05-10-2011, 09:09 PM
(05-10-2011, 04:26 PM)kitty1 Wrote: I have never believed that public appeals made by loved ones of murder victims help solve cases. Perhaps in a missing persons case but a plea to "find the killer" is of no use in my opinion. I just don't believe that interviewing Lisa's grieving family would prompt anyone with information to come forward.
Here's an example: Weeping girl tips police
This was an unsolved murder last December in England. One of several pleas from the victim's parents prompted someone to call who sent the investigation in a whole new direction (and led to an arrest - perp's trial is Oct 4).
I've seen appeals work other times as well. If anyone besides the perp(s) no what happened, appeals from family members might push them into calling LE. It's a long shot, but worth a try, IMO.