DetectivePat

Retired Atlanta Detective Patrick Apoian. Posting cold cases, missing persons, and tips on how to protect children and stay safe #coldcase #TrueCrime #fyp

[DetectivePat @DetectivePat]

For the person who needs this,

No matter what you’re facing right now, please remember this: it is not permanent. The pain, the struggle, the darkness. It may feel endless in this moment, but it will not last forever. You will come out on the other side, and when you do, you’ll discover that the strength you built through this storm will carry you for the rest of your life.

Believe in yourself, even when it feels hard. Even when doubt creeps in, even when the weight feels too heavy. I believe in you, I believe in your strength, your courage, and your ability to rise from this stronger than ever before.

Keep going. Your future is brighter than you know.

[DetectivePat @DetectivePat]

Help Protect Children Report Child Exploitation
If you suspect child sexual exploitation child pornography (child abuse videos or photographs) online enticement or have seen a missing child please report it immediately.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) operates the nations centralized CyberTipline the key reporting system for suspected online child sexual exploitation. They work around the clock to support law enforcement help rescue children and combat the spread of harmful material.
Call the hotline 1 800 THE LOST (1 800 843 5678)
Online reports https://t.co/G8l0tSijlu
Your report can make a real difference it helps identify offenders protect kids and stop abuse. Reports can be made anonymously.
Share this. Be vigilant. If you see something say something.
@NCMEC

[DetectivePat @DetectivePat]

On April 24, 1915, the Armenian Genocide began, marking a time of unimaginable loss, suffering, and heartbreak. A time when so many innocent lives were taken, families were torn apart, and a people were nearly erased.
But we also remember something just as powerful, survival.
My grandparents were among those who endured the unthinkable. They carried pain, loss, and memories no one should ever have to bear, yet they survived. They rebuilt. They created a future where there was every reason not to believe one existed.
Because of them, I am here.
Because of their strength, I carry their legacy forward.
I am proud beyond words to be the grandson of survivors. Their courage is my foundation. Their resilience is my compass. Their story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments of human history, the will to live, to fight, and to endure cannot be extinguished.
Today, I honor them.
I remember them.
And I promise that their story will never be forgotten.
Never forget.
@armenia

[DetectivePat @DetectivePat]

One of the most humble, kind people you’ll ever meet.

[Mark Winne @MarkWinneWSB]

Believe it or not this humble reporter is competing in #DancingWithTheDeKalbStars to benefit 2 domestic violence shelters. Sadly I’ve covered too many murders following cycles of abuse a victim didn’t escape in time. Help us please &support our team: https://t.co/farkiUyuER

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@MarkWinneWSB You’re a good man @MarkWinneWSB

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@_jeremiahj interview on @ShawnRyan762 is a must listen. I know all Shawn’s interviews are, but this one is special.

I downloaded his book Body of Proof and pre-ordered his new book The Jesus Discoveries on @audible_com. Have a great Easter everyone!!

[DetectivePat @DetectivePat]

One of the best @ShawnRyan762 shows I’ve heard.

My episode of The Resilient Warrior Podcast will be dropping this week, check out The Shawn Ryan show and mine should be dropping.

[Shawn Ryan @ShawnRyan762]

It’s a tradition here at SRS to bring you the story of Jesus on Easter. This year, Dr. Jeremiah Johnston joins me to break down the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We talk about the Shroud of Turin, ancient manuscripts like the earliest New Testament fragments, Roman crucifixion methods, and the scientific and historical case for the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Jeremiah also shares his journey from skepticism to belief after years of research and what convinced him the resurrection is rooted in real, tangible evidence.

@_jeremiahj

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@warriorlax @GeorgiaSwarmLAX Dobson is a great brand ambassador and role model for young players.

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I train about 40 kids. I have been letting some use my new @warriorlax head. So far 3 have switched and the other kids want. I still have a lot of kids to let use it, but I know parents are going to be mad at me. Any suggestions on great equipment I should check out?

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I can never share this enough. Stay safe everyone.

