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Nancy Guthrie Case: Can Fitzgerald & Carr’s Profile Crack It?
Offender profile examines pre-offense behavior, post-crime indicators, digital leakage, and escalation after evidence release.
Matt McLaughlin
Feb 242 min read


Inside the Nancy Guthrie Investigation: 41 Minutes of Mystery
It has been a grueling 2 weeks for the nation and an even more taxing one for the Guthrie family. As we mark Day 14 of the abduction of Nancy Guthrie from her home in Tucson, Arizona, the air is thick with speculation, high-stakes media coverage, and the relentless ticking of the clock. In this special edition of the Cold Red Podcast , Ray Carr and James "Fitz" Fitzgerald step away from the cameras of major news networks to sit down in their home studios and do what they do
Matt McLaughlin
Feb 183 min read


Justice for Joe Welsh: A 28-Year Promise and a $25,000 Call to Action
In the career of a world-class profiler, most cases are files, photos, and evidence logs. But for Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald, the murder of Joe Welsh isn't just a case, it’s a broken piece of his own history. On January 21, 1998, a senseless act of violence took the life of a dedicated public servant and a beloved friend. Now, 28 years later, the Cold Red team is joined by the Citizens Crime Commission of the Delaware Valley to turn up the heat. With a $25,000 reward on the
Matt McLaughlin
Jan 244 min read
The Enemy Within: A Skinhead Bank Robber's Path from Hate to Hope
In the constant, often alarming media cycle surrounding white supremacy and domestic extremism, the true stories of those who walk away are rare and vital. On a recent episode of the COLD RED podcast, hosts Ray and Fitz sat down with a man we call “Keith”. His narrative is a chilling account of a descent into radical hate, a sophisticated life of crime, and the ultimate, surprising relief of redemption. Keith’s story is a testament to the powerful, yet empty, lure of extrem
Matt McLaughlin
Oct 20, 20254 min read


The Watergate Tapes Deconstructed: NewForensic Insights, Ethical Shadows, and the18.5-Minute Gap
The Watergate scandal, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, remains one of
the most exhaustively studied political dramas in American history. Yet, decades later, mysteries
persist, particularly concerning the infamous 18.5 -minute gap in a key White House tape. Far
from being a simple accident, independent researcher Phil Mellinger’s forensic analysis suggests
the erasure was a calculated, multi-stage cover-up, exposing the fear and deception at the
Matt McLaughlin
Oct 11, 20254 min read


Former FBI Director James Comey's Indictment: What It Means for Justice and American Democracy
The recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey has caused a stir across the United States. A federal grand jury charged Comey...
Matthew Robinson
Sep 27, 20253 min read


Unveiling the Unabomber The Impact of Forensic Linguistics on Modern Criminal Investigations
Thirty years ago, the nation stood witness to a chilling series of mail bombings carried out by a man who preferred to stay hidden. This...
Matt McLaughlin
Sep 20, 20253 min read
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