Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about cold cases, curated daily by BrightWire.
After three decades of dead ends, investigators cracked a 1993 Illinois murder using cutting-edge DNA genealogy technology that traces family trees to find criminals. The breakthrough led to a confession and gave a grieving son the closure he'd been waiting 30 years to receive.
Kara Robinson Chamberlain escaped a serial killer at 15 by trusting her instincts and memorizing details that led police to him. Now she's using her experience to help solve cold cases and bring closure to families who've waited decades for answers.
A new community-led DNA project is giving hope to families of missing First Nations people across Australia. The Disappeared Project combines modern forensic technology with culturally sensitive practices to solve cold cases and reunite families.
California just made it easier for families to find missing loved ones by expanding its DNA program to identify living people, not just the deceased. The new law also preserves DNA samples longer, giving hope to families who've waited years for answers.
A 2-year-old otter named Splash is solving cold cases by using his natural abilities to find evidence and remains underwater. In just four months of training, he recovered a weapon from a 25-year-old murder case.
