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A protracted Sudanese civil war, fueled by oil resource conflicts, has resulted in thousands of deaths, illustrating its devastating humanitarian consequences.

In 1994, skeletal remains of a woman were found in Okaloosa County, leading to a stalled investigation. A new forensic tool recently provided breakthroughs, aiding efforts to identify her and her killer, as highlighted by a true crime series exploring genetic genealogy's role in solving cold cases.

A son in Oklahoma called 911 seeking guidance on murdering his father, prompting police to intervene during a live call. Officers arrived as the suspect attempted to carry out the attack, ultimately rescuing the father moments before the crime was completed.

Jerry Lane Hinshaw Jr. was arrested in 2019 for the February 2019 homicide of 17-year-old Marquise “lil red” Smith in a Jacksonville cemetery. A confidential source’s audio revealed Hinshaw knew the victim and admitted the killing followed a drug theft. A co-involved witness, shot in the leg, delayed medical care to avoid linking him to the crime. Hinshaw pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2022, receiving a 30-year prison sentence.

In 1986, Lisa Holstead was discovered strangled in a Green Bay, Wisconsin marsh, becoming the area's oldest unsolved cold case. After 34 years, investigators identified and arrested the perpetrator, solving the case through breakthrough evidence and interrogation.

In 1959, 9-year-old Candice Rogers disappeared while selling CampFire Mints. Her body was found two weeks later, showing signs of severe assault and murder. The Spokane Police Department spent six decades investigating before the case was solved in 2021.

In 1959, 9-year-old Candice Rogers vanished while selling CampFire Mints. Her body was discovered two weeks later, showing signs of brutal assault and murder. The Spokane Police Department spent six decades investigating before the case was resolved in 2021.

In 2022, a 52-year-old cold case involving Nancy Marie's disappearance was solved. Investigators used new technology to identify Richard John Davis as the offender. The breakthrough provided closure after decades of unresolved inquiry.

In 1979, Lesia Jackson was found dead near a lake in Conroe, Texas, leaving her murder unsolved for 43 years. Advanced forensic techniques in 2022 led to the identification of Gerald Casey as the killer, resolving the cold case after decades of investigation.

In 2022, a half-century-old murder case involving Captain James Hall was solved when detectives used an old recording and a Facebook comment to identify a killer hiding under a new identity in a different state.

In 2022, a 40-year-old cold case involving the bludgeoning death of nurse Evelyn Marie Fisher-Bamforth was solved. Authorities identified a suspect, leading to justice for her family after decades of unresolved investigation.

In 2023, the oldest cold case in Burlington's history, involving Rita Curran's disappearance, was resolved after 52 years. Investigators identified the offender through new evidence, marking a significant breakthrough in the long-unresolved mystery.