Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska

About Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska

In the remote town of Ketchikan, Alaska, a beloved doctor is found dead in his home. At first, investigators think he died from a heart attack or by suicide. But when police take a closer look at the scene, clues point to something more ominous: Was Dr. Eric Garcia murdered? In "Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska," Ketchikan police uncover a secret romance, the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in property, and a suspicious character with ties to the porn industry. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply.

Publisher

ABC News

Category

news · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jul 2025

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 14 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'

   Host [Host Name] introduces the McStay family's frozen home, launching a yearslong mystery in this interview episode.

2. 

   16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing "The Snare"

   Host [Host Name] interviews Chris Tapp about his unexpected journey after police question him in Idaho Falls.

3. 

   28 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing "Blood and Water"

   This interview introduces "Blood and Water," exploring a gruesome crime scene discovered after a woman fails to appear for work.

4. 

   10 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing "Bridge of Lies"

   Host Juju Chang introduces "Bridge of Lies" as authorities investigate the disappearance of 19-year-old Sarah Stern after her car is found abandoned.

5. 

   5 Nov 2025

   Introducing "The Hand in the Window"

   This interview introduces "The Hand in the Window," where a 911 call launches an investigation into shocking crimes.

6. 

   18 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing 'Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa'

   This interview explores the mysterious disappearance of Private First Class Vanessa Guillén from Fort Hood and the international movement her case ignites.

7. 

   9 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus: A Gamble

   Host Chris Connelly and host Brad Mielke explore the complexities of Ketchikan and the shocking murder of Dr. Eric Garcia, revealing Jordan Joplin's deadly gamble.

8. 

   2 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   'Legion of Lies'

   Investigators race to uncover the truth in a high-stakes legal battle before a critical trial begins.

9. 

   26 Aug 2025

   Jordan

   Host Sarah Koenig investigates a secret and dangerous relationship, uncovering hidden truths about Jordan.

10. 

    19 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

    'You'll Probably Kill Me'

    Ketchikan police use a clever ruse to apprehend a suspect in this gripping interview.

11. 

    12 Aug 2025

    Receipts

    Dr. Eric Garcia was a collector of valuables. Could the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars of luxury items lead police to answers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12. 

    5 Aug 2025

    Lost and Found

    Police start to think that Dr. Eric Garcia's death involved foul play — and begin looking for a suspect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13. 

    29 Jul 2025

    A Little Unusual

    A welfare check leads to the discovery of a body — and some strange clues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14. 

    23 Jul 2025

    Introducing 'Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska'

    In the remote town of Ketchikan, Alaska, a beloved doctor is found dead in his home. At first, investigators think he died from a heart attack or by suicide. But when police take a closer look at the scene, clues point to something more ominous: Was Dr. Eric Garcia murdered? In "Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska," Ketchikan police uncover a secret romance, the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in property, and a suspicious character with ties to the porn industry. New episodes air weekly on Tuesdays starting July 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside a recent episode

Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'

Published 11 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] What the deputy initially learned was this was really a nice family, and they never made plans to leave. And so that raised the suspicion level to the point where he said, you know what, I should probably call homicide and let them know what's going on out here. Lieutenant Brugos says suspicious circumstances cases like this one are handled by the homicide unit. Whether there's a dead body or not, Police say that when homicide detectives joined the search at the McStay residence, they checked again for any signs of foul play, any clue as to what may have happened to the McStays. Officers looked all over the home, inside the kitchen pantry, in the den, the garage, in a recycling bin outside, and the truck parked in the driveway. […]

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1,451 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

124 ratings

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