Seeking Justice Across Decades
Empowering Communities, Finding Answers
According to Lexington Herald Leader the Lexington Police Department has launched a new website called the Unsolved Homicide Website. It’s meant to help solve 142 cold cases of murders that happened between 1974 and 2023. The website gives important information about each cold case like the victim’s name when the murder happened and a brief summary. Detective Travis Holt is leading this effort to bring closure to families and catch the people responsible.
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PoliceApp)142 Cold Cases Aim to Solve By Lexington Police’s New Website and Bring Closure to Grieving Families
From Past to Present: Unsolved Homicide Website Highlights Oldest and Newest Cases, Urging Public Assistance in Seeking Closure
One story on the website is about Elvin Wilkerson, who was killed during a robbery at a gas station in 1974. It’s the oldest case on the website reminding us of the need to solve these crimes. Another recent case involves Esaud Cortes, who was killed in 2023. Detective Holt says even small tips from the public can make a big difference in solving these cold cases. Detectives are working hard to solve these cold cases by carefully looking at evidence talking to witnesses and following leads. The website shows their dedication to finding answers. It also encourages the community to get involved. By working together they hope to bring justice to the victims and their families. The website is a sign of hope that these cold cases can be solved bringing closure to those affected by these tragedies.
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