APB Cold Case

Before sunrise on June 23, 1985, 14-year-old Jennifer Day arrives for her summer job at a North Dallas donut shop. Within an hour, what started out as a typical shift, turns sinister when Jennifer goes missing. The only clues: her apron, found crumpled on the floor; and a witness with a strange sighting.

Long before modern investigative tools like DNA analysis, skilled trackers could read clues left behind on the ground—deciphering subtle signs others would never notice.

In this special Behind the Badge episode, we explore the ancient art of man-tracking where oftentimes, the most important evidence isn't found in a laboratory. It's waiting on the ground beneath our feet.

In this special APB: Behind the Badge episode, we return to Lower Manhattan in the terrifying moments following the collapse of the first World Trade Center tower.

A plainclothes police sergeant emerges from the chaos blinded, choking, disoriented—and alone. Nearby, a high school student watching the horror unfold, runs into the smoke and brings the sergeant to safety in a nearby church. What follows is an unexpected friendship between two strangers brought together on one of the darkest days in American history.

In the 1990s, a serial bank robber transformed ordinary heists into a calculated campaign of terror across Central New York. Bold, methodical, and increasingly violent, he taunted investigators while staying one step ahead of the law. As the robber's confidence grew, so did the danger—bringing local, state, and federal agencies to unite in one of the region's largest investigations. This is the story of the elite Bank Robbery Task Force that pursued Public Enemy Number One—and the relentless hunt to stop the man who believed he would never be caught.

When a homeowner digs up an old concrete slab to make way for a garden, he uncovers a skeleton and a long-hidden secret which ultimately leads to another shocking mystery.

On Halloween night in 1968, four-year-old Carolee Ashby was struck and killed by a driver who disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind only rumors, heartbreak, and unanswered questions. More than 40 years later, a cold case investigation uncovered shocking new leads and a long-hidden piece of evidence. This is a story of tragedy, guilt, redemption, and the decades-long pursuit of the truth.

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 car was found unlocked and abandoned, her wallet, cash, and wrapped Christmas gifts still inside. This episode examines the theory of Bobbi’s final hours and the troubling gaps that have kept this case cold for three decades. The search for the truth continues… Because someone knows what happened.

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 miles of rugged terrain, but the mountains have held onto their secrets. And one haunting question still echoes through the Black Hills… Where is Serenity Dennard?

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 two murders across state lines.

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, deadly hour.

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, beaten and shot in a brutal crime that has never been solved. Investigators believe there is at least one witness who has remained silent for decades. Could that witness and modern forensic science finally solve this cold case?

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 ambulance in sight. Former Fulton PD officers Lt./Retired Larry Mullen and Capt./Retired Arlen Cline relive one unforgettable night—tragedy and joy colliding in this special Behind the Badge re-release from APB Cold Case.

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 Mohave, a shocking new development emerges: 36 years later, the two missing girls have been found. Join us as we re-examine the case, revisit the key players, and dive back into a mystery that refuses to rest.

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 separate drunk driving crash. Then officers respond to another crash that claimed the lives of a family, the victims trapped within the fiery wreck. Some of those officers are diverted to an urgent maternity call, arriving to find a woman ready to give birth - but no ambulances are available. In this special “Behind the Badge” episode of APB Cold Case, form...

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 the Stairs?

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, witnesses see someone lurking around her apartment. Who is… the Man on the Stairs?

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 Spotlight episode, we examine the WAY in which a dangerous predator was ultimately identified and how it changed the way we look at DNA as a crime fighting tool.

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 Leona Kinsey?

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 cartel? This intriguing story is told by a daughter who is a passionate advocate in search of her mother, and by an undaunted cop who said this is the case that nags at him – a “loose end” that demands an answer.

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 missing. Are we getting closer to an answer? Someone knows what happened. If that person is you, it’s time to answer the question…Where are the girls who went Missing in the Keys?

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. Join us as we search for answers about the two girls who went…. Missing in the Keys

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 conflicting details. And we explore several dangerous predators who were in and around the area in 1974. Join us as we continue the search for two teens…. Missing in the Keys.

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 curious picture begins to emerge… Join us as we look for the girls who went… Missing in the Keys

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 timeline, haunting memories from family and friends, and a disturbing number of dangerous people who were in the area at the time. And after 50 years, we’re still searching for the girls who went Missing in the Keys…

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 he sees that the sergeant is in trouble and rushes to his aid. Join us for this inspiring “Behind the Badge” episode of APB Cold Case – the story of two men whose bravery and determination saved lives, their chance encounter resulting in a friendship that continues today.

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 this special ‘’Behind the Badge” episode of APB Cold Case we take you inside this incredible story of heroism, courage under fire, and fighting back.

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 spanned over 45 years. Did Holly let her killer in

the house? Here’s part 2 of… Someone’s at the Door.

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 girl doesn’t recognize the danger when she tells her friend… Someone’s at the Door…

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 cistern near the barn – he had been strangled, beaten and bound. The suspects include his wife; a former tenant thought to be a German spy; and a prominent banker who was supposedly Dr. Dean’s close friend.

This story unfolds during the final days of World War I, and te...

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 nearby mechanic, she accepts. She has no idea that she’s just accepted a ride from a serial killer. His evil intentions become apparent at the next exit when he turns the car in the wrong direction. In this special ‘’Behind the Badge” episode of APB Cold Case, a former police chief of Wenham, Massachusetts shares the...

In this special APB Cold Case Preview episode, we highlight several cases that we're working on for this season including the savage murder of two Marines on a tropical island; the unsolved homicide of a high school girl stabbed 18 times while in her own home; a gentleman farmer, who’s brutalized body is found in a well; and finally, two teenage girls who mysteriously vanish in the Florida Keys. These are just a few of the cold cases we have coming up this season.

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 found in a ditch along a country road 10 miles away. What happened after she left that downtown bar? We are looking for her killer, as we retrace her Final Footsteps.

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 last movements of a young woman with a competitive spirit and infectious personality who was on her way to winning a top sales competition… Was danger lurking in her Blind Spot?

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 Miller takes on the case and is able to identify the victim as Marina Ramos. When notified of her death, Marina’s family asks Inv. Miller a question that hits her like a ton of bricks. This is no longer just a murder investigation...

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 secret. That is, until his untimely death at the hands of an unknown killer. Bob’s career is punctuated by his remarkable talent and charisma in radio, television and on the stage. But the last episode of his life was Unscripted.

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 almost 50 years, were found dead. As the couple spent the evening watching television together in the comfort of their home, they were both shot in the head by a killer who stood just outside their living room window. Who would have a motive to kill the Stabbs? A New York State police Investigator and family members share their insights on t...

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 message or trying to throw off investigators? Questions linger in this decades old cold case, but new technologies may help uncover the killer whose victim was Slain in Saratoga Springs.

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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 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 around Sherrill, New York is remembered vividly more than 50 years later by those who lived it.

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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 biological attack in U.S. history.

While many remember the frightening headlines warning of dangerous white powder letters which resulted in 5 deaths and many more sickened, the circumstances of how the attack was discovered and the harrowing events that followed, has gone largely unreported.

In this special APB Behind the Badge episode, we learn how the attack was carried out...

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 bootlegging competition, political rivals, and the police. And maybe even his jealous wife? This is the roller-coaster story of the dark and violent side of underground crime during the era of Prohibition. No one was ever charged with Diamond’s slaying, but if there had ever been a trial, there would have been a lot of Reasonable Doubt.

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