GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Silent Observer gave an update on how increased rewards and community support have helped give families justice, plus they gave us a look at a new tool in their arsenal of crime-solving initiatives Wednesday afternoon.
Silent Observer hosted a press conference at 2 p.m. to discuss the rise in violence and what the public can do to help.
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Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom spoke on how community involvement continues to impact investigations and GRPD's efforts to keep those lines of communication open.
The organization recently shared 50 crimes that have gone unsolved in Michigan as a lead-up to its 50th anniversary. The conference will bring an update on those cases and the state of their efforts to help close investigations this year.
Silent Observer also shared the stories of families still waiting for justice, including a mother looking for answers after her son's homicide.
The press conference was held at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce on Monroe Avenue.
