Cold Case Chronicles
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 206 ratingsThe Cold Case Chronicles are the finding of a group of women dedicated to researching, investigating, and reporting their findings on cold cases. Follow along, as Amy, Ali Alicia, and Dani learn, dissect information, build suspect lists, and assist police.
These are the Cold Case Chronicles, and Season One is Little Linda Weldy.
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Episodes
Hines and the Bounty Hunter
April 04, 2022 03:40 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBFor the last two weeks we have tried to tell the story of Missing Sandee Hines, presumed to be involuntarily with her husband Jason Hines. Jason is a wanted fugitive for skipping bond on child molestation charges. Sandee’s family insists he has likely killed her or is holding her against her will. This week, Amy has a chat with someone else who is looking for Jason.
Sandee Hines
March 28, 2022 03:40 - 15 minutes - 14 MBLast week we discussed wanted child molester Jason Hines and his missing wife Sandee. This week, an update and more information about Sandee from someone who knows her best, her mother Andee. The more we look, the more she seems to be an addition to Jason’s long list of victims.
Jason and Sandee Hines
March 21, 2022 03:40 - 31 minutes - 29 MBJason Alvin Hines is a wanted fugitive for Child Molestation. In 2020 Jason and his wife Sandee disappeared without a trace, while Hines was on bond using a home monitoring ankle bracelet. Sandee who has not been heard from, is assumed missing or dead. Jason Hines is still at large. This is a case that needs attention before it gets cold
Sullivan county
March 14, 2022 03:33 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWith the ladies of the Crew back together for once, they stick close to home. It's hard to believe there are so many cases that have become cold.
Viola Findley
March 07, 2022 04:46 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBMissing since 1983, Viola Marie Findley left her 3 children with a sitter in Iowa to visit family in Florida and never returned. Nearly 40 years have passed and there are more questions than answers.
Catrina Mowrey
February 28, 2022 04:50 - 46 minutes - 39 MBCatherine Diane "Catrina" Mowrey moved to Dallas, Texas for an exciting new life. How could she have known only six years later, she would be murdered, wrapped in a sheet, and stuffed in the trunk of a car as if her life meant nothing? To make things worse... the Dallas Police Department chose to treat her case as if she never mattered, causing a ripple effect of damage through an entire family.
Unidentified Female - The Wilma June Nissen Story
March 01, 2021 04:45 - 23 minutes - 29 MBFar removed from the Free Love and Peace of the late 1960s, the late 19970s were pay to play. In 1978 a body was found in rural Iowa. She would be Jane Doe for three decades. This is Unidentified Female – The Story or Wilma June Nissen.
Calab Luckett
February 08, 2021 04:45 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBSometimes when a case is researched, very little information is found. In the case of 18-year-old Calab Luckett who was found shot in an abandoned apartment, is no different. While the crew found little information about his killer, they found a lot of information about a systemic problem of violence among youth.
Ricky Lane Thomas Jr.
February 01, 2021 04:45 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn November 1997, 13 year old Ricky Lane Thomas vanished into thin air. Speculation surrounded a step father and the rural background makes a random abduction unlikely. Will we ever know where Ricky is?
Sarah Gibbs
January 25, 2021 04:45 - 53 minutes - 48.4 MBIt takes a special kind of evil to prey on the weak. Sarah Gibbs had autism spectrum disorder and was the target of someone heinous. In December of 2014, in Warsaw, Indiana she was murdered and a fire was started to cover it up. Her case remains cold. Or does it?
Why Mary? Part 4 - Blame and Forgiveness
November 16, 2020 04:45 - 40 minutes - 44.7 MBThe 1988 Murder of Mary Plummer is nothing short of a travesty. Taken before her time, her family still suffers. In cold cases like these, that are still entirely solvable, justice is still to be served. The prime suspect may be long dead, but the preponderance of evidence suggests he likely did not act alone.
Why Mary? Part 3 - The Alibi
November 09, 2020 04:42 - 44 minutes - 47.6 MBThe murder of Mary Plummer is not without suspects. But what do you do when all the people who have motive and opportunity also have alibis? As we learn this week, no alibi is airtight. We just have to find the leaks.
Why Mary? Part 2 - What about Steve?
