Can anyone read police reports on like an unsolved murder?

Question

If so, how do you go about obtaining them?

It was a girl I knew and fiance to a nephew, so not related. I can call or write the dept? What reason do I give?

Answer 1

Generally most police reports are public record and can be read and obtained by going to your local police departments records division. There are however exceptions to this. Many juvenile crime matters are not a matter of public record and can not be obtained by the general public. In addition many times a pending murder investigations records are also not public as releasing the reports can jeopardize pending cases. You may only be able to obtain the initial reports obtained by the first responders but not the follow up investigative reports. It would depend on time frames and the circumstances regarding the investigation.

All the best to you

Answer 2

Go to the police department where the original report was filed and ask for the report you want. You will probably have to pay a small fee, but they are public records. An unsolved murder report can be obtained, but any investigative work on the case will not be disclosed.

Answer 3

unless a case is under investigation or in court, the police records are public record and can be viewed by anyone at any time.

If you know the date and the incident, you can request the records. Research may cost extra if you are unsure of the details and you must pay per page, which varies from department to department

Answer 4

not that I'm aware of. you cannot get police files on unsolved murders because it is still an on going investigation

Answer 5

actually no even if you cannot and go to a police department the cannot tell information on the murder unless you are related to this crime