Cold World Crime Time

Cold World Crime Time

by Michelle M.

Society & Culture True Crime

Season 1

Case No. 22: Scott and Amy Fandel

On September 4th, 1978, Margaret Fandel came home to a dark, empty cabin outside Sterling, Alaska — a pot of water still boiling on the stove, and her two children, thirteen-year-old Scott and eight-year-old Amy, nowhere to be found. No struggle. No forced door. No trace, then or now. Nearly fifty years later, Scott and Amy have never been found. Tonight, we go through the timeline, the search, and the competing theories — from a mysterious black sedan to questions the family itself has never fully escaped — and remember two kids who deserved to come home. If you have any information about the disappearance of Scott and Amy Fandel, please contact the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 262-4453. Every victim has a story. Every investigation matters. Every name deserves to be remembered. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #TrueCrime #FandelChildren #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #MissingChildren #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCasePodcast #Alaska #Unsolved #TrueCrimeCommunity #Podcast

Case No. 21: Trenny Gibson: The Girl Who Never Came Back

On October 8th, 1976, sixteen-year-old Trenny Gibson stepped away from her classmates on a school field trip in the Great Smoky Mountains — and vanished. One of the largest search efforts the park had ever seen turned up nothing. No trace. No scene. No answers. Nearly fifty years later, her Bearden High classmates are still asking questions, a cold-case investigator believes this was never a hiking accident, and the case remains open. Tonight, we walk the trail, weigh the theories, and remember the girl behind the mystery. If you have any information about the disappearance of Trenny Gibson, please contact the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch or the FBI's Knoxville Field Office. Every victim has a story. Every investigation matters. Every name deserves to be remembered. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #TrueCrime #TrennyGibson #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #MissingPerson #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCasePodcast #GreatSmokyMountains #Unsolved #TrueCrimeCommunity #Podcast

Case No. 20: Diane Downs: The Mother, the Mystery and the Children Who Survived

On May 19, 1983, Diane Downs arrived at a hospital in Springfield, Oregon, with her three children after a horrific shooting on Old Mohawk Road. Seven-year-old Cheryl was dead. Eight-year-old Christie and three-year-old Danny were critically wounded. Diane told investigators that a mysterious stranger had stopped her car and opened fire. But as investigators dug deeper, questions began to emerge. Who was the stranger? Why couldn't police find him? What did the physical evidence reveal? And what did Christie remember about that night? In this episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle takes a closer look at the Diane Downs case—from the shooting and the investigation to the trial, conviction, prison escape, appeals, and Diane's continued claims of innocence. But this isn't just the story of Diane Downs. It's the story of Cheryl, Christie, and Danny—three children whose lives were changed forever. We'll separate the established facts from prosecution arguments, defense claims, and Diane's own version of events as we examine one of the most disturbing criminal cases in Oregon history. Because behind every headline are real people—and sometimes, the people we remember last are the ones we should remember first. #DianeDowns #ColdWorldCrimeTime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimePodcast #OregonTrueCrime #DianeDownsCase #TrueCrimeStories #CrimeStories #UnsolvedMysteries #CriminalCases #Justice #CherylDowns #ChristieDowns #DannyDowns #ColdCase #CrimeDocumentary #TrueCrimeCommunity

Case No. 19: Clark Perry Baldwin: The Highway Killer – How DNA Solved a 30-Year Mystery

In 1991, a young pregnant woman named Pamela McCall was found murdered along Interstate 65 in Tennessee. Investigators carefully collected evidence, but despite their efforts, the case eventually grew cold. Hundreds of miles away in Wyoming, two unidentified women—known for decades only as "Bitter Creek Betty" and the "Sheridan County Jane Doe"—were waiting for their names to be restored. For more than thirty years, these cases remained unsolved. Then science caught up with the evidence. In this episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle follows the extraordinary investigation that used modern DNA technology and investigative genetic genealogy to identify the victims, uncover a suspect, and bring long-awaited justice in one of America's most remarkable cold case investigations. This documentary-style episode explores: The life of Pamela McCall and the investigation into her murder. How two unidentified women in Wyoming were finally identified as Irene Vasquez and Cindi Arleen Estrada. The role of investigative genetic genealogy in solving decades-old crimes. The evidence that led investigators to Clark Perry Baldwin. The Tennessee murder trial and guilty verdict. Baldwin's death in 2025 before he could stand trial in Wyoming, and what that meant for the remaining cases. Why preserving evidence—and refusing to give up—can make justice possible, even after decades. At Cold World Crime Time, we believe every victim has a story, every investigation matters, and every name deserves to be remembered. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Your support helps us continue telling the stories of victims who deserve to be remembered. Sources: Court records, law enforcement agencies, forensic reports, and publicly available investigative records were used in the preparation of this episode. Additional source material is available in the episode notes. Cold World Crime Time is hosted by Michelle and is dedicated to thoughtful, factual storytelling that honors victims, supports their families, and explores the investigations that seek the truth. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCase #ColdCases #DNA #ForensicScience #InvestigativeGeneticGenealogy #JusticeForVictims #UnsolvedMysteries #CrimeDocumentary #MissingPersons #VictimAdvocacy #PamelaMcCall #IreneVasquez #CindiArleenEstrada #ClarkPerryBaldwin #Wyoming #Tennessee #EveryNameDeservesToBeRemembered

