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04/05/2026

https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/new-search-underway-missing-teen-jamie-grissim-1971-cold-case-near-yacolt/

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a coordinated ground search on April 4 of Dole Valley near Yacolt to look for the remains of Jamie Rochelle Grissim, who mysteriously disappeare…

01/17/2026

Welcome to Our New Followers!

Over the past week, we’ve been honored to welcome many new followers as a result of recent media coverage highlighting our mission and our work supporting law enforcement in solving cold cases. Thank you for being here and for taking an interest in the pursuit of justice for victims and their families.

The Vidocq Society operates entirely through the dedication of volunteer experts from law enforcement, forensics, legal, and investigative disciplines. Our work is made possible solely through the generosity of the public and those who believe in giving a voice to the forgotten.

If you’d like to support our mission, there are two simple ways you can help:

1. Share our page and our content.
Raising awareness helps ensure more cases receive the attention and resources they deserve.

2. Consider making a donation.
Your contribution directly supports operational costs, case reviews, and the resources we provide to agencies seeking assistance.

You can donate here:
👉 https://vidocq.org/donate/

Every share, every conversation, and every donation helps move another case closer to answers.

Thank you for standing with us and for helping keep these cases alive.

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that there are over 270,000 unsolved homicides in the United States. Nationwide, police departments and sheriffs' offices are under-resourced with homicide divisions that are working diligently just to keep up with current caseloads. As this number of cold ca...

01/16/2026

Vidocq Society, Co-Founder and Commissioner Emeritus, Bill Fleisher sat down with Mike Jerrick FOX 29 and Alex Holley FOX 29 on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the Vidocq Society and the launch of America’s Unknown Child Initiative.

https://www.fox29.com/video/fmc-1bfy6hdnwo5127vm

A local organization is starting a new initiative today as a tribute to 4 year old Joseph Augustus Zarelli. He was found dead in 1957 and was unidentified until 2022. His homicide remains unsolved.

01/16/2026

NBC10 Philadelphia coverage of the launch of our America’s Unknown Child Initiative.

On the 73rd birthday of Joseph Augustus Zarelli - the 'Boy in the Box' - the Vidocq Society unveiled an effort to help identify child murder victims.

01/15/2026

Vidocq Society Annual Birthday remembrance for Joseph Augustus Zarelli and the launch of the America’s Unknown Child Initiative. January 13, 2026.

01/12/2026

Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 13th, at 10:00 a.m., the Vidocq Society will hold its annual birthday remembrance for Joseph Augustus Zarelli, formerly known as “The Boy in the Box” and “America’s Unknown Child” at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 1201 Easton Road, Philadelphia.

The cemetery has arranged for the use of its chapel in case of inclement weather.

The media, public and the investigative community are welcome to attend.

12/25/2025

https://www.ktnv.com/news/cold-case-lvmpd-searching-for-suspect-in-1985-killing-of-3-year-old

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding the suspect connected to a cold case that occurred 40 years ago.

12/14/2025

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/12/10/reward-offered-in-cold-case-of-murdered-milwaukee-12-year-old-girl/87702351007/ #

Marvayah Darby was shot and killed while sleeping in her home on June 13.

12/03/2025

We are mourning the loss of Andy Chan, our thoughts are with his family as well as the men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department.

12/02/2025

On , we’re asking for your support as we continue assisting law enforcement with the most challenging unsolved cold cases. Our members volunteer their expertise, and your contribution helps us carry this work forward.

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11/21/2025

The Vidocq Society is powered entirely by volunteers who lend their expertise to assist law enforcement agencies faced with unsolved cold case homicides. Your donation ensures we can keep providing this support when it's needed most. If you can't donate at this time, you can show your support by sharing our post.

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