Coldest Cases

From unsolved murders, to centuries-old disappearances that puzzle historians today; Coldest Cases is a podcast that delves into history's oldest mysteries.

Coldest Cases Replay: Was King Tutenkamen Murdered? 02/25/2021

Coldest Cases Replay: Was King Tutenkamen Murdered? Lauren is busy working on her next multi-parter mystery for Coldest Cases. In the meantime, enjoy this replay from October 2019: Was Ancient Egypt's most famous pharaoh murdered? King Tutenkamen died when he was around 19 years old. His tomb, the circumstances, a letter, a ring & an X-ray all suggest something sinister might have befallen the young pharaoh. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/18082334

The Lost Franklin Expedition - Part Four 02/11/2021

The Lost Franklin Expedition - Part Four The shipwrecks of Erebus and Terror are finally discovered in the depths of the Arctic Archipelago. Plus, Lauren explores the different theories to explain what may have happened to the crew of the Lost Franklin Expedition. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/17909459

The Lost Franklin Expedition - Part Three 02/04/2021

The Lost Franklin Expedition - Part Three After more than 30 search expeditions, interest in finding the lost Franklin Expedition begins to fade. But in the 20th Century, a few new faces decide to try and find what’s left of HMS Erebus and Terror. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/17816099

The Lost Franklin Expedition - Part Two 01/28/2021

The Lost Franklin Expedition - Part Two Nearly four years after her husband’s expedition disappeared, Lady Jane Franklin turned to the spiritual world in search of answers. Plus, the Royal Navy finally launches several missions in search of the missing crew and its two ships, Erebus and Terror. This is Part Two of Four on the Lost Franklin Expedition. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/17721863

The Lost Franklin Expedition - Part One 01/21/2021

The Lost Franklin Expedition - Part One On May 19th, 1845 two Royal Navy ships set sail from England bound for the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. However, the Franklin Expedition disappeared about a year and a half after its departure. This is Part One of Four of the Lost Franklin Expedition. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/17613209

The Bermuda Triangle 01/07/2021

The Bermuda Triangle Coldest Cases is back! For our first episode of 2021, Lauren dives into a listener suggestion: What is the Bermuda Triangle and why do so many ships, planes, and people disappear in its depths? /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/17448146

Coldest Cases Replay: The Lost Colony of Roanoke 11/19/2020

Coldest Cases Replay: The Lost Colony of Roanoke Ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, let's revisit this story from America's beginnings: The Lost Colony of Roanoke. 20 years before Jamestown became known as the first English settlement in the New World, a different group of English men, women and children tried to set roots in present-day North Carolina… twice. Both attempts ended in disaster, with one settlement disappearing completely. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/16832801

Coldest Cases Discussion & Updates! 11/05/2020

Coldest Cases Discussion & Updates! Jack joins Lauren to discuss the past few episodes of Coldest Cases & to share listener feedback & episode suggestions. We also rate & review a few movies, including Bram Stoker's Dracula and Elizabeth, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/16695011

Vlad the Impaler - Part Two 10/29/2020

Vlad the Impaler - Part Two More than seven years after losing his power and going on the run, Vlad the Impaler returns to the throne. Join Lauren for the spooky end to Vlad’s reign and life in Wallachia! /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/16584296

Vlad the Impaler - Part One 10/22/2020

Vlad the Impaler - Part One It's time for a Halloween double feature on Coldest Cases! Vlad the Third was the prince of Wallachia three different times in the 15th Century. His violent behavior and sadistic forms of punishment were so brutal that he struck fear in people all over Europe and was even given the nickname "Vlad the Impaler". /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/16490993

Coming Soon: Vlad the Impaler 10/15/2020

Coming Soon: Vlad the Impaler Lauren gives a preview of what’s coming up on Coldest Cases just in time for Halloween. Find Part One on Vlad the Impaler October 22nd, wherever you get your podcasts. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/16363742

Otzi the Iceman 10/01/2020

Otzi the Iceman Lauren dives into the mystery and murder of Otzi the Iceman, a 5,300 year old mummy discovered in 1991 in Europe’s Ötztal Alps. Older than Stonehenge and even the Egypian Pyramids, Otzi’s remains and belongings were nearly perfectly preserved in ice, providing scientists and historians with a time capsule into a small chapter of mankind’s history. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/16220048

The Alaska Gold Rush Swindle - Part Four 09/17/2020

The Alaska Gold Rush Swindle - Part Four Alexander McKenzie was arrested in Cape Nome, Alaska on October 15th, 1900. But by the time he and the U.S. Marshals arrived on the American mainland, McKenzie already had a new plan in place to try and avoid justice. Listen now to the finale of the Alaska Gold Rush Swindle on Coldest Cases! /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/16049321

The Alaska Gold Rush Swindle - Part Three 09/10/2020

The Alaska Gold Rush Swindle - Part Three As Alexander McKenzie’s grip on Cape Nome, Alaska strengthens, the average miners in town decide to fight back, organizing a group called the “Nome Vigilantes”. But their road to justice would be long. McKenzie managed to get the U.S. Army to protect his gold and he even hired agents on the federal dime to follow problematic miners trying to fight back against the criminal gold ring. Listen now to Part Three on the Alaska Gold Rush Swindle and stay tuned for the dramatic finale next week! /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15940307

The Alaska Gold Rush Swindle - Part Two 09/03/2020

The Alaska Gold Rush Swindle - Part Two Beginning around January 1900, a criminal gold mining ring took shape in the U.S. At its helm? Alexander McKenzie, a former Sheriff with powerful connections across the country. Through legal loopholes, favors, promises, and even bribes, McKenzie managed to take complete control of Cape Nome, Alaska during the 1900 gold mining season. However, after several weeks of unfair treatment, the miners in Nome decided to fight back. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15867887

