As of 2020, there were over 270,000 unsolved homicides in the United States and approximately 20,072 unsolved homicides in the state of Texas. To assist law enforcement agencies across the state of Texas with their cold case investigations, the Texas Attorney General's Office created the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit in March 2021. The Unit provides assistance and support to law enforcement agencies across the state in the investigation and prosecution, (if applicable), of unsolved cases including homicides, missing persons, and other matters centered around human identification  and  forensic genealogy. 

The Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit is hosting the Texas Cold Case Conference in Dec.

Conference Registration Information

To learn more about the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit, click on any of the below links.

About Us

Mission and Goals, Statements of Support, Law Enforcement Survey Results

Advisory Committee Members

Experts in the area of cold case investigations, genealogy, and forensic science who guide and assist the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit

Resources

Helpful tools for law enforcement agencies including articles, grant opportunities, and other relevant information

Training

Information on available trainings in the area of cold case investigations

Family Support

Helpful resources for families of missing persons and cold cases.

Retired Homicide Investigators Task Force

An elite group of retired peace officers with extensive experience in homicide investigations who volunteer their time to assist the Unit with case reviews

Tips Line

Submit information about an unsolved homicide case or a missing persons case that occurred in Texas

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