Case No. 18: Kelly Dwyer: The Disappearance, Murder, Trial & Search for Justice

On October 11, 2013, 27-year-old Kelly Dwyer walked into an apartment building in Milwaukee with someone she knew and trusted. She was never seen alive again. For nearly five years, Kelly's family searched for answers while investigators quietly pieced together one of Wisconsin's most complex homicide investigations. Surveillance video, digital evidence, forensic analysis, witness interviews, and years of investigative work would eventually lead prosecutors to file murder charges against Kris Zocco. In this special documentary episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle takes you beyond the headlines and into the complete story—from Kelly's life and disappearance to the investigation, criminal complaint, trial, verdict, and appeal. Rather than focusing on sensationalism, this documentary carefully distinguishes between established facts, investigative findings, prosecution arguments, defense arguments, jury findings, and appellate rulings. Throughout the episode, Kelly remains at the heart of her own story—a daughter, sister, friend, and woman whose life mattered long before she became the subject of a criminal case. This is a respectful, evidence-driven documentary created to honor Kelly's memory while helping listeners better understand how investigators built the case and how the justice system evaluated the evidence. Because every victim deserves to be remembered. Listener Note: This episode contains discussion of homicide, domestic violence, and adult themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #KellyDwyer #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #WisconsinTrueCrime #Milwaukee #JusticeForKelly #MissingPersons #HomicideInvestigation #Courtroom #ForensicInvestigation #EvidenceMatters #CrimeDocumentary #VictimCentered #ColdCase #Podcast #InvestigativeJournalism #WomenMatter #NeverForgotten #TrueCrimeCommunity

Case No. 17: Margaret Anderson: A Green Bay Mystery That Deserved to Be Remembered

Margaret Anderson was more than a victim. She was a daughter, a loved one, and a member of the Green Bay community whose life was tragically taken. Her death left a family searching for answers and a community forever changed. In this episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle takes a closer look at Margaret Anderson's life, the events surrounding her death, the investigation that followed, and the evidence that shaped the case. Through verified records and publicly available information, we'll examine the investigative timeline, the challenges detectives faced, and the pursuit of justice while carefully distinguishing between established facts, investigative findings, and court proceedings. According to the court records, Mark Hinton, Mark Lukensmeyer, and Denice Stumpner's fifty-year sentences resulted in mandatory release after only 22 years. Hinton was freed under supervision in the summer of 2007, followed by Lukensmeyer in the spring of 2008. Stumpner's required release date with supervision was January 20, 2011. Randolph Whiting, the only one of the four to be convicted of the murder, was paroled in 2020. Margaret's story is one of loss—but it is also a story of perseverance. It's about the investigators who worked to uncover the truth, the family members who refused to let her memory fade, and the enduring importance of remembering the person behind the case. At Cold World Crime Time, we are committed to telling victim-centered, evidence-driven true crime stories with compassion, accuracy, and respect. We separate verified facts from speculation, explain the investigative process in plain English, and keep victims—not offenders—at the heart of every episode. Listener Discretion: This episode discusses homicide, violence, and other sensitive topics that may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #MargaretAnderson #JusticeForMargaret #GreenBay #Wisconsin #WisconsinTrueCrime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeDocumentary #InvestigativeJournalism #VictimAdvocacy #CriminalJustice #EvidenceMatters #RememberHer #NeverForgotten

Case No. 16: Maura Murray: The Disappearance That Still Haunts New England

Twenty-one-year-old Maura Murray disappeared after a single-car crash on a rural road in Haverhill, New Hampshire, on February 9, 2004. When first responders arrived just minutes later... Maura was gone. More than two decades later, her disappearance remains one of the most debated missing person cases in America. Despite extensive searches, countless tips, and years of investigative work, one question continues to haunt investigators, her family, and those who have followed the case from the beginning: What happened to Maura Murray? In this episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle carefully examines Maura's life, the days leading up to her disappearance, the timeline investigators have established, the search efforts, and the publicly known evidence that continues to shape this case. We'll separate verified facts from speculation, explore the investigative challenges, and explain why so many questions remain unanswered after all these years. Maura's story has inspired books, documentaries, podcasts, and countless online discussions. But beyond every theory... there is a family that has spent more than twenty years searching for answers. Maura was a daughter. A sister. A college student. A young woman whose future was forever interrupted. She deserves to be remembered for far more than the mystery surrounding her disappearance. At Cold World Crime Time, we are committed to telling victim-centered, evidence-driven true crime stories with compassion, accuracy, and respect. We distinguish between verified facts, investigative findings, and speculation while keeping every victim—not every theory—at the heart of the story. Listener Discretion: This episode discusses the disappearance of a young woman, missing person investigations, and themes that may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #MauraMurray #MissingPerson #JusticeForMaura #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeDocumentary #InvestigativeJournalism #NewHampshire #HaverhillNH #MissingPersons #EvidenceMatters #VictimAdvocacy #NeverForgotten #BringThemHome

