Inmates killing time in prison could play a new role in helping detectives solve murder mysteries.

Playing cards with pictures of missing persons and murder victims will be given to inmates in prisons around Missouri.

It's part of an effort by the Missouri Highway Patrol to try and get new leads on cold cases.

The case of Branson Perry will be featured on the cards.

The Skidmore man has been missing since 2001.

Similar programs have helped solve old cases around the country.