Families of victims in Fort Worth's high-profile cold cases are upset with the Fort Worth Police Department over a lack of action and communication. The Cold Case Unit is understaffed, leading to delays and a feeling of neglect among the families.
The families of five high-profile cold case victims in Fort Worth are expressing frustration and anger due to a lack of action and communication from the Fort Worth Police Department . They blame the department's Cold Case Unit for being understaffed, with only one full-time detective and two part-time reserve officers handling 1,000 cold cases. This has led to delays and a feeling of being forgotten by the police force.
The families, united by their shared grief and concerns, recently gathered to speak with NBC 5 Investigates about their experiences
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