We all know the concept of a cold case right - that dusty old file sitting on a shelf somewhere that a wise old copper picks up and starts digging through.

Well these days, its not like that at all. Cold case teams are well funded, well staffed - and in WA Police’s case very successful.

In the last two and a half years, detectives have gone back to and solved 20 heinous crimes, uncovering criminals - and giving victims a voice after all those years.

West Australian reporter Phil Hickey joins us now to talk about the operation, and the results so far.

We all know the concept of a cold case right - that dusty old file sitting on a shelf somewhere that a wise old copper picks up and starts digging through.
Well these days, its not like that at all. Cold case teams are well funded, well staffed - and in WA Police’s case very successful.
In the last two and a half years, detectives have gone back to and solved 20 heinous crimes, uncovering criminals - and giving victims a voice after all those years.
West Australian reporter Phil Hickey joins us now to talk about the operation, and the results so far.

If you enjoyed listening to The West Live for your daily news fix, then come and join us over on The Nightly Five.  Host Ben O’Shea continues to deliver punchy news and analysis, in a new podcast to get you in front of tomorrow’s news today!  Subscribe on your favourite podcast player and visit the thenightly.com.au

If you enjoyed listening to The West Live for your daily news fix, then come and join us over on The Nightly Five.  Host Ben O’Shea continues to deliver punchy news and analysis, in a new podcast to get you in front of tomorrow’s news today!  Subscribe on your favourite podcast player and visit the <a href="https://thenightly.com.au">thenightly.com.au</a>

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