Podcast
Ice Cold Case
Hosted by Madison McGhee · EN
In 2002, my dad was murdered in the doorway of his home. Now, I am ready to find answers to the coldest case in Belmont County, Ohio. This is the story of a daughter desperate for justice, for closure, for someone to care. It doesn't get more personal than this.
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Bonus: The Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell | Frozen Files
Feb 900:55:03Tap to summarizeI’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 death was ruled a suicide — but the injuries, missing belongings, and investigative gaps have raised far more questions than answers. If you’ve connected with my work on Ice Cold Case, you’ll understand why I had to cover Megan’s story. And if you want more cases like this every week, you can follow Frozen Files anywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Monday. If you have information, please call: 303-239-4201 (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) or 678-636-9771 (Vigilante PR) or email: trusselltips@vigilante-pr.com For a full list of sources, please visit: www.icecoldcase.com/frozenfiles/megantrussell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Introducing: Frozen Files
Jan 3000:01:08Tap to summarizeFrozen 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 now to help melt the frozen files. Your curiosity could crack the case. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frozen-files/id1873127459 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XKADG8cCU0ObWtq8pPbqw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Bonus: Medium Reading Before the Investigation (with Kelsi Davies)
Jan 1600:53:38Tap to summarizeAn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Call Me When It's Solved
Jan 1200:36:56Tap to summarizeIn 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: The Cost 23:07 - Part 5: The Result 26:44 - Part 6: The Listeners 28:22 - Part 7: The End 30:33 - Credits To submit any tips or information, please email icecoldcasepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Bonus: Madison McGhee's Victim Impact Statement
Jan 900:21:00Tap to summarizeA 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Behind Closed Doors
Jan 500:42:37Tap to summarizeSomeone 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: From the Outside20:37 - Part 4: July 11, 200227:37 - Part 5: Motive31:23 - Part 6: The End is Near35:11 - Next Time35:33 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Omar's Side
Dec 2900:50:21Tap to summarizeIn 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 - Part 2: Crooked Cops 13:26 - Part 3: Omar's Story 25:49 - Part 4: Did You Kill My Dad? 32:44 - Part 5: ... Not Even Family 38:24 - Part 6: Trust Your Gut 43:15 - Next Time 43:55 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Bonus: A Conversation with Josh Mankiewicz
Dec 2301:09:37Tap to summarizeJosh 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Testing and Theories
Dec 800:32:16Tap to summarizeA 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 Alcohol 22:29 - Part 5: The Timeline 24:57 - Part 6: Obvious Choice 26:17 - Next Time 26:40 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Misdemeanor Murder
Dec 100:37:08Tap to summarizeAn 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 1: No Humans Involved 9:01 - Part 2: Your Bias is Showing 17:05 - Part 3: The County Filled with Confidential Informant 21:01 - Part 4: Broken System 25:51 - Part 5: Is Late Better Than Never? 30:09 - Next Time 30:33 - Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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