Cold Case Files

Synopsis

There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, “Cold Case Files” explores the cases that defied the odds. Each episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.

First Air Date: 2017-02-27

Last Air Date: 2025-03-07

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 60

Networks: A&E

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Top Cast

Bill Kurtis as Self - Narrator (voice)
Danny Glover as Self - Narrator (voice)
David Snyder as Steve Carlson
Jojo Tua as Michael Dishon
Zilpha Lowery as N/A
Jeremiah Pittman as N/A
Kevin Gutches as Legal Investigator

Seasons

Specials (2023) - (4 Episodes)

Season 1 (2017) - (10 Episodes)

Season 2 (2021) - (27 Episodes)

Season 3 (2022) - (6 Episodes)

Season 4 (2024) - (17 Episodes)

Specials (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Rifkin Murders (1) (2023-09-30)

Serial killer Joel Rifkin took the lives of 17 women in New York before he was caught red handed in 1993. Almost thirty years later, after interviewing Rifkin for a documentary, a TV producer leverages his relationship with New York's most prolific serial killer to get information police could use to discover the identities of Rifkin's two remaining unknown victims. When presented with actionable leads, New York State Police revisit the case and begin a two year search for justice for Victims Six and Nine.
Ep. 2: The Rifkin Murders (2) (2023-09-30)

After 30 years, serial killer Joel Rifkin is providing clues to New York State Police in order to identify two of his 17 victims--the only victims that remain nameless. The information he's given has brought investigators closer than ever before to naming Victims Six and Nine. But when they visit him in prison, Rifkin throws them a curveball. In an effort to bring about justice, TV producer Peter Reiss follows up with his own on camera sit down with Rifkin to get answers once and for all.
Ep. 3: The Grim Sleeper (1) (2024-11-08)

Infamous serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr. preyed on women in South Central Los Angeles over a span of 25 years. Narrated by award-winning actress and producer Regina Hall, this gripping true crime tale is interwoven with the real-life story of the search for an elusive killer and the fight for justice in a Los Angeles community.
Ep. 4: The Grim Sleeper (2) (2024-11-08)

In 1980s Los Angeles, a killer is terrorizing South Central, murdering African American women and discarding their bodies in the street. As the victim count rises–suspects are few–fear and anger take hold in a community often overlooked by the police.