5 California Cold Cases FINALLY Solved in 2025
- Chris McAndrew
- Mar 28
- 1 min read
They thought they got away with it.
For years—some for decades—these crimes remained unsolved, haunting families and investigators across California. But in 2025, new evidence, new technology, and relentless determination cracked cases that once seemed impossible.
In this video, we break down 5 California cold cases solved in 2025, revealing what really happened, how they were solved, and the chilling details that were hidden for years.
Sources:
ABC 7 News - Man arrested in 1997 murder of then 84-year-old Bay Area woman, investigators say
CBS News - DNA leads to an arrest 4 decades after murder, sexual assault of teens in California
Record Searchlight - Killer, rapist in 1984 Burney cold case gets life in prison
ABC News - Zachary Jackson was killed in 1993. Now his kids' mom and her then-boyfriend are in custody
CBS News - 2 arrested in 1993 cold case murder near Hayward of 30-year-old father, including mother of his children
ABC 7 News - 2 arrested in 1993 cold case of man murdered in his Bay Area home, authorities say
Bakersfield Now - KCSO announce arrest of suspect in 2008 North Edwards murder case after 17 years
After DUI arrest, man charged with murder relating to Calif. cold case
SF District Attorney - Two Charged in Connection to Multiple Cold Case Murders Dating to 2002
SF Public Safety - Serial Killer Complains his Constant Taunting of SF District Attorney Led to Vindictive Charges
SF Standard - DA Charged Alleged Gang Leader 4 Murders Ex SF Cop Admitted Helping