Open unsolved homicide: review and reinvestigation.

California Assembly Bill 15 aimed to create a new process for reviewing and reinvestigating unsolved homicide cases. The bill sought to provide law enforcement with additional tools and resources to address these cold cases, potentially leading to new evidence and resolutions for families affected by these crimes. Unfortunately, the bill was vetoed and will not become law.

Supporters of AB 15 would highlight its potential to bring closure to families of victims by reinvigorating investigations into unsolved homicides. They would emphasize the importance of justice and the need for law enforcement to have the necessary resources to solve these cases, portraying the bill as a compassionate and proactive step towards addressing violent crime.

Critics of AB 15 might argue that the bill could divert resources away from current investigations or that it may not effectively lead to solving cold cases. They could express concerns about the feasibility of reinvestigating old cases and question whether the proposed measures would truly result in justice for victims or simply create additional bureaucracy.