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🕯️ This is the story of Elena Sanchez Hawkins, a devoted mother whose life was brutally taken in Boston, Kentucky, over 30 years ago. Her tragic murder shocked her family and the small community, leaving questions unanswered and a case that went cold for decades.

Her son, Danny Hawkins, has spent most of his life seeking justice for his mother. In this episode of TheColdCases.com Podcast, we explore the details of the crime, the initial investigation, and the challenges that left Elena’s murder unsolved for so long. Listeners will gain insight into the emotional and investigative journey of a family determined to find answers.

We also examine how cold cases can be revisited using modern forensic techniques and renewed public attention. This episode highlights the resilience of those left behind and the ongoing pursuit of justice for victims of unsolved crimes.

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🔎 TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases

This episode dives into a viral Instagram post that claimed “Over 100 missing children in Virginia since June — and no media coverage.”

Is it true? Or is it another case of fear and misinformation spreading online?

Join host Dustin Terry as he investigates the facts behind the rumor, breaks down how missing child reports really work, and explores why these numbers can be so easily misunderstood. While most reports are resolved quickly, hundreds of families are still waiting for answers — and their stories deserve to be heard.

In this powerful two-hour episode, Dustin unpacks:

• 📊 The truth behind Virginia’s missing child statistics
• 🕵️‍♂️ Why the Instagram rumor spread so quickly
• 📰 The silence of mainstream media and the reality of “missing white woman syndrome”
• 💔 The real faces and names of missing children in Virginia whose stories have gone overlooked

Not every rumor is true — but behind every statistic is a child who matters.

👉 Listen now and learn how you can help bring awareness to the children who are still missing.

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🔎 Inside Cold Case Investigations: How Old Crimes Find New Answers 🎙️

Step inside the world of cold cases, unsolved crimes, and forgotten crimes with TheColdCases.com Podcast hosted by Dustin Terry. This episode uncovers how decades-old crime stories are being reopened, re-examined, and finally solved through modern science and relentless determination.

From crime scenes 🕵️‍♂️ and evidence analysis to groundbreaking advances in forensic genealogy 🧬🌳 and DNA technology, Dustin explores how investigative journalism and community awareness can shine new light on cases long left in the dark.

Discover:
⚖️ The role of journalism in exposing overlooked true crime stories
🧬 How forensic breakthroughs are rewriting the narrative of real crime
👮‍♂️ The dedication of detectives and families fighting for justice
📺 Why media attention can mean the difference between silence and answers
💔 The emotional impact of murder stories and missing persons cases that never truly fade

This episode blends the human, scientific, and investigative sides of true crime, showing how persistence — and new technology — bring long-forgotten cases back into the spotlight.

👉 If you’re passionate about cold cases, true crime stories, and the pursuit of justice through evidence and investigative journalism, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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🕵️‍♂️ Welcome to TheColdCases.com Podcast with host Dustin Terry, who holds a Master’s degree in Psychology. In this chilling one-hour episode, we journey into the disturbing world of serial killers and the psychological forces that drive their crimes.

What compels someone to commit repeated murders? From childhood trauma and psychopathy to obsession, ritual, and the need for control, Dustin breaks down the hidden psychology behind these murder stories. You’ll also learn about the different types of killers—visionary, mission-oriented, hedonistic, and power/control-driven—and uncover the truth behind common myths that cloud public understanding of real crime.

This episode also explores how profiling and psychological analysis play a critical role in solving cold cases, shining new light on unsolved crimes and forgotten crimes. By examining patterns and behaviors, investigators can connect the dots, find new evidence, and bring justice to families still waiting for answers.

🔍 Topics covered in this episode:
🧩 Defining serial killers and their crime patterns
🧠 Psychological development and early warning signs
🎭 Inside the fantasy, obsession, and control of a serial killer
❌ Debunking myths about serial killers
📊 Typologies of killers and their behavior types
⚖️ How psychology aids investigative journalism and cold case investigations

If you’re fascinated by true crime stories, the psychology of crime, and the pursuit of justice in long-unsolved cases, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe now to TheColdCases.com Podcast and explore the dark psychology behind some of history’s most notorious killers. 🎙️

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🔎 TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases

In this episode, we revisit one of Georgia’s most haunting cold cases — the tragic story of Melissa Wolfenbarger, a young mother who vanished in 1998. For years, her remains went unidentified, while her family lived in uncertainty. In a shocking twist, it was her father’s history as a convicted serial killer that ultimately helped investigators confirm her identity — yet her true killer remained free for decades.

This powerful true crime story uncovers how Melissa’s case, once marked as a forgotten crime, finally found answers through persistence, investigative journalism, podcasts, and a tip that shattered 25 years of silence. Along the way, we explore the importance of evidence, the resilience of families who refuse to give up, and the ways modern forensic techniques are rewriting the narrative of unsolved crimes.

If you’re drawn to murder stories, real crime, and the fight for justice in long-ignored cases, this episode will grip you from start to finish. Tune in to discover how light was finally shed on Melissa Wolfenbarger’s case — and why no unsolved crime should ever be forgotten.

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🔎 TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases

In this episode, we explore one of Britain’s most chilling forgotten crimes — the case of David Fuller. For more than 30 years, the murders of Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce remained unsolved crimes, haunting investigators and families alike. It wasn’t until advances in DNA evidence that Fuller was exposed, revealing a horrifying legacy that went far beyond these murder stories. As a hospital electrician, he secretly committed unspeakable acts inside mortuaries, violating over 100 victims and leaving one of the darkest marks in true crime history.

Join host Dustin Terry as we revisit the cold beginnings of this case, trace the investigative breakthroughs, and examine how this shocking story reshaped conversations about justice, real crime, and the treatment of victims. Through the lens of investigative journalism, we uncover how persistence, technology, and public awareness can finally bring answers to long-forgotten cold cases.

If you’re captivated by true crime stories, unsolved crimes, and the haunting realities of forgotten crimes, this is an episode you cannot miss.

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🔎 TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases

In this episode, we uncover a chilling Minnesota cold case that may finally have answers after nearly six decades. In 1967, 59-year-old Roy George Benn vanished without a trace along with his 1963 Buick Electra, leaving relatives stunned and investigators with unanswered questions. For 58 years, this unsolved crime grew cold — until August 2025, when a fisherman’s sonar scan of the Mississippi River revealed a submerged car. Inside, authorities discovered human remains believed to be Benn’s, potentially solving one of Minnesota’s oldest cold cases.

Join host Dustin Terry as we explore Roy Benn’s disappearance, the dramatic discovery, the ongoing forensic investigation, and what this breakthrough means for families still waiting for justice. From the supper club he left that night to the modern evidence that resurfaced decades later, this true crime story blends mystery, loss, and hope.

If you follow unsolved mysteries, forgotten crimes, or true crime stories, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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In this gripping episode of TheColdCases.com podcast, we take you behind the bars of Idaho’s Maximum Security Institution to uncover what life is like for convicted killer Bryan Kohberger after the infamous University of Idaho student murders case. Although this isn’t a cold case, it’s a high-profile true crime story that continues to unfold. We detail credible reports of relentless verbal harassment from fellow inmates, how prison culture targets notorious offenders, and the extreme conditions of solitary confinement that Kohberger now faces. You’ll learn how prison dynamics shift when a high-profile criminal arrives, why inmates plan targeted campaigns of intimidation, and how the psychological toll of isolation plays out in real time. True crime fans will gain deeper insight into the aftershocks of a major criminal case and why post-conviction life remains an important chapter in understanding the full story.

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