Voices for the Victims
APB Cold Case explores unsolved murders and missing persons cases from across the nation We take you behind the scenes with interviews from detectives and victims’ families to provide a unique, comprehensive perspective. Our goal is to bring focus to these cases that will help generate new leads and hopefully, crack the case!
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Visit website →In December 1994, 24‑year‑old Bobbi Ann Campbell drove away from her friend’s home to run a quick errand and was never seen again. Her little girl was left waiting, and investigators were left with speculation but no answers. Months later, Bobbi’s ca
A 9-year-old girl is last seen heading toward the woods of rural South Dakota in the dead of winter with no coat. She disappears as a snow storm is rapidly approaching. Was she hiding? Did someone pick her up? Search teams have combed thousands of mi
Twenty days before the murder of Roger Eastwood, truck driver Leon Rascoe was attacked after pulling over to rest on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Shot at close range with no witnesses and few answers, his case reveals a piece of evidence that connects
A routine overnight haul ends in murder when a truck driver pulls over on I-295 in New Jersey and crosses paths with someone he never should have met. Witnesses report two long haired men, a mysterious vehicle, and a timeline that narrows to a single
In September 1980, two young U.S. Marines—Lance Corporal Rodney “Rocky” Padilla, 19 and Lance Corporal Larry Martens, 21—left Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay for a night on the town. Hours later their bodies were found in a remote beach park,
This holiday season, we’re revisiting one of the most unforgettable nights in upstate New York law enforcement history. Christmas Eve 1974: a trooper critically injured, a family lost in a fiery crash, and officers suddenly delivering twins with no a
We return with an update to the chilling case of Marina Ramos, whose brutal murder stunned listeners—especially after it was revealed that her baby daughters had vanished around the time of their mother's death. Now, in this sequel to Murder in the M
For a few police officers in upstate NY, Christmas 1974 is indelibly etched in their memories. The blustery winter night began with a state trooper colleague being critically injured by a drunk driver, ironically, while he was investigating a separat
A 35-year-old woman is found dead in her apartment. Decomposition has made it impossible to determine the cause of her death, but a person of interest has emerged in the investigation and his pattern of behavior is disturbing. Could he be… The Man on
In 1998, a woman goes missing shortly after her 35th birthday. A man she’s dating is the last known person to see Marla Ware before she’s found almost 2 months later, decomposing in her bedroom. But in the days before the discovery of her body, witne
In the 1970’s and 80’s, one-man terrorized residents of California in an horrific, 13-year crime spree. His atrocities included murder, kidnapping, rape and robbery. For years, he eluded law enforcement… until 2018 when he was caught. In this special
An Oregon woman disappears without a trace in 1999. The investigation by police turns up a person of interest, but there’s a problem. Find out how a determined detective and a devoted daughter continue their quest to answer the question… Where is Leo
In 1999, a 45-year-old Oregon woman disappears without a trace. Her purse, pager, eyeglasses and beloved dog are left behind, but her vehicle is missing. Did she leave on her own? Was she abducted? Could she have been targeted by the Mexican drug car
In Part 5 of this multi-part episode, you’ll hear from a listener who called us with an answer to a mystery that we talked about in Part 1. And another who told us about some disturbing circumstances that occurred around the time the girls went missi
In Part 4 of this multi-part episode, we examine the possibility that Terry and Cindy met with foul play at the hands of a killer, but which one? Shockingly, for almost every theory, we can draw something relevant to the circumstances of this case. J
In Part 3 of this multi-part episode, we delve deeper into the people, places and circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Terry Alfonso and Cindy Gooding from the Florida Keys. We look into a promising lead about a party, but witnesses share c
In Part 2 of this multi-part episode, we’re continuing the story of two teenage girls, who suddenly vanish in 1974. Where did they go and why? Through interviews with the people who saw them 50 years ago, we explore their last known movements – and a
In Part 1 of this multi-part episode, we’re bringing you the story of two teenage girls, who in 1974, are enjoying the end of summer in sunny Florida, when they mysteriously disappear. We delve into their last known movements and uncover a puzzling t
With the collapse of the first tower at Ground Zero in New York City, a plainclothes police sergeant finds himself in the street, blinded by debris and fighting to breathe. A high school student is watching the horror unfold from inside a church when
On a cold December morning in 2012, a vengeful man with a disturbing motive sets a trap for firefighters just outside of Rochester, NY. As first responders arrive on the scene of a rapidly spreading fire, they are met with a barrage of bullets. In th
In part two of this 2-part episode, 17-year-old Holly Branagan has been found dead, lying on her kitchen
floor with a knife in her back in March 1979. Who killed her and why? We explore theories
that have been raised in an investigation that has sp
In part one of this 2-part episode, teenager Holly Branagan is alone in her Pennsylvania home on a Wednesday afternoon in March 1979 – She’s talking on the phone to a friend when the call is interrupted by a knock on the door. This sweet, 17-year-old
On a hot summer night in 1918, Dr. William Dean goes out to the barn to milk his cow - but he never returns to the house. The next morning Dean’s frantic wife and several others begin searching for him only to find his mutilated body dumped in a cist
In 1984, a woman waits by her broken down car on highway in Massachusetts when a man stops to offer assistance. Neither the Samaritan’s charming demeanor nor his handsome appearance cause the woman any alarm, so when he offers to drive her to a nearb
After celebrating the 4th of July holiday in Saratoga Springs, NY, a young woman leaves Gaffney’s bar in the early morning hours. She’s alone as she heads down the sidewalk towards her nearby apartment. But within 30 hours, her badly beaten body is f
What began as an exciting adventure for 19-year-old Tracy Onawa Jones, became a nightmare when she vanished from an Arkansas truck stop in 2006 while selling magazine subscriptions. Did she leave on her own or did someone take her? We retrace the las
When tourists discover a body in the Arizona desert in 1989, it sets off a chain of events beginning with the investigation of the brutal murder of a young woman known only as Jane Doe. 30 years later a dedicated Sheriff’s investigator named Lori Mil
In June of 1978, the violent death of one of the most beloved Hollywood actors of the 60’s and 70’s shocked the world. Forever known by his portrayal of Col. Hogan in the widely popular television series, Hogan’s Heroes, Bob Crane was hiding a big se
On Mother’s Day, 1993, the Stabb family gathered at their parent’s rural home outside of Canastota, New York to honor their matriarch, Jessie. But the celebration was short-lived because less than 24 hours later, Jessie and Carl, her husband of almos
A young mother is found brutally murdered in her 2nd floor apartment. The investigation reveals several oddities including post-mortem stabbing, a strange mark on the victim’s face, and a crime scene that has been staged. Is the killer sending a mess
In honor of National Police Week, we’re re-releasing this special Behind the Badge episode about two police officers from a small community. Their story represents the commitment and sacrifice of law enforcement officers throughout the nation.
