Iowa Attorney General · Criminal Justice Division

Iowa Cold Case Unit

Established in 2023, the Iowa Attorney General's Office Cold Case Unit assists local law enforcement with unresolved homicides, missing-person cases involving suspicious circumstances, and unidentified human remains. Experienced investigators and prosecutors work in partnership with sheriff's offices and police departments to prioritize and investigate these cases.

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Justice for victims

Continue pursuing answers when a case remains unresolved.

Answers for families

Support the search for facts, clarity, and resolution.

Accountability

Help identify and hold perpetrators responsible.

Explore Iowa Cold Cases by County

Select a county or its numbered marker to view the cold cases currently associated with that county. The number shows how many published cases are available.

County boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Cartographic Boundary Files, 1:500,000 scale.

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Have information about a cold case?

Even a detail that seems small could assist investigators. Contact the Iowa Attorney General's Office Cold Case Unit.

800-242-5100 coldcase@ag.iowa.gov