"They took away my life, my grandchildren, my dreams" I. A Life Interrupted Kristin O'Connell was twenty years old in the summer of 1985 — a college student from Burnsville,...
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True Crime Podcasts at the Crossroads of Ethics, Investigation, and Advocacy
Based on: Gamache, K., Rice, K., Allen, A., & Pontbriand, W. (2026). The impact of true crime podcasts on cold case investigations and victims' advocacy. Journal of...
Empowering Families Left Behind: Why Cold Case Advocacy Is More Urgent Than Ever
In the United States, over 250,000 homicide cases remain unsolved - each one representing a shattered family, a silenced voice, and a justice system that stopped short. These...
How to Write an Advocacy Letter That Gets a Lawmaker’s Attention (Updated for 2025)
When justice stalls, your voice can be one of the most powerful tools to push for action. Writing a well-crafted, emotionally compelling advocacy letter to a lawmaker, district...
*A Daughter’s Relentless Pursuit of Justice For Her Mother
“My mom is finally getting her fair chance at justice,” said Malloy. “We won't back down until justice is achieved.” golocalprov.com A Tragedy That Never Felt Right In 1993,...