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18/12/2024

For a few police officers in upstate NY, Christmas 1974 is indelibly etched in their memories. The blustery winter night began with a state trooper colleague being critically injured by a drunk driver, ironically, while he was investigating a separate drunk driving crash. Then officers respond to another crash that claimed the lives of a family, the victims trapped within the fiery wreck. Some of those officers are diverted to an urgent maternity call, arriving to find a woman ready to give birth - but no ambulances are available. In this special “Behind the Badge” episode of APB Cold Case, former Fulton PD officers Lt./Retired Larry Mullen and Capt./Retired Arlen Cline share their memories of a dramatic night and how they maneuvered from the horror of one of the worst tragedies of their careers to the joy of delivering twin babies into the world.

https://apbcoldcase.com/christmas-in-the-trenches

30/10/2024

Thanks for listening to APB Cold Case true crime audio podcast – stay tuned for season 2 launching January 2025. In case you missed them, here are a few of our Season 1 episodes:

LOOSE ENDS: Where is Leona Kinsey? (2 episodes)
In 1999, a 45-year-old Oregon woman disappears without a trace. Her purse, pager, eyeglasses and beloved dog are left behind, but her vehicle is missing. Did she leave on her own? Was she abducted? Could she have been targeted by the Mexican drug cartel? This intriguing story is told by a daughter who is a passionate advocate in search of her mother, and by an undaunted cop who said this is the case that nags at him – a “loose end” that demands an answer.

SOMEONE’S AT THE DOOR: Who Killed Stephen Spina?
A single father is alone at home in his apartment when someone comes to his door. Police say it appears Stephen Spina was ambushed, stabbed repeatedly and left to die in a pool of blood. He is soon discovered by his girlfriend who comes to meet him for lunch. When police arrive on the scene they are shocked – they know the victim! Police have investigated Spina’s murder for 16 years, sifting through interviews, evidence, and motives – their investigation is focused, but they need something more.

SHE CAN’T JUST BE GONE: Where is Brittany Williams?
In 2000, a 7-year-old girl with AIDS had mysteriously vanished. When the caregiver she was entrusted to claimed not to know where she was, authorities demanded answers. But since the child's disappearance, there have been no answers. A passionate Virginia prosecutor charged the caregiver with fraud for stealing benefits intended for the little girl, but he said, “That just can’t be the end of this story.” Can you help find Brittany Williams?

Look for these and other APB Cold Case titles on all major podcast platforms, on our YouTube channel and on our website at www.apbcoldcase.com

Check out our blog at https://apbcoldcase.substack.com/

25/10/2024

16/10/2024

This week's episode is a story from Oswego, NY - a woman who died under suspicious circumstances just after her 35th birthday. Police continue their search for answers on this cold case...

UNSOLVED - June 3rd 1998 was windy and overcast in central New York, but the weather did not dampen the spirits of Marla Ware who had invited some friends over that evening to celebrate her upcoming 35th birthday. Little did she know, she had only days to live. Listen to Part 1 of Man on the Stairs at
https://apbcoldcase.com/marla-ware also available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.

15/10/2024

Remembering Officer Anthony Dwyer, NYPD - killed in the line of duty 10/17/1989. In this episode of APB Behind the Badge he is remembered by his family and his squad mate.

Anthony Dwyer had accomplished a lot for a 23-year-old, including his dream of becoming an NYPD cop. But the young man who touched so many lives had his own life cut short while pursuing an armed suspect onto a rooftop near Times Square in 1989. A story told by his family and a fellow officer.

11/10/2024

We remember the sacrifice of Officer Rick Sowa, killed in the line of duty in Atlanta on 10/12/1997. Rick and his family once lived in Fulton, New York. His partner, Officer Patricia Cocciolone was seriously injured in the same shooting after answering a disturbance call.

09/10/2024

Since the 1980’s DNA has been a game-changer for law enforcement. Then, in 2018, a pivotal case would signal another turning point for the way DNA can solve crime! Don't miss this episode of APB Cold Case

02/10/2024

MISSING: An Oregon woman disappears without a trace in 1999. The investigation by police turns up a person of interest, but there’s a problem. Find out how a determined detective and a devoted daughter continue their quest to answer the question… Where is Leona Kinsey? Listen to Part #2 now at https://apbcoldcase.com/leona-kinsey
The podcast is also available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.

