“Cold Case Files” returns to A&E this Friday with a chilling tale of a 25-year-old mystery finally getting some heat. The case? The disappearance of Frank McAlister from Redding, California. The twist? A stunning on-air confession.
Back in the day, McAlister, a teenager who’d recently come into some serious cash, vanished without a trace. The only clue left behind was his car, abandoned and stained with blood. For 25 years, the case went cold, a frustrating puzzle with missing pieces. Then, during a broadcast, someone stepped forward with a confession that could crack the case wide open.
This Friday’s episode, “A Killer Confession,” will retrace the steps of the original investigation, examining the evidence and the circumstances surrounding McAlister’s disappearance. What led to this dramatic on-air confession? And is it the real deal or another dead end? “Cold Case Files” is known for its meticulous approach to unsolved mysteries, frequently uncovering new evidence and conducting fresh interviews. This episode is likely to follow that formula, offering viewers a front-row seat to the renewed investigation.
“Cold Case Files: A Killer Confession” airs Friday, January 17, 2025, at 9:00 PM on A&E.