A Cold Hand for Old Cases
Maricopa County Sherriff Arpaio has a new approach up his sleeve for solving cold cases.
Who could be better to help solve cold cases than an inmate? After all, they have plenty of time on their hands and plenty of available card playing buddies.
Silent Witness is a resourceful program that uses playing cards to publicize cold cases. The cards reveal pictures and details about 52 local unsolved cases.
Phoenix Police and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office are joining forces with Silent Witness handing out 3,000 of these decks to Maricopa County inmates in hopes that some of the prisoners will have helpful information that will help solve some of these cold cases.
One good hand in the right inmate’s hands could be a lucky draw for a grieving family.
The program is graciously funded by an anonymous individual who was fortunate enough to have their case solved by a Silent Witness card that was dealt to the right hand.
Silent Witness, Sgt. Darren Burch pronounces how each card has significant importance.