The Alaska Gold Rush Swindle - Part One 08/27/2020

The Alaska Gold Rush Swindle - Part One In July of 1898, a literal goldmine was discovered along a tributary of the Snake River in remote Alaska. The news traveled quickly, bringing hundreds and then thousands of hopeful miners to the Alaskan wilderness. However, it soon became clear that there was not enough room for everyone. As American miners squared off with international travelers, a political powerhouse across the country began planning a widespread conspiracy to take complete control of the area. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15766043

The Suspicious Death of Amy Robsart 08/13/2020

The Suspicious Death of Amy Robsart Sunday, September 8th, 1560. The body of a 28-year-old woman is found at the bottom of the stairs in her home in Oxfordshire, England. The death of Amy Robsart appeared to be an unfortunate accident… but for decades rumors of murder filled England’s court. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15571760

The Salem Witch Trials - Discussion 07/30/2020

The Salem Witch Trials - Discussion Let’s talk about the Salem Witch Trials! Jack joins Lauren for today’s episode as we talk about the interesting characters & theories about what happened in Salem Village in 1692. We also review two movies: The Crucible & The Witch. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15409913

The Salem Witch Trials - Part Five 07/23/2020

The Salem Witch Trials - Part Five Today we know witchcraft was NOT to blame for the Salem Witch Trials. Join Lauren and dive into the popular theories that exist to explain the symptoms of the afflicted girls and the mass hysteria seen by the entire community. Today marks the exciting conclusion of the Salem Witch Trials on Coldest Cases! /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15315599

The Salem Witch Trials - Part Four 07/16/2020

The Salem Witch Trials - Part Four After the deaths of even more suspected witches, a small group of people call on the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony to bring an end to the devastating Salem Witch Trials. Plus, Lauren goes into where the belief in witches came from, and how other countries handled these cases throughout the centuries. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15230657

The Salem Witch Trials - Part Three 07/09/2020

The Salem Witch Trials - Part Three July 19, 1692 marks one of the bloodiest days in the Salem Witch Trials. Five women were hanged for witchcraft, and sadly the trials were just getting started. Plus, a man dies under torture while being questioned. Join Lauren for Part Three and see how quickly the trials went from “justice” to hysteria. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15132791

The Salem Witch Trials - Part Two 07/02/2020

The Salem Witch Trials - Part Two The first suspects in the Salem Witch Trial take the stand as the number of accused witches grows and stretches across Salem Village to neighboring communities in Massachusetts. Meanwhile, more victims come forward, claiming to be bewitched or tortured at the hands of evil women in the village. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15038309

The Salem Witch Trials - Part One 07/02/2020

The Salem Witch Trials - Part One In June of 1692, a convicted witch named Bridget Bishop died by hanging in Salem Village, Massachusetts. Her execution marked the beginning of a bloody chapter in early American history, as an entire community became swept up in accusations of witchcraft, fortune telling, devil worship and murder. Listen now to Part One of Five on the Salem Witch Trials on Coldest Cases! /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/15038264

A Generic Update (Spoilers: We're Back!) 06/16/2020

A Generic Update (Spoilers: We're Back!) Just like the Terminator, we said we'd be back and now we are! Join us for a quick update and discussion. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/14848331

The Yuba County Five 03/12/2020

The Yuba County Five February 24, 1978. Five young men disappear after attending a basketball game at California State University Chico. In this Coldest Cases listener suggestion, Lauren dives into the tragic case and mystery of the Yuba County Five. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/13520690

Coming Soon: The Yuba County Five 03/05/2020

Coming Soon: The Yuba County Five February 24, 1978. Five young men disappear after attending a basketball game at California State University Chico. Today, what happened to them remains a mystery. Next week on Coldest Cases: the Yuba County Five. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/13422704

The Burned Letters of Queen Victoria - Part Three 02/20/2020

The Burned Letters of Queen Victoria - Part Three From 1840 to 1882, Queen Victoria managed to survive SEVEN assassination attempts. Lauren dives into these crazy stories, plus another brush with death the Queen had as a teenager, in our final chapter on the Burned Letters of Queen Victoria. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/13225868

The Burned Letters of Queen Victoria - Part Two 02/13/2020

The Burned Letters of Queen Victoria - Part Two After the death of her husband, Queen Victoria disappeared from the public spotlight for YEARS. Rumors of insanity and abdication started to grow. When she finally made a reappearance, the public was incensed to learn that the Queen had been spending a lot of her time away with a mysterious Scotsman named John Brown. /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/13135973

The Burned Letters of Queen Victoria - Part One 02/06/2020

The Burned Letters of Queen Victoria - Part One In 1905, the new King of England, Edward the Seventh, was blackmailed. If he didn’t pay an undisclosed amount of money, 300 letters from his late mother Queen Victoria would be released to the public. After paying up, Edward promptly lit the documents on fire. And surprisingly, this was not the first (or last) time one of Victoria’s children destroyed documents belonging to their mother. What in the world was the family trying to hide? /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/13041017

Discussion: Agatha Christie and Ivan the Terrible 01/23/2020

Discussion: Agatha Christie and Ivan the Terrible Jack joins Lauren to discuss the recent stories we’ve covered on Coldest Cases! Plus Lauren gives you a sneak peak into the next story she’s working on for the podcast. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @genericpodcastnetwork! /episode/index/show/coldestcases/id/12856247

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