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Cold Case Files

Cold Case Files

20177.84 Seasons60 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Laura Fleury
NetworksA&E

Top Cast

Bill Kurtis

Bill Kurtis

Self - Narrator (voice)

Themes & Keywords

homicideinterviewmurdercrime scenekillertrue crimeforensic scienceforensicmurder investigationhomicide detectivedna testingmurder mysterycold casehomicide investigationmurder victimcrime scene evidence

About Cold Case Files

Cold Case Files is a crime, mystery, documentary series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of homicide, interview, murder, crime scene, killer, true crime. Created by Laura Fleury, it stars Bill Kurtis. 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.

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