Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Out From the Cold follows the disappearance of 20-year-old Elaine Park, who vanished from the Malibu coast in 2017 and has never been found. Built largely on her family's refusal to stop looking — a quiet listen with unanswered questions that stay with you long after the final episode."
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
An investigation into the 2017 disappearance of Elaine Park, a 20-year-old aspiring actress who vanished after leaving her ex-boyfriend's home in Calabasas, California in the early hours of the morning. Her car was found near the Malibu coast, but Elaine has never been found — and her family has never accepted the suggestion that she chose to leave.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — the family context is essential from the start
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine
What is Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine about?
An investigation into the 2017 disappearance of Elaine Park, a 20-year-old aspiring actress who vanished after leaving her ex-boyfriend's home in Calabasas, California in the early hours of the morning. Her car was found near the Malibu coast, but Elaine has never been found — and her family has never accepted the suggestion that she chose to leave.
Is Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if California cold cases and unresolved disappearances interest you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Elaine Park was 20, an aspiring actress, and she vanished from Calabasas in 2017. Her car was found near Malibu — but Elaine never was. Her family's search for truth is the heart of this podcast.
Who is Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine for?
Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Missing person and Cold case.
What is the best episode of Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — the family context is essential from the start. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine?
Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine?
If you enjoy Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine, you might also like: The Vanished, Up and Vanished, Your Own Backyard, Lost in Larrimah. See our full "Podcasts Like Out From the Cold: Searching for Elaine" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Empathetic; investigative; quietly urgent; family-centred
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 6-8 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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