A cal
While America was still reeling from the terrorist attacks of 9/11, another potentially catastrophic but invisible threat followed just days later. Letters laced with anthrax and sent through the mail to targeted individuals became the first biologic
A notorious and cut-throat, gangster is shot dead in his Albany, NY apartment on December 18th, 1931. And his provocative lifestyle suggests a number of suspects for the murder. There were many people who wanted Jack “Legs” Diamond dead including his
Two teenage girls go missing from the same small town in Saratoga County, New York, about a year and a half apart. Jennifer Hammond was last seen on an evening in 2003 heading into a trailer park to sell magazines. Christina White had gone out for a
A fun, family night out turns into a living nightmare when 2-year-old Teekah Lewis vanishes from a crowded Tacoma, WA bowling alley in 1999. The investigation has uncovered several leads but detectives are faced with a number of challenges and layers
In August 1986 a couple building a new home in rural New Jersey make a startling discovery during a weekend visit to their remote property – a mutilated female body. The young victim had been bound, stabbed, and burned with acid. No identification is
In 1981 a farmer finds a dead body laying at the edge of his field not far from the town of Bethlehem, New York. The body is so badly decomposed that the coroner cannot determine the cause of death. So, without any clue as to the man’s identity, the
Serial Killer’s First Victim? The Murder of Dorothy Waterstreet
One of New York State’s most notorious serial killers, Lemuel Smith, is currently incarcerated at the Wende Correctional Facility in Erie County for several horrific crimes. But Smith w
In January 1988, a couple out for a walk discover skeletal remains lying at the bottom of an old industrial well at an abandoned distillery in Pennsylvania. For years detectives chase down leads from missing persons cases trying to identify the body
A 6-year-old girl falls asleep one night on the couch with her siblings. But when morning comes, she is nowhere to be found, launching a massive search and intense police investigation. Two days later, her mother’s boyfriend is found shot in an alley
On a stormy day in March of 1983, 14-year-old Tracy is dropped off at school by her mom’s boyfriend, Paul Greenwald, but Tracy never returns home. It’s later learned that Tracy had been suspended from school. Where did she go? Rumors circulate that s
Bullets flying, bombs detonating and shrapnel exploding…it sounds like a scene straight out of an action movie, but this story happened late one night on a sleepy residential street in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Many of us know about the horrific Bos
In 1972 Patricia Fairbanks runs an errand for her mom to the local drug store but was fifteen cents short. 14-year-old Patricia heads back to the drug store with the fifteen cents but never comes home. Her bludgeoned and strangled body is found a mon
In 2000, a 7-year-old girl with AIDS had mysteriously vanished. When the caregiver she was entrusted to claimed not to know where she was, authorities demanded answers. But since the child's disappearance, there have been no answers.
A passionate Vi
A young, deaf woman moves to Reno to escape a troubled relationship. But did trouble follow right behind her? One fateful night she visits a friend at a casino near her apartment – and after leaving alone and on foot, she’s never seen again. Does the
A callous gunman who wreaked havoc upon several unsuspecting victims in 1969 could not shake the resilience of this tight-knit community, nor the legacy of the heroes who lost their lives that fateful night.
The story of tragedy and terror in and ar
In the early 1980’s two men, frequently known for hitchhiking, fell victim to a sadistic killer. Their cases are connected by ballistics and an m.o. - genital mutilation. And although found 2000 miles apart, both bodies are discovered in proximity to
A beautiful young woman just starting to celebrate her independence is brutally murdered after reluctantly meeting up with a former boyfriend. Over the course of 2 decades police have meticulously explored evidence in the case and methodically recons
A single father is alone at home in his apartment when someone comes to his door. Police say it appears Stephen Spina was ambushed, stabbed repeatedly and left to die in a pool of blood. He is soon discovered by his girlfriend who comes to meet him f
A young woman leaves home to run a quick errand with a male acquaintance but she never returns home. Less than 6 hours later the man - alone in his truck - is stopped while trying to cross the border into Canada and is detained by authorities on the
This is a special “Bonus” Behind the Badge episode. Anthony Dwyer had accomplished a lot for a 23-year-old, including his dream of becoming an NYPD cop. But the young man who touched so many lives had his own life cut short while pursuing an armed su