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This is what I love seeing on my feed.
#BringThemHome

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@linoliver @hwinkler4real I think Detective Duck needs to solve a case with Detective Pat in your next book. Just a thought 😁.

If you have children 5-8 these books are for them. If they’re younger you can spend a few precious minutes to read them to your child.

#SpreadKindness

[Karaline @LaxKidKaraline]

@netflix has a show about @SHAQ and @alleniverson running @Reebok. Please design some nice turf shoes. 30 million people in this country play turf sports and most of those shoes are ugly. Take it from this 14 year old I know style. 🥍⚽️🏈⚾️

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I don’t think I ever heard of EB until just a little while ago. I came upon a clip talking about the work Eddie and @jillvedder77 are doing to help find a cure. Not gonna lie, it moved me. I love the work you’re doing.

I know I don’t have a lot of followers, but I hope they all follow you to find out how we can all help.

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@repdavidscott I just saw you at the SOTU. Made me think back to the time I worked for you and your family when that man was harassing you. I hope you are all doing well sir.

[National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @NCMEC]

MISSING: 14-year-old Leah Freeman was last seen on Feb. 2, 2026, in Grovetown, Georgia. She may be in the Grovetown or Atlanta area.

If you have information, call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or the Grovetown Police Department at 1-706-863-1212. @11AliveNews @wsbtv @FOX5Atlanta @ATLNewsFirst

[DetectivePat @DetectivePat]

Kindness is not weakness. It is strength under control.

In a world where everyone has an opinion, a platform, and a quick trigger to respond, choosing kindness is an act of discipline. It means you pause before you speak. You consider what someone else may be carrying. You remember that every person you encounter is fighting a battle you cannot see.

Kindness does not mean you avoid truth. It means you deliver truth with care. It does not mean you agree with everyone. It means you refuse to dehumanize them.

You never know when a small gesture will matter more than you realize. A compliment. A thank you. A moment of patience. Sometimes that is the difference between someone feeling invisible and someone feeling valued.

Be kind when it is easy. Be kind when it is hard. Be kind when no one is watching.

In the end, your reputation will not be built on how loudly you spoke, but on how well you treated people.

This seems to be lost in today’s society, especially when it comes to political views.

[DetectivePat @DetectivePat]

I say this respectfully, because I know the intention is to help.

Publicly speculating about what law enforcement is doing or should be doing in an active missing person case can be reckless. Investigative tactics are kept confidential for a reason. If the person responsible is watching, and many do, that kind of commentary can give them insight on how to stay one step ahead, destroy evidence, or change their behavior.

It is also important to remember this is not the only missing person case in the country. Broadcasting investigative strategies does not just affect one investigation. It can unintentionally educate others on how to evade capture in future cases.

Raising awareness is important. Sharing tactical speculation is not. The focus should always be on bringing someone home safely, not narrating the playbook while it is still in use.

[DetectivePat @DetectivePat]

Every missing person deserves to be seen.

The intense media attention surrounding the Nancy Guthrie case reflects the deep concern and compassion people feel when someone disappears. Her family is living a nightmare no one should ever have to endure. The uncertainty, the fear, the waiting for a phone call that may never come. It is unimaginable, and their pain is real.

At the same time, there are hundreds of thousands of other families across this country who wake up every day to that same silence. Parents who cannot sleep. Children who stare at an empty chair at the dinner table. Siblings who replay the last conversation over and over, wondering if they missed something. They scroll through headlines hoping to see their loved one’s name, hoping someone will care enough to look, to share, to search.

Media attention can generate leads. It can mobilize communities. It can apply pressure where pressure is needed. It can bring someone home. That kind of spotlight should not be rare. It should not depend on circumstance, background, or timing.

This is not about diminishing the suffering of one family. It is about expanding our compassion to include all of them.

Every missing person is someone’s whole world. Every family deserves urgency. Every case deserves visibility. And every loved one deserves the same relentless effort to bring them home.
@NCMEC @missingpeople @MMIWnativeVOICE
@BAM_FI