New map reveals 1,000 unsolved murder cases across Britain

A new interactive map has revealed 1,000 unsolved murder cases across Britain, highlighting ongoing investigations despite advancements in forensic science. Over 100 of these cases are in Merseyside, with some dating back to the pre-war era. The oldest case in the map is from 1938, involving farmer Jim Dawson, who was shot and later died from an infected wound. In Merseyside, the oldest unsolved murder is that of Alice Barton, found strangled in 1955. Families continue to seek justice for these unsolved cases, which include random attacks and gangland killings. Many of the murders remain mysteries, with some suspects possibly still at large.