text: why can't i find out any information concerning the death of my son? my son was murdered on 06/22/1995. i have not found out why. the police told me that they couldn't release any information on the case to the public. i didn't consider myself (his mother) to be the public. i feel i have a right to know the details surrounding my son's death. he was only 24 years old. please help!!! go to your state foi (freedom of information)office and file a complaint.  there may be a legitmate reason (open investigation etc) but after 11+years thats not going to hold much water. if you can't make progress the media tends to get things done.  start making calls.  there is no reason why a family can't get information after this much time.... best of luck to you.