Six years later, Reche Caldwell murder case unsolved
#RecheCaldwell #ColdCaseSix years after former NFL star Reche Caldwell was murdered in Tampa, his family fears the case has gone cold. Police have a weapon and fingerprints but no arrests, leaving loved ones desperate for justice and closure. read more
79-year-old charged in stepfathers 1975 murder
#ColdCase #DNAJusticeA 79-year-old woman was charged with murdering her stepfather in 1975, living in his home and collecting up to $600,000 in benefits. DNA testing identified his remains at an Arizona landfill, leading to her arrest decades later. read more
New documentary links amnesia man to crime family
#AmnesiaMystery #ColdCaseA man found naked behind a Burger King in 2004 claimed amnesia. Now, a documentary suggests he faked it, linking him to cold cases and organized crime. His identity as William Powell was discovered, but dark secrets remain. read more
Daughter uses TikTok, podcast to solve moms 1993 murder
#ColdCase #TrueCrimeNikki Wasilishin, 10 when her mother was murdered in 1993, now uses TikTok and a podcast to seek justice. Her three-year-old sister said "Papi killed mommy" that night. Despite authorities ruling it homicide, no charges were filed, prompting Nikki's public advocacy. read more
Convicted rapist gets 50 years for 1980s murders solved by gum DNA
#ColdCase #DNAEvidenceConvicted rapist Mitchell Gaff, 68, was sentenced to 50 years for 1980s murders solved via DNA from discarded gum. Undercover officers posed as gum salesmen to collect his saliva. He pleaded guilty in both cold cases. read more
California teen’s remains identified after 33 years
#ColdCase #CaliforniaAuthorities identified a teenage boy’s remains found in a California dump site 33 years ago as Joseph Patrick Reardon. He was 16 when he died, and the circumstances remain unknown. Investigators seek public help with any information about his life. read more
New Search for Kristin Smart’s Body at Killer’s Mother’s Home
#KristinSmart #ColdCaseAuthorities will update the Kristin Smart murder investigation after searching Susan Flores' home, where soil vapor experts collected samples. Smart vanished in 1996; Paul Flores was convicted in 2022, but her body remains undiscovered. read more
DNA tech solves 1986 teen murder cold case
#ColdCase #DNAJusticeDNA evidence identified Bobby Charles Taylor Sr., 60, as the killer of 16-year-old Deanna Ogg, who vanished in 1986. He faces capital murder charges after advanced testing and extradition from Mexico. read more
New search for Kristin Smarts remains targets killers mother
#KristinSmart #ColdCasePolice searched the Arroyo Grande home of Kristin Smart's killer's mother, Susan Flores, for remains. Paul Flores was convicted in 2022 for her 1996 murder. Her body was never found, but soil testing indicated possible decomposition. read more
Lovers Lane murder suspect dies in jail
#ColdCase #JusticeDeniedFloyd Parrott, 64, died in jail after his March arrest for the 1990 "Lovers Lane" murders of Andy Atkinson and Cheryl Henry. DNA and a tip broke the cold case, but he avoided trial. read more
Podcast Breaks 44-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
#ColdCase #TrueCrimeA podcast helped solve the 1982 cold-case murder of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp in Louisiana. Four men were arrested for aggravated rape and second-degree murder. Authorities credited persistence, collaboration, and investigative technology for finally delivering justice after 43 years. read more
DNA identifies 1979 cold case murder victim
#ColdCase #GeneticGenealogyA New Jersey college DNA team identified Robert Dean Irelan, a 1979 murder victim found in a shallow grave with a gunshot wound. Police now seek public help to find his killer, using genetic genealogy to solve the cold case. read more
Mistrial in Cold Case After Evidence Contamination Claim
#ColdCase #MistrialA mistrial was declared in the 1986 murder case of an 11-year-old Connecticut girl after a retired police lieutenant's email alleged evidence contamination involving a used body bag. The judge said he had no choice but to halt proceedings. read more
