Who We Are
Co-Founders
Two veteran cold case prosecutors and one victim’s family united by a common goal—
seeking justice for those who can no longer speak for themselves.
Mindy Montford
Co-Founder
Mindy Montford has spent 30 years working in the criminal justice system as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.
As a 12-year prosecutor for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office in Austin, Texas, Mindy handled major crimes including sexual assault, child abuse, public integrity, domestic violence, and capital murder cases.
Mindy was appointed First Assistant District Attorney in 2017 when she began working on the widely known “Yogurt Shop Murders” investigation, which became a career highlight for her as she continued to work with law enforcement on the case for the next eight years until it was solved in 2025.
In 2021, Mindy started a statewide cold case and missing persons unit in the Texas Attorney General’s Office. In just a short period of time, the unit was able to break open and solve multiple cold cases, including the highly publicized “Baby Holly” case.
Anne Marie Schubert
Co-Founder
Anne Marie Schubert has more than 32 years of law enforcement experience and is nationally recognized for her work in forensic DNA and cold case investigations. She served as the elected Sacramento County District Attorney from 2014 to 2022. Schubert is best known for leading the investigation and prosecution of Joseph James DeAngelo, the “Golden State Killer,” using Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG).
For nearly three decades, Schubert has advanced the use of cutting-edge DNA technology in criminal investigations. In 2002, she created Sacramento County’s Cold Case Prosecution Unit and served as its first prosecutor.
Today, Schubert trains law enforcement agencies across the world on the use of forensic DNA and forensic investigative genetic genealogy. She currently serves as CEO of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to victims’ rights and sound public safety policy, and also works with the Placer County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Investigations Team.
Co-FoundersAngie & Shawn Ayers
Shawn Ayers — brother, advocate, and powerful voice for justice — lost his sister, 13-year-old Amy, in what has widely become known as the “Yogurt Shop Murders,” a tragedy that forever changed his family. The case took the families through a 34-year emotional journey which left them with more questions than answers for decades.
In 2005, Shawn married Angie, and she quickly became his biggest ally and champion in seeking justice for the families.
Driven by truth, compassion, and steadfast determination, Angie turned personal tragedy into purpose by pressing on law enforcement to continue working the case years after the investigation seemed frozen in time.
For Shawn and Angie Ayers, their mission is more than advocacy — it is a promise to never give up for those who can no longer speak for themselves.