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COLD CASESHollywood Mystery: The Baffling Disappearance of a Young Starlet and the Search to Find Her
Here is the story of how a young actress, Jean Spangler, went missing from Hollywood, the search to find her and the ties to Kirk Douglas. COLD CASESSex, Lies & Videotape: The Lurid Life and Murder of Iconic 'Hogan's Heroes' Sitcom Star Bob Crane
Bob Crane was known for his role on "Hogan's Heroes," but he was living a secret life steeped in sex. He was found murdered, but who did it remains a mystery. COLD CASESFPD Investigation: The ‘Impossible’ Locked Room Killing of Joseph Elwell
Described by the New York Times as a killing "among the most remarkable in the annals of crime in this country," the "impossible" murder of Joseph Elwell remains one of New York's biggest mysteries. COLD CASESAS BODIES PILED UP ON LONG ISLAND BEACHES, POLICE BELIEVED IT WAS A SERIAL KILLER'S WORK. A LOOK AT THE GILGO BEACH MURDERS.
More than 10 deaths on Long Island, New York might be the work of one, or multiple, serial killers. Here is a recap of the deaths, many of whom were prostitutes. NEWSFound In An Oil Drum: A Pregnant Woman Found Dead In A Barrel. Her Family Has Answers, But Not Justice.
Reyna Marroquin came to NYC with big dreams but got into an affair. She went missing and was later found dead in an oil drum. Did her family get justice? NEWSFive priests were killed in the U.S. between 1981 and 1984, with three definite murders. Are their deaths linked?
Five priests were killed between 1981 and 1984 in the U.S., with at least three of them murdered. Are their deaths linked, or are they just coincidences? NEWSA U.S Air Force officer was found dead in a car crash and it was ruled a suicide. So why was there evidence of torture?
Air Force Col. Phillip Shue was found dead after a car crash in Texas. His death was ruled a suicide, but were there signs of foul play in his killing? COLD CASES1 dead or 3?: The confusing cold-case murder of Latricia White and possibly her family
Was it one or three? The murder of Latricia White and possibly her family in Texas has stumped investigators for years. Can you help solve the cold case? COLD CASESThe Austin yogurt shop murders: The unsolved brutal killing of four girls
Four teens were found killed in a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. While some suspects were arrested years later, they were not convicted. Police continue to work the case. COLD CASESShe was on her way home from a work Christmas party when she was shot through the heart. But, who pulled the trigger?
Rhonda Hinson drove home from her work Christmas party in 1981 when she was murdered while driving. Police in North Carolina haven't identified the killer. CELEBRITY JUSTICEWith the lights out: Was the death of Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain suicide or murder?
Kurt Cobain was the lead singer of Nirvana and an icon in the music world when he died in 1994. But, questions have remained if it was suicide or murder. COLD CASES'Charlie Chop-Off' mutilated and killed boys in Harlem in 1970s and was never caught. Or was he?
"Charlie Chop-Off" killed and mutilated boys in New York City in the 1970s. But was he caught? A man seems to fit all the descriptions but wasn't charged. SERIAL KILLERSParadise Lost: How the 'Honolulu Strangler' terrorized Hawaii in the 1980s
The "Honolulu Strangler" left five victims dead in Hawaii in the 1980s. Police had a prime suspect but were never able to definitively connect him to the case. COLD CASESWho was D.B. Cooper? Part two: The unsolved mystery that remains today
For years, police and amateur sleuths have worked to solve the D.B. Cooper case. But, nobody has figured out who hijacked a plane in 1971. COLD CASESWho was D.B. Cooper? Part one: The hijacking of Flight 305
D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane and leaped out the back with a bag of money. But, what happened to him? The investigation has become a famous cold case. COLD CASESKerry Patterson seemed to vanish from her California home in 1980. Here skull was later found, her killer was not.
Kerry Patterson seemed to go missing from her California hometown in 1980. Her skull was later found. But, the case has gone cold and the killer remains free. NEWSPart 2: Elisa Lam was found dead in L.A.'s Cecil Hotel's water tank — but how she got there remains a mystery
Elisa Lam was found dead in the water tank at the Hotel Cecil in Los Angeles. But, how she ended up there remains a mystery to police and internet sleuths. NEWSPart 1: Elisa Lam was found dead in L.A.'s Cecil Hotel's water tank — but how she got there remains a mystery
The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles is known for more than a dozen dead bodies. One is the case of Elisa Lam, who was found in the hotel's water tank. NEWSMany believed the stabbing of gay Hollywood icon Sal Mineo was because of his lifestyle. It was something much simpler.
Sal Mineo was a gay actor in Hollywood. When he was stabbed to death, many believed it was due to his lifestyle, but it was just wrong place, wrong time. NEWSLord Louis Mountbatten: The Royal alleged pedophile who was above the law
Lord Louis Mountbatten was a member of the U.K.'s royal family, but was also an accused pedophile whose crimes weren't known for decades. He was assassinated in Ireland. SERIAL KILLERSCheri Jo Bates was killed in the 1960s in California. But was it the work of the Zodiac Killer?
Cheri Jo Bates was murdered near her college library in California during the 1960s. But was she the first victim of the serial murderer known as the Zodiac Killer? NEWSThe story behind the murder of rap pioneer Jam Master Jay and the hunt for his killer
Rap star Jam Master Jay was shot and killed in a New York recording studio. The Run-DMC member's killing was a lengthy investigation and now two people face charges. MISSINGHe was a cadet at West Point military academy, but vanished without a clue. What happened to Richard Cox?
