Podcast
Cold Case Breakdown
Hosted by Inception Point AI · EN
Unsolved murders re-examined with modern forensic tools and AI investigation. Detective Sarah Navarro (retired homicide, 22 years) and Jordan Cole (investigative journalist) dig into cold cases the system forgot. DNA breakthroughs, wrongful convictions, and evidence that changes everything. New episodes Tue/Thu. An Inception Point AI Production.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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Cold Case Breakdown - The Hamilton Strangler: A Cold Case Finally Solved
Apr 1100:10:43Tap to summarizeIn this gripping episode of Cold Case Breakdown, Detective Sarah Navarro delves into the haunting story of Claire Gravel, a Salem State student whose murder went unsolved for nearly 40 years. Discover how modern DNA evidence finally linked John Carey to the crime, revealing the chilling connections between past and present, and hear the emotional impact on Claire's family as they seek closure after decades of uncertainty. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - Hamilton Strangler: The 36-Year Gap Police Can't Explain
Apr 1100:11:27Tap to summarizeDNA retesting, how to file public records requests on physical evidence, and why assuming a case is being actively worked just because it remains technically open can be a costly mistake. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - Former Detective: Why DNA Headlines Get Cold Cases Wrong
Apr 1100:08:38Tap to summarizeA new episode of Cold Case Breakdown. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - 40 Years Free: How DNA Finally Caught a Tank Top Killer
Apr 1100:02:10Tap to summarizeIn 1986, a 20-year-old Salem State University student named Claire Gravel was strangled and left in the woods near Salem, Massachusetts — and her killer walked free for four decades. This episode of Cold Case Breakdown traces how a single piece of preserved DNA evidence from the original crime scene finally caught up with John Carey in 2022, leading to his conviction and life sentence in 2026. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - The Tank Top That Caught a Killer 40 Years Later
Apr 1100:15:20Tap to summarizeIn 1986, twenty-year-old Salem State sophomore Claire Gravel was strangled and left in the woods off Route 128 in Beverly, Massachusetts — and for nearly four decades, her killer walked free. This episode breaks down how a single piece of preserved evidence, a black tank top, became the key to one of the most remarkable DNA cold case closures in recent memory, ultimately putting 67-year-old John Carey behind bars for life in April 2026. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - 5 Lies Police Tell Families About Cold Cases [Investigation]
Apr 1100:07:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Cold Case Breakdown, host Jordan Cole and Detective Sarah Navarro break down the practical steps families with unsolved cases can take to revive stalled investigations, from contacting state attorneys general to reaching out directly to innocence project organizations. They explore why fresh eyes — whether from a new detective or DNA technology that never forms opinions — are often the critical missing ingredient after decades of institutional inertia. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - Why DNA Evidence Sat Untested for 13 Years [Case Study]
Apr 1000:13:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Cold Case Breakdown, Detective Sarah Navarro and Jordan Cole unpack the decades-long road to conviction in the 1986 murder of Claire Gravel — from a 2012 DNA lead to a courtroom verdict nearly forty years in the making. They examine why cold case prosecutions move so slowly even when a suspect is already behind bars, and how Deputy DA Kim Faitella's sharp courtroom framing helped bring justice to a family that never stopped waiting. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - Evidence Destroyed: The Hidden Truth About Cold Cases
Apr 1000:08:43Tap to summarizeIn this gripping episode of Cold Case Breakdown, detectives Sarah Navarro and Jordan Cole dive deep into the haunting realities of cold cases where evidence has been lost forever due to administrative decisions. They explore the emotional toll of unsolved crimes, the implications of justice served decades later, and the complexities of accountability versus proportionality in sentencing. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - The Hamilton Strangler: 21 Years Free [Investigation]
Apr 1000:11:26Tap to summarizeAfter forty years of silence, Claire Gravel's killer has finally been brought to justice. Yet Detective Navarro raises a haunting question that turns this conviction into the beginning of a larger investigation: if John Carey earned the nickname "Hamilton Strangler," was Claire his only victim? Listen as we explore the evidence that suggests a potentially much darker pattern may have been hidden for decades. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
Transcribe →Cold Case Breakdown - Shocking DNA Twist Frees Justice After 40 Years
Apr 1000:13:10Tap to summarizeIn this gripping episode of Cold Case Breakdown, Detective Sarah Navarro unravels the haunting story of Claire Gravel, a young woman whose brutal murder went unsolved for nearly 40 years. Thanks to groundbreaking DNA technology, the case is finally cracked, revealing chilling connections to a repeat offender and sparking vital discussions about the ethical implications of modern forensic science. An Inception Point AI Production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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