D.C. Police using YouTube hoping for cold case leads - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

D.C. Police are now using a social media site to help solve cold cases.

They're posting videos on YouTube using personal pleas from victims' family members to help generate leads. When it comes to solving cases, especially cold cases, any bit of publicity goes a long way.

D.C. Police are hoping this new approach will bring attention to profiled cases and closure for families.