In this episode, Dr. Jordan Karsten and Matt Hiskes go off-script to answer questions submitted by listeners about the case, the podcast, and more. Badger State BrewingBadger State Brewing makes the beers that fuel the Cold Case: Frozen Tundra

S2, Episode 07: The Breaks - Part 1

Jun 14th, 2022 18m 11s

Since the start of this season of Cold Case: Frozen Tundra, many listeners, community members, and those close to the investigation have provided new and exciting information on the case. In this episode, we cover some of those tips and potenti

S2, Episode 06: One Among Many

Jun 7th, 2022 42m 29s

In the past weeks, we’ve identified three persons of interest in the investigation into the disappearance of Laurie Depies: Larry DeWayne Hall, David Frank Spanbauer, and “Tim.” Each of these men has a unique link to Laurie. Each could ultimate

S2, Episode 05: Tim

May 31st, 2022 32m 39s

After taking a look at two notorious criminals with links to Laurie Depies - Larry DeWayne Hall and David Frank Spanbauer - we dig into the story of yet another suspect; one who is unlike the others as his criminal history is not nearly as exte

S2, Episode 04: David

May 24th, 2022 46m 27s

To many members of the public, the mystery of Laurie Depies’ disappearance was resolved in 2010 when convicted kidnapper and suspected serial killer Larry DeWayne Hall admitted to abducting and murdering Laurie. But, for investigators seeking t

S2, Episode 03: Larry

May 17th, 2022 53m 14s

As the Laurie Depies investigation heads into 2010, nearly 18 years since the search first began, there is still remarkably little evidence. Despite the passage of time, the case still feels fresh for many residents of Wisconsin’s Fox Valley -

Episode 02 - Into Thin Air

May 10th, 2022 41m 10s

After Laurie Depies vanishes within minutes of pulling into the parking lot of the apartment where her boyfriend and two of their friends wait for her, the search begins. It’s one that will last decades without answers - one that shakes an enti

Episode 01: Still Searching

May 3rd, 2022 38m 10s

On August 19, 1992, twenty-year-old Laurie Jean Depies finishes her shift at the Fox River Mall in Appleton, Wisconsin. She and a colleague close the store and set off in separate directions, with plans to meet up again with friends later that

Bonus

Season One Bonus Episode - An Update

Feb 23rd, 2022 9m 35s

In this episode, Dr. Jordan Karsten and Matt Hiskes share an update on recent developments in the search for the missing remains of Starkie Swenson. In addition, details of the upcoming second season of Cold Case: Frozen Tundra are revealed.

Episode 11 - Until No Doubt Remains

Jun 15th, 2021 29m 59s

In the season 1 finale, Dr. Jordan Karsten and Matt Hiskes share what they’ve learned and believe to be true about the disappearance of Starkie Swenson, what work is still being done in search of answers, and how listeners can ensure they stay

Episode 10 - The Search, Part 3

Jun 8th, 2021 35m 30s

It’s the third and final week of the scheduled excavation in Omro as the search for Starkie Swenson’s missing remains continues. The days are counting down rapidly, yet Dr. Karsten and his team have a significant amount of work to complete, esp

Episode 09 - The Search, Part 2

Jun 1st, 2021 29m 17s

Dr. Karsten and his team head into the second week of their search for the missing remains of Starkie Swenson in Omro. Last week, the field work resulted in a number of interesting targets to excavate, based on readings provided by ground penet

Episode 08 - The Search, Part 1

May 25th, 2021 29m 48s

Following the sudden break in the case involving the land Jean and her family members own in Omro, Wisconsin - land located just a short drive from the bar John C. Andrews noted as his alibi for the night of Starkie Swenson’s murder - Dr. Jorda

Episode 07 - How to Find a Buried Body

May 18th, 2021 42m 2s

As the team led by Dr. Jordan Karsten and members of law enforcement prepare to begin their search for the lost body of Starkie Swenson, experts share insights on what it truly takes to locate, excavate, and identify missing human remains. In E

Episode 06 - What We Know Today

May 11th, 2021 37m 57s

As Dr. Karsten and his team prepare for the archaeological search that will hopefully lead to the discovery of Starkie Swenson's missing remains, we take a moment to reset, provide new information we've learned since beginning our search, share

Episode 05 - Something's Strange in Omro

May 4th, 2021 33m 25s

John C. Andrews completes his prison sentence in 1995 and the Starkie Swenson case is...essentially over. The police have no leads on a search area for the body, and the case is closed. And that's the way it stands for nearly 25 years. And then

Episode 04: Nightmare on Elm Street

Apr 29th, 2021 29m 57s

As the trial against John C. Andrews begins, tales of the events of August 13th once again unfold. The jury hangs on every word of John’s visit to Claire’s Elm Street home, of the argument Suzanne overhears in the alcove at Shattuck Junior High

Episode 03: Burden of Proof

Apr 27th, 2021 31m 56s

Armed with the explosive testimony of Claire Andrews, Suzanne Eggert, and Lois Swenson, including tales of lies, affairs, manipulation, and jealous rages, Prosecutor Joseph Paulus must determine whether these circumstantial accounts, gripping a

Episode 02: “There. Now You’re Dead.”

Apr 20th, 2021 34m 56s

John C. Andrews and a charge of murder. What changed? In Episode 2, we take a look at the information that led to John Andrews' arrest.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer:

Episode 01: Swallowed by the Night

Apr 13th, 2021 34m 50s

Neenah, Wisconsin in 1983 was a quiet, upper-middle class town that boasted waterfront properties, a quaint main street lined with restaurants and storefronts, several parks, and a number of local attractions. It was routinely listed among the

Trailer

Episode 00: Preview

Mar 6th, 2021 4m 55s

In this preview episode, we provide a sneak peek into the upcoming season of Cold Case: Frozen Tundra. Join the search for Starkie Swenson's missing body on April 13, 2021Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on y

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