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Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases

Date Published
June 15, 2020

Cold case investigations have revealed that, in many cases, those responsible also are responsible for multiple crimes. Therefore, prioritizing cold case investigations can assist in both resolving crimes and preventing future ones.

TECHBeat, November 2018

NCJ Number
252486
Date Published
November 2018
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description

TECHBeat, October 2018

NCJ Number
252296
Date Published
October 2018
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)

TECHBeat, June 2018

NCJ Number
251793
Date Published
June 2018
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description

Cold Case Investigation Units and Advances in Investigative Techniques

March 2020

Sergeant Jason Moran of the Cook County (IL) Sheriff’s Office discusses the current situation of cold cases in the United States, why it’s important to establish cold case units, how current tools and technology can help solve cold cases, and what National Institute of Justice resources are available to assist in solving cold cases.

Sergeant Moran was a participant on an NIJ Saturday Session panel at IACP 2019.