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Cold Red Podcast

Cold Red Podcast

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COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau’s Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in American History. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery. “Cops don’t solve cases, the community does!” “The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.” -Ray Carr James Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com “Fitz” was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series – Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz. “I lay awCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. True Crime
Episodes
  • From the FBI to the DOJ: Kenneth Strange's Journey
    Jan 5 2026

    Summary

    In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview Kenneth Strange, a former FBI special agent and author of 'A Cop's Son, One G-Man's Fight Against Jihad.' Kenneth shares his journey from his early life to his career in law enforcement, detailing his experiences in volatile regions, his transition to the FBI, and the challenges he faced. He reflects on significant events that shaped his career, the impact of losing colleagues, and his eventual retirement, culminating in his decision to write a memoir about his experiences.

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    16 mins
  • Reflections on a Year of Crime and Justice
    Dec 26 2025

    Summary

    In this episode, Ray Carr and Fitz reflect on a tumultuous year filled with significant events, including cold cases, mass shootings, and the impact of media on law enforcement. They discuss the Brown University shooting, the role of community involvement in investigations, and the importance of mental health for professionals in law enforcement. The conversation also touches on profiling techniques, the challenges of social media narratives, and the hope for solving cold cases with advancements in forensic science. The episode concludes with audience questions and holiday wishes.

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    55 mins
  • The Fight for Justice: Cold Case Investigations
    Dec 18 2025

    Summary

    In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz welcome back cold case investigator Jen Bukholz to discuss her work in solving unsolved cases. They delve into the complexities of cold case investigations, focusing on the recent updates in the Rebecca Gould case and the details surrounding the murder of Linda Malcolm. The conversation highlights the importance of victimology, community involvement, and the challenges faced by investigators in bringing justice to victims and their families. Jen shares insights from her nonprofit, Break the Case, which aims to engage volunteers in solving cold cases, and emphasizes the need for collaboration between law enforcement and civilian groups to achieve resolution.

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    59 mins
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