Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved MurdersGone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders

Update: Naming Publicker Jane Doe

View descriptionShare

This is an update to the episode "What happened to Publicker Jane Doe," from November of 2020. Make sure you listen to that episode before starting this one.


The remains of a young woman were found on the property of the abandoned Publicker distillery in Bensalem in January of 1988. For more than 30 years, she was known only as Publicker Jane Doe. Bensalem Police Detective Chris McMullin has spent much of his career trying to find out her name. And then earlier this year, it happened. Through the efforts of the Bensalem Police Department and their law enforcement partners, the scientists at Bode Technology, and the incredible work of the DNA genealogy team lead by Yolanda McClary – we now know that Publicker Jane Doe is Lisa Todd. This episode is about how the remains of Lisa Todd were identified, and what it means for everyone who has been invested in this case that Publicker Jane Doe has a name. 

Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders is made by Kristen Johanson (@KristenJohanson) and Tom Rickert (@teerick).

Follow the show on Twitter: @GoneColdPhilly

Instagram: @GoneColdPhilly

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Download

In 1 playlist(s)

  1. Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders

    32 clip(s)

Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders

Gone Cold is a true crime podcast about cold cases, from KYW Newsradio. Tom Rickert and Kristen Joha 
Social links
Follow podcast
Recent clips
Browse 32 clip(s)