Cold Case Detective

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...

Often, the cases we discuss and analyse are decades old. They serve as a window into long running and desperate investigations. However, the truth is that baffling and mysterious cases occur every year, and many recent unsolved crimes are still pushed aside, ignored by the press and forgotten by the public. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two terrifying unsolved disappearances from 2018.  Buz...

Nashville in Tennessee is probably best known for its association with country music, in fact, it’s largely known as ‘Music City’ or the capital of country music. It has given the likes of Taylor Swift, Lady A and Kings of Leon their start in the music industry. But beneath the neon lights and picturesque streets lies an abundance of unsolved mysteries. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two dis...

Thinking about the country of Ireland may conjure up images of peaceful, rolling green hills; old crumbling castles full of history and beautiful coastal towns. But beneath the beauty of the landscape and the charm of the culture, lies a darkness. In today’s episode of Cold-Case Detective, we’ll be exploring two strange missing person cases from Ireland. 

New Zealand is a country well known for its breath-taking and varied landscape. The nation is also known for its lush green wilderness; the production of rich, aromatic honey and its huge population of sheep, over five times more sheep than people! It is also deemed to be incredibly safe, so it may come as a surprise to learn that there are many high-profile, unsolved cases in its history. In toda...

It is undeniable that nature is beautiful, and a walk in the fresh air can do a lot for a person’s physical and mental wellbeing.  However, while there is much beauty in nature, there is also much danger, especially for the young or inexperienced. In this episode of Cold-Case Detective, we’ll be exploring two baffling cases of people who went missing in the mountains. Buzzsprout - Let's get your p...

If you’re a fan of urban legends, you might know the story of “the babysitter and the man upstairs.” This creepy tale tells the story of a teenage girl who is babysitting several children when she gets a call from an unidentified stalker, telling her to check on the children. Even if you haven’t heard of this urban legend, it probably sounds familiar. After all, this trope is the backbone of many...

Numerous notable events occurred in Australia in the 1970s. The Australian Labour Party came into power; the White Australia Policy, which stopped non-Caucasians immigrating to the country, was dismantled, and the economic boom which had made the country prosperous for many long years, came to an end. And, hidden in the shadows beneath these huge changes, several mysterious and terrifying crimes o...

As a species, human beings strive to do great things. We wish to see our name in lights; to have our talents recognised and to live out our dreams. At the very least, all humans deserve a degree of recognition, even if it’s just from our friends and family. Someone else to know who we are, remember our name, and the good things we bring into the world. As a result, passing away in anonymity is a t...

In the age of the internet and with the rise of online influencers, it’s all too easy for us to assume that what somebody is showing us is true. We are often led so deeply into the lives of our favourite online creators that we feel we know them, and we trust that they are who they say they are. It’s understandable, but this window into someone’s life is often manipulated, and not everybody is tru...