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One thing that always stands out when reading the comments on the Homicide Report is the pain families are left with after a homicide.

Bre's comment last week — about Branden Lee Tritschler, 25, who was shot in Central-Alameda in March 2013 — is a powerful example:

Branden-

Rest in peace Branden.... Please take care of your little brother Sergio who was murdered this year on January 18th., he was a great kid! I know you two are in heaven together chillin on a big cloud of smoke having good times. Both of you will never be forgotten! You were always a good brother to Serg!

Bre & Family--

On most articles, the L.A. Times asks readers to share any information they may have about a homicide with police. Susan recently wrote a plea for information about the death of Vadim Kogan, 48, who was killed in August 2012 in Koreatown:

Vadim, I think of you every day. I miss you every time I am over near you building. I keep picturing you and Cujo strolling down the sidewalk.

What happened to you is the antithesis of everything you are: kind, loving, open.

I still hear nothing about who did this to you or WHY? Where is our media and why has it not done its job? An innocent, well-loved citizen of our city was snatched from us unjustly and all we hear is silence. You deserve better Vadim; WE CARE WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU & WON'T FORGET!

Please--Does anyone have any information?

You are in my thoughts always Vadim. The pain of missing you never diminishes.

As the Homicide Report article from 2012 states, anyone with information about Kogan can call LAPD detectives: (213) 382-9472 or (213) 382-9476. To leave an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers: (800) 222-8477.

— Matt Ballinger