False Confession Revives Netherlands' Infamous Cold Case
Andy van den Hurk falsely confessed to murdering his sister Nicole to force police to exhume her body and test DNA, leading to new evidence in the cold case.
Category : Cold
Ex-Cop: Suffolk Strangler Has Victims Abroad from QE2 Days
Retired police officer Chris Clark believes serial killer Steve Wright murdered women internationally while working as a cruise steward in the 1980s, urging global forces to investigate cold cases.
Witch Solves 1945 'Witchcraft' Murder Case Via Spiritual Summoning
A 28-year-old witch claims to have solved the 1945 murder of Charles Walton in Warwickshire through spiritual communication, suggesting financial motives rather than witchcraft.
Google Earth Solves Nine-Year Cold Case of Missing Man
A Google Earth satellite image revealed a car submerged in a Michigan pond, solving the nine-year disappearance of David Lee Niles and bringing closure to his family.
Suzy Lamplugh Case: New Leads and Steve Wright Links
The Met Police are reviewing potential connections between Suzy Lamplugh's 1986 disappearance and serial killer Steve Wright, with new leads emerging in the UK's longest-running murder probe.
Ex-Wife: Suffolk Strangler Must Confess to Lamplugh Case
The former wife of serial killer Steve Wright and ex-colleagues from the QE2 urge police to question him about the 1986 disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, citing suspicious behaviour.
Suffolk Strangler Linked to Five More Murders by Ex-Police Boss
A former police intelligence officer claims serial killer Steve Wright may have murdered five additional women in the UK, using his jobs on ferries and ships as an ideal cover for his crimes.
17 Years On: Doorstep Shooting Killer Still At Large
The murder of Scott Buchanan, shot dead on his Tipton doorstep in 2008, remains unsolved after 17 years. Despite extensive police investigations and family appeals, his killer has never been found.
40-Year Search for Birkenhead Murderer Continues
Nearly four decades after Diane Sindall's brutal murder in Birkenhead, Merseyside Police continue their hunt for her killer, with a £20,000 reward offered for information leading to conviction.
27-year search for missing mum uncovers chilling new lead
A London woman, just seven when her mother vanished in New York in 1999, is fundraising for a private investigator after discovering a concerning phone number linked to her disappearance.
New Evidence in 79-Year-Old Black Dahlia Murder
Exclusive Daily Mail report reveals fresh developments in the 1947 Elizabeth Short murder investigation, with renewed focus on suspect Marvin Margolis and the victim's true story.
Mayoral Candidate Charged in Wife's Murder After Suicide Ruling
Michael Anthony Leon, 66, faces murder charges after prosecutors say he staged his wife's 2015 death as suicide. New digital evidence led to his arrest.
AI Could Solve 30-Year Cold Case of Bath Nightclub Murder
Police launch Operation Denmark, using artificial intelligence to re-examine evidence in the unsolved 1996 murder of Melanie Hall in Bath, hoping for a breakthrough.
AI and Ear Analysis Renew Hope in Jennifer Kesse Case
Twenty years after Jennifer Kesse vanished in Orlando, her parents hope AI analysis of a grainy surveillance image showing a distinctive ear could finally solve the cold case, with new DNA testing also underway.
Isle of Wight Teen's 1996 Disappearance: Mother's 30-Year Agony
Valerie Walker, 73, fears dying without answers about son Damien Nettles, who vanished from the Isle of Wight in 1996. As The Independent's SafeCall campaign launches, she shares her decades-long search for truth.
Spy's Love Letter Reveals Hidden Romance in Archives Exhibition
A previously unseen love letter from Cambridge spy ring's alleged fifth man John Cairncross to Gloria Barraclough reveals intimate side of notorious Cold War figure, featured in new National Archives exhibition.
Florida Everglades Murder: Girl's Final Words Revealed
The heartbreaking final words of five-year-old Quatisha 'Candy' Maycock have been disclosed as her killer faces resentencing for throwing her to alligators in 1998.
Four Arrested in 2004 Pizza Patio Murder Cold Case
Four men have been arrested for the 2004 killing of Ryan Cunningham at La Bella's Pizza Garden in Chula Vista, California, after a renewed public appeal for witnesses.
Police Renew Hunt for Killer of 'Clocaenog Forest Man'
North Wales Police have relaunched a murder investigation after skeletal remains were found in a forest used by serial killer Peter Moore. A £20,000 reward is offered for information.
Ben Needham's mum pushes new theory on son's disappearance
Kerry Needham reveals she believes her missing son Ben was kidnapped by a trafficking gang, as police prepare for a new DNA test following a potential lead.
Arrest made 25 years after California desert murder
A suspect has been arrested for the 2001 murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton in the Mojave Desert. The cold case was reopened in 2025, leading to a breakthrough.
New Details in Canadian Siblings' Disappearance Probe
Court documents reveal domestic tensions and financial strain in the family of Lilly and Jack Sullivan, missing from Nova Scotia since May 2025. Police continue search.
Victoria Hall's mother dies before killer's trial
Lorinda Hall, 70, has died weeks before the trial of serial killer Steve Wright for her daughter's 1999 murder. Read the full story of the 27-year wait for justice.
Mum's 26-year fight for justice over daughter's death
For 26 years, Rose Ozturkce has sought answers after her daughter Lizzie was found dead on a dark country road near York. She believes people are keeping secrets and vows never to give up.
Ben Needham: Mother's New Theory 35 Years On
Kerry Needham believes her son, missing from Kos since 1991, was trafficked. A new DNA test is pending as she criticises the investigation's funding compared to the McCann case.
44-Year-Old Florida Murder Case Reopened with DNA
Police in Florida have reopened the 44-year-old cold case of Delores Bailey's murder, hoping advanced DNA technology can finally identify her killer and bring closure to her family.
40-Year-Old Hit-and-Run Victim Finally Identified
After four decades, DNA technology has identified 'Laguna Beach Jane Doe' as Virginia 'Ginny' Irene Nelson, solving a 1982 cold case. Discover the breakthrough story.
$20K Reward in 1991 Disappearance of Andrea 'Chick' White
After 34 years, a new $20,000 reward offers fresh hope in the unsolved case of Andrea 'Chick' White, a 22-year-old mother who vanished from a California highway, highlighting the crisis of missing Indigenous women.
New cold case probe into 'Monster of Avignon'
French prosecutors launch a new cold case investigation into Dominique Pelicot, seeking other possible victims. His wife, Gisele, was raped by 50 strangers. Read the full story.
60-Year-Old Cold Case Solved After Skull Found 2,000 Miles Away
The 1965 disappearance of Ronald Joseph Cole is solved after his skull was identified in Illinois. A breakthrough in a decades-old cold case mystery. Read the full story.
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