Youngstown, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley is set to engage with a new form of crime-solving initiative through a monthly podcast shedding light on unsolved cold cases. Mahoning Valley Crime Stoppers, in partnership with Oak Hill Collaborative, is launching a video series dedicated to addressing unresolved criminal investigations within the community.

The podcast, hosted by Jon Leseganich and Pat Kerrigan, aims to create awareness and generate leads in solving long-standing cases that have yet to see closure. By leveraging the power of social media, the organizations hope to reach a wider audience and encourage community involvement in providing crucial information that could potentially lead to breakthroughs in these cases.

In a statement, Kerrigan expressed optimism about the podcast’s potential impact in helping law enforcement agencies tackle the backlog of unsolved crimes within the Valley. Through a combination of storytelling and citizen engagement, the podcast seeks to spark conversations, prompt memories, and ultimately assist in bringing justice to affected families and individuals.

The first episode of the podcast is already available on various social media platforms linked to Mahoning Valley Crime Stoppers and Oak Hill Collaborative. Viewers are encouraged to watch the inaugural episode to familiarize themselves with the format and content of the podcast, as well as to potentially gain insights that could aid in ongoing investigations.

For those with information related to local unsolved crimes, Mahoning Valley Crime Stoppers can be reached at 330-746-2583. The collaborative effort between the organizations signifies a proactive approach towards addressing cold cases in the region, emphasizing the importance of community participation in facilitating the resolution of these impactful incidents.