13 Texas Cold Cases Desperate for New Clues

(Texas)  It is a fact of life, crime happens in the Lone Star State. From petty theft to burglary, to rape, arson, drugs, embezzlement, disappearances, and murder, crime is happening every day in Texas.

Texas law enforcement does a great job at solving crimes; however, there are so many more that have gone unsolved for years. These cold cases are just waiting to be solved so that justice can be served for the victim's family and the perpetrator will be held accountable.

Why These Cold Cases Matter

There are Texas families still looking for answers and closure in twelve cold cases in the state of Texas.

Unfortunately, not all crimes and homicides are solved. However, that doesn't mean law enforcement and investigators haven't forgotten about them; they're just waiting for one crucial tip to come in that could potentially solve it.

There are numerous cases throughout Texas that are unsolved, but all it takes is someone remembering a small detail about the case that could make the difference for a family.

Texas Rangers' Top 12 Cold Cases

On the Texas Department of Public Safety's (Texas DPS) website is a list of the Top 12 Cold Cases that Texas Rangers are still investigating.

These investigations span the entire state, with investigators continuing to enlist the help of the public to bring those suspect or suspects connected to these homicides to justice. Some of the cases date back to 1979.

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How You Can Help Investigators

After looking at this list and reviewing the information presented, if you think you have any information that would assist law enforcement, you're urged to call the Texas Crime Stoppers tipline with your information, where you can remain anonymous.

Rewards for Useful Tips

Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for any of these crimes. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous. Tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.

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Information on these cases may also be submitted in the following manner:

Submit a Tip Online through the Texas Rangers’ Cold Case website
You may also call 1-800-346-3243. Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Ranger assigned to this case.