Ice Cold Case
In 2002, the host's father was murdered in the doorway of their home in Belmont County, Ohio. Now, years later, she is determined to find answers to this cold case. The podcast follows her personal quest for justice and closure, as she tries to get someone to care about the unsolved murder. It is a deeply emotional and intimate true crime story told from a daughter's perspective.
Episodes
Bonus: The Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell | Frozen Files
I’m excited to share the first episode of my new weekly series, Frozen Files, a show dedicated to the unsolved, overlooked, and mishandled cases that never should’ve gone cold.
Our first case is the story of 18-year-old CU Boulder freshman Megan Trussell, who disappeared on Super Bowl Sunday 2025 and was found days later in Boulder Canyon under circumstances her family still cannot reconcile. Her
Introducing: Frozen Files
Frozen Files is a weekly true crime podcast dedicated to the cases that time, media, and systems left behind. Some never became headlines. Some names you won’t recognize. All have frozen over. Hosted by investigative journalist and Ice Cold Case creator Madison McGhee, Frozen Files highlights the unsolved and overlooked cases while focusing on the victims and families who deserve justice.Subscribe
Bonus: Medium Reading Before the Investigation (with Kelsi Davies)
An unreleased medium reading with Kelsi Davies recorded before the Ice Cold Case investigation went public, shared now for reflection and context to consider what resonated, what aligned, and what does not. This episode contains intuitive and spiritual perspectives and is presented as a personal and exploratory moment in the process, not as evidence or confirmation of facts.
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Call Me When It's Solved
In the series finale of Ice Cold Case, Madison McGhee documents the current state of her father’s unsolved murder, reflects on the cost of the investigation, and explains why ending the podcast is not the same as ending the search for truth.
00:00 - Previously On
01:05 - Part 0: The Beginning
04:04 - Part 1: The Podcast
08:24 - Part 2: The Case
13:57 - Part 3: The System
19:20 - Part 4: Th
Bonus: Madison McGhee's Victim Impact Statement
A live recording of Madison McGhee reading her victim impact statement at CrimeCon 2025, reflecting on the long-term consequences of her father’s unsolved murder, recorded live in Denver, Colorado (CrimeCon 2025) as part of a panel with the National Center for Victims of Crime.
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Behind Closed Doors
Someone with a very close connection to Omar comes forward with what he said privately about July 11, 2002. This new version of the story contradicts timelines and raises new questions about fear, power, and what never made it into the case files.00:00 - Previously On01:03 - Part 0: When the Phone Rings 04:23 - Part 1: Another Day, Another Twist11:25 - Part 2: Public vs. Private14:10 - Part 3: Fro
Omar's Side
In a conversation with the key witness, Omar Foston, there's new claims and contradictions about the hours surrounding J.C. McGhee's murder. A revealing phone call shines light on the uncomfortable possibility that the truth, and the killer, might be closer than anyone wants to believe.
00:00 - Previously On
01:03 - Part 0: Don't Trust Anyone...
04:18 - Part 1: An Unlikely Alliance
08:21 - P
Bonus: A Conversation with Josh Mankiewicz
Josh Mankiewicz (NBC's Dateline) is back on the pod! Josh joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation from Denver, Colorado (CrimeCon 2025) about the updates in the case of the murder of J.C. McGhee, how life has changed since she started this journey, and what listeners can expect.
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Testing and Theories
A breakdown of the DNA, ballistics, and forensic evidence that could finally solve J.C. McGhee's case. Questioning what evidence exists and why the Belmont County Sheriff’s Department won't test it.
00:00 - Previously On
01:06 - Part 0: From Guessing to Proving
02:37 - Part 1: DNA to Test
08:52 - Part 2: Bullet Casings
15:53 - Part 3: Sneakers and Shoe Strings
19:22 - Part 4: The Rubbing A
Misdemeanor Murder
An expose into the brutal reality behind the FBI nickname “misdemeanor homicides,” racial bias in policing, and the informant culture that shaped Belmont County. The picture now becomes clearer and a whole lot darker. Is accountability just a cover up?https://www.theroot.com/of-course-there-are-black-serial-killers-1790880259
0:00 - Previously On
1:06 - Part 0: A Town of Snitches
3:07 - Part
A Cop's Promise
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 On1:03 - Part 0: Play
Who is Spoon
A new suspect is revealed through an anonymous tip that heats up the case, but his location could make any legal proceedings difficult.To submit any tips or information, please email: icecoldcasepodcast@gmail.comAdditional Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/sep/01/christopher-dudus-coke-us-courthttps://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/jamaican-man-charged-illegally-reentering-ushttps://www
Update from Madison
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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Bonus: Crime Weekly Full Interview (Part 2)
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)
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.
