Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, in partnership with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, will honor the Vegas Justice League at a special ceremony. The nonprofit organization has been instrumental in helping solve cold case murders by providing funding for crucial DNA testing.

The event will be held at the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 a.m. Commissioner Michael Naft, will present Justin Woo, founder of the Vegas Justice League, with the prestigious Key to the Las Vegas Strip. This award recognizes the organization's significant contributions to the resolution of numerous cold cases in the community.

Through substantial financial contributions and unwavering commitment, the Vegas Justice League have partnered with local law enforcement agencies to breathe new life into cold case investigations. The Vegas Justice League's funding has enabled advanced forensic techniques and the allocation of resources that were previously beyond reach for many departments. These efforts have brought closure to many grieving families.

Most recently, LVMPD cold case detectives with the assistance of the Vegas Justice League, were able to identify the suspect in the murder of Melonie White. White’s body was found on August 27, 1994. In 2021, with the help of the Vegas Justice League, the DNA profile of the unknown suspect was sent to Othram Labs in Texas to identify the suspect and on August 26, 2024, detectives were notified of the suspect’s identity.

“The philanthropic efforts of the Vegas Justice League directly benefit the friends and families of deceased victims in southern Nevada. By supporting new technologies and forensic genetic genealogy, the Vegas Justice League allows our law enforcement agencies to continue investigating cases that have long gone cold, leading to multiple solves that provide closure to the victims’ loved ones,” said Commissioner Naft.

“Justin, Lydia, and the Vegas Justice League are a perfect example of how the private sector can support law enforcement. Their funding allows us to solve cold cases utilizing DNA technology that wasn’t available when these crimes were committed. It means families are finally getting the closure we couldn’t give them decades ago,” said Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill.

“Having lived in Las Vegas for over nine years, I saw an opportunity to give back in a meaningful way. That is why I co-founded Vegas Justice League—to support law enforcement across Southern Nevada in solving cold cases,” said Justin Woo, co-founder of Vegas Justice League. “We’ve been able to revisit old evidence and close cases that once seemed unsolvable.”