在美國，有大約120,000起未破解的謀殺案，其中只有大約1%在之後破案。透過最近的技術發展以及用來破解這些案件的方法，還有受害者家屬、執法機關和社會大眾的毅力與奉獻，「懸案實錄」得以探索難以解決的案件。本節目曾獲艾美獎提名，每集一小時，由「懸案實錄」的原始主持人與製作人、著名的資深記者和新聞工作者比爾·克爾堤斯講述，針對多年來仍未破解的謀殺案件審視其中的曲折，以及讓事件白熱化的關鍵要素，最後獲得了終於能破案的證據。這部嶄新的經典節目特別訪談了家人、朋友、警探和其他與案件密切相關的人物，審視所有犯罪事實，並特別呈現各種意見和各個受害者。
There are approximately 120,000 cold murder cases in American and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims' families, law enforcement and the public, "Cold Case Files" explores the cases the defied the odds. Narrated by the original host and producer of "Cold Case Files," celebrated veteran journalist and newsman Bill Kurtis, each one-hour episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.
