Cold Case: History

8.7/10202150mEnded1 Season · 8 Episodes

Documentary

Using modern forensic science techniques and criminalistics to revisit the violent murder of an Egyptian pharaoh, the inexplicable disappearance of two young princes, the questionable suicide of a troubled artist, and more cold cases.

Released: Mar 25, 2021

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Season 1

8 episodes

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Thomas E. Gundlach

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Knut Albrecht

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Lydia Benecke

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