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Frozen Files

Madison McGhee
True Crime
Cold Cases
John Cornelius Mcgee
Megan Trussell
Mardi Gras
University Of Colorado Boulder
Indigenous Peoples
Adderall
New Orleans
Toby Beaugh
Hurricane Katrina
Stacey Colbert
Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada
Leon Laureles
Destiny Mcclain
Phoenix
Vladek Hasel
Jennifer Kesse
Super Bowl
Melissa Beaugh

Giving a voice to the unsolved and overlooked, Frozen Files is a weekly deep dive into true crime cases that never got a resolution. Hosted by Madison McGhee, each episode examines the facts, failures, and unanswered questions behind investigations that went cold and the systems that allowed them to stay that way. New episodes every Monday.

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Latest Episodes

She told her family she didn’t feel safe, and then she disappeared.

In June 2023, Amber Arnett was dropped off at a house in Lansing, Michigan. Hours later, she sent a message saying she was outside a gate and needed to be let in.

No one has heard fr... more

On November 6, 2021, 22-year-old Bryan “Vladek” Hasel was last seen on police body camera footage outside a coffee shop in Orlando, Florida. He had just been issued a trespass warning he didn’t seem to understand. At 8:26 a.m., he calmly walked away.... more

On July 18, 2021, 23-year-old Destiny McClain was standing outside a food truck near Karamba Nightclub in Phoenix, Arizona when gunfire erupted into a crowd. Destiny was struck in the chest and later died from her injuries.

Witnesses reported seeing ... more

In March 1998, 23-year-old Stacey Colbert vanished from her apartment in Columbus, Ohio after failing to show up for work. Inside her home, investigators found signs of a struggle but no signs of forced entry — suggesting Stacey may have known the pe... more

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Recent Guests

Bethany Hasel
Vladek's sister, involved in organizing the missing persons case
Hasel family
Episode: Bryan "Vladek" Hasel: Vanished After Body Camera Footage
Steve Hasel
Vladek's father, involved in coordinating search and communications
Hasel family
Episode: Bryan "Vladek" Hasel: Vanished After Body Camera Footage
Danielle Colbert
Sister of Stacey Colbert, family advocate
Family of Stacey Colbert
Episode: Stacey Colbert: Disappeared Before Oscar Night
Joel Wright
Detective, Orlando Police Department (presented as a guest in recounting investigation milestones)
Orlando Police Department
Episode: Jennifer Kesse: The Surveillance Footage Mystery
Claire Beaugh
Sister of Toby Beaugh and advocate for his case
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Episode: Toby Beaugh: A Deadly Mardi Gras Hit-and-Run

Host

Madison McGhee
Host of Frozen Files; central figure guiding case investigations and storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • It’s okay

    I love true crime and I especially love cold cases. But this podcast isn’t for me. It’s nothing but monotone reading, like how that one kid in your high school class would read when the teacher called on them. It’s hard to listen to and harder still to keep up with the story since the presentation has nothing engaging about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sillyvallie
    United States15 days ago
  • Bite sized compelling stories

    This podcast is such a great follow up to ice cold case (also a great podcast). The show features a different cold case every episode and so far all of them have been super compelling and horrifying that they are still cold. Definitely a must listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rjcv1028
    United States17 days ago
  • Editing Problems

    It’s a little difficult to follow a story that cuts and repeats and then cuts again. Perhaps it would be a good idea to ask your editor to check their work.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    snippy mcsnipface
    United States18 days ago
  • The perfect take

    I am a bit picky when it comes to podcasts. I easily bail or fast forward specific parts. I absolutely love this podcast and look forward to every episode. There is a different note of empathy for the victim and isn’t self righteous, and comes without blame of law enforcement. I enjoy the balance and the matter of fact empathetic cadence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel Bentley Munz
    United States20 days ago
  • Interesting, concise, soothing

    This lady does a great job of telling these sad stories, and her soothing voice is perfect for a long walk around the neighborhood or on the treadmill. Thanks for this show, Madison!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clean with Me podcast host
    United States21 days ago

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Listeners consistently commend the host's storytelling and empathy, noting the show's ability to spotlight neglected cases.
Some listeners critique pacing or tone, with a minority finding delivery less engaging.
The pivot to broader cold cases is viewed positively, with many expressing eagerness for diverse case coverage and advocacy-focused content.

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#151
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#208
Canada/True Crime

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

A weekly deep dive into unsolved and overlooked true crime cases, focusing on cold-case investigations, investigative failures, and the human impact on families left seeking answers. Episodes connect dots across timelines, highlight investigative hurdles, and explore how advocacy and media attention can influence reopened leads and policy changes. The host brings empathy and a critical lens to long-running cases, often featuring family perspectives, law enforcement sources, and forensic or investigative context. A notable angle is the host's personal connection to a broader mission of elevating neglected cases, with a steady pace and narrative storytelling that keeps listeners engaged across a range of cases, from missing-person inquiries t... more

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2. Steve Hasel
3. Danielle Colbert
4. Joel Wright
5. Claire Beaugh

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