7 Easy Ways to Help
- Pass Along a Tip – Got information? Contact the investigating agency listed on the case file, or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or crimestoppersusa.org. << INSERT FORM FOR MY TIPS >>
- Share on Social Media – Visibility matters. Share our case summaries on Facebook, X, or Reddit to get fresh eyes on older cases. Whether you re-share our posts, someone else’s or create your own, getting the word out makes a real impact!
- Opt-In Your DNA. If you’ve taken a DNA test through Ancestry or 23andMe, upload your raw data file to GEDmatch, FamilyTreeDNA, or DNA Justice and opt-in to law enforcement matching. Your profile could help forensic genealogists identify unknown victims or suspects.
- Contribute Case Research. Have a detail, document, or lead that could add value to an S&J case profile? We welcome contributions from independent researchers, local historians, and community members. Submit your notes via our [Contribution Form].
- Attend Local Vigils. Show up for victims and their families. Attending candlelight vigils for homicide victims and missing persons lets grieving families know their loved ones are not forgotten.
- Join Public Searches. When local authorities or family-led advocacy groups organize public search efforts for a missing person, volunteer if you are able. Extra feet on the ground are always needed.
- Fund Public Records Requests. FOIA requests, court document fees, archival retrievals, and travel to/and from scene locations etc cost money. You can help keep our investigative research moving forward by purchasing a true-crime related domain from our portfolio, or making a direct contribution to our records fund.