November 02, 2020 04:45 - 34 minutes - 38.8 MBOf course, a spouse will always be the first suspect in a homicide. Some will have doubts, especially when a case goes cold. As we ask who and why would anyone want to kill Mary Plummer, we have to look at everyone, starting with those closest to her.
Why Mary? Part 1
October 26, 2020 03:45 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAvon, Indiana was a small town back in November of 1988 when a young mother of three was found shot to death in her running car, just a half of a mile from her home. Mary Plummer was murdered without witness. 32 years later, her case remains unsolved.
Case UPDATE! Part 1 - Don't Give Up
October 19, 2020 03:45 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBIn the last 18 months the Cold Case Chronicles team has covered 17 cases in over 70 episodes. In each case the crew dives as deep as possible, researching and talking to family and local investigators where allowed. Inevitably, some of these cases become very personal to the team. We have built many relationships and are grateful for every single one of them. Just like the families of victims we don’t stop seeking justice and truth. We still follow up, dig for more answers, and every so...
Trisha Meredith - LIVE at Ash&Elm
October 12, 2020 03:45 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLive from from Indianapolis’ Ash and Elm Cider Company, the Cold Case Chronicles Crew delivers the case of Trisha Meredith to live audience. On April 7th, 1986, 19 year old Trisha was brutally murdered in an apartment laundry room on the Indianapolis west side. Her live in boyfriend found her, but was he guilty? Or was it a crime of opportunity?
David Koenig - The Missing Giant
October 05, 2020 03:45 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBThese days, most of our cases come from listeners, or family members who want desperately to solve a case close to them. The family of a missing Missouri MMA fighter wants answers before the case becomes cold. This is the story of David Koenig, The Missing Giant.
Who killed Marcie Part 4 - Appraisal
September 28, 2020 03:45 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBMarcie Fuller Swinford deserves justice. As do many missing and murdered victims. Surely, in a free society adults have a right to be missing, to run away, or start over. But where does that right end as the families and loved ones fear for their well being? That is why many states have adopted laws forcing local law enforcement to investigate adult missing persons cases, so the critical time and evidence isn’t lost in the delay. But still some cases seem to get priority over others. W...
Who Killed Marcie Part 3 - Common Goals
September 21, 2020 03:45 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week, we hear from family: Marcie’s niece, Courtney tell us what the case means to her. We’ll update our relationship with the Sheriff’s Department and give a special insight from Marcie’s youngest son. Why contrast sides of a story when we all have a common goal?
Who Killed Marcie Part 2 - Vigo County
September 14, 2020 03:45 - 28 minutes - 33 MBIn the 1985 murder of Marcie Fuller Swinford there is no shortage of suspects. Each with his own opportunity, but the motives raise eyebrows. That's not all of Vigo County's secrets.
Who Killed Marcie? Part 1
September 07, 2020 03:45 - 25 minutes - 30.7 MBOn August 2nd, 1985 Marcie Fuller Swinford went missing while out running errands. The young mother's remains were found nine days later in a wooded area, miles from where the car she was driving was found. More than 35 years later, the case remains unsolved.
Tawnya Knight Part 3 - Someone Knows
August 31, 2020 03:45 - 55 minutes - 58.3 MBTawnya's Mother, Lori shares her thoughts and knowledge on her daughter's murder. Time and lies have marred the case over the years. Almost as much as police treating her like a runaway instead of a victim.
Tawnya Knight Part 2 - When Lies Collide
August 24, 2020 03:45 - 33 minutes - 37.6 MBSara's own words contradicted themselves in her recorded statement to police. The timeline was further muddied by Steve's statements to Tawnya's mother. The only thing clear, is that someone is lying.
Tawnya Knight Part 1 - The Walk Home
August 17, 2020 03:40 - 41 minutes - 45.5 MBOn December 7th, 1996 Tawnya Knight was supposed to be spending the night with a friend. After attempting to walk home around midnight, she disappeared. Her remains were found 6 months later near a cemetery. 23 years, no arrests, and no suspects.
LIVE from the VOGUE - July 18, 2020
August 10, 2020 03:45 - 46 minutes - 40 MBScheduled in April, then postponed (Thanks COVID!), using social distancing, masks, and limiting audience size, the Cold Case Chronicles were LIVE from the Vogue Theatre in Indianapolis. Here's the show!
