Cold and Untold
Former TV news reporter, journalist, creator and host of Cold and Untold, Amanda Denise delivers concise, digestible episodes just long enough to give you the facts and to provide insight into the lives of the victims. In each episode, you’ll hear about an unsolved case through a journalist's lens who interviews family and friends of the victims, law enforcement, those with firsthand research and knowledge of the case, and using requested documents. Amanda focuses on details without opinion. This is storytelling with a purpose; it's informative, compassionate, and straight to the point—crafted to keep cold cases on the radar while honoring the victims and striving to give families a voice. Please follow us on social media @coldanduntold.
Episodes
On the night America chose its next president, a beloved Greensboro restaurant owner was found in the parking lot of his own business suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.
Mark Freedman—known for his love of food, people, and community—was murdered on Election Night 2020.
Years later, his case remains unsolved, despite a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
In this episode...
On October 26, 2010, Christy Lynn Russell was found buried under a mound of dirt in Laurinburg, NC. She was unhoused and battled substance use disorder but never failed to make contact with her family.
In this episode, you'll hear from the law enforcement about the chilling discovery of Christy's body and from Christy’s sister, Holly, who despite giving up hope, knows Christy's story needs to be told!
Any names menti...
In this bonus episode of the "Cold and Untold" podcast, we sit down with private investigator Matt Duff to discuss one of Raleigh, North Carolina’s oldest unsolved murder cases.
In August 1994, a 17-year-old girl left her apartment to meet with an escort-service client. She was found murdered, and for decades, her family, friends, and the community are still searching for answers.
Matt Duff brings his ...
This year marks 41 years since the tragic death of 21-year-old Sharon Jones, a college student with a promising future ahead. Sharon was preparing to graduate when her life was cut short.
In this episode, Australian true crime writer Greg Fox shares his extensive research on the case, shedding light on the mystery that still remains unsolved. Join us as we revisit Sharon’s story.
Sources referenced: The Virginian-Pilot: 6 March 198...
In the early hours of a cold winter morning, a woman is brutally murdered, stabbed multiple times in what authorities believe to be targeted. Her lifestyle may have played a role in her tragic death, but law enforcement needs help from the community to solve this case.
Any names mentioned in this episode, including those who may have been considered persons of interest, have not been charged by law enforcement. Any names referenced...
A college student is shot dead in the breezeway of his off campus apartment in Greensboro, NC. Despite tireless efforts, his family and detectives are still searching for answers. You’ll hear from his mother, Stephanie Hayle, his sister, Julie, and the cold case detective now assigned to the case. They all believe someone out there holds the key to solving his murder.
Thank you all for listening to this podcast.
A sincere ...
A double murder remains unsolved for nearly 27 years. Two men ending their shift at a pawn shop in Havelock, NC are found bludgeoned to death. Today, with the advancement in DNA technology, there’s hope this case will soon be solved. Michelle Pitman, the sister of James Smith and investigators hope so too.
Thank you all for listening to this podcast.
A sincere thank you to law enforcement, but most importantly to...
Welcome to Cold and Untold, the podcast that shines a light on cold cases in my home state, North Carolina.
I’m your host, Amanda Denise. With your help, we can bring attention to these missing persons and unsolved murder cold cases.
Get ready for factual storytelling with real emotions.
Thank you all for listening to this podcast.
A sincere thank you to law enforcement, but most importantly to the fam...
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