Alabama's Forgotten Cold Cases: The Unsolved Murder of Lt. Col. Alonzo McGhee & the Alpine Double Homicide

Join me and Jus as we shine a light on two chilling unsolved murders haunting Alabama communities. First, the 2013 ambush killing of active-duty U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alonzo Bernard McGhee—a decorated officer stationed at Redstone Arsenal—who was gunned down in his driveway in Hampton Cove (Huntsville area) just days after finalizing a contentious divorce and gaining custody of his children. Shot multiple times, this case has lingered for over 12 years with no arrests, despite a recent reward boost to up to $44,000 and new tips trickling in.

Then, we explore the 2015 double homicide in rural Alpine, Talladega County, where 30-year-old Stephen Ryan King and his 51-year-old stepfather John Lowe were fatally shot outside their home after what appeared to be a routine visit—Ryan even stopped for Subway on the way. Nearly a decade later, with a $22,500 reward on the table, the motive and killer remain elusive.

We break down the timelines, official investigations, family frustrations, potential leads (or lack thereof), and why these cases continue to baffle authorities. Are they connected by coincidence, or is there more to Alabama's cold case backlog? Buckle up—this episode uncovers the facts, questions, and lingering mysteries that demand justice. Listener discretion advised.