LANSING — Michigan State Police has launched dedicated webpages to make information about unsolved crimes more accessible and allow the public to submit information directly to investigators.
The webpages highlight cold cases involving unresolved homicides, missing and unidentified persons cases, and other serial offenses.
“Adding online resources was a logical next step to continue the success we have seen from our specialized Cold Case units and investigative college programs across Michigan,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. “Though it may take longer than we would like to get answers for living loved ones, we never stop trying. We encourage the public to view the information and connect with us.”
September is National Cold Case Month, which brings attention to unresolved cases.
The MSP has roughly 200 open cold cases statewide at any given time. Online, the cases are organized by region and include a summary of what investigators believe occurred. The MSP plans to add additional cases in the future.
“Our detectives picked investigations to spotlight with family approval,” said Kelly Hodges, a criminal intelligence analyst assigned to the Cold Case Unit. “We are actively soliciting tips in hopes of closing cases, but we think it is equally important to show that we have not forgotten the victims.”
People with information about an unsolved cold case in Michigan can submit details through a form on the webpage or by email.