Episodes
Darnell Smith – Five of Diamonds, California
Darnell Smith’s family never expected him – a pastor’s son and an ambitious student – to get killed in a hail of gunfire.
Robert Mitchell Jr. – 8 of Clubs, New York
When the body of Robert Mitchell Jr., a “gentle giant” and towering presence in Rochester’s bar scene, is discovered burning in a public park, detectives don’t know what to think.
Jerene Matta – Queen of Spades, Washington
During the Yakima Police Department’s annual Christmas party, the news of 62-year-old Jerene’s murder shocked every officer and their plus ones.
Ron Harnish – 7 of Clubs, California
Twenty-two-year-old Ron Harnish was murdered on the streets of San Diego in December 2006.
Jaklyn Baccoli – 5 of Clubs, New York
When demolition workers entered a vacant home in Rochester, New York, they expected asbestos—not a crime scene.
REMEMBERING: Valaine Briggs – Ace of Spades, Utah
When 19-year-old Valaine left her Salt Lake City apartment and walked to class one spring morning in 1977, her carefully planned future was full of promise.
Andrew Moore – 6 of Clubs, California
This week marks the 25th anniversary of Andrew “Andy” Moore’s murder. 26-year-old Andy was killed in September 2000 while sleeping in his San Diego, California, apartment.
Patricia Allen – Queen of Hearts, Washington
On October 3, 1995, Patricia Allen was asleep on her couch when she was stabbed once so precisely that it nearly cut her heart in half.
Audio Extra: Interview with Barbara Rae-Venter
Our reporter, Nicole Kagan, sits down with renowned Investigative Genetic Genealogist, Barbara Rae-Venter to talk about the beginnings of her career in genealogy, her groundbreaking role in solving the Golden State Killer case, and the techniques that set her apart when it comes to assisting cold case investigations.
Jodine Serrin – 7 of Diamonds, California (Part 2)
In 1995, Marisa Patti met David Mabrito on the beach in Oceanside, California – it was love at first sight.
Maria “Mary Faye” Mendez – Wild Card, Texas
Maria “Mary Faye” Mendez walked out of the duplex she shared with her family in Odessa, Texas, on Aug. 2, 1985, and seemingly vanished without a trace.
Lawrence Riegel – 5 of Spades, Washington
When Lawrence was reported missing on January 10th, 2010, he didn’t exactly vanish without a trace.











