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Cold Cases Database

This database currently consists of unsolved homicides from 50 Florida counties, 46 U.S. states, and 3 international countries. All victims have been submitted by law enforcement or the victims' families. Additional counties and states will be added to this database as time and funding permit.

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23 cases found.
CCR: 75012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rose Williams
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2234 Thomas Ct
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207
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: December 16, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Wooded Area
Brevard County
L.E.A Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Titusville, Florida

On December 16, 1985, the skeletal remains of an unidentified white female were discovered in a densely wooded area near Melbourne. She is estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old and approximately 5'6" tall. If you have information about this case call the Brevard County Sheriff's Office at (321) 633-8413 or contact CRIMELINE at 1-(800)-423-TIPS. If you call CrimeLine with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a Murder arrest.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 26, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lynn Desantis
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Grant Road
Merritt Island, Florida, 32953
Brevard County
L.E.A Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Titusville, Florida
On November 26, 1985, county workers reported the body of Lynn Desantis in a ditch alongside Grant Road. The victim was residing at the Colonial Motel in Melbourne. If you have information about this case call the Brevard County Sheriff's Office at (321) 633-8413 or contact CRIMELINE at 1-(800)-423-TIPS. If you call CrimeLine with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a Murder arrest.
CCR: 1985244167
Date Reported: November 19, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sharon Hopper
Age 25
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 12/04/1959
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Whirley Rd
Lutz, Florida, 33558
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On November 19, 1985, the body of Sharon Joan Hopper was discovered in the wooded area on the southeast corner of Whirley Road and Van Dyke Road in Lutz, FL The cause of death was multiple stab wounds. The victim had left her parents residence the evening of on November 12, 1985 in Hernando, north of Inverness in Citrus County. The victim was known to be at Griff's Tavern in Inverness on November 13, 1985 and she indicated that she was going to hitchhike to the Tampa area. The victim's last known location was at the Pick-Kwik store on Hwy 41 at the Pasco/Hernando County line around 2 AM on November 13, 1985. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Det. Fox with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-0553. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).

CCR: 2018CJ010630
Date Reported: October 25, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Virginia Wilson
Age 28
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/15/1957
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Missing Person (Presumed Murdered)
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1100 Temple Drive
Winter Park, Florida, 32789
Orange County
L.E.A Winter Park Police Department, Winter Park, Florida
Virginia Joyce Wilso, went missing on October 25, 1985 in the area of the 1100 block of Temple Drive, Winter Park, Florida. Wilson went by the names of Ginny or Joyce. Wilson is described as a white female, 5′8″-5′9″, 125-130 lb, blue eyes and brown hair, timid and “mousy”. Wilson did not have any tattoos or scars at the time she went missing. Wilson was last seen wearing an unknown colored shirt and blue jeans. Wilson had graduated in 1979 from Rollins College. Wilson’s parents stated that Wilson went for a walk around the lake and never came home. At the time of her disappearance Wilson was possibly dating a man by the name of Patrick Moriarty that was approximately the same age. There is no other information about Patrick Moriarty. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Winter Park Police Department at (407) 644-1313.
CCR: 557942
Date Reported: October 23, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dana Loomis
Age 10
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7300 Old Kings Rd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32219
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida
Dana Michelle Loomis was found in a wooded area several hundred yards from her home 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: 473655
Date Reported: September 9, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Annie Ernest
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 100 N Market St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
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: 36576R
Date Reported: August 20, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tracey Miller
Age 23
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Orange County
L.E.A Orlando Police Department, Orlando, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department at (407) 246-2405.
CCR: 85-102040
Date Reported: August 12, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Donaghy
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location West Lake Park Road
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33406
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 561-688-3061
CCR: 85-85680
Date Reported: August 9, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Claudette Lacasse
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 13533 San Rafael Drive
Largo, Florida, 33774
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida
The victim found deceased in her home. There was evidence of a struggle throughout the house. There was no forced entry into the house. There are no suspects. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office at 727-582-6281