Indigenous cold case unit secures first murder conviction in Washington.

A cold case unit in Washington state, focusing on cases involving Indigenous victims, secured its first conviction after Tina Marie Alcorn pleaded guilty to the 2016 murder of artist George David. The unit, established in 2023, worked with law enforcement to investigate the case, leading to Alcorn’s arrest and sentencing to over 13 years in prison. The victim’s daughter expressed gratitude for the resolution, highlighting the impact of her father’s lost artwork. The unit aims to address the disproportionately high rates of violence experienced by American Indian and Alaskan Native people, particularly in cold case investigations.

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