Unsolved Crime and Homicides
Member Story By L Hartmann
There are no solid numbers available for the exact amount of unsolved crimes and murder cases that remain unsolved for the United States in the year 2011 as of yet, but most states do have assumed counts. Some states have submitted their numbers as record, but it will be another few months at the earliest before any will be recorded as true and factual. These numbers are always subject to change due to the discovery of crimes committed prior to the beginning of this year that are still unknown to the authorities.
Nationwide, initial reports are showing smaller numbers than the same time last year in regards to cold cases (those cases that are still unresolved in that no new leads or arrests have been made). Obviously, this is good news; however, the unsolved cases remain a huge factor in those numbers.
In Wichita, Kansas, there are three unsolved murders for 2011. The victims in these separate cases are 61 year old Tim McGuigan, 39 year old Thuong Phan and 41 year old Marshall Hauschulz. The body of Phan, who died from a gunshot wound, was discovered in May, 2011. Hauschulz, who was beaten to death, was found December 16, 2011, and McGuigan, a prominent banker in the area, was shot on September 7, 2011.
In Louisville, Kentucky, there are 22 unsolved murders on record. The victims in these murders are believed to be separate incidents and not presumed to be connected with the exception of one case involving a couple found murdered in their home. All of the others were discovered individually and at separate locations. The dates of discovery range from January to December.
Montgomery, Alabama authorities report that of the 22 murder cases in 2011, eleven of these remain unsolved. The homicide division reports that they are still considered active and are still actively following both new and existing leads.
The Patriot News website which covers Pennsylvania, reported that there is only one reported murder that remains unsolved. Rezija Sabic, a husband and father, was murdered in his own driveway in July, 2011 is the only unsolved case remaining. The lead investigator reports they are following up on several new leads that were generated over the holiday period, and that they have some promising leads in the case that will hopefully lead to the arrest and conviction in the case, and some resolution for the grieving widow and her children.
These cases are only a few of the reported statistics. In no way are they to be interpreted as the only unsolved cases for the calendar year of 2011. There may still be some cases that are not known to the authorities, The assumed number is much higher. If anybody has any information regarding any of these or other cases, they are encouraged to contact the local authorities in their state. The homicide detectives also wish to inform any potential information will be kept confidential, and that there is assistance available for those people who are scared to come forward with any information in fear of retaliation. The families of the victims need closure to go on with their lives, and implore individuals with any information to please come forth. Local secret witness programs are available in every state, and in most large cities.
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Comment by Dave Lang Editor on February 13, 2012 at 8:15pm -
Unsolved crimes are the biggest problem facing us, symptomatic of the failure of our current system. We sometimes talk about the clogged justice system, cases dropped because of overload, delays or too much time passed, lenient plea bargaining to clear the backlog. Those are issues. But I think you nailed the biggest one, which is our success in actually solving a committed crime. And also, we have to know there are a lot of unreported crimes. Welcome to CRU!
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Comment by Julie Sullivan on February 2, 2012 at 1:07am -
Unsolved crimes are scary. We always hear about how crime rates are improving, but how reassuring is that when there are so many unsolved crimes. How many thousands of missing people are there each year? Homicides unsolved? It's frightening.
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Comment by Will Byrd on January 28, 2012 at 1:15am -
This is probably more worrisome than the crime rates. Unsolved crime is too high a rate. That's probably where we, as a group and as citizens, can all help with tips and publicizing the crimes and fugitives.
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