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 long-lasting effects that unsolved...
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 distinctions between these two...
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, time, and resources to...
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 group of individuals to...
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 circumstances. In recent years, there has...
There are currently over 250,000 cold cases throughout the United States, and it is estimated that approximately 6,000 new cases are added to that figure each year, according to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting. According to the Murder Accountability Project, there were 19,719 homicides throughout 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, when police cleared about 70%...
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 of time can make it difficult...
This comprehensive resource empowers you to pursue legislative remedies that provide justice for victims and their families. By providing valuable information, practical guidance, and essential tools, this legislative advocacy toolkit aims to equip you with the necessary tools and strategies to...
I started Cold Case Advocacy because I was deeply affected by the shocking number of unsolved cold cases and a single family’s 38-year-long struggle to find answers in a New York State cold case. During this journey, I crossed paths with remarkable advocates who shared the same passion for...