OREGON COLD CASE COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION (OC3)

A PERSONAL JOURNEY TO JUSTICE

Behind every cold case lies a story of loss, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of answers. My journey began with my birth dad’s disappearance in 1971. He was just a 16 year-old boy when he vanished, and no one heard from him or searched for him since, except me.

Winston Arthur Maxey III

HOW YOU CAN HELP

In 2016, I turned to social media, hoping to track down my birth dad. My efforts didn’t yield answers immediately, but everything changed in August 2021. An investigative genetic genealogist, CeCe Moore, contacted me with a lead: a John Doe found in Coos County, Oregon, in 1971 that could be my birth dad. The unimaginable happened after uploading my DNA into the system - it was a match. My dad’s body had been found on July 26, 1971, but he remained unidentified for 50 years.

The discovery, both heartbreaking and profound, solidified my commitment to helping other families find the answers they deserve. It’s why I started the Oregon Cold Case Collective Foundation, to shine a light on forgotten stories and bring justice to the ones who can no longer speak for themselves.

Every step forward in solving a cold case begins with someone who cares. Here’s how you can make a difference:

• Explore the Collective: to learn about our work and how you can get involved.

• Spread Awareness: Share stories, join discussions, and help amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

• Donate: Your support funds the tools, resources, and investigations needed to bring justice to those who need it most.

Behind every unsolved case is a name, a story, and a family waiting for answers. The Oregon Cold Case Collective is here to ensure those stories are never forgotten. Thank you for joining us in honoring their lives and working toward justice.

If you’d like to support our mission and would like to send a check via snail mail, please address it to: Oregon Cold Case Collective P.O. Box 621 Klamath Falls, OR 97601