Losing a loved one to violence is a traumatic experience, but the impact of unsolved homicide cases on homicide victims’ families can have devastating consequences that last for years. As a cold case family advocate and researcher, I have seen firsthand the...
Discover the power of advocacy with ‘Finding Your Voice,’ a comprehensive digital guide designed to assist families of unsolved homicide victims in crafting impactful media pitches. This guide empowers individuals to effectively communicate their stories,...
On April 28th, 2023, a historic moment unfolded in Georgia as Governor Brian Kemp signed the Coleman-Baker Act into state law. Formerly known as “Rhonda’s Law,” this cold case legislation is a testament to the relentless efforts of families,...
This post serves as a comprehensive template and guide designed to assist you in crafting impactful online petitions and applying pressure to authorities to breathe life into stagnant open homicide cases. There are multiple avenues to construct a compelling petition,...
Digital advocacy refers to the use of online platforms, social media, and digital communication tools to promote and support a cause, issue, or policy. It involves leveraging digital channels to raise awareness, mobilize supporters, and influence public opinion or...
Ever wondered how laws tackle cold cases? This post takes you on a tour through two important crime-solving laws: the proposed Florida Decker-Backmann Act and the Federal Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act of 2021. I am breaking down the key points and...
Citizen Detectives are individuals from the general public who voluntarily and actively engage in investigating, solving, or assisting with cold cases and unsolved crimes. They are not law enforcement professionals but rather concerned citizens who use their skills,...
Crowdsourcing is a method of obtaining input, services, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, typically from an online community or the general public. It involves harnessing the collective intelligence, skills, or resources of a diverse...
Our goal is to see NY state introduce a bill around the Homicide Victims’ Rights Act that’s specifically tailored to NY State criminal law and procedures. The pursuit of justice is a fundamental right, one that every individual deserves regardless of the...
It’s been called a cold case backlog, and it’s a staggering problem. Hundreds of thousands of unsolved homicides in the United States, with little hope of ever being solved. In fact, data shows that there has been “a steady decline in clearance rates since the 1980’s,...
Cold cases are cases that have gone unsolved for a long period of time, often due to a lack of evidence or leads. These cases can be challenging to solve for a variety of reasons. Here are three reasons that cold cases are hard to solve: One reason is that the passage...
