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Every year, hundreds of cases remain unsolved. Detectives undergo rigorous investigation methods to solve some of the most baffling cases, oftentimes dedicating their entire careers to solving these seemingly impossible cases. However, there are still many unsolved cold cases that still leave detectives scratching their heads, long after the cases have been classified as cold. Let’s delve into 15 scenarios that have left investigators on their feet.
The Disappearance of Suzanne Lyall
19-year-old Suzanne Lyall went missing after working the night-shift at a departmental store back in March of 1998. Despite extensive investigations, she has never been found.
The 2915 Isdal Woman
The 2915 Isdal Woman was discovered in Norway in 1970 without any identification and having severely burns. Almost 50 years later, her true identity and the circumstances surrounding her death is still unknown.
The Bob Evans Murders
The murders of four people are amongst the evidence found within the barrels of decommissioned chemicals at a storage facility in 1985. Bob Evans, the prime suspect, was later convicted for another murder. The identity of the victims remains unknown.
The Boy in the Box
The body of a young boy was found in a baby bassinet lying by the roadside in Philadelphia in 1957. Over 60 years have passed and his remains have never been identified.
The Yuba County Five Disappearance
In February 1978, the Yuba County Five vanished after attending a basketball match at California State University. More than 40 years have passed and the mystery behind their disappearance remains unsolved to this day.
The Villisca Axe Murders
In June 1912, 6 members of the Moore family plus two house guests were murdered with an axe. Despite proclaiming many culprits in that year, the murderers identity has yet to be confirmed.
The Kennedy Assassination
President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in November 1963. The prime suspect was Lee Harvey Oswald, but speculation has arisen over the possibility of a bigger conspiracy.
The Iran Hostage Crisis
Iran seized 52 American Diplomats back in 1979. The hostage scenario lasted 444 days. Even though they were released, many questions still arise in the manner that the crisis was handled during this period.
The Texarkana Moonlight Murders
Some argue that the 47-year-old Texarkana Moonlight Murders are one of the most crime-filled events in America’s history even though it occurred in a span of ten weeks. Some evidence was gathered but the killer remains unknown.
The Beaumont Children Disappearance
On 26th January 1966 three Beaumont children went missing from Glenelg Beach in Adelaide, Australia. Up to date many lead almost assassins were apprehended, but sadly the young kids couldn’t be retrieved.
The Atlanta Child Murders
The deaths of approximately 29 children took place in Atlanta, Georgia, between 1979 and 1981,. Through forensic examinations, many evidences were gathered but the case remains unsolved.
The Black Dahlia Mystery
Elizabeth Short was discovered murdered in Los Angeles in 1947 whilst in her early twenties. Her case and the circumstances surrounding her death, which were never revealed resemble with no breakthrough.
The Boy in the Chimney
Its is hard bewildering to discover a boy’s dead body in a discarded fireplace in Montecito Heights, California. Discovered in 2011, it was determined to be early that of a missing victim.
Mia Zapata’s Murder Case
Mia Zapata was one the main singers of the punk band The Gits. Back in 1993, her body was discovered scattered on the street in an Seattle neighbourhood with no apparent cause of death or suspects and there are still no leads on who committed such a heinous crime.
The Annecy Shootings
Four individuals were shot on the shores of during their vacation alongside Lake Annecy, France. More scrutiny pointed that nothing tangible had been found despite a range of possible linkages to organised-related murder.
In conclusion, investigations surrounding cold cases never stop. Detectives will continue searching high and low, even after decades have passed, for any piece of evidence that can give the much-needed break in these unsolved cases. Only closure and justice can give solace to the families of these unfortunate victims and bring peace to detectives who dedicate their careers to solve these cases.
