Ice Cold Case

Ice Cold Case

Madison McGhee

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.

Bonus: Truer Crime with Celisia Stanton

Bonus: Truer Crime with Celisia Stanton

Celisia Stanton joins Madison to talk about the second season of her true crime podcast, Truer Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, • 40:57

Bonus: Detective Steven Keogh (Live From CrimeCon London 2024)

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.Join me at CrimeCon UK 2025 (London or Manchester) - use code ICECOLDCASE10 for 10% off your ticket! https://crimeconuk.seetickets.com/tour/crimecon-uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, • 1:00:56

Will It Ever Be Enough

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2024 • 33:21

17. Corruption in the County

17. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 34:41

Bonus: Josh Mankiewicz (Live From CrimeCon 2024)

Bonus: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2024 • 58:37

16. Behind Bars

16. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 38:43

15. Pointing Fingers

15. Pointing Fingers

The police and my family are constantly tossing blame. Meanwhile important information is starting to surface that has me questioning everything. This episode of Ice Cold Case is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/icecold and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2024 • 32:46

Bonus: Families vs. Investigators (with Sarah Turney)

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2024 • 50:58

Devil's in the Details

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.

May 15, 2024 • 35:50

13. Between the Lines

13. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2024 • 25:11

12. Killer Eyes

12. 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2024 • 33:05

11. Back to Belmont County

11. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2024 • 31:19

10. Here We Go Again

10. 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2024 • 34:26

Ice Cold Case: Part Two

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 chronicle of self-discovery and exploration. Subscribe now to join the investigation and uncover the truth b

Mar 6, 2024 • 1:07

9. The End... For Now

9. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2023 • 32:52

The Fallout

The Fallout

As more details surface, people are getting defensive. In the fallout, I’m finding crucial clues that could help solve this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 34:04

The Invisible String

The Invisible String

After researching all the theories and motives possibly involved in this case, I find a suspect that links them together.

Aug 9, 2023 • 34:29

6. Dead Ends

6. 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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2023 • 30:31

Behind the Badge

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?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 41:10

4. Family Ties

4. Family Ties

A suspect is charged with my dad's murder, but inconsistent witness testimony builds a web of lies and complicates the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2023 • 41:32

3. An Illegal Adoption Gone Wrong

3. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2023 • 27:49

I'm Batman

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2023 • 38:24

1. A Case as Cold as Ice

1. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2023 • 28:11

Introducing: Ice Cold Case

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 unravel the mystery of my dad's death. But this isn't just a quest for justice - it's a deeply

May 4, 2023 • 0:59

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