Let’s bring Leona home!
If you have any information about the disappearance of Leona Kinsey from LaGrande, Oregon in 1999, call LaGrande police at 541-963-1017

28/09/2024

UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: What began as an exciting adventure for 19-year-old Tracy Onawa Jones, became a nightmare when she vanished from North Little Rock, Arkansas on Nov 15, 2006. Her brutalized body was found 11 days later in a ditch on the side of a road in Memphis, Tennessee. It appears that she died closer to the time that she was found so, I can’t even begin to imagine the horrors she endured during those days that she was held captive. In the APB Cold Case podcast episode about Tracy's case, host Mark Spawn retraces her last movements… Listen to this episode at https://apbcoldcase.com/tracy-onawa-jones-1 or on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.
If you have any information about the murder of TRACY ONAWA JONES, call the FBI Little Rock Office at 501-221-9100

25/09/2024

MISSING: This intriguing story is told by a daughter who is a passionate advocate in search of her mother, and by an undaunted cop who said this is the case that nags at him – a “loose end” that demands an answer.
Listen to Part #1 now at https://apbcoldcase.com/leona-kinsey
The podcast is also available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.

Let’s bring Leona home!
If you have any information about the disappearance of Leona Kinsey from LaGrande, Oregon in 1999, call LaGrande police at 541-963-1017

22/09/2024

CUTTING FOR SIGN - We are producing a segment about detectives who used the tracking technique referred to as "cutting for sign" where the tracker looks for physical disturbances in the environment to trace movements. Anyone familiar with this technique? We found a case in Mohave, AZ from the 1990's in which 2 detectives analyzed tire tracks and footprints at a murder scene. We want to take an in-depth look into this topic.

18/09/2024

In Part 5 of this multi-part episode, you’ll hear from a listener who called us with the answer to a mystery that we talked about in Part 1. And another who told us about some disturbing circumstances that occurred around the time the girls went missing. Are we getting closer to the truth? Someone knows what happened. If that person is you, it’s time to answer the question…Where are the girls who went Missing in the Keys?
Listen now at https://apbcoldcase.com/alfonso-gooding also available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.
If you or anyone you know has information about the disappearance of 12-year-old “TERRY” ALFONSO or 16-year-old CINDY GOODING from MARATHON, FL in 1974, call Crimestoppers anonymously at 866-471-TIPS, go to Crimestoppers305.com or call 1-800-THE-LOST

17/09/2024

A devoted single father is alone in his Mamaroneck, NY apartment when someone comes to the door. Police say it appears that Stephen Spina was instantly ambushed, stabbed repeatedly and left to die in a pool of blood. But who killed him and why? Police have investigated Spina’s murder for 17 years, sifting through interviews, evidence, and motives – their investigation is focused, but they need something more. Maybe you can help!
If you have any information about the murder of Stephen Spina call Mamaroneck Police detectives at 914-825-8760
To learn more about Stephen, listen to the APB Cold Case podcast episode about his case called, Death at the Door: https://apbcoldcase.com/stephen-spina

11/09/2024

Marathon Key: In this ep we look at the possibility that Terry and Cindy met with foul play at the hands of a killer, but which one? Shockingly, for almost every theory we examine, something relevant can be drawn to the circumstances of this case.
Listen now at https://apbcoldcase.com/alfonso-gooding

11/09/2024

MISSING: Part #4 is here! In this episode we look at the possibility that Terry and Cindy met with foul play at the hands of a killer, but which one? Shockingly, for almost every theory we examine, something relevant can be drawn to the circumstances of this case. Join us as we search for answers about the two girls who went…. Missing in the Keys.
Listen now at https://apbcoldcase.com/alfonso-gooding also available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube. Join us next Wednesday, September 11th, when we release Part 4.
If you or anyone you know has information about the disappearance of 12-year-old “TERRY” ALFONSO or 16-year-old CINDY GOODING from MARATHON, FL in 1974, call Crimestoppers anonymously at 866-471-TIPS, go to Crimestoppers305.com or call 1-800-THE-LOST

06/09/2024

This coming Sunday marks the 55th anniversary of a tragedy that struck near my hometown in Oneida, NY. Officer Robert Mumford and Chief Thomas Reilly of the Sherrill PD were shot after stopping a suspicious man matching the description of a robbery suspect in Canastota, NY. The killer sped off to a neighboring community where he kidnapped a young mother and her two babies, then fled to Syracuse.

We travelled to Sherrill to speak with the witnesses and families of those impacted by the one-night crime wave, their stories forever etched in their minds.

Audio Podcast Here:
https://apbcoldcase.com/reilly-mumford-1

04/09/2024

MISSING! Part #3 just dropped! In this episode we delve deeper into the people, places and circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Cindy and Terry from the Marathon, Florida. We look into a promising lead about a party they were invited to, but the witnesses share conflicting details. And we explore several dangerous predators who were in and around the area in 1974. Were these girls kidnapped? Join us as we continue the search for two teens…. Missing in the Keys.
Listen now at https://apbcoldcase.com/alfonso-gooding also available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube. Join us next Wednesday, September 11th, when we release Part 4.
If you or anyone you know has information about the disappearance of 12-year-old “TERRY” ALFONSO or 16-year-old CINDY GOODING from MARATHON, FL in 1974, call Crimestoppers anonymously at 866-471-TIPS, go to Crimestoppers305.com or call 1-800-THE-LOST