The Dallas Police Department is steadfastly revisiting a mystery from its archives: the murder of 41-year-old Scott Perigo. Mr. Perigo met his untimely demise on August 28, 1982, when he was brutally shot outside a motel situated on the 9600 block of CF Hawn Freeway. Decades have passed since the triggering of the bullet that claimed his life, yet the echoes of that gunfire refuse to fade into the annals of unresolved tragedies silently.
To finally surface the truth and secure justice potentially overlooked, the department is urging public assistance. They are calling upon anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward. They hope to finally piece together the events that led quickly up to the fatal shooting, no matter how seemingly insignificant the information might seem. According to a Dallas Police Department release, tips can be sent via email to [email protected] or by phoning the Cold Case Unit at 214-671-3661. When reaching out, they have requested individuals to reference case number 403608-1982.
The Cold Case Unit specializes in investigating homicides that, despite the passage of time, remain unresolved. The squad remains dedicated to bringing closure to the families of victims like Scott Perigo. Each Tuesday, the Dallas Police blog shines a spotlight on a different cold case, striving to keep them in the public eye and hopefully spark new leads. The unit's persistence underscores their commitment to the pursuit of justice, regardless of how much time has elapsed.
