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Cold Case Files

REOPENED: A Killer's Skin

Cold Case Files

A&E / PodcastOne

True Crime, Society & Culture, History, Talk Radio

3.88.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

After a pair of attacks on older and middle-aged women, police believe they are on the trail of a sexual predator turned murderer. But when a third victim shows up who doesn't fit the profile, the investigation is forced to take a hard turn. Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40% at EarthBreeze.com/COLDCASE Uqora: Get proactive about urinary tract health and get your life back today. Text COLD to 64-000 to get 30% off *By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Uqora. Message and data rates may apply. Not all carriers covered. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at Uqora.com. Reply "STOP" to stop, "HELP" for help. Simplisafe: Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at simplisafe.com/COLDCASE . Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring. ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/CCF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.

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0:00.0

Hey cold case fans, we have something special for you.

0:03.3

We're bringing you double the episodes every week.

0:06.0

We know you dedicated fans need your fix in between new episodes.

0:09.9

So every Thursday, we are back bringing some of our best episodes from previous seasons.

0:15.2

Let us know which classic episodes you'd like to hear again in the comments.

0:18.8

And don't worry, we'll see you back here every Tuesday for all new episodes of Cold Case Files too.

0:23.8

Now onto the episode.

0:25.5

It was someone who was clearly stalking an individual for the purpose of sex.

0:35.2

Six weeks later, he sees some more prey.

0:40.4

Follows her into her house, attempts to take sex.

0:46.8

And when she defends herself, he is not afraid to turn in a moment and turn it into a homicide.

0:55.7

In January of 2000, Albany Police Sergeant P.J. McKenna received a strange call.

1:02.3

An elderly woman had been found wandering around the streets of Albany, lost and confused.

1:07.8

Some neighbors found her and helped her home.

1:11.1

But when police arrived in the scene, they found blood and evidence of an attack.

1:16.3

The woman who was 85 years old had dementia and couldn't remember much about what happened.

1:24.3

Only that someone had heard her.

1:32.2

Who would attack a helpless old woman and why?

1:37.2

Unfortunately, it would take another five years and two victims to bring this woman's attacker to light.

1:44.8

And the trail along the way has left some to wonder. Could these attacks have been prevented?

1:50.4

From A&E, this is Cold Case Files, the podcast. I'm Brooke.

1:56.2

And this story, adapted from a classic episode of Cold Case Files, is told by the one and only, Bill Curtis.

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