Michigan State Police hire WMU students as cadets to solve cold cases

https://wwmt.com/news/local/western-michigan-university-state-police-homicide-investigation-cold-cases-solve-cadet-hire-employment-initiative

I can think of a case they can digitize and work on . . .

And since the MSP is now FUNDING part of this program, don’t you dare try to weasel out of paying for third-party lab testing of all of the OCCK evidence.

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963

Hey Michigan! You got an honorable mention for “the unsolved nature” of some of your most notorious cases:

Congratulations.

Serial Killers by Top Ten States 2023: Danger Zones

Southwest Journal

Michigan, with its picturesque Great Lakes and renowned motor industries, has been witness to a history of chilling serial killer episodes.

Decade Highlight: The late 1970s to early 1980s saw Michigan grappling with a series of mysterious disappearances and murders.

Notable Killer: The “Oakland County Child Killer” remains an unsolved mystery from the late 1970s, where at least four children were abducted and murdered.

Comparative Insight: While the numbers in Michigan might seem relatively moderate compared to states like Florida or Washington, the unsolved nature of some of its most notorious cases, like the Oakland County Child Killer, adds to the state’s enigmatic and dark legacy.

Honorable Mention for the Great Lakes State