# North Texas detectives form cold case coalition

> North Texas detectives unite to solve cold cases using genetic genealogy.
- Title: North Texas detectives form cold case coalition | Shortify
- Summary: North Texas detectives unite to solve cold cases using genetic genealogy. North Texas detectives formed a coalition to revive unsolved cases using genetic…
- Keywords: north texas, cold case, genetic genealogy, dfw cold case network, shawn rabb, plano police, trackdown, news, local, North, Texas, detectives
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/north-texas-detectives-form-coalition-solve-cold-case-crimes
- Author: Shaun Rabb
- Published: 2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: north texas, cold case, genetic genealogy, dfw cold case network, shawn rabb, plano police, trackdown, news, local
## DFW Cold Case Network meets
North Texas police meet to share cold case techniques.
## Cold cases revived
Detectives use genetic genealogy to solve decades-old crimes.
## 238 arrests linked
Shawn Rabb's Trackdown reports led to 238 arrests.
## Det. Benzick's challenge
How many cold cases do you even know you have?

> Do you even know how many cold cases you have?
## Families affected
Victims' families think about their loved ones daily.
## What happens next
More cold cases solved using genetic genealogy.
## Key takeaway

North Texas detectives formed a coalition to revive unsolved cases using genetic genealogy, with 238 arrests linked to a reporter's work.