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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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2755 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joshua Bressette
Age 25
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 711 Magenta Street
The Bronx, New York, 10467
Bronx County
L.E.A New York Police Department, The Bronx, New York
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the New York Police Department at (718) 574-1796.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 4, 1989
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Johnny Eugene Abraham Parnell
Age 24
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 02/25/1965
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Suwanee Wreaker Service I 10 east bound milemarker 273
Live Oak, Florida, 32060
Suwanee County
L.E.A Suwanee County Sheriff's Office, Live Oak, Florida
Johnny Eugene Abraham Parnell was working for his family’s tow truck company when he responded to a call for help on I-10 on the morning of December 4, 1989. Johnny was later found on the side of the interstate near Live Oak, Florida. According to reports at the time he was discovered with a gunshot wound.
CCR: 2007-085827
Date Reported: August 28, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kamau Simmons
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1925 Wakulla Way
Orlando, Florida, 32839
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On August 28th, 2007, at approximately 4:40pm, deputies responded to 1925 Wakulla Way.The victim was found shot to death in his residence. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: 1003709
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Crandall Jack Reed
Age 51
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 521 Edgewood Ave S
Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

On November 16, 2007 around 3:30am, Crandall "Jack" Reed sat in his taxi cab in the parking lot of the Boy Scouts of America building on Edgewood Ave in Jacksonville, FL when an unidentified car pulled up and tried to block him in. As Reed attempted to escape by driving behind the building a suspect jumped out of the unknown car and began shooting. The victim was able to drive himself to convenience store a few blocks away where police found him and started CPR. Crandell "Jack" Reed died at the hospital a short time later. Detectives have never made an arrest or publicly named a suspect. If you have any information about the 2007 murder of Crandall "Jack" Reed, you are asked to please contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. Those who wish to remain anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward up to $3,000 can call Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS (8477). According to the Crime Stoppers website there is an additional $10,000 reward being offered by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority for information leading to arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this murder.
CCR: 658441
Date Reported: October 24, 1989
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Clayton Aikens
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1100 Barber St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida
No narrative given by law enforcement. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 16, 1996
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Raul Trochez
Age 34
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Christmas Tree Mobile Home Park
Hutchins Road
Fort Meade, Florida, 33841
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On November 16, 1996, 34-year-old Rodrigo Orrostieta, and 32-year-old Raul Trochez, were found shot to death at the Christmas Tree Mobile Home Park located on Hutchins Road in Fort Meade, after stopping to talk to a group of people in the park. The victims were found next to their vehicle. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.org.
CCR: 321161
Date Reported: June 25, 1980
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Reginald Ward
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name William Clyde Sapp Junior
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Deceased
CASE DETAILS
Status Solved
Incident Location 4810 Soutel Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32208
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Update - February 2022: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced that William Clyde Sapp Junior was responsible for the murder of Reginald Ward. Sapp died in 2020.

Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Antonio Oliver
Age 22
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 675 18th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705
Pinellas County
L.E.A St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7179.
CCR: 597466
Date Reported: July 17, 2004
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Derwin Thornes
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 09/17/1956
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8022 Pipit Ave
Jacksonville, Florida, 32219
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida
No narrative given by law enforcement. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
CCR: 748504
Date Reported: December 10, 1988
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Simans
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5900 Dunmire Ave
Jacksonville, Florida, 32219
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida
No narrative given by law enforcement. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.