Cold Case Detective

During the 1980s, Hawaii became the host of the NFL Pro Bowl, endured the storms of  Hurricane Iwa and reached a population of one million residents. But perhaps overshadowing all of that is the fact that during this time period, Hawaii had its second serial killer who was even more prominent, and deadly, than its first. While it’s been almost four decades since he first struck, the case of the Ho...

Nestled between Virginia, Tennessee and South Carolina, North Carolina is home to both beautiful beaches along the Atlantic coastline and spectacular green mountain ranges, including The Great Smoky Mountains. However it is also home to many mysteries. In today's video, we'll be exploring two bizarre unsolved disappearances from North Carolina.

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Unsolved or cold cases often go one of two ways: either there’s not enough information available for us to come to a solid conclusion, or the answer feels extremely obvious but there’s a lack of evidence tying the suspect to the crime. Sometimes this is because a suspect was careful or got lucky. Sometimes it’s due to botched police work. Whatever the case may be, it can be maddening to watch as t...

Perhaps best known for its agriculture, its State Fair and its bitterly cold winters, Iowa is nestled in between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. It it is one of the US’s most fascinating states for true crime enthusiasts, as it is the backdrop for dozens of decades-old cold cases. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two twisted cases from Iowa that are STILL unsolved.

Many of the cases we cover on this channel involve the murder of a singular person, and it is terrifying knowing that there are so many killers who have never been brought to justice. However, something that is perhaps even more horrific, are unsolved cases of murdered families, a crime that snuffs out the lives of not just one, but multiple individuals all at once. The idea that someone who could...

One of the most notorious areas for people to go missing at sea is the famous Bermuda Triangle. However, the Bermuda Triangle is not the only body of water in which masses of people have disappeared. In fact, an estimated 2,000 sailors go missing at sea every year, many of whom are never found again. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two baffling cases of people lost at sea.  

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Given its status of being the fourth most populous state in the United States, New York has seen its fair share of grisly and chilling cases. It is the backdrop to the murders of some of the world’s most influential figures, including Malcolm X and John Lennon, and was the hunting ground of infamous serial killer David Berkowitz - or, as he is is better known, the Son of Sam. Many of its crimes go...

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Odd details are nothing new in cases that interest the true crime community. From the broken porch light in the disappearance of the Springfield Three to the long and detailed note left behind at the home of JonBenet Ramsey, there is an abundance of cold cases with strange clues that leave many of us thinking about it for hours afterwards. But oftentimes, these small details feel like a hindrance...

Some of us might associate the 1980s with Steven Speilberg’s blockbuster ‘ET: The Extra-Terrestrial’, or Michael Jackson’s smash hit ‘Thriller’, both of which are considered iconic pieces of art and entertainment today. But despite the glitz, the glamour and the dazzling entertainment industry at the time, the 1980s is known by online sleuths for its dozens upon dozens of baffling cold cases. In t...

When stuck between the choice of travelling across a country or earning money, a working holiday might be the answer that allows an individual to do both of these things. It was this notion - working while seeing various cities and sights - that drew in Anthony John Jones. Better known as Tony, the 20-year-old was a native of Perth, Western Australia, and planned to spend 6 months travelling on a...

Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy and Dennis Nilsen; these serial slayers are just some of the most well-known even beyond the true crime community. Despite only being responsible for about 1% of murders in the US, serial slayers are truly some of the most terrifying people in history, often motivated by a determination to fulfil some kind of twisted desire. But amongst the Peter Sutcliffes’ and Aileen Wu...

Back in the 1970s and 80s, investigators could have suspect sketches, eyewitness accounts and even a fragment of DNA left behind at the scene - but it didn't mean they could solve the case. Today, due to the fantastic advances in forensic techniques and technology, we are seeing justice for dozens of cases that were once deemed unsolvable. In today's video, we'll be exploring five decades-old cold...

Thinking about Jamaica likely conjures up picturesque images of white sandy beaches, lush green, leafy trees and sparkling, clear blue waters. But Jamaica, and in particular cities such as Spanish Town and Montego Bay, experiences high levels of crime and violence, with the country having had one of the highest murder rates in the world in the early 2000s. This has left dozens of cases unsolved up...

Nestled in the south-central region of the United States, Oklahoma is home to almost 4 million people and has been dubbed “the world’s prison capital”. 1,079 of every 100,000 residents were imprisoned in 2018, making it the state with the highest incarceration rate in the US and the world. Many of the state’s crime rates, including for the likes of property crime and larceny, are higher than they...

The decade of the 2010s held some of recent history’s most notable events: the horrific earthquake in Haiti; the divisive US presidential campaign of 2016 and the explosion of the #MeToo movement. With all of these events going on, it’s not a surprise that dozens of unsolved criminal cases slipped through the cracks. In today’s video, we aim to bring these unsolved mysteries to your attention, as...

The 1990s were chockablock with some of the world’s most high profile crimes that are still discussed even today. In 1996, there was the murder of Tupac Shakur and JonBenet Ramsey; a year later we saw the demise of fashion icon, Gianni Versace, and, in 1998, Saturday Night Live favourite Phil Hartman was shot to death by his own wife. Perhaps the most notable crime of the year 1999 was the Columbi...

For many, Hollywood is the ultimate destination. Thousands of people aspire to see their name in lights; to work alongside the most gifted icons of show business, and to finally be recognised worldwide for their hard work and talent. But under the glitz and glamour lies a mountain of dark, well-kept secrets, many of which are only now coming to light. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two cases...

The 2010s were an incredible time in modern history. A time of intense political upheaval and the rise of social media, it is certainly a decade to remember. With all the excitement and angst that the years featured, it is perhaps no wonder so many crimes flew under the radar. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two nightmarish cold cases from the 2010s. 

A couple running away together to elope is a tale as old as time, often sweetly portrayed in the romantic dramas we see on TV and the fairytale books we read. However, there have been endless cases across the last century which involve couples suddenly disappearing under much more eerie circumstances. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two spine-chilling cases of couples who vanished into thin a...

We’ve covered dozens of cases of missing persons here on Cold Case Detective, and it’s difficult to understand how someone could just vanish off the face of Earth without any answers or closure for their loved ones. What is perhaps even more daunting however, is when entire families disappear. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two eerie cases of families who vanished without any explanation...

Perhaps best known for the historic, picturesque houses of Frankfurt, the annually-held festival of Oktoberfest and its role as a contemporary european economic powerhouse, Germany is also home to a multitude of mysteries. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two horrific cases from Germany that are still without answers...