Ice Cold Case

I’m excited to share the first episode of my new weekly series, Frozen Files, a show dedicated to the unsolved, overlooked, and mishandled cases that never should’ve gone cold. Our first case is the story of 18-year-old CU Boulder freshman Megan Trussell, who disappeared on Super Bowl Sunday 2025 and was found days later in Boulder Canyon under circumstances her family still cannot reconcile. Her...

Frozen Files is a weekly true crime podcast dedicated to the cases that time, media, and systems left behind. Some never became headlines. Some names you won’t recognize. All have frozen over. Hosted by investigative journalist and Ice Cold Case creator Madison McGhee, Frozen Files highlights the unsolved and overlooked cases while focusing on the victims and families who deserve justice. Subscrib...

An unreleased medium reading with Kelsi Davies recorded before the Ice Cold Case investigation went public, shared now for reflection and context to consider what resonated, what aligned, and what does not. This episode contains intuitive and spiritual perspectives and is presented as a personal and exploratory moment in the process, not as evidence or confirmation of facts. Learn more about your...

In the series finale of Ice Cold Case, Madison McGhee documents the current state of her father’s unsolved murder, reflects on the cost of the investigation, and explains why ending the podcast is not the same as ending the search for truth. 00:00 - Previously On 01:05 - Part 0: The Beginning 04:04 - Part 1: The Podcast 08:24 - Part 2: The Case 13:57 - Part 3: The System 19:20 - Part 4: The Cost 2...

A live recording of Madison McGhee reading her victim impact statement at CrimeCon 2025, reflecting on the long-term consequences of her father’s unsolved murder, recorded live in Denver, Colorado (CrimeCon 2025) as part of a panel with the National Center for Victims of Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Someone with a very close connection to Omar comes forward with what he said privately about July 11, 2002. This new version of the story contradicts timelines and raises new questions about fear, power, and what never made it into the case files.00:00 - Previously On01:03 - Part 0: When the Phone Rings 04:23 - Part 1: Another Day, Another Twist11:25 - Part 2: Public vs. Private14:10 - Part 3: Fro...

In a conversation with the key witness, Omar Foston, there's new claims and contradictions about the hours surrounding J.C. McGhee's murder. A revealing phone call shines light on the uncomfortable possibility that the truth, and the killer, might be closer than anyone wants to believe. 00:00 - Previously On 01:03 - Part 0: Don't Trust Anyone... 04:18 - Part 1: An Unlikely Alliance 08:21 - Part 2:...

Josh Mankiewicz (NBC's Dateline) is back on the pod! Josh joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation from Denver, Colorado (CrimeCon 2025) about the updates in the case of the murder of J.C. McGhee, how life has changed since she started this journey, and what listeners can expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A breakdown of the DNA, ballistics, and forensic evidence that could finally solve J.C. McGhee's case. Questioning what evidence exists and why the Belmont County Sheriff’s Department won't test it. 00:00 - Previously On 01:06 - Part 0: From Guessing to Proving 02:37 - Part 1: DNA to Test 08:52 - Part 2: Bullet Casings 15:53 - Part 3: Sneakers and Shoe Strings 19:22 - Part 4: The Rubbing Alcohol 2...

An expose into the brutal reality behind the FBI nickname “misdemeanor homicides,” racial bias in policing, and the informant culture that shaped Belmont County. The picture now becomes clearer and a whole lot darker. Is accountability just a cover up?https://www.theroot.com/of-course-there-are-black-serial-killers-1790880259 0:00 - Previously On 1:06 - Part 0: A Town of Snitches 3:07 - Part 1: No...

Belmont County Sheriff's Department has assigned a new detective to the case. New press articles question the integrity of this assignment and the motive for the renewed interest in J.C. McGhee's case. Additional Sources:https://ledenews.com/revisiting-cold-cases-in-belmont-county-part-1/ https://ledenews.com/revisiting-cold-cases-in-belmont-county-part-2/ 00:00 - Previously On1:03 - Part 0: Play...

A new suspect is revealed through an anonymous tip that heats up the case, but his location could make any legal proceedings difficult. To submit any tips or information, please email: icecoldcasepodcast@gmail.comAdditional Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/sep/01/christopher-dudus-coke-us-courthttps://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/jamaican-man-charged-illegally-reentering-ushttps://ww...

A raw, unfiltered episode with updates about the podcast, J.C. McGhee's case, and Madison's personal life before Ice Cold Case jumps back into full episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Airbnb Boat featuring Ego Nwodim The rental listing said “please don’t unsnap.” Spoiler alert…she snapped. Follow Ego Nwodim on Instagram and listen to her podcast, Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It Started as a Love Story   *Some names and details have been changed to conceal the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous.  When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon on Hinge sparks fly. Their first date revealed an instant connection and chemistry. Kanon is devastatingly handsome with a charm that disarmed even the most guarded heart — plus he is surprisingly emotionally available for a m...

This is part two of a two-part interview I did with Haley Gray, credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer for the series Crime Weekly released about the murder of J.C. McGhee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is part one of a two-part interview I did with Haley Gray, credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer for the series Crime Weekly released about the murder of J.C. McGhee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The police have not solved my dad's murder in nearly twenty-three years, but their negligence could be the symptom of a larger issue. Taking a deeper look at policing in America, and specifically within Belmont County, Ohio, it's clear that the systems in place to serve and protect constituents aren't working and could even be a catalyst for crime. To submit any tips or information, please email:...

Welcome to Season 11 of Dakota Spotlight. This season, we uncover the haunting 1999 murder of a young man in Bismarck, North Dakota—a tragic event that reverberated through the community and left a lasting impact on everyone involved. In Episode 1, we set the stage during a bustling winter weekend in Bismarck, when the city was filled with out-of-town visitors attending the state wrestling tournam...

After hitting a lot of dead ends, it was finally time to talk to a crucial source in my dad's murder to try to decipher the new tips coming in. Perhaps there's darker reasons this case isn't solved. Now I'm forced to reevaluate my allegiance because the line between empathy and gullibility is becoming more blurred. Additional Sources: https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2024/12/ret...

This cold case is about to be up in flames. New tips, new suspects, and new research are steering the ship of this investigation. Nothing is what it seems, and maybe everything I needed to know was right in front of me the whole time. It's time to take a look at the systemic hurdles holding me back from finding out what really happened to my dad, John Cornelius McGhee, on July 11, 2002. Ice Cold C...

Celisia Stanton joins Madison to talk about the second season of her true crime podcast, Truer Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Keogh (former investigator and current crime consultant) joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation at CrimeCon London 2024 about Madison's investigation into the unsolved murder of J.C. McGhee and the his advice for her as she continues this journey. Join me at CrimeCon UK 2025 (London or Manchester) - use code ICECOLDCASE10 for 10% off your ticket! https://crimeconuk.seetickets.com/tour...

As I start to build a case, new developments have forced me to reconsider my list of suspects and revisit my investigative methods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While exploring the Belmont County Sheriff's Department's reputation, I find a strange connection. The loose ends of this case are becoming cleaner and the path to justice feels closer than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices