Cold Cases Database

This database consists of unsolved homicides collected from family submissions, law enforcement submissions, and public records. This database is not part of our advocacy and awareness platform but a separate database for information purposes only. 

Please note: This database is not updated regularly due to cost and manpower. A bug occurred during a recent update and reset many of the dates to January 1, 1970.

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25202 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 18, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Johnathon Jordan
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3831 Vermont
Detroit, Michigan, 48208
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 24, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lance Whittington
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2049 Erato St
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70113
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 17, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Thomas Horton
Age 59
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 08/07/1950
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2139 NW CR 53
Mayo, Florida, 32066
Lafayette County
L.E.A Lafayette County, Mayo, Florida

On July 17, 2009, at approximately 5:45 AM, Thomas “Tommy” Horton was shot and killed in his front yard while walking toward his semi-truck to leave for work. Horton, who lived near the Town of Day in Lafayette County, FL, was a long-time employee of Byrd’s Logging, located near Branford, FL. Horton’s wallet was missing, which allegedly contained several thousands of dollars. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the State’s Attorney Office need your help in solving this murder. If you have any information regarding this crime please contact the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office at 386-294-1301. Anyone who provides information, which leads to an arrest and a conviction, will be eligible for a $25,000.00 reward.
CCR: 1981093222
Date Reported: September 12, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Alligator Alley
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33326
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

On September 12, 1981 unidentified human remains were discovered in the sawgrass along Alligator Alley (I-75) near mile marker 74 (old mile marker system). The victim was a white, Hispanic male with some Asian traits and black shoulder-length hair. He was 5'4" - 5' 6" tall and weighed 120 and 150 lbs. He was wearing a long-sleeved, grey shirt with silver stripes, a maroon vest, maroon pants, size 6 ½, brown, clog-type shoes. An Indian chief head ring with purple stones for eyes was on his left ring finger. A gold ring with a square, light blue stone was on his left pinky finger, and he wore Timex watch. The victim was estimated to be between 20 - 25 years old at the time of death. The victim had been deceased at the location for approximately 2 weeks. He had complex dental prosthesis on his upper teeth. If you have information about the identity of this victim or the circumstances of their death, please call the Broward Sheriff's Office at (954) 831-8900 or, to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at (866)-493-8477. You may be eligible for a reward.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 28, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dwaynne Reid
Age 40
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1635 Northwick Rd
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218
L.E.A Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore, Maryland

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Baltimore Police Department at 410-887-2222.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 3, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Edward Matthews
Age 46
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 201 5th Ave N
Nashville, Tennessee, 37219
Davidson County
L.E.A Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Nashville, Tennessee

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department at (615) 862-7400.
CCR: 95-114191
Date Reported: September 13, 1995
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brown
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Brida Farms
Belle Glade, Florida, 33430
Palm Beach County
L.E.A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, West Palm Beach, Florida

No narrative given. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at 561-688-3146
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: April 26, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Owens
Age 21
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 30 NE 54th St
Miami, Florida, 33137
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami Police Department, Miami, Florida

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Miami Police Department at (305) 471-8477.
CCR: 19878361
Date Reported: May 7, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert Long
Age 47
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location NW 12th Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department - Gainesville, Florida

On Thursday, May 7, 1987 at approximately 9:45 pm, Robert Landis Long, a 47 year old white male, was out walking with his daughter. They were walking west on NW 16 Ave. on the sidewalk when two B/M suspect's approached them on foot walking from the opposite direction on the same side of the street. They walked past the suspects and continued on. As the victim and his daughter approached NW 12 St. and began walking south, the suspects appeared and demanded their money. The victim refused and then chased the suspects. One of the suspects stopped and shot Long. The suspects fled the area in an unknown direction. Shown are sketches of the suspects in this case. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Martin Honeycutt with the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.org.
CCR: 09-2017
Date Reported: January 3, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Thomas Flannery
Age 46
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Regis Valbrun
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1st street and Goodwin Avenue
Dade City, Florida, 33525
Dade City
L.E.A Dade City Police Department, Dade City, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Dade City Police Department at (352) 521-1493. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477.