Tribune editorial staff

Sunday marked the second anniversary of the suspicious death of Pamela Goldcamp, whose body was found on the railroad tracks near Mulberry Street.

In May, it will be four years since William Keen was found murdered in the Sureway cab he was driving.

What makes things worse is neither case has been solved. For the families of both of these people, years have passed since their loved one died and those responsible for killing them remain unknown.

What these families really need is closure. They need to know why their loved one died and who was responsible for killing them. Unfortunately, they are still searching for answers.

Unsolved murders are not exclusive to Lawrence County. In fact, more than 6,000 murders remain unsolved across the nation. It's a sad fact, but some people will never know who killed their family member or friend.

When dealing with a homicide, law enforcement needs to use all available resources to bring the culprit or culprits to justice. No crime is more serious than murder and leaving a suspect at large is a threat to society.

Therefore, we are calling on the Ironton Police Department to seek outside help.

We are in no way chiding the police department. In fact, we salute them for what they have done in our community in the war on drugs and solving cases of other nature. For a department its size, the men and women on Ironton's police force do a commendable job.

When it comes to dealing with the crimes that plague our community more frequently, the police department has demonstrated an ability to provide the protection we need. However, bringing in an outside agency to assist with the murder investigations, though, could be the key to unlocking both cases.

Asking for assistance is not a sign of weakness. It is a commitment to make certain the families of Pamela Goldcamp and William Keen can see the people responsible for killing their loved ones pay for their crimes.