Social Detective

About Social Detective

Cold Case Kansas is an investigative true crime podcast hosted by MaryAnne, a retired criminologist with over 20 years of experience. Each episode examines unsolved cases across Kansas as well as surrounding states, working alongside law enforcement and victims’ families. This is a victim-first podcast—focused on respect, integrity, and action. By keeping cases visible and sharing key details, we aim to generate new leads and help bring long-overdue answers.

Publisher

Cold Case Kansas

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Jul 2021

Latest episode

2 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 138 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   2 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Suspicious Death of Daniel Little

   On August 29, 2021, Daniel Little was found deceased near Greenleaf, Kansas. His death was ruled suspicious and remains unsolved. In this episode of Cold Case Kansas, we examine the known timeline, limited public information, and the investigative barriers that arise when a manner of death is left undetermined — while hearing directly from the family still seeking answers. Washington County Sheriff’s Office: 325-2293 Kansas Bureau of Investigation: 1-800-KS-CRIME Unsolved does not mean forgotten.

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   14 Jan 2026

   Cassandra Jones-Queen of Clubs

   Cassandra the Queen of Clubs in the Kansas Cold Case Deck — and a daughter, an only child, a young woman trying to rebuild her life. We break down the evidence, the timeline, the suspects, and the 25 years of silence that still surrounds this case. https://thedeckpodcast.com/cassandra-jones/ https://www.kwch.com/2022/11/02/he-dumped-her-body-field/ Promo: @hypnowellness1

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   13 Jan 2026

   Where Is April Wiss?

   16 year old April Wiss baked a cake and then left her Wichita apartment with only her keys, pager & wallet on January 11, 2000. No one has seen or heard from her since. Even though April was scheduled to testify in a felony rape case just two days after her disappearance, police originally labeled April a runaway, finally April is classified as endangered missing—and her family still waits for answers 21 years later. 🎧 In our latest Cold Case Kansas episode, we examine what is known, what’s missing, and the questions that still demand answers. If you have information that could help in the case, you’re asked to call Wichita Police at (316) 337-6552; or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4017 Promo Podcast www.chatsunami.com https://www.kwch.com/2026/01/11/mystery-behind-wichita-teen-who-vanished-26-years-ago/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/s/fx5i4tqfHr

Inside a recent episode

The Suspicious Death of Daniel Little

Published 2 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I want to remind our listeners, any time the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is brought in on a case, it must always be at the request of local law enforcement. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma. yet the manner of death has not been clearly resolved in any way that has moved this case forward publicly and for daniel's family that lack of clarity has meant years of unanswered questions in rural communities When a case falls into the space between suspicious and homicide, investigations can stall, communications can slow, and families are often left navigating grief while also fighting for transparency. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

7,007

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.1 / 5

33 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

25 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

84

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