Hillsborough County cold case suspect arrested in the Philippines
From Murder Files Unsealed by Author Adidas Wilson
April 29, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the arrest of Young Tom Talmadge in the Philippines for a decades-old cold case involving child abduction and sexual assault.
These reports detail the 2026 arrest of Young Tom Talmadge, a fugitive apprehended in the Philippines for a 37-year-old cold case involving the abduction and sexual assault of a child. The crime occurred in 1989 at a Tampa bowling alley, but the investigation remained stalled for decades until modern forensic science provided a breakthrough. Authorities utilized investigative genetic genealogy to link preserved DNA evidence to the suspect, who had been living as an expatriate abroad. This high-profile capture was made possible through the #ShieldKids campaign, a collaborative effort between U.S. federal agents and the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. Talmadge now faces deportation and trial in Florida, symbolizing a major victory for international law enforcement and offering long-awaited closure for the victim. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support .
People in this episode
Host: Adidas Wilson
Topics covered
- cold case
- forensic science
- investigative genetic genealogy
- international law enforcement
- child abduction
- victim closure
Keywords
- cold case
- arrest
- forensic science
- genetic genealogy
- child abduction
- Philippines
- Tampa
- law enforcement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Philippine Bureau of Immigration, #ShieldKids
Places: Philippines, Tampa
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