Cold Case Files

Cold Case Files are criminal investigations of unsolved crimes, often murders, that remain open and unresolved for years or decades. Law enforcement agencies continue to seek new evidence, re-examine evidence, or utilize advances in technology to solve these cases. These cases are called "cold" because they are not actively being pursued regularly, but remain on file awaiting breakthroughs. They highlight the challenges of solving complex crimes long after they occur, and often involve revisiting old evidence or new investigative methods to bring closure to victims' families.