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A key aspect of the podcast's strategy is encouraging community participation. The department has established a dedicated hotline, email, and a comprehensive website—ElginColdCases.com—that features case summaries from 1971 to 2021. These platforms allow the public to submit tips, share memories, or provide relevant information. The accessibility and transparency foster trust and facilitate the flow of crucial information that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Future Plans: Expanding the Cold Case Series
Detectives Horton and Hall hint that the department is considering a third season. With numerous cases from the 1980s still unsolved, future episodes might delve into those decades’ crimes, continuing the department’s effort to revive attention to long-forgotten cases.