Cold Case Detective

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...

Known for Disney World, Orlando, the Everglades and its beautiful beaches in Miami, Florida is home to over 20 million people, making it the third most populated state in the US. With a population that big, it’s no surprise that the sunshine state has dozens of mysterious cases that are yet to be solved. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two twisted cold cases from Florida.

To be a serial killer surely requires some degree of insanity. I think the act of repeated, calculated murder is something a healthy mind would always reject. But there are serial killers who go beyond even this, who’s terrifying madness leads them to acts that are not only monstrous, but almost inhuman. In today's video, we'll be exploring two terrifying cases of cannibalistic serial killers.

Conjuring up images of the outdoors will often bring forth pictures of rolling, green, grassy hills; colourful shrubs; massive, looming trees and calm glassy waters. But there is a certain amount of danger in the wilderness, even for those who are experienced and knowledgeable. In this episode of Cold-Case Detective, we’ll be exploring three eerie, unexplained cases of missing hunters.

Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, was the most infamous and terrifying serial killer in Britain of the 20th century. Active as early as 1969, Sutcliffe was ultimately arrested for the murder of 13 women and attempting to murder a further 7 more. The Yorkshire Ripper attacks and the media circus surrounding his activity scarred the nation and lead to an enormous, desperate police operation to...

London in the Victorian era was far from the glamorous, picturesque capital city that we know today. It was a cluster of new developments aimed at the wealthy, and overcrowded hovels in which the lower classes were subject to the grimmest conditions without proper hygiene and with poor sanitation. This grisly backdrop provided the perfect cover for many of the city’s most brutal killers, whose cri...

There are steps that investigators must take when attempting to solve a case. They must look into witness accounts; collect crime scene evidence; look for clues in the area and in the victim’s life. They must comb through handfuls of different aspects of a person's life meticulously because the tiniest shred of information could lead to a breakthrough in the case. But, sadly, there are some cases...

***IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM AUGUST 2021: Septic tank Sam's identity has been confirmed as Gordon Edwin Sanderson of Edmonton, born in Manitoba in October of 1950. As a child in the 1960s, he was placed into foster care during what was called the "60s Scoop" when Aboriginal children were taken from their parents and put into the child welfare system. He was reported missing by his sister in the 1980s...

The idea of a ‘house of horror’ might seem like something more suited to a halloween party location, or the setting of a scary film. However, to those familiar with true-crime, there is a much more serious and sinister meaning behind the term. While the culprits of heinous crimes may be put behind bars, the scenes at which they occurred remain, a stark reminder set in brick and mortar of the crime...

Welcome to episode three of Cold Case Detective’s Too Close To Home, a monthly Patreon sponsored series where we select five patreon supporters at random and examine cases featuring their hometown. If you’d like to see your own hometown featured, you can check out our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/coldcasedetective

There are lots of things needed to help solve a case - physical evidence, clues and witness testimony, to name a few. Clues in particular are one of the most important things for detectives who are attempting to make a break in a cold case. But what happens when a single clue leads to more questions than it does answers? In today’s video, we’ll be exploring three unsolved cases with strange clues.

American football, rock n roll and the massive rollercoaster park, Cedar Point - these are just some of the things that the US state of Ohio is best-known for. It’s also known for many well-documented cold cases, including the Butcher of Kingsbury Run, the Circleville Letter Writer and, of course, the case of Amy Mihaljevic. But these are only some of the state’s most compelling mysteries. In toda...

The 1930s was a titanic decade in world history. In 1930, the first football World Cup occurred. That same year, Pluto was officially discovered and superstar astronaut Buzz Aldrin was born. In later years, the Hindenburg explosion occurred and famous pilot Amelia Earhart went missing. And, of course, World War 2 began. But over the years, many of the decades most compelling mysteries have long si...

Denmark is probably most famous for its colourful, crooked houses that make for the perfect Instagram photo, the creation of one of the most successful toy brands, Lego, and for it’s stunningly beautiful landscape. But what you are probably unfamiliar with is the shocking and sensationalised cold cases that are virtually unknown to anyone outside of the country. In today’s episode of Cold-Case Det...

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For many of us, a shopping centre may feel like one of the safest places to visit. After all, they are often crowded, packed with CCTV cameras and well-lit. What could possibly go wrong in such circumstances? But, unfortunately, on several occasions, malls have been the scene of some truly awful crimes. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two terrifying cases of people who went missing from malls...

The country of England is known for many things: its understated, natural beauty, its red telephone boxes, its black cabs and its many successful musical exports, including Oasis and The Beatles. However, it’s also home to many of the world’s eeriest mysteries, including a wide array of unsolved cold cases, many of which have since faded from public view. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two u...