As we mark the solemn anniversary of a tragedy that has echoed through the years in Palo Alto, the police department is reaching out to the community to help solve a case that has long been cold. On June 10, 2001, Maria Hsiao was fatally shot outside a nightclub in downtown Palo Alto, and 24 years later, the mystery of her death continues to go unsolved. In a renewed appeal for information, the Palo Alto Police Department urges anyone who might know the case to come forward.
The passage of time has not yet been able to erode the hopes that justice may still be served fully. To widely generate new leads, the police have asked the public to watch and share a video detailing Maria's case. "The more widely it is seen, the more chances exist that someone will come forward with a tip that may break the case," the City of Palo Alto stated in a release.
Providing information to the authorities has been made easily accessible and can be done while ensuring the tipster's anonymity. Those with any details that might contribute to the investigation can text or leave a voice mail on the number (650) 383-8984, or use the “TipNow-Palo Alto” app, which is downloadable from the App Store or Google Play.
