Unsolved Murder Roundup
While the true crime community is celebrating, and rightfully so, the capture of the Golden State Killer, it looks like there is still a lot of work to do when it comes to clearing unsolved murders. The OC Register provided a breakdown of reported vs cleared homicides and surprisingly, given all the breakthroughs in technology, we've actually gotten worse at clearing cases. Hopefully, despite the grim statistics, the following cases and the victims involved will receive some justice.
Navy veteran James Weaver was brutally murdered while babysitting his 9-month-old grandson. 33 years later, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is hoping that some new DNA submissions will lead to a break in the case.
In April of last year, Alberto "Beto" Ruiz Jr. was murdered in what Greeley, CO police believe was a case of road rage. They and his family are hoping that someone will eventually come forward, if not the killer, then at least a witness who can identify the suspect's vehicle.
In Boston, the families of cold case victims plan to hold a sit-in at the Mayor's office in an effort to bring attention to their cases and to demand that the city dedicate more resources to solving cold cases and assisting the surviving relatives. Community members in North Minneapolis are also rallying to bring attention their town's unsolved homicides.
Beverly Jarosz was only 16 when she was brutally stabbed to death by someone who her family believed to be stalking her. Police think they may have a break in the 54-year-old case thanks to new DNA technology. They are still urging anyone who may know something about the case to call in.
Kansas City Police are hoping that a bigger monetary reward will encourage witnesses to come forward and help clear their city's unsolved homicides.
Forty years later, Knox County police are still trying to solve the shooting death of Guss Gossert.
Demeka Rogers, of Marion Arkansas, is hoping that someone will come forward with information about the shooting death of her 16-year-old son, Jecameron Macklin. The murder occurred two years ago and police say all leads and tips have dried up.
While the Bay Area is enthralled with capture of GSK, there are still several high-profile murders left to be solved in the Golden State.
When Deoloris "Dee" Dunn joined the Minneapolis police force, she became the city's first black female police officer. This pioneer for women and minorities passed away in January never knowing who murdered her pregnant 20-year-old daughter in 1987.
Navy veteran James Weaver was brutally murdered while babysitting his 9-month-old grandson. 33 years later, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is hoping that some new DNA submissions will lead to a break in the case.
In April of last year, Alberto "Beto" Ruiz Jr. was murdered in what Greeley, CO police believe was a case of road rage. They and his family are hoping that someone will eventually come forward, if not the killer, then at least a witness who can identify the suspect's vehicle.
In Boston, the families of cold case victims plan to hold a sit-in at the Mayor's office in an effort to bring attention to their cases and to demand that the city dedicate more resources to solving cold cases and assisting the surviving relatives. Community members in North Minneapolis are also rallying to bring attention their town's unsolved homicides.
Beverly Jarosz was only 16 when she was brutally stabbed to death by someone who her family believed to be stalking her. Police think they may have a break in the 54-year-old case thanks to new DNA technology. They are still urging anyone who may know something about the case to call in.
Kansas City Police are hoping that a bigger monetary reward will encourage witnesses to come forward and help clear their city's unsolved homicides.
Forty years later, Knox County police are still trying to solve the shooting death of Guss Gossert.
Demeka Rogers, of Marion Arkansas, is hoping that someone will come forward with information about the shooting death of her 16-year-old son, Jecameron Macklin. The murder occurred two years ago and police say all leads and tips have dried up.
While the Bay Area is enthralled with capture of GSK, there are still several high-profile murders left to be solved in the Golden State.
When Deoloris "Dee" Dunn joined the Minneapolis police force, she became the city's first black female police officer. This pioneer for women and minorities passed away in January never knowing who murdered her pregnant 20-year-old daughter in 1987.
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