Cold and Untold
Journalist and former TV news reporter and anchor Amanda Denise is the creator and host of Cold and Untold, a short-form true crime podcast delivering concise, easy-to-digest episodes that focus on the facts while honoring the lives of the victims. Each episode focuses on an unsolved case in North Carolina, with interviews from victims' family members and friends, law enforcement, and others with firsthand knowledge or research, along with details from requested documents and information made public by law enforcement.
Drawing on her experience as a news reporter, Amanda crafts each story as a compelling narrative while avoiding personal opinions. Her approach is informative, compassionate, and direct—designed to keep cold cases in the public eye, honor victims, and help families share their loved ones’ stories.
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Cold and Untold
Ep. 1: The Havelock Pawn Shop Murder | James Smith, IV & John Mattmiller
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A double murder remains unsolved for nearly 27 years. Two men ending their shift at a pawn shop in Havelock, NC are found bludgeoned to death. Today, with the advancement in DNA technology, there’s hope this case will soon be solved. Michelle Pitman, the sister of James Smith and investigators hope so too.
Telling the Stories of Those Missing & The Trails Turned Cold in NC
A sincere thank you to law enforcement, but most importantly to the families who trust me to tell their loved one's story.
Cold and Untold® is written and hosted by journalist, Amanda Denise, and Mixed and Edited by Southern Gothic Media.
Cover art created by: Reignited Media
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