Post by HeadMarshal on Nov 25, 2021 18:09:34 GMT -5
I wanted to bring this topic up because it also applies to fugitive cases. How many years would you consider a case to be unsolved or for a suspect to be on the run before the case is considered a cold case. Remember that a case can only be considered a cold case after the initial investigative leads are exhausted and no arrest has occurred.
The Houston Police Cold Case Unit for instance requires a case to be unsolved for at least three years before it can be considered a cold case.
Why I'm bringing this up in regards to fugitive cases is that it seems like there may be an unintentional misconception of what is considered a "cold case fugitive". Fugitives such as Lester Eubanks, Larry Porter Chism and Glen Godwin are definitely cold case fugitives, no question.
However, I would also argue currently that John Blauvelt, Jonathan Figueroa and Lenell Kirby (out of many other possible cases) for instance can also be considered to be "cold case fugitives" if we go by the Houston Police Cold Case Unit's criteria. All the initial leads on John Blauvelt's travel have been exhausted and there are no publicized possible sightings for Jonathan Figueroa and Lenell Kirby either.
I just caution when it comes to wanting In Pursuit or other TV shows/media outlets to profile "cold case fugitives", we don't just suggest fugitives on the run for several decades. I'm not saying don't profile them at all, but just broaden the criteria of what is considered a "cold case fugitive".
Curious if there were any other thoughts or opinions on this topic.
The Houston Police Cold Case Unit for instance requires a case to be unsolved for at least three years before it can be considered a cold case.
Why I'm bringing this up in regards to fugitive cases is that it seems like there may be an unintentional misconception of what is considered a "cold case fugitive". Fugitives such as Lester Eubanks, Larry Porter Chism and Glen Godwin are definitely cold case fugitives, no question.
However, I would also argue currently that John Blauvelt, Jonathan Figueroa and Lenell Kirby (out of many other possible cases) for instance can also be considered to be "cold case fugitives" if we go by the Houston Police Cold Case Unit's criteria. All the initial leads on John Blauvelt's travel have been exhausted and there are no publicized possible sightings for Jonathan Figueroa and Lenell Kirby either.
I just caution when it comes to wanting In Pursuit or other TV shows/media outlets to profile "cold case fugitives", we don't just suggest fugitives on the run for several decades. I'm not saying don't profile them at all, but just broaden the criteria of what is considered a "cold case fugitive".
Curious if there were any other thoughts or opinions on this topic.