Case No. 15: Asha Degree: The Little Girl Who Walked Into the Night

Nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her family's home in Shelby, North Carolina, during the early morning hours of February 14, 2000. More than two decades later, her disappearance remains one of America's most haunting unsolved cases. Multiple witnesses reported seeing a young girl walking alone along a highway before dawn. Despite an extensive search and years of investigative work, Asha has never been found. Her family has never stopped searching, and law enforcement continues to pursue new leads in hopes of finally learning what happened that night. In this episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle carefully examines Asha's life, the timeline of her disappearance, the eyewitness reports, the physical evidence recovered during the investigation, and the significant developments that have renewed hope in this case. Throughout the episode, we distinguish between verified facts, investigative findings, publicly reported information, and the questions that investigators continue to examine. Asha was more than a missing child. She was a daughter. A sister. A fourth-grade student. A little girl with dreams, a loving family, and an entire life ahead of her. Our goal is not to sensationalize her disappearance, but to honor her life, explain the investigation with care, and remember the child at the center of this story. At Cold World Crime Time, we are committed to telling victim-centered, evidence-driven true crime stories with compassion, accuracy, and respect. We separate verified facts from speculation, explain investigations in plain English, and keep every victim—not every suspect—at the heart of every episode. Listener Discretion: This episode discusses the disappearance of a child and may contain themes that are difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #AshaDegree #MissingChild #JusticeForAsha #ShelbyNC #NorthCarolina #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeDocumentary #MissingPersons #ChildSafety #InvestigativeJournalism #EvidenceMatters #NeverForgotten #BringThemHome

Case No. 14: Alonzo Brooks: A Night That Ended in Questions

Alonzo Brooks was just 23 years old when he attended a party in rural Kansas in April 2004. He never made it home. What began as a missing person search became a decades-long pursuit of answers after Alonzo's body was discovered in a creek near the party site. Over the years, his family, community members, journalists, and investigators have continued to seek the truth about what happened that night. The case was later reopened by federal authorities, bringing renewed attention to unanswered questions and the possibility that Alonzo's death may have involved criminal conduct. In this episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle examines Alonzo's life, the events leading up to his disappearance, the search efforts, the investigation, the renewed federal inquiry, and the publicly known evidence surrounding this case. We'll carefully distinguish between verified facts, investigative findings, publicly reported information, and the questions that remain unresolved. Alonzo's story is about more than an unsolved death. It's about a son. A brother. A friend. A young man whose family has never stopped fighting for answers. It's also a reminder of how trust in the justice system can be tested when families believe their loved one's case has not received the attention it deserved. At Cold World Crime Time, we are committed to telling victim-centered, evidence-driven true crime stories with compassion, accuracy, and respect. We separate established facts from speculation, explain the investigative process in plain English, and keep every victim—not every offender—at the heart of the story. Listener Discretion: This episode discusses homicide, violence, racial bias allegations, and other sensitive topics that may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #AlonzoBrooks #JusticeForAlonzo #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeDocumentary #InvestigativeJournalism #MissingPersons #Kansas #CriminalJustice #UnsolvedMystery #VictimAdvocacy #EvidenceMatters #RememberHisName #NeverForgotten

Case No. 13: Joseph Oberhansley: The Murder of Tammy Jo Blanton

Before her name became associated with a headline, Tammy Jo Blanton was a daughter, a mother, a friend, and a woman whose life mattered to the people who loved her. In September 2014, Tammy was found murdered inside her Jeffersonville, Indiana, home in a case that quickly drew national attention because of the shocking allegations surrounding her death. As the investigation unfolded, detectives worked to reconstruct the final hours of Tammy's life, gather forensic evidence, and build a case that would ultimately be presented before a jury. In this episode of Cold World Crime Time, Michelle examines Tammy's life, the investigation, the evidence presented in court, the legal proceedings, and the challenges faced by investigators and prosecutors. We separate verified facts from speculation while explaining the investigative process and the court's role in evaluating the evidence. While this case is often remembered for its disturbing details, our focus is different. Our focus is Tammy. The life she lived. The family and friends she left behind. And the pursuit of justice on her behalf. At Cold World Crime Time, we believe every victim deserves to be remembered with dignity, every family deserves answers, and every story deserves to be told with compassion, accuracy, and respect. We are committed to presenting evidence responsibly while keeping victims—not offenders—at the center of every episode. Listener Discretion: This episode discusses homicide, violence, and disturbing criminal allegations. Some details may be difficult for listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised. #ColdWorldCrimeTime #TammyJoBlanton #JusticeForTammy #JosephOberhansley #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeDocumentary #InvestigativeJournalism #Indiana #ForensicInvestigation #CriminalJustice #VictimAdvocacy #EvidenceMatters #RememberHer #NeverForgotten

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