Cold Case Files

REOPENED: DNA SPEAKS: Death Downstream

October 15, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

When the battered body of Shawna Yandell is found floating in Washington State’s Yakima River in 1993, detectives first suspect those closest to her. The case grew cold until new DNA technology revealed a callous killer that no one suspected.Fabletics - Shop now at Fabletics.com/COLDCASE to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select COLDCASE when prompted to unlock this offer.Progressive: Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Rosetta Stone - Cold Case Files listeners can get for 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you go to RosettaStone.com/coldcaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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