 1986, 25-year-old Josephina Rivera's life comes to a devastating halt when she's kidnapped by 43-year-old Gary Heidnik. Over the next four months, Josephina lives shackled in a basement while her captor abducts four more women to hold ... more

Three-year-old Vanessa Bennett becomes the lone survivor of her family’s brutal massacre in early 1984. Investigators at the time suspect that a serial killer is at large, but decades later the suspect pool narrows down to just one man.

This Episode... more

The dogged work of an Alberta, Canada, detective finally pays off when he tracks down the man who raped and murdered a 6-year-old girl 10 years earlier. And when police search for the killer of an 18-year-old hitchhiker, they find that the victim's d... more

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Recent Guests

Trish Herdobes
Volunteer investigative genetic genealogist with the DNA Doe Project
DNA Doe Project
Episode: REOPENED: Missing and Murdered
Joyce Caldwell
Janie Landers' sister
Landers family
Episode: REOPENED: The Lost Patient
Gerald Parker
Convicted sex offender linked to multiple assaults and murders via DNA
Incarcerated, Soledad/California State Prison
Episode: The Bedroom Basher
Judith Yates
Author of When Nashville Bled
Author
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Fast Food Killer
Jose Gonzalez
Survivor of the fast-food killings, construction worker by background
Survivor, Nashville, Tennessee
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Fast Food Killer
Juan Borges
Retired Metro Nashville police detective
Nashville Police Department
Episode: I SURVIVED A SERIAL KILLER: The Fast Food Killer
Elmer Nash
12-year-old boy linked to arson cases; later confession
None (juvenile offender at time of crime)
Episode: REOPENED: A is for Arson
Dawn T. Doddsworth
ATF Supervisory Special Agent and Certified Fire Investigator
ATF
Episode: REOPENED: A is for Arson
Gary Parks
Firefighter killed in the Everett Community College fire
Everett Fire Department
Episode: REOPENED: A is for Arson

Hosts

Paula Barros
Host of Cold Case Files
Marisa Pinson
Host of Cold Case Files, Narrator

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 12.4k ratings
  • Bill please

    Brooke is kinda awful. Especially when she starts moralizing. I don’t need a kid asking me what questions I should be asking myself. Where is Bill Kurtis

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Benteleman
    United States18 days ago
  • Awful audio

    Are the interviews spliced? It sounds like TikTok influencer posts where the words a smashed together and the syllables are slurred.

    I didn’t make 10 minutes into the episodes and I had to bail. Terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    _______ok______
    United States2 months ago
  • Incorrect Pronunciation

    Dear God. How offensive can you be? In the episode about Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, the host didn’t pronounce Lauria’s name correctly the entire time. So frustrating. Do your MINIMAL homework before presenting a case, including how to say the victim’s name. Zero credibility.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rijms
    United States2 months ago
  • The Victim’s Name episode 188

    How hard is it to pronounce the name Laura? The host pronounced it “Lor-ria” the entire episode when the victim’s mother clearly says Laura. Of all the names to mispronounce, the victim’s is the one name people should get right.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    LacyLu
    United States2 months ago
  • The ads are inserted at odd intervals and every 2 minutes.

    The early episodes are soo bad thr host is so out of college vibes and the fact that the ads are frequently and interrupt major plot lines, is infuriating!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Y.t.09870987
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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The human impact on families is a strong positive element that adds emotional weight to investigations.
Fans value credible guest perspectives from investigators and legal professionals, though some comment on ads and format changes.
Listeners appreciate the survivor-focused storytelling and forensic context, but some critique pacing and episode structure.

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Apple Podcasts
#39
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#132
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#31
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#136
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#61
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#218
South Africa/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Rifkin Murders Part 3
Q: Is there anything left to look for in identifying victim number six or victim number nine?
Rifkin conceded that much has changed over time, and it's critical to ensure the right steps are taken to confirm identities.
The Rifkin Murders Part 3
Q: Why do you think you did these terrible things?
Rifkin explained that a fantasy life had intertwined with reality, leading to a rationalization of his actions.
Manhunt
Q: What do you think the outcome is going to be?
Selby expresses skepticism about receiving a fair trial due to the media attention surrounding his case.
Manhunt
Q: What made you change, Brooke?
Selby attributes his transformation to his experiences in the Gulf War, suggesting that the trauma from his service altered his state of mind.
I SURVIVED: I Felt Like I Had Escaped Through Death
Q: How did you manage to escape?
Jennifer recounts feeling the adrenaline rush and successfully working to free herself while in the trunk of the car, showing immense resilience and mental strength.

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What is Cold Case Files about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program delivers in-depth true-crime storytelling focused on long-unsolved cases that eventually reach resolution through investigations, survivor testimonies, and advances in forensic science. Episodes frequently weave firsthand accounts from survivors, family members, investigators, and prosecutors with forensic context and courtroom moments to illuminate how cases evolve from open investigations to closed convictions. A distinctive element is the strong emphasis on persistence, cross-jurisdiction collaboration, and the human impact on victims' families, often highlighting how DNA and new technology reshape narratives that once stalled. Listeners who appreciate meticulous reconstruction, expert perspectives, and emotional storytellin... more

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1. Trish Herdobes
2. Joyce Caldwell
3. Gerald Parker
4. Judith Yates
5. Jose Gonzalez
6. Juan Borges
7. Elmer Nash
8. Dawn T. Doddsworth

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