Bankers Remains Identified Twice Decades Apart
#ColdCase #DNAIdentificationRemains found on a California beach in 2022 are identified as Walter Karl Kinney, a banker missing since 1999. Other body parts were discovered in 1999. Genetic genealogy solved the case, but his cause of death remains unknown. read more
DNA Solves 56-Year-Old Headless Body Mystery
#ColdCase #DNAIdentificationAfter 56 years, DNA technology has identified a headless, handless body found in upstate New York in 1970 as Clyde A. Coppage of Pennsylvania. The 35-year-old was never reported missing, and his killer remains unknown. read more
Missing Mom Found Alive After 24 Years
#MissingPerson #ColdCaseA North Carolina mother of three who vanished while Christmas shopping in 2001 has been found alive. Authorities say she left due to domestic issues and was located after a tip. Her family has been notified. read more
Epsteins Predecessor Haunts FBI in Cold Case
#SexTrafficking #ColdCaseIn the 1970s, Detroit millionaire Francis Shelden operated a child sex trafficking ring from his private North Fox Island. Dubbed the "original Epstein," he fled justice. A podcaster is now investigating and suing the FBI for thousands of withheld case files. read more
DNA Clue in Guthrie Case Hits Dead End
#MissingPerson #ColdCaseDNA from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home did not match FBI records, offering no new leads in the TV host's mother's abduction case. The investigation enters its third week with a plea for her return. read more
The Original Epstein? 1970s Island Abuse Case Resurfaces
#SexTrafficking #ColdCaseIn the 1970s, Detroit millionaire Francis Shelden operated a child sex trafficking ring from his private North Fox Island, disguised as a camp. A podcaster now investigates the cold case, suing the FBI for withheld files and drawing parallels to Jeffrey Epstein. read more
Hannibal Killer Convicted of Jennifer Marcum Murder Still at Large
#JenniferMarcum #ColdCaseJennifer Marcum, a woman murdered two decades ago, remains missing despite her killer being convicted. Investigators and her father continue the search for her body, while the convicted killer, known as ‘Hannibal’, withholds the location. read more
Phoenix Police Breakthrough: Arrest Made in 1986 Cold Case Murder
#ColdCase #MurderChargePhoenix police arrest Alfred Earl Green, suspect in the 1986 murder of Lachelle “Shelly” Jeannine Waite, their oldest cold case. Green, already serving life for a separate murder, was connected to Waite through her boyfriend. DNA evidence led to his arrest after 39 years. read more
UC Berkeley Student Missing Since 1989 Finally Identified
#ColdCase #BerkeleyStudentIdentifiedWendy Abrams-Nishikai, a missing UC Berkeley student, was identified from human remains found in 1989 by a California road. Advanced technology and forensic genealogy helped solve the case after 35 years, providing closure to her family. read more
Arrest Made in 50-Year-Old Cold Case Murder in Hawaii
#ColdCase #DNARevolutionNearly 50 years after the murder of Dawn Momohara at McKinley High School in Honolulu, a former classmate, Gideon Castro, has been arrested thanks to DNA technology. Castro, 66, has been charged with second-degree murder in the cold case. read more
Authorities Reopen Cold Case Involving Convicted Killer Suspected in Murders
#ColdCase #SerialKillerInvestigators are reopening a cold case to link a string of murders to a 75-year-old Washington killer, Warren Forrest, suspected in multiple disappearances and killings dating back five decades. Using advanced forensics, authorities aim to connect him to at least five cases. read more
Perry Kouroumblis Extradited: Suspect in 1977 Easey Street Murders
#Australia #ColdCasePerry Kouroumblis, 65, extradited from Italy in connection to the 1977 Easey Street murders case in Australia where two women were brutally killed. Despite denying involvement, he faces trial as a key suspect in a chilling cold case. read more