Justice for Joseph Part 6
August 03, 2020 03:40 - 40 minutes - 44.1 MBThere are facts and there are theories. Without police help, we are limited in facts but. there are no shortage of theories. Not many of them come to a conclusion of suicide. We give a special, "Thank You," to those who have helped share Joseph's story.
Justice for Joseph Part 5 - Confidential Informant
July 27, 2020 03:40 - 42 minutes - 46.4 MBBetween truth and mystery are the fringe theories. Some theories are plausible while others are far fetched. This week Joseph's father shares some theories while the crew pieces them together. Andrew Sadek comes to mind. Are there secret reasons the police don't want to share the information with the family?
Justice for Joseph Part 4 - Circumstances
July 20, 2020 03:44 - 48 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week we dive deeper into the seemingly odd differences between Joseph’s case and other cases at Indiana University. Was it racial? Was is circumstantial? We hear from Andrea Stirling on the reaction of his disappearance and death, and the campus handling of racial issues. His neighbor has something to say and Vivianne is far from giving up.
Justice for Joseph Part 3 - No Foul Play Suspected
July 13, 2020 03:45 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBVivianne joins the crew to talk about her brother as they take a look at Greek life and student safety on campus. If fraternities are a brotherhood, why do they distance themselves from tragedy? Are the schools held accountable? Do they hold others accountable?
Justice for Joseph Part 2 - The Science
July 06, 2020 03:45 - 32 minutes - 37 MBThe crew works with Forensic Toxicologist Andrea Tully to cover Josephs labs after death. Science doesn't lie. Exactly what evidence suggests suicide?
Justice for Joseph Part 1 - 66lbs
June 29, 2020 03:50 - 38 minutes - 42.8 MBSomewhere in the grey hours of September 28th, 2015 Joseph Smedley disappeared from society. Leaving random and odd clues, his body would be recovered from a nearby lake some 5 days later. His death was quickly ruled a suicide. Uncooperative police, and piles of circumstantial evidence leads many to believe it wasn't suicide at all.
The Search for Molly Dattilo Part 5 - Never Forgotten
June 26, 2020 03:50 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this final chapter in the Search for Molly Dattilo, Amy has an interview with Derek VanLuchene. Derek is the CEO of Ryan United, a non-profit organization specializing in family and victim advocacy for those effected by horrible crimes like these. Derek also provides training to law enforcement agencies on the actions they should take when investigating these crimes. He was involved with Molly’s case and even worked with Indianapolis Police Department. She may be gone, but she is neve...
The Search for Molly Dattilo Part 4 - Family Ties
June 19, 2020 03:45 - 38 minutes - 42.3 MBMolly's family fought so hard to invigorate a police investigation and find answers. Years later, legislation for Molly's Law. Molly's cousin Keri has been in the driver's seat since she first heard Molly was missing.
The Search for Molly Dattilo Part 3 - Habitual Offender
June 12, 2020 03:45 - 27 minutes - 20.4 MBAs we continue the Search for Molly Dattilo a pattern seems to emerge. It is entirely possible that a stranger, unknown to Molly abducted her sometime after she was known to be with suspect John on the day of her disappearance. However, the persistent rumors about John combined with his past, paint a very bleak picture.
The Search for Molly Dattilo Part 2 - The Value of a Human Being
June 05, 2020 03:32 - 48 minutes - 51.8 MBMolly's oldest brother Ben shares the impact of Molly's disappearance on his family. He tells of the interaction with police, and efforts made by the family. What is the value of a human being?
The Search for Molly Dattilo
May 29, 2020 03:50 - 24 minutes - 24.2 MBIn Indianapolis Indiana on July 6th, 2004, 23 year old College student Molly Dattilo disappeared. In Indiana, Molly’s law forces law enforcement agencies to begin searching immediately for missing adults determined to be in a high risk of danger and not to assume they are left on their own free will. Follow along in the search for Molly Dattilo.
Where is Lauren Part 10
May 22, 2020 03:50 - 18 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this tragic case of missing Lauren Jackson, we may be no closer to her recovery, but we may be closer to how it happened. While it is entirely plausible that a crime of opportunity occurred, and someone unknown to Lauren made her vanish without a whisper or witness, it is more than likely based on the preponderance of the evidence that someone she knew played a key role in her disappearance. This week, in Lauren’s final episode, Amy gives a summary of her findings and current status of ...
