Ice Cold Case

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A Cop's Promise Nov 21, 2025

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Belmont County Sheriff's Department has assigned a new detective to the case. New press articles question the integrity of this assignment and the motive for the renewed interest in J.C. McGhee's case.
Additional Sources:
https://ledenews.com/revisiting-cold-cases-in-belmont-county-part-1/
https://ledenews.com/revisiting-cold-cases-in-belmont-county-part-2/
00:00 - Previously On
1:03 - Part 0: Play Nice or Don't Play At All
6:09 - Part 1: "I'll Do My Best"
13:38 - Part 2: Talking Behind Bars
18:01 - Part 3: Omar... Again
23:37 - Part 4: Just Call Rico
28:03 - Part 5: Open and Active
35:24 - Part 6: Better Late Than Never
37:45 - Next Time
38:17 - Credits

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Who is Spoon Nov 13, 2025

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A new suspect is revealed through an anonymous tip that heats up the case, but his location could make any legal proceedings difficult.
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Additional Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/sep/01/christopher-dudus-coke-us-court
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/jamaican-man-charged-illegally-reentering-us
https://www.wowktv.com/news/crime/jamaican-man-in-wv-to-be-deported-after-illegal-reentry-into-the-us/

00:00 - Previously On 01:04 - Part 0: A New Name 03:27 - Part 1: Convenient Suspect 11:11- Part 2: Everyone's a Snitch 13:58 - Part 3: A 23-Year Secret 20:38 - Part 4: Where is Spoon? 24:18 - Part 5: Everyone Left Behind 30:08- Next Time 30:36 - Credits

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Update from Madison Jul 30, 2025

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A raw, unfiltered episode with updates about the podcast, J.C. McGhee's case, and Madison's personal life before Ice Cold Case jumps back into full episodes.

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You May Also Like: Petty Crimes Jul 22, 2025

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Airbnb Boat featuring Ego Nwodim

The rental listing said “please don’t unsnap.” Spoiler alert…she snapped.

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You May Also Like: You Probably Think This Story's About You Jul 15, 2025

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It Started as a Love Story

*Some names and details have been changed to conceal the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous.

When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon on Hinge sparks fly. Their first date revealed an instant connection and chemistry. Kanon is devastatingly handsome with a charm that disarmed even the most guarded heart — plus he is surprisingly emotionally available for a man in his forties. It’s as if the universe has conspired to bring them together, two soulmates destined to find each other.

The couple spends the next five months diving fast into a whirlwind romance. Their connection so intense and their bond so deep that it seems like Brittani’s fairytale has finally found its happy ending. Until one weekend that changed her life forever.

Executive Producer Brittani Ard

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Bonus: Crime Weekly Full Interview (Part 2) May 07, 2025

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This is part two of a two-part interview I did with Haley Gray, credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer for the series Crime Weekly released about the murder of J.C. McGhee.

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Bonus: Crime Weekly Full Interview (Part 1) Apr 30, 2025

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This is part one of a two-part interview I did with Haley Gray, credentialed victim advocate, researcher, and writer for the series Crime Weekly released about the murder of J.C. McGhee.

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Bad Cops. Bad Neighbors. Apr 23, 2025

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The police have not solved my dad's murder in nearly twenty-three years, but their negligence could be the symptom of a larger issue. Taking a deeper look at policing in America, and specifically within Belmont County, Ohio, it's clear that the systems in place to serve and protect constituents aren't working and could even be a catalyst for crime.

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Additional Sources:

The Intelligencer

Times Leader Online

Ohio Attorney General

Georgia State University

Taylor and Francis Online

00:00 - Previously On

01:04 Friend or Foe

03:15 Can't Stay Here

06:42 Do It In Belmont County

12:58 A Killer on the Loose

20:31 No One Can Save You

24:50 Behind the Badge

28:27 Families vs. Investigators

31:23 Inconvenient at Best

33:45 Next Time

34:12 Credits

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You May Also Like: Dakota Spotlight Apr 16, 2025

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Welcome to Season 11 of Dakota Spotlight. This season, we uncover the haunting 1999 murder of a young man in Bismarck, North Dakota—a tragic event that reverberated through the community and left a lasting impact on everyone involved. In Episode 1, we set the stage during a bustling winter weekend in Bismarck, when the city was filled with out-of-town visitors attending the state wrestling tournament. Through vivid storytelling, you’ll ride along as the night unfolds, culminating in a harrowing discovery that ignites a high-stakes investigation.

This season features firsthand accounts from detectives, loved ones, and even the convicted killer, as we unravel the complexities of this crime and explore deeper questions about memory, justice, and the enduring ripple effects of violence.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes content that may be disturbing, including a 911 call. Please listen with care.

Welcome to Homicide at House of Bottles.

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Homicide at House of Bottles is a production of Dakota Spotlight and Six Horse Media. This season was written, produced, and sound-edited by James Wolner, who also serves as the host. Research and interview assistance by Mari Zoerb Hansen. Special thanks to Bob Haas, Lloyd Halvorson, and the Bismarck Police Department for their contributions to this season.

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Whatever It Takes Apr 09, 2025

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After hitting a lot of dead ends, it was finally time to talk to a crucial source in my dad's murder to try to decipher the new tips coming in. Perhaps there's darker reasons this case isn't solved. Now I'm forced to reevaluate my allegiance because the line between empathy and gullibility is becoming more blurred.

Additional Sources:

https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2024/12/retiring-belmont-county-sheriff-david-lucas-looks-back-on-nearly-a-half-century-in-law-enforcement/

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00:00 Previously On

01:06 Sisyphus

03:43 A New Approach

09:20 Prepaid Call

16:48 Brothers in Crime

20:56 Who Killed My Dad

29:18 Humanity

36:39 Burden of Proof

39:06 Next Time

39:42 Credits

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