Richard Colvin Cox was an Army cadet at West Point. But, he seemed to vanish without a clue. Searches have led to few answers in the cold case. COLD CASESA co-ed was stabbed in the book stacks at the Penn State library. Five decades later, who killed her remains a question.
Betsy Aardsma was stabbed to death in the library at Penn State University in 1969. Decades later, her killer remains free and the case has gone cold. NEWSThree children were all found raped and murdered in New York state, but that wasn't the only thing they had in common
Three children were killed the same way in the same area of New York in the 1970s. But was it one killer or more? Their cases became known as "The Alphabet Murders." GANGSTERSCorruption and brutality: here's how Whitey Bulger's reign of terror in the mob lasted for decades
White Bulger worked as both an FBI informant and the head of the mob in the Boston area. He escaped prosecution for decades thanks to his ties - but it didn't last forever. COLD CASESGeorgette Bauerdorf: The unsolved murder of a L.A. socialite
Georgette Bauderdorf was young and attractive and looking for a way into Hollywood when she was found dead in her L.A. apartment. Her killing is now a cold case. INVESTIGATIONSEchoes of Salem: The story of the West Memphis Three and killing of a trio of boys
Three teens were accused of killing three boys in the woods in Arkansas. Allegations of Satan worship, police mistakes and intrigue fill the case known as the West Memphis Three NEWSThe tragic story of the death of JonBenet Ramsey and the other suspects police considered
JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in her Colorado home 25 years ago. Here is part 3 of our series that looked at her case and the suspects. COLD CASESThe tragic story of the death of JonBenet Ramsey and the investigation into her killing
JonBenet Ramsey was found dead in her Colorado home 25 years ago. Her killing still gets attention and questions about who murdered the beauty pageant star. NEWSWho was Elizabeth Short? The woman behind America's most famous unsolved case
The background and life of Elizabeth Short, who was killed in the Black Dahlia case. The story might be the most famous unsolved crime in American history. FEATURESGeorge Hodel: Doctor. Genius. Serial Killer: The story of the main suspect in the Black Dahlia killing.
George Hodel was a doctor in Los Angeles but has long been considered a prime suspect in the killing of Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia. INVESTIGATIONSForgotten Noir: Was a serial killer at work in 1940s LA responsible for the Black Dahlia killing?
The 1940s were a dangerous time in Los Angeles for attractive young women, with several showing up dead and their killer never arrested. Was a serial killer at work? MISSINGEight Minutes that changed the world: The brutal Texas killing that led to the AMBER Alert system
Amber Hagerman was kidnapped and murdered in Texas in 1996. But, her killing helped spur the creation of the AMBER Alert system to help find abducted children. INVESTIGATIONSAn NBA player seemed to disappear from the earth. Is an African dictator to blame?
Former NBA player John Brisker seemed to vanish and has never been found. Is African Dictator Idi Amin to blame for the Detroit native's death? GANGSTERSThe rise and fall of John Gotti part 2: The Teflon Don can't escape the law forever
John Gotti was a famous mobster in New York City, perhaps the most famous mafia member. Here is the story of his rise and fall in the world of organized crime. GANGSTERSThe rise and fall of John Gotti part 1: Going from the boy in the Bronx to mafia Godfather
John Gotti was a famous mobster in New York City, perhaps the most famous mafia member. Here is the story of his rise and fall in the world of organized crime. COLD CASESDeath of a rebel: The slaying of Carolyn Wasilewski in Baltimore remains cold 60 years later.
Carolyn Wasilewski was found murdered in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1954. More than 60 years later, the case remains famous though leads have made it go cold. COLD CASESBodies kept piling up in the pacific northwest. Was it the work of one killer or a coincidence?
In the 1980s, the bodies of couples showed up dead in the Pacific Northwest. But was it the work of one murderer or multiple killers? Some killings have been noted by a tube sock found at the scene. COLD CASESCold case files: The Senseless killing of a New York City deli icon and no arrests years later
Abe Lebewohl was the owner of the Second Avenue Deli in New York City. More than 20 years later, his murder remains a cold case. COLD CASESThe Green Twig murder: The brutal slaying of Louise Springer in Los Angeles and the hunt for her killer
Louise Springer was a well-off hairdresser in Los Angeles before her murder in the 1940s. Her case is filled with plenty of suspects, but few answers. MURDER & MAYHEMSlaughter in the wilderness: The Lava Lake murders and the hunt for a killer
Here is the story of a triple homicide at Lava Lake in Oregon. All fingers point to one suspect, but why was he never charged with the murders? COLD CASESBOSTON CHILD SEX SCANDAL: THE TRAGIC DEATH OF STARR FAITHFUL
Starr Faithfull was a socialite in the early 20th Century. But, allegations of child sex abuse and a life of drugs and sex sent her spiraling. Did it play a part in her death? TRIAL ARCHIVESTHE TRIAL IN GEORGE FLOYD'S DEATH IS SET TO BEGIN IN MINNESOTA, HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT
The trial for former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and his role in the death of George Floyd is set to start in Minnesota. Here is a preview of the case. COLD CASESWERE THE HORRIFIC 'ICE BOX MURDERS' LINKED TO THE ASSASSINATION OF JFK?
The 'Ice Box Murders' shocked and horryified Houston when they happened, but is the suspect tied to the killing of JFK? Here is a look at the crime that shocked Texas.