Cold Cases: Lacking justice
Journal file photo Ben Smith, brother of Linda Smith, holds a drawing of his sister, with his family in the background, in May, 2005.

Ben Smith was encouraged last year when police assured him they would go back to square one in the 26-year-old investigation of his sister's murder.

For Ben, trusting law enforcement was a big step. But now he's more frustrated than ever by the lack of progress and effort by the detectives who gave him cause for renewed hope.

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