Where is Lauren Part 9 - The Reporter
May 15, 2020 03:45 - 32 minutes - 38.8 MBIn 2005, local reporter Karin Williams wrote a series of articles covering the few cold cases around Spring City, Pennsylvania. Among them was the story of Lauren Jackson. Amy holds a telephone interview with Karin, who offers a different spin on Christina and Dianna’s involvement.
Where is Lauren Part 8 - The Tracker
May 08, 2020 03:50 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn the search for Lauren Jackson, the crew has sought possible connections to Pennhurst State Hospital, talked to former investigators, and even Lauren’s father. This week, we have an interview with Garrett Derr, an expert tracker with the search and rescue team dispatched to look for Lauren. What does he think?
Where is Lauren Part 7
May 01, 2020 03:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MBMickey Jackson, the father of Lauren hasn't stopped looking for his daughter since her disappearance in 1988. Working closely with Law enforcement and Amy, Mickey describes his thoughts on his missing daughter.
Where is Lauren Part 6 - Detective Cote
April 24, 2020 03:50 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBNo stone was left unturned in the search for missing 5 year old, Lauren Jackson back in 1988. The police assisted by multiple agencies looked everywhere. It’s as if she just vanished. Now retired, Detective Cote recalls his efforts in an interview with Amy.
Where is Lauren Part 5 - More Missing in the 80s
April 17, 2020 03:52 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhile recording remotely, the investigation continues for Lauren Jackson. For now, more cases against children from the 1980s. Amy Mihaljevic and Patrick Cress just to name a few. Next week, all Lauren.
Where is Lauren Part 4 - Missing in the 80s
April 10, 2020 03:34 - 34 minutes - 29.9 MBStill isolated with the COVID outbreak, the crew pushes forward with research in Lauren's case. This week they continue to showcase the crimes committed against children in the 1980s.
Where is Lauren Part 3 - The Showcase
April 03, 2020 03:50 - 34 minutes - 30 MBSince the COVID quarantine has the Crew recording remotely, they will dedicate the next couple of episodes to showcase how prevalent child abductions were in the 1980. While they research her case, here are some cold cases that still need answers.
Where is Lauren Part 2 - Pennhurst
March 27, 2020 03:50 - 36 minutes - 31.7 MBIn the continued case of missing Lauren Pico Jackson, there was a nearby mental health facility operating as Pennhurst State School and Hospital that closed less than a year before her disappearance. Could it have been a released patient responsible?
Where is Lauren Part 1
March 20, 2020 03:41 - 38 minutes - 28 MBThe crew takes us just NW of Philadelphia to Spring City, Pennsylvania. Where in October of 1988 five-year-old Lauren Marie Pico Jackson vanished into thin air. Some claimed the family was involved, others think it was an abduction. To this day, there are still no answers.
Missing and Murder in the Ozarks Part 4
March 13, 2020 03:53 - 20 minutes - 14.8 MBThere were only a handful of people to see Josh Middleton in the moments before he vanished. One of them happens to be the last one to see Dan House alive too. Secrets are buried with the meth stash.
Missing and Murder in the Ozarks Part 3
March 06, 2020 04:53 - 35 minutes - 30.5 MBRumors fly as years go by without answers. The case of Josh Middleton and Dan House is no different. Amy chats with the Facebook group founder, and the Crew addresses the tall tales surrounding the case.
Missing and Murder in the Ozarks Part 2
February 28, 2020 04:55 - 39 minutes - 33.5 MBFormer Sheriff, now Arkansas State Rep. Keith Slape offers his take from his time investigating the disappearance of Josh Middleton and the murder of Dan House. Then Josh's sister gives her painful take on her brother vanishing. Amy provides an update as the case is picking up steam!
Missing and Murder in the Ozarks Part 1
February 21, 2020 04:50 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBSet deep in the Ozark National Forrest is small town called Mt. Judea Arkansas. Like most small towns, it holds its secrets closely. Joshua Middleton disappeared the day after his friend was shot to death. Since 2005, Mt. Judea hasn't been the same.