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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Whatever It Takes
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.
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Ice Cold Case: Part Three
This cold case is about to be up in flames. New tips, new suspects, and new research are steering the ship of this investigation. Nothing is what it seems, and maybe everything I needed to know was right in front of me the whole time. It's time to take a look at the systemic hurdles holding me back from finding out what really happened to my dad, John Cornelius McGhee, on July 11, 2002. Ice Cold C
Bonus: Truer Crime (with Celisia Stanton)
Celisia Stanton joins Madison to talk about the second season of her true crime podcast, Truer Crime.
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Bonus: Detective Steven Keogh (Live From CrimeCon London 2024)
Steven Keogh (former investigator and current crime consultant) joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation at CrimeCon London 2024 about Madison's investigation into the unsolved murder of J.C. McGhee and the his advice for her as she continues this journey.
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Will It Ever Be Enough
As I start to build a case, new developments have forced me to reconsider my list of suspects and revisit my investigative methods.
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Corruption in the County
While exploring the Belmont County Sheriff's Department's reputation, I find a strange connection. The loose ends of this case are becoming cleaner and the path to justice feels closer than ever.
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Bonus: Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz (Live From CrimeCon 2024)
Josh Mankiewicz (NBC's Dateline) joins Madison McGhee for a live conversation from CrimeCon 2024 about the details of the murder of J.C. McGhee and the journey to investigating her father's murder.
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Behind Bars
Some new developments leave more questions than answers, but solving this case seems more possible than ever before. Now there are just a few people left to track down, and finding them could be really simple or incredibly difficult.
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Pointing Fingers
The police and my family are constantly tossing blame. Meanwhile important information is starting to surface that has me questioning everything.
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Bonus: Families vs. Investigators (with Sarah Turney)
Sarah Turney (Voices for Justice) joins Madison McGhee for a conversation about the dynamics between families of victims and investigators.
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Devil's in the Details
New information stands out from the case files that didn't before. New characters are emerging with important pieces to the larger puzzle. The truth still seems hard to find, but maybe the devil's in the details.
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Between the Lines
Another look at the case files illuminates some discrepancies and new questions arise. Now I’m trying to find the truth that lies between the lines.
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Killer Eyes
Daryl’s Smith reputation in Belmont County made him an obvious suspect. “Innocent until proven guilty” is the standard. Was he ever given a fair chance? If he didn’t do it, where do I go from here?
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Back to Belmont County
Welcome to Belmont County. Years of investigating have led to this. I sat down across the table from the main suspect in my dad's murder.
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Here We Go Again
After six months of sifting through the new information flooding in about my dad’s case, it’s time to share some significant updates that have me questioning my own theory. Now I’m wondering: is it wrong to be wrong?
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Ice Cold Case: Part Two
There's two sides to every story. With new information flooding in about my dad's case, my own suspicions are shifting. Is everything that I've been told one hundred percent true? Or have I've been thrown a few red herrings? It's time to take a look at the other side of the story to try to find out what really happened to my dad, John Cornelius McGhee, on July 11, 2002. Ice Cold Case is a chronicl
The End... For Now
After years of investigating, I'm ready to put together all the pieces I currently have. Help me solve my dad's murder.
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The Fallout
As more details surface, people are getting defensive. In the fallout, I’m finding crucial clues that could help solve this case.
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The Invisible String
After researching all the theories and motives possibly involved in this case, I find a suspect that links them together.
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Dead Ends
As I narrow down the suspects, I take a look at this case from a new perspective to try to pinpoint who really killed my dad.
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Behind the Badge
Looking at the police’s handling of this investigation, it’s clear that corners were cut. Was my dad a casualty in their war on drugs?
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Family Ties
A suspect is charged with my dad's murder, but inconsistent witness testimony builds a web of lies and complicates the trial.
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An Illegal Adoption Gone Wrong
As I learn about my dad's closet relationships, two people stand out as particularly suspicious. With a custody battle in the mix, the police identified a motive for murder.
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I'm Batman
Every hero has an origin story and this is mine — the story of how I found out about my dad's murder and what pushed me to start asking questions.
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A Case as Cold as Ice
This is the story of what happened to J.C. McGhee on July 11, 2002 according to police records — some of which may not be entirely accurate nor adequate. Twenty years later, the search for answers begins.
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Introducing: Ice Cold Case
Join me as I delve into the deeply personal and haunting story of my dad's murder. In this gripping true crime podcast, I take you on a journey of discovery as I explore the case from every angle, and reveal the untold details that I have uncovered through my investigation.
With each episode, you'll be drawn deeper into the investigation, as I look for new evidence, interview key players, and unra
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