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Search 264,913 Unsolved Murders by State for Researchers

Published: Sep 05, 2026

Find unsolved murders by state with a researcher workflow. Start state portals, cross check NAMUS and MAP, or search 264,913 cases on Crime Solvers Central.

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10 Unsolved Missing Persons Cases and Where Families Can Search

Published: Sep 03, 2026

Explore 10 notable unsolved disappearances, the national resources that track them (NamUs, ViCAP, NPS, MMU), and concrete steps families can take.

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Five Steps to Search Missing Persons by Name and Toolkit for Families

Published: Sep 02, 2026

A verification-first, five-step method for families: where to search NamUs and state portals, how to verify matches, and checklists plus tools from Crime...

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Citizen Detectives: Use Crime Solvers Central to Help Cold Cases Safely

Published: Sep 01, 2026

Learn safe, agency ready steps volunteers can take on cold cases: build timelines, submit sourced tips, and use Crime Solvers Central's database of...

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Cold Case Search Engine Playbook for Researchers With 264,913 Cases

Published: Aug 31, 2026

Start on NamUs, then cross-check ViCAP, state and local pages, and Crime Solvers Central's catalog of 264,913 cases. Practical search steps, export...

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Get a Case Review in Six Months: Cold Case Advocacy for Families

Published: Aug 30, 2026

Cold case advocacy for families: use 34 U.S.C. §60901 to demand a six month review, organize your file, and submit actionable leads detectives can pursue.

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Verify Every Reverse Image Search Match: Investigators' Workflow

Published: Aug 29, 2026

Verification-first reverse image search for investigators. Run Google Lens and TinEye's index of 85.5 billion images; crop, check EXIF, and document every...

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AI Image Enhancement for Cold Case Evidence: What Actually Works

Published: Aug 28, 2026

Discover how AI image enhancement can effectively recover critical details in cold case evidence while ensuring integrity and security.

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Unidentified Case Investigations: Where to Start and Who to Call

Published: Aug 27, 2026

Discover how to navigate unidentified case investigations, register missing loved ones, and utilize resources like NamUs and ViCAP for support.

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Where to Search a Missing Children Database Right Now

Published: Aug 26, 2026

Discover how to effectively search the missing children database and act quickly in emergency situations. Your prompt action can help save a life.

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