Nonprofit organization serving the families of unsolved homicide victims by publicizing cases and linking information, families, and law enforcement. #coldcase

Joined February 2015
OUTCOME: Nearly 40 years after his crimes, Gary Glowacz pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder and Armed Burglary with Assault or Battery in the 1987 killing of 20-year-old Melissa “Missy” Ellison. The case was investigated by @JSOPIO and prosecuted by Assistant State Attorney Joel Cooper. The cold case was solved in part by information and attention given to the case by @projectcoldcase and @FCCrimeStop. Details: sao4th.com/news/2026/gary-gl…
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@projectcoldcase thank you for advocating for my son (Desmond 💙 13) 3rd Edition Cold Case Playing Cards (Duval)
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‘Justice delayed does not have to mean justice denied’: Project Cold Case Founder Ryan Backmann, whose father’s 2009 murder remains unsolved, joins Florida’s new task force to give hope to 1,000s of families still waiting for answers. "A cold case is not a file, a number, or an episode on television. It's an empty chair at a dining room table."
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🚨 LIVE NOW 🚨 FDLE Special Agent in Charge John Vecchio joins AG James Uthmeier, Othram Inc., law enforcement leaders and community members at the FDLE Miami Regional Operations Center for a major partnership announcement. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1AKEmOwgd…
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#AAFS has been incredible. Our workshop on trauma informed pedagogy included wonderful speakers, sharing lived experience and how to incorporate this into education. Proud of @rback35 for our keynote at the Interdisciplinary Session about our collaboration in the @case_symposium
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The 2025 Cold Case Symposium is heading to Arizona State University this fall! Join families, experts, and investigators as we explore solutions, share stories, and advocate for unsolved cases. 🗓 October 16–17, 2025 ➡️ Learn more and register today: coldcasesymposium.org
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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan recognized families' pain on Missing Adults Day. buff.ly/4kapRT1
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We must continue to work together to support these families by ensuring them that those who are lost are not forgotten. I am grateful for organizations like Project Cold Case and the city’s law enforcement agencies who work so hard to do this day in and day out.
Always moving and emotional, we were proud to host the Florida Missing Adults Day ceremony at City Hall today. It’s not only a day to ask the public for information in these cases, but to remind those families and loved ones your City stands with you and that there is still hope.
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The office is honored to take part in the 15th Annual Florida Missing Adults' Day alongside @CityofJax, @projectcoldcase, local victim services, and law enforcement agencies. We send our sincere wishes for a safe return home to all the families who have a loved one missing.
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Bridget was my Sister and every has gone by without any information about her case. If anyone has information please contact the Queens DA office
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Anyone with info concerning Desmond Jones’ homicide is asked to call @fortmyerspolice 239-321-7700. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call @SWFLCrime8477 1-800-780-TIPS. @projectcoldcase thank you for helping get the word out 💙 projectcoldcase.org/2025/01/…
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28 years ago on November 27th, 1996, the day before Thanksgiving, my aunt Kristen Wilson was murdered. My family continues to fight year after year to have her murder solved to no avail. Visit the linked article to learn more about my aunt. 🫶 projectcoldcase.org/2016/01/…
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Some more photos. Thank you @projectcoldcase for continuing to share her story. We hope one day to find justice.
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Please join the family of Bryan “Vladek” Hasel for a Candlelight Vigil as they raise awareness for the 3 year anniversary of his disappearance. 🕯️ Let’s gather in reflection and hope as we stand together in the search for Vladek. 📍 Location: University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando 🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 16th ⏰ Time: 6 PM EST 📌 Meet at: The Reflecting Pond 🚗 Parking: Available in Garage A Grateful to be joined by @NavAdvocacyPod, @momsmysteries, @MindOf_Monsters, the Petito/Schmidt family, and so many other advocates that have become so dear to my heart as we continue to push forward in the search for answers for @FindVladekHasel Stream on YouTube Live (@GabbyPetitoFoundation) or on TikTok Live (@FindVladekHasel) Unable to attend in person? Join the family in solidarity online by lighting a candle and posting a picture on social media using #TeamVladek and #FindVladek 🕯️Help shine a light on Vladek’s story as we continue to search for answers 💚 For any questions feel free to reach out to the family directly: [email protected] #FindVladek #TeamVladek #TogetherWeCan @Nikischmidt927 @Jim_Schmidt416 @LightTheWay22 @NavAdvocacyPod @momsmysteries @josephpetito @TaraPetito @LordanArts @GabbyFind @gabbsfoundation @MindOf_Monsters @weirdtruecrime @PhD_OnTheCouch @BrianEntin @WESH @MyNews13 @news6wkmg @WFLA @WFLAJB @WFTV @WDBONews @JulieMurray2_9 @SarahETurney @Znews_US @UCFKnightlyNews @NewsGuyGreg @News13JeffAllen @BanfieldonNN @AsherWildman13 @aware_the @Advocacy_Con @missingNamerica @missedaus @sky_missing @case_symposium @projectcoldcase @robin_warder
Irena and I put up missing person flyers and shared information about the upcoming Candlelight for Vladek with businesses along University Blvd. We met some incredibly kind people, giving us the opportunity to share our brother’s story as we continue our search for answers. We drove by the apartments where Dad and Vladek had lived, this was home for Vladek until he disappeared and home for my dad until Hurricane Ian flooded the complex in Sep 2022. The complex has sat vacant since the hurricane with unfortunately talk of demolishing everything. The entrance has been gated off since making it impossible to drive back to the apartments, but today they were open, allowing us to step back in time. As we navigated through the thick brush to reach their apartment and the basketball court, it felt as if the complex had been frozen in time. I would give the sun, moon, and stars to be able to turn back the clock, walk through that apartment door and hug my baby brother again. Please take just a brief moment of your time and reshare his flyer. I believe a lead will come but only with the help of compassionate individuals resharing his face on all platforms. He can be found, answers can come, but only with your help and support 💔🙏 #FindVladek #TeamVladek #OrlandoFlorida #FindTheMissing #Marines #TogetherWeCan #gpf
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Please join the family of Bryan “Vladek” Hasel for a Candlelight Vigil as they raise awareness for the 3 year anniversary of his disappearance. 🕯️ Let’s gather in reflection and hope as we stand together in the search for Vladek. 📍 Location: University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando 🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 16th ⏰ Time: 6 PM EST 📌 Meet at: The Reflecting Pond 🚗 Parking: Available in Garage A Unable to attend? Join the family in solidarity online by lighting a candle and posting a picture on social media using #TeamVladek and #FindVladek 🕯️Help shine a light on Vladek’s story as we continue to search for answers 💚 For any questions feel free to reach out to the family directly: [email protected] #FindVladek #TeamVladek #TogetherWeCan Thank you Brandie @evaporate2021 for making this flyer 🙏
I’m so grateful to have attended the @case_symposium this year, learning new ways to fight for answers for Vladek’s case and many others. Knowing that my family and others have access to these tools and support systems is empowering, and I left with a renewed determination to keep pushing forward 🙏 #2024ColdCaseSymposium #TogetherWeCan #TheyMatter #EngageWithEmpathy #Missing #FindVladek #TeamVladek #BrendaGailLambert #JusticeForJason #FindPaulaAndBrandonWade #JusticeForLonene #WhereIsAidanClune #FindDaneElkins #FindJohnRyals #FinleyCreekJaneDoe #JanceVarela #SebastianRogers #HelpFindBiancaCarrasco #JusticeForLeonLaureles #MauraMurray
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Just a few early pictures from @case_symposium hosted by @projectcoldcase and Purdue University.
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