Ice Cold Case Madison McGhee

 This is the story of what happened to J.C. McGhee on July 11, 2002 according to police records — some of which may not be entirely accurate nor adequate. Twenty years later, the search for answers begins.

Every hero has an origin story and this is mine — the story of how I found out about my dad's murder and what pushed me to start asking questions.

As I learn about my dad's closet relationships, two people stand out as particularly suspicious. With a custody battle in the mix, the police identified a motive for murder.

A suspect is charged with my dad's murder, but inconsistent witness testimony builds a web of lies and complicates the trial.

Looking at the police’s handling of this investigation, it’s clear that corners were cut. Was my dad a casualty in their war on drugs? 

As I narrow down the suspects, I take a look at this case from a new perspective to try to pinpoint who really killed my dad.