Why I Started TheColdCases: A True Crime Blog to Give a Voice to the Voiceless

Started February 6th, 2025

Why I Started TheColdCases.com: A Mission to Give Voices to the Voiceless 🔍💔

In the shadowy corners of society, where justice sometimes falters and silence lingers, there are names forgotten and families left to mourn without answers. These are the cold cases — unresolved mysteries, fading headlines, and grieving hearts still waiting. And it’s here, amidst these chilling truths, that TheColdCases.com was born.

This isn't just another true crime blog—this is a calling. 🙏

A Voice for the Forgotten 🎙️

My name is Dustin Terry, and before TheColdCases.com ever had a logo, a post, or a reader, it had a purpose: to be the voice for those who can no longer speak. Whether it's a mother whose last phone call ended abruptly, a child who never made it home, or a teenager whose disappearance was brushed aside—these stories matter. They deserve more than a dusty file in a police cabinet. They deserve light. 🔦

From a young age, I was drawn to stories. But not just any stories—I was captivated by mysteries, especially the ones no one else wanted to touch. Stories where people disappeared, and the world moved on. Where leads went cold. Where justice was never served.

What I didn’t realize back then was that this curiosity wasn’t just about mystery—it was about compassion. I wasn’t fascinated with crime. I was heartbroken for the forgotten.

The Moment It Hit Me ⚡

There’s always a moment. A turning point. Mine came while reading about a missing Indigenous woman. Her name had barely made local news, while headlines were dominated by more “marketable” cases. That’s when I saw it clearly—some lives are treated as more worthy of justice than others, and that, to me, was unacceptable.

I realized the power of the pen, the blog post, the digital space. And I asked myself: What if I could build a place where every case mattered? What if I could make the world care?

That’s how TheColdCases.com was born. 💡🖥️

More Than a Blog: It’s a Movement 🔗

Today, TheColdCases.com is more than just a true crime blog—it's a mission to change the narrative.

We:

• 🔎 Dive deep into the most obscure cold cases.

• 🗣️ Amplify stories that mainstream media ignores.

• 🧬 Share updates on DNA breakthroughs and forensic genealogy.

• 🎧 Feature interviews with family members, advocates, and investigators.

• ✊ Advocate for justice reform and equitable media coverage.

Every article is written with care, not to sensationalize, but to humanize. These aren’t just victims. These are people—with dreams, with families, with stories worth telling.

Why Cold Cases Matter ❄️💔

There’s a misconception that cold cases are just old news. But time doesn’t erase trauma. It doesn’t soften the sting of not knowing. It doesn’t close the book.

For the families, time only deepens the wounds. Birthdays pass. Anniversaries of disappearances come and go. Hope flickers, but it never fully dies.

And now, with the rise of forensic technology, we’re living in a golden age for solving cold cases. Through DNA, genealogy, and collaborative online communities, answers are finally within reach—but only if we keep telling the stories.

That’s what TheColdCases.com is here for. To keep the candle burning. 🕯️

My Background: Why Me? 🇺🇸📸🎓

I’m a retired military veteran with a background in psychology and international relations. I’ve worked in mental health, addiction recovery, and child welfare. I’ve seen what happens when people fall through the cracks. I’ve seen silence where there should have been justice.

But I’m also a nature photographer, a creator, and a storyteller. My life experiences give me a unique lens to explore the human condition, the psychology behind crime, and the toll it takes on communities. 📷🌿

More importantly, I know what it means to fight for people who’ve been abandoned—by systems, by media, and sometimes even by those closest to them.

Giving Power to People, Not Just Cases 💪🧩

At TheColdCases.com, we don’t just tell stories—we connect the dots. We:

• 🧠 Educate readers on how cold cases work.

• 📚 Offer resources for families seeking help.

• 📢 Partner with advocacy groups to raise awareness.

• 💌 Provide weekly updates to thousands of readers who care deeply.

We empower everyday people to become part of the solution. Readers have sent in tips. Others have shared stories we didn’t know existed. Some have even reopened local discussions about cases that had gone completely silent.

The Cold, Hard Truth 🥶📉

Cold cases aren’t cold because no one cares. They’re cold because systems stopped caring. Budgets dried up. Media moved on. Detectives retired.

But we—the public—haven’t given up.

The true crime community has shown time and again that we can solve what others forgot. From internet sleuths to forensic genealogists, the tide is turning.

And that’s what this true crime blog is about: Reigniting the flame.

Real People. Real Stories. Real Justice. ⚖️🧬

Every article on TheColdCases.com is infused with intention. We:

• Include timelines, police statements, and analysis.

• Respect victims and families—no sensationalism.

• Highlight breakthroughs, not just despair.

• Offer hope—because every story deserves a second chance.

You’ll read about:

• A mother who never gave up.

• A detective who spent 30 years chasing one clue.

• A sibling who turned into an advocate.

• A tip that changed everything.

And maybe—just maybe—you’ll help crack a case.

What Keeps Me Going 🔁❤️

I do this for:

• The family members who send emails thanking me for remembering their loved ones.

• The readers who say they cried reading a story and want to help.

• The victims who can’t speak—but whose names I will never forget.

I also do it for me. Because when you’ve seen the darkest sides of humanity, you have two choices: ignore it, or fight back with everything you have.

I choose to fight. 💥

Join the Movement 📢🖤

If you’re tired of the same true crime headlines…

If you believe every life has value…

If you want to see justice revived, not retired…

Then join us. Subscribe. Share. Read. Comment. Tip us off. 🙌

Together, we can breathe life into the forgotten. Together, we can show that no case is ever too cold. ❄️

Visit TheColdCases.com and become part of the change. 🖤🔍

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Final Words: The Power of Persistence 🕰️🔥

People often ask me if it’s hard running a blog like this. It is. Emotionally. Mentally. Spiritually. But it’s also one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.

Because every day, I wake up knowing that someone out there is being heard—sometimes for the first time in decades.

That’s why I started TheColdCases.com.

To give a voice to the voiceless.

To turn whispers into echoes.

To turn silence into justice. 🎤⚖️