Breakthrough in D.B. Cooper Case: YouTuber Finds Parachute Evidence
#DBCooper #ColdCaseA potential breakthrough in the 50-year-old D.B. Cooper cold case as YouTuber Dan Gryder claims to have found the infamous hijacker's parachute on a property in North Carolina, linking it to a suspect, and handing it over to the FBI. read more
"DNA Breakthrough Solves 1979 Murder Case After 40 Years"
#ColdCase #DNAEvidenceEsther Gonzalez was murdered in 1979 and a California man, previously cleared, is now identified as her killer through new DNA evidence. The suspect, Lewis Randolph Williamson, who has since passed away, was found to be the perpetrator, bringing closure to Gonzalez's family. read more
Cold Case Breakthrough: Randy Williamson Identified as 1979 Murderer
#ColdCase #DNAanalysisEsther Gonzalez, a 17-year-old murder victim from 1979, had her case solved when DNA from the suspect, Lewis Randolph Williamson, who passed a polygraph test after the crime, matched evidence found on her body, bringing closure to her family. read more
Breakthrough Arrest: Cold Case Murder Suspect Caught After 50 Years
#ColdCase #MurderChargeTimothy Joley, 71, was recently charged with the 1978 murders of Theresa Marcoux and Mark Harnish. His fingerprints matched those found at the crime scene near Route 5 in Massachusetts, where the young couple had been shot. read more
Man Indicted for 1985 Murder of Navy Veteran in Tennessee
#ColdCase #USCrimeRoger Dale Oody, 62, has been indicted for the murder of Navy veteran Billy Wayne Hearon, who was stabbed over 70 times in 1985. The arrest followed new evidence, with a potential connection to another murder case. read more
Arrest made in 1974 cold case murder of Mary Schlais
#ColdCase #HitchhikingSafetyDuring 1974, Mary K Schlais was murdered while hitchhiking in the snow. Fifty years later, authorities arrested her killer, Jon Keith Miller, after identifying him through genetic evidence left at the crime scene, leading to his confession. read more
Louisiana Man Serving 40 Years Charged in Cold-Case Murder
#Louisiana #ColdCaseJohn Willis Pittman Jr, already serving time for a 1998 murder, has been linked to another cold-case killing of Amber Lynn Jenkins Garcia in Morgan City. New DNA evidence led to the charges, highlighting advancements in technology aiding in criminal cases. read more
"Decades-long Cold Case of Lyon Sisters Moves Towards Resolution"
#LyonSisters #ColdCaseSisters Katherine and Sheila Lyon vanished 50 years ago after going for pizza, leading to extensive searches and a cold case. Recently, new evidence was unearthed related to their disappearance, directing investigators to revisit the case. read more
Man Arrested in Connection with 8-Year Disappearance of Ex-Girlfriend and Daughter
#MissingPersons #ColdCaseA man was arrested for the disappearance and death of his secret daughter and her mother, eight years after they went missing. The father, Gustavo Castaño, was indicted on two counts of kidnapping resulting in death, finally providing hope for the family. read more
Cold Case Breakthrough: Arrest Made in 1985 Wisconsin Murder
#ColdCase #WisconsinMurderTruck driver charged with the 1985 murder of Terry Dolowy after her burnt, beheaded body was found in a ditch. DNA evidence led to the arrest of Michael Raymond Popp, who faces life in prison if convicted. read more
Breakthrough in Cold Case: Man Arrested in 35-Year-Old Murder
#ColdCase #DNAEvidenceJames Holloman, 65, was charged with a 1988 murder in Boston after police matched his saliva from spitting on his sidewalk to forensic evidence. DNA connects him to the death of Karen Taylor, who was stabbed 15 times. read more
Florida Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Virginia Cold-Case Murder Suspect
#ColdCase #FloridaCrimeTimothy Hickerson, 43, was stopped in Florida for running a red light and was discovered to be wanted for a cold-case murder in Virginia from 14 years ago. The victim, Shane Donahue, remains missing. read more