TV series
Cold Case Files
Overview
There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, “Cold Case Files” explores the cases that defied the odds. Each episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.
Details
- First air date
- 2017-02-27
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 4 seasons
- Episodes
- 60 episodes
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Documentary
- Network
- A&E
- Production
- Category 6 Media, Kurtis Productions, Blumhouse Television
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Bill Kurtis as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Danny Glover as Self - Narrator (voice)
- David Snyder as Steve Carlson
- Jojo Tua as Michael Dishon
- Zilpha Lowery
- Jeremiah Pittman
- Kevin Gutches as Legal Investigator
Creators and crew
- Hillary Heath - Executive Producer
- Jason Blum - Executive Producer
- Laura Fleury - Executive Producer
- Marci Wiseman - Executive Producer
- Emily Altmann - Producer
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