In a move to re-examine unsolved crimes that have haunted communities and victims' families with unanswered questions, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has confirmed the formation of a new Cold Case Homicide Unit. This specialized division aims to work hand-in-hand with local enforcement agencies, tackling numerous dormant cases with an arsenal of state-of-the-art technology and enhanced investigative methods. Attorney General Mayes remarked, "This unit reflects my commitment to ensuring that justice is not forgotten or abandoned, no matter how much time has passed," as reported by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

Among the initial cases receiving the unit's focused attention includes the 2008 shooting death of Leslie Good in Goodyear. Having been discovered with a fatal gunshot wound, Leslie's story is one awaiting its final chapter alongside the investigation of Sabino Lopez's 2018 shooting that took place on the streets of Tolleson. According to the Attorney General's Office, there has been recounted in part, every cold case is the story of a life that was interrupted, and in the pursuit of closure and remembrance, their investigations promise a renewed effort for the truth.

The unit is not stopping at recent mysteries, as it reaches into the depths of incidents such as the stabbing of Victoria Lacey in 2012 in Glendale or the concerning disappearance of friends Diana Shawcroft and Jennifer Lueth in 1996, who vanished after getting into a blue pickup truck, only to be found dead months later. The unit's establishment is a testament to Attorney General Mayes' dedication to tending to the silent pleas of the past, as she stated, "Justice has no expiration date," promising that even stories long thought forgotten are due their rightful denouement.

The youngest victim on their roster, Melody Harrison, was found deceased in the desert expanse near Apache Junction in 1992. Only now have efforts using familial DNA led to her identification – a staggering 31 years following her initial disappearance. Residents of Arizona, with potential leads or information pertaining to any of the cold cases, are encouraged to step forward and assist the Attorney General's Office or Silent Witness, a detail that was highlighted by the press release. For photographs of victims and additional case information, the public may visit the Attorney General's website.