Cold case heats up: Police make arrest for 2015 murder
“The cold-case unit takes a deeper dive into investigations, reinterviews witnesses, canvasses areas again and monitors tips that come in through Crime Stoppers,” MPD Col. Caroline Beasley said. “Sometimes witnesses are hesitant to speak in the immediate aftermath of a crime, but the cold-case unit’s thorough investigation allows us to build trust and gather vital information. (George Walker IV/AP file)
Memphis police arrested a suspect in the shooting of Calvin Wilhite Jr. in 2015. A second suspect is still being sought.
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Memphis Police Department Cold Case Unit fatal shootingJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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