For true crime enthusiasts, few moments are as satisfying as when a long-unsolved case is finally cracked—sometimes after years, even decades, of waiting. And thanks to advances in forensic technology, a surge of public interest in true crime, and compelling series like Cold Case Files, there’s hope that these moments will come much more frequently.
If you’re curious about the cold cases that remain unsolved, Cold Case Files is the show for you. And the best part is you can watch it anytime, absolutely free! With MyFree DIRECTV, you can stream Cold Case Files and enjoy over 50 other channels without any cost.
Cold Case Files Presented by A&E is your number one source to tell the stories of those who never gave up searching for answers – and finally found justice. Find out how to get 24/7 access to this iconic series below.
How to Watch ‘Cold Case Files’ on DIRECTV
You can watch Cold Case Files 24/7 for free on DIRECTV channel 4271.
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- Start watching Cold Case Files by tuning in to Channel 4271
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Top Episodes of Cold Case Files Right Now
Here are the most popular episodes of Cold Case Files watched this week. Check out the full Cold Case Files MyFree channel lineup here and start watching for free today!
1. ‘The Widow And The Wolf; Texas Drifter‘
After her aunt’s murder goes unsolved, a woman starts a victim advocacy group that helps crack cold cases; in Texas, a drifter’s cross-country crimes are exposed.
2. ‘Something Snapped; A Killer’s Dream’ (Season 5, Episode 9)
A wiretapped call solves a 1987 assault and murder of a teenager; in 1983, a cold case is revived using DNA to catch the killer of a young mother at work.
3. ‘Devil at the Door’ (2021, Season 2, Episode 2)
When 36-year-old computer programmer Lisa Valdez fails to show up for work, her apartment manager finds her brutally murdered in her tiny studio; her body is riddled with stab wounds, and the walls are covered in blood.
4. ‘Innocent Prey; The Punishment’ (Season 3, Episode 25)
A detective’s hunch leads to the capture of a serial rapist; decades after a 6-year-old’s 1975 murder, DNA evidence finally brings her killer to justice.
5. ‘Mommy Rules’ (Season 2, Episode 24)
After two young daughters die under suspicious circumstances in the mid 1980s, the case goes unsolved. That is, until a third daughter persuades investigators to reopen the cold cases, leading to shocking revelations about their mother.
6. ‘Circle of Friends’ (2017, Season 1, Episode 9)
A cold case team turns to a tight-knit Michigan town to help solve the 22-year-old murder of a teenage girl found dead in the woods.
7. ‘The Voice in the Lake’ (2021, Season 2, Episode 1)
When 31-year-old real estate appraiser Mike Williams mysteriously vanishes while duck hunting in the Florida swamps in December of 2000, authorities suspect he accidentally drowned.
8. ‘ Unholy Bible; The Answer in the Box’ (Season 3, Episode 12)
A failed murder plot exposes a killer linked to an earlier unsolved case; in another case, a cigarette butt helps identify a long-time murder suspect.
9. ‘Finding BTK’ (Season 5, Episode 2)
This episode explores how a cold case was reopened after the infamous BTK serial killer contacted authorities 25 years after his previously unsolved crimes. Watch as investigators uncover clues that led to his capture after decades of terrorizing the Wichita, Kansas area.
10. ‘A Man Scorned/The Dungeon’ (Season 4, Episode 6)
This episode dives into two cases, one of which detectives suspect a woman’s murder may be tied to jealousy. The Second case unearths a brutal kidnapper’s years-long crime spree involving at least five abducted women.
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