No life should ever end this way. There are 24 St. Louis, Missouri families who have had loved ones taken from them much too soon and their cases remain unsolved to this day.

The St. Louis Crimestoppers are constantly updating their database with victims of unsolved crimes. Here are 24 recent cases that police need assistance to bring justice to those responsible.

24 St. Louis Missouri Homicides that Remain Unsolved to this Day

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It's worth noting that many of these cases have rewards available for information that helps solve the crimes. There is a 24-hour St. Louis Crimestoppers hotline which is toll-free at 1 (866) 371-TIPS (8477).

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