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COLD CASE INITIATIVE Seeking Information on More Than 100 Civil Rights-Era Murders |
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02/26/09 | ||||||
More than 100 unsolved murder cases are under review through the Civil Rights Era Cold Case Initiative, a 2007 partnership between the FBI, civil rights groups, and federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Today's release of a partial listing of victims marks the two-year anniversary of the initiative, announced on February 27, 2007 by the Attorney General and FBI Director Robert S. Mueller. This list includes the victims’ names and the dates and locations of their deaths.
In announcing the Cold Case Initiative in 2007, Director Mueller said the successes in decades-old cases “restored our hope and renewed our resolve.” “We cannot turn back the clock,” Mueller said. “We cannot right these wrongs. But we can try to bring a measure of justice to those who remain.” Retired Special Agent James Ingram was one of the original agents on the case. In a 2007 interview, he said that some witnesses are more willing to come forward with the passage of time. “Some are relieved to talk after 40 years and get it off their chest.” If you have any information concerning any of the cases, contact your local FBI office or American Embassy or Consulate. Resources: |