Michigan State Police are hoping a new website could help bring some long-unsolved cases back into the spotlight and give many families some answers.
MSP has launched a new cold case website that lets people look through unsolved cases around Michigan and send in tips to investigators.
Michigan State Police Put Cold Cases Online
Right now, 11 cases are posted statewide, including two from the First District, which covers the Lansing area. Police say more cases will be added.
The First District Cold Case Unit has been around since 2020 and has helped solve several cases dating back decades.
How One Tip Could Restart an Investigation
Detective Sergeant Larry Rothman says the idea behind the website is simple. Someone may recognize a name, remember something they heard years ago, or notice a detail that brings back a memory…