Athens, Georgia – The mayor of Athens-Clarke County is set to address safety concerns following the tragic murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia’s campus. Mayor Kelly Girtz will hold a press conference at Athens-Clarke County Police Department Headquarters on Wednesday at 9 a.m. In response to the murder, Girtz is expected … Read more
KLAMATH, California – Julia Oliveira is making history as the first law enforcement officer in California dedicated solely to investigating cases for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People initiative. As a member of the Wyandotte Tribe, she has been hired by the Yurok Tribe, located in Northern California, to tackle unsolved killings and disappearances within … Read more
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Murders in New Orleans saw a significant decrease in 2023 compared to previous years, according to data analyst Jeff Asher. The total number of killings dropped from 266 in 2022 to 193 in 2023, marking a noteworthy improvement. Asher, who analyzes crime statistics for the New Orleans City Council, noted that … Read more
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Murders in New Orleans dropped in 2023 compared to recent years, according to data analyst Jeff Asher. The total number of people killed in the city was 193, a decrease from 266 in 2022. Asher, who analyzes crime statistics for the New Orleans City Council, pointed out that the significant decrease … Read more