The Forensic Investigator episode explores relationship between law enforcement, journalists

What role do journalists play in cold case investigations? That question and more are at the center of a recent episode of the Forensic Investigator Podcast, featuring Vault reporter Trisha Taurinskas. Hosted by Jim M Adcock, Ph.D., a forensic and criminal investigator with more than two decades of experience, the episode bridges the gap between law enforcement and the media. It asks — and answers — the questions about journalists role in raising public awareness, generating new leads and pushing cases forward. Taurinskas draws on her experience covering cold cases across the Upper Midwest, discussing the challenges of reporting on cases that have gone unsolved for decades, building relationships with victims' families and navigating the ethical responsibilities that come with telling their stories. She is an enterprise crime reporter for Forum Communications Co. and hosts The Vault podcast. The conversation also explores the importance of trust between journa