Cobb County Police detectives in the major crimes unit spoke exclusively with Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Michele Newell , about homicide cases they investigated in 2024.
Out of 118 homicides in 2024, nearly all are solved.
Throughout the investigations, detectives learned a large number of victims and suspects, were acquainted in some kind of way.
“We have almost a 100% clearance rate, with a lot of our offenders getting life in prison.
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The team effort and the family environment I think goes a long way, to solve our murders,” Detective Daniel Goduto said.
“We’re the voice for that person who is no longer here,” Detective Oscar Escarcega said.
Detectives Daniel Goduto, Oscar Escarcega and Ameerah Hardy-Docier are just some of the men and women working behind the scenes when someone tragically loses their life.
“It’s extremely difficult because you have to tell them your son, your daughter, your husband has been killed,” Goduto said.