Former Cold Case Detective Troy Hillman on Building a Successful Cold Case Team, Part 1

In episode five of 'Relentless: The Fight for Cold Case Justice,' Jolynn Rice interviews former Arizona cold case detective Troy Hillman. The episode details Hillman's dramatic career change from an accountant to a law enforcement officer, driven by a passion for solving crimes. Hillman discusses his critical role in reestablishing a struggling cold case unit that went on to solve hundreds of murders, some dating back to the 1970s. The conversation highlights Hillman's meticulous organizational skills, his experience working with renowned profiler Richard Walter, and the innovative approaches, including the use of forensic genetic genealogy, that led to the solving of the infamous canal murders by identifying the 'Zombie Hunter' killer. Sourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-a-hillman-cpa-a7308074/https://www.murderdata.org/p/blog-page.htmlhttps://medium.com/@JolynnRice/8-devastating-consequences-of-unsolved-homicides-on-victims-families-36a3bc7d58e1https://troyhillmancoldcase.com/Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host or the podcast as a whole. The purpose of this podcast is to provide a platform for diverse perspectives and to facilitate open and meaningful discussions. The host does not endorse or promote any specific views, ideologies, or beliefs expressed by the guests. Listeners are encouraged to critically evaluate the information presented and form their own opinions. The host and podcast assume no responsibility or liability for any interpretation or action taken based on the content of this podcast.