Ice Cold Case

Ice Cold Case

In 2002, my dad was murdered in the doorway of his home. Now, I am ready to find answers to the coldest case in Belmont County, Ohio. This is the story of a daughter desperate for justice, for closure, for someone to care. It doesn't get more personal than this.

Episodes

Introducing: Ice Cold Case

May 4, 2023 • 59 secs
Join me as I delve into the deeply personal and haunting story of my dad's murder. In this gripping true crime podcast, I take you on a journey of discovery as I explore the case from every angle, and reveal the untold details that I have uncovered through my investigation. With each episode, you'll be drawn deeper into the investigation, as I look for new evidence, interview key players, and unravel the mystery of my dad's death. ...
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A Case as Cold as Ice

May 17, 2023 • 32 mins
 This is the story of what happened to J.C. McGhee on July 11, 2002 according to police records — some of which may not be entirely accurate nor adequate. Twenty years later, the search for answers begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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I'm Batman

May 31, 2023 • 34 mins
Every hero has an origin story and this is mine — the story of how I found out about my dad's murder and what pushed me to start asking questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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An Illegal Adoption Gone Wrong

June 14, 2023 • 32 mins
As I learn about my dad's closet relationships, two people stand out as particularly suspicious. With a custody battle in the mix, the police identified a motive for murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Family Ties

June 28, 2023 • 37 mins
A suspect is charged with my dad's murder, but inconsistent witness testimony builds a web of lies and complicates the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Behind the Badge

July 12, 2023 • 37 mins
Looking at the police’s handling of this investigation, it’s clear that corners were cut. Was my dad a casualty in their war on drugs?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dead Ends

July 26, 2023 • 34 mins
As I narrow down the suspects, I take a look at this case from a new perspective to try to pinpoint who really killed my dad.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Invisible String

August 9, 2023 • 30 mins
After researching all the theories and motives possibly involved in this case, I find a suspect that links them together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Fallout

August 23, 2023 • 30 mins
As more details surface, people are getting defensive. In the fallout, I’m finding crucial clues that could help solve this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The End... For Now

September 6, 2023 • 37 mins
After years of investigating, I'm ready to put together all the pieces I currently have. Help me solve my dad's murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ice Cold Case: Part Two

March 6, 2024 • 1 min
There's two sides to every story. With new information flooding in about my dad's case, my own suspicions are shifting. Is everything that I've been told one hundred percent true? Or have I've been thrown a few red herrings? It's time to take a look at the other side of the story to try to find out what really happened to my dad, John Cornelius McGhee, on July 11, 2002. Ice Cold Case is a chronicle of self-discovery and exploration...
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Here We Go Again

March 20, 2024 • 39 mins
After six months of sifting through the new information flooding in about my dad’s case, it’s time to share some significant updates that have me questioning my own theory. Now I’m wondering: is it wrong to be wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Back to Belmont County

April 3, 2024 • 35 mins
Welcome to Belmont County. Years of investigating have led to this. I sat down across the table from the main suspect in my dad's murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Killer Eyes

April 17, 2024 • 37 mins
Daryl’s Smith reputation in Belmont County made him an obvious suspect. “Innocent until proven guilty” is the standard. Was he ever given a fair chance? If he didn’t do it, where do I go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Between the Lines

May 1, 2024 • 29 mins
Another look at the case files illuminates some discrepancies and new questions arise. Now I’m trying to find the truth that lies between the lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Devil's in the Details

May 15, 2024 • 31 mins
New information stands out from the case files that didn't before. New characters are emerging with important pieces to the larger puzzle. The truth still seems hard to find, but maybe the devil's in the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bonus: Families vs. Investigators (with Sarah Turney)

May 29, 2024 • 55 mins
Sarah Turney (Voices for Justice) joins Madison McGhee for a conversation about the dynamics between families of victims and investigators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pointing Fingers

June 14, 2024 • 31 mins
The police and my family are constantly tossing blame. Meanwhile important information is starting to surface that has me questioning everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Behind Bars

June 28, 2024 • 34 mins
Some new developments leave more questions than answers, but solving this case seems more possible than ever before. Now there are just a few people left to track down, and finding them could be really simple or incredibly difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bonus: Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz (Live From CrimeCon 2024)

July 3, 2024 • 55 mins
Josh Mankiewicz (NBC's Dateline) joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation from CrimeCon 2024 about the details of the murder of J.C. McGhee and the journey to investigating her father's murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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