Cold Case Detective

Many look back on the early 2000s with fondness, recalling the era before social media and smartphones. There was no Instagram, and YouTube was in its infancy. But crime never stops, regardless of what era we’re living in, and the first decade of the millennium was no different. There are hundreds of cases from the early 2000s still awaiting justice, and in today’s video, we’ll be exploring two tw...

When you think of serial killers, there are a few names that immediately come to mind: Ted Bundy, the Zodiac Killer and John Wayne Gacy, to name a few. But these American men only scratch the surface of the sheer number of violent, repeat offenders who are out there in the world, and many of those from other parts of the globe are often lesser-known. In today’s episode of Cold-Case Detective, we’l...

In recent years, it feels like we’ve hit the golden age of forensic technology. Jane and John Does are regaining their true identities, and cold cases that once stumped investigators are finally getting solved. But we still have an abundance of unanswered questions. In today’s episode of Cold Case Detective, we’ll be exploring the cases of two horrific serial killers who are still unidentified.

The neon lights of Tokyo; fun Nintendo games; intricate kimonos and the breathtaking sight of Mt Fuji; these are just some of the amazing things that we associate with Japan. But the country is also famous for its odd justice system where, up until recently, there was a strict statute of limitations on most of its dark and disturbing crimes. In today’s episode of Cold-Case Detective, we’ll be expl...

Given the lack of modern technology, standards and protocols that we use today, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it must have been easy in the Victorian era to get away with the most unforgivable crimes. Although there are many mysteries from this time period, including the identity of the infamous Jack the Ripper, there are many terrifying criminals who slipped up and ultimately got caught. In...

Lavelle R. Felton, nicknamed “Velle” and “Romie” (pronunciation unknown) by both family and future teammates, was a driven and athletically gifted young man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His passion for basketball and dedication to fatherhood were cut short by an unsolved murder in the summer of 2009, leaving all who knew him across international basketball leagues and the entirety of his hometown Mi...

Although human nature may be to always look back upon the past with a fondness for simpler and safer times, the reality is that murder is as old as the human race itself. In today's episode of Cold Case Detective, we'll be taking a look at three terrifying Victorian-era murderers.

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...

Dr. Sneha Anne Philip, was a fiercely independent and highly intelligent young woman from Kerala, India.  Her unquestioned care for patients, curiosity in multiple arts, and desire to see the entire world were all cut short by a troubling disappearance in September of 2001 in the hours leading up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, leaving all who knew her in Manhattan communitity and the entirety of N...

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An exorcism is a religious or spiritual process which attempts to force an evil spirit or demon to leave a person or place which is believed to be possessed. It is an outdated, and at times, abhorrent practice, often born of a misunderstanding of mental illness, and has served to victimise or even criminalise the mentally ill. However, these cases do provide a fascinating insight into the way soci...

For many of us, Halloween is a fun and joyful time of year, and despite it being synonymous with horror, its scares are often playful, and nothing to take seriously. However, tragically, there are occurrences where Halloween becomes a truly dark and evil time, with many people going missing, or losing their lives, on a day intended to be a light-hearted celebration. In today’s part two of Hallowee...

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...

According to the FBI’s National Crime Information Centre, as of December 2019, there are over 87,000 active missing persons records, and their Uniform Crime Report estimates that the US had, as of 2019, around 250,000 unsolved murders. This number increases by about 6,000 each year. Looking at these astounding figures, it’s sad to think that the attention is so often exclusively given to a select...

In the modern age with news and updates at our fingertips, it can be very easy to get bogged down in the negativity and the more terrifying parts of our world. We can become overwhelmed by the number of missing persons there are and consumed by how many crimes go unsolved. Naturally, these cases are a big part of what we study on this channel, and through the Cold Case Detective podcast which you...

When thinking about Australia, several things might come to mind: Steve Irwin; kangaroos; the Great Barrier Reef, or perhaps even its abundance of dangerous bugs and wildlife. But beneath the sun, sand, and surf is a prolific amount of cold cases that have left detectives stumped. In today’s episode of Cold-Case Detective, we’ll be exploring just three of these cases.

It's no secret that 1950s America was a hotbed of hatred, with both racism and McCarthyism flourishing during the decade. It's often an era that is romanticised with people fondly remembering full-skirts, ice-cream parlours and rockabilly music, but it's also home to some of America's most heinous crimes. In today's episode of Cold Case detective, we'll be looking at two unsolved cases from the 19...

While Belle Gunness and H. H. Holmes may be two of the most recognisable names when it comes to serial killers who operated in the Victorian-era, they are not the only ones. In fact, far from it. There were a huge number of mass slayers at the time, but many are overshadowed by the likes of Jack the Ripper. In today's episode of Cold-Case Detective, we'll be looking at two of these serial killers...

Finland is known for its picturesque views; the colourful glow of the Northern Lights and, of course, for Lapland; the home of Santa Claus. It’s also famous for being deemed as one of the happiest countries in the world. But, the beautiful Nordic country is not without its fair share of dark and depraved crime. In today’s episode of Cold Case Detective, we’re going to look at two of Finland’s most...

Alexis Patterson, often referred to as “Lexi” or “Pie” by friends and family, was a boundless ball of positive energy yet well-mannered young girl from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Her innocent social skills and matured sense of leadership, however, were cut short by an unsolved disappearance in the spring of 2002, leaving all who knew her in her family home on 49th Street and the entirety of her Washin...

Sandra Rivett, was an intensely compassionate and well-traveled young woman from the United Kingdom. Her unrelenting courage, unmistakable strength, and undying hope for a better life were all cut short by a ghastly murder in the Autumn of 1974, leaving all who knew her in the royal home of Lord Lucan and the entirety of Lower Belgrave Street, in London, England at large grasping for answers in a...

Sofia Juarez, was a wildly imaginative and all-things curious little girl from the Tri-Cities area in Washington State.  Her brilliant smile and affinity for animated television were cut short by an unsolved disappearance in the winter of 2003, leaving all who knew her in her packed family home and the entirety of east Kennewick, Washington at large grasping for answers in a sea of mysteries that...

Alexander Sloley, nicknamed “Gog” by both friends and family, was a boisterous and sports-loving young man from London, England. His protective nature and accounting aspirations were cut short by an unsolved disappearance in the summer of 2008, leaving all who knew him across the district of Holloway and the entirety of the United Kingdom at large grasping for answers in a sea of mysteries that dr...

Immaculate Basil, nicknamed Mackie by both friends and family, was a compassionate and empathetic woman from the Kuz Che Reserve in British Columbia, Canada. Her unmistakable laugh and deeply woven care for children were cut short by unexplainable, unsolved disappearance in June of 2013, leaving all who knew her across the village of Tache and the entirety of the Kuz Che Reserve at large grasping...