Frequently Asked Questions
Does the case have to have taken place in California?
Though we are based in California, we can research any cold case that occurred in the United States.
I have questions about an unsolved homicide, missing persons case, or unidentified decedent. How do I request information?
Please fill out the Contact Us section on the home page, and list everything you know about the case. Names, dates, cities, etc. can help us get a good start.
I don’t have much information about the case I’m inquiring about. Can you still help?
Cold Case CA will do everything we can to get information on the case. Providing any information you have will help us locate the crime, its jurisdiction, and the relevant law enforcement agencies assigned to the case.
How do I submit information that may pertain to a cold case?
Contact us! Give us any and all details you have. The smallest detail can lead to a break in the case. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
Does requesting information cost money?
We are 100% non-profit, and our researchers are all trusted volunteers.
