The use of the media in live cases has been explored in terms of its use and value to an investigation. However, it is unclear as to whether engaging with the media in cold-case investigations results in a positive or negative reception, and what impact this can have on a case’s possibility for progression. Because of the passage of time and a lack of, or a failed, prosecution means that the approach to media use needs to be different. The purpose of this paper is to explore how the media could be used as an investigative resource for cold cases.,This study is a result of a 7-month observation period with a 2-force collaborative cold-case team in England, and supplemented with interviews with 12 experienced cold-case detectives. Using inductive thematic analysis, the themes identified allow an exploration of detectives’ use of the media and the effect that this has on progressing cases. Further, there is discussion as to whether the media’s involvement is positive or negative.,The overarching theme is that when using the media, cold-case detectives are met with a positive reception and interest. The media can be used to obtain information, particularly in cases with minimal information, and it is important to use murder-anniversaries to obtain help from the public. However, this needs to be a carefully managed strategy as the media coverage can be negative, including inaccurate or inappropriate reporting which can be of detriment to the investigation.,To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first paper to explore how cold-case detectives have used the media to progress cases, and the findings demonstrate that when the public are encouraged to come forward with information, there is a better chance of case progression. Further research is required to explore how all cold cases can receive appropriate coverage.

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媒体作为调查资源：来自英国案件的反思

从现场媒体的使用和调查价值出发，探讨了媒体的使用。但是，不清楚在冷案调查中与媒体接触会带来正面还是负面的影响，以及这对案件进展的可能性有何影响。由于时间的流逝以及缺乏或失败的起诉，意味着媒体使用的方式必须有所不同。本文的目的是探索如何将媒体用作感冒病例的调查资源。本研究是在英格兰的2人协作感冒病例小组进行7个月观察期的结果，并进行了补充采访了12名经验丰富的感冒案件侦探。使用归纳主题分析，所确定的主题可让侦探探索侦探对媒体的使用及其对案件进展的影响。此外，还有关于媒体的参与是正面还是负面的讨论。总的主题是，当使用媒体时，感冒案件侦探会受到正面的欢迎和兴趣。可以使用媒体来获取信息，特别是在信息量很少的情况下，重要的是利用纪念日谋杀案来获得公众的帮助。但是，这是一个必须谨慎管理的策略，因为媒体报道可能是负面的，包括不正确或不适当的报道，这可能不利于调查。据作者所知，这是第一篇探讨冷漠程度的论文。 -案件侦探利用媒体处理案件，调查结果表明，当鼓励公众提供信息时，案件发展的机会更大。需要进一步研究以探索所有感冒病例如何获得适当的保险。