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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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31 cases found.
CCR: 92-2251
Date Reported: February 5, 1996
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Charlene Hayes
Age 20
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Cow Creek /Volco
Volusia
L.E.A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Deland, Florida
Found floating in lake / Cause of death was strangulation. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Volusia County Sheriff's Office at 386-736-5962
CCR: 1992-041176
Date Reported: December 27, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gloria Cushing
Age 40
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/07/1952
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8445 Cypress Circle
Sarasota, Florida, 34243
Manatee County
L.E.A Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Bradenton, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 24, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cynthia L Coston
Age 33
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 11/11/1956
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location 2785 56th Ter. S.
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2680 54th Ave South
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705
L.E.A Saint Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida
Cynthia L. Coston, 36, was shot around 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Palm View apartments on 56th Ter. S. in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 24, 1992. Witnesses reported seeing her in an argument with a man that was later arrested, charged, and ultimately acquitted of her murder.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 24, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Bertha Parker
Age 87
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Indian River Lagoon
Grant-Valkaria, Florida, 32949
Brevard County
L.E.A Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Titusville, Florida
On December 24, 1992, jet skiers found the partial remains of an unidentified female in the Indian River Lagoon near Grant. The victim was identified in 2011 by DNA as 87-year-old Bertha Parker. Ms. Parker's son was indicted and pleaded guilty to collecting her Social Security checks for 20 years nut has not been charged in her death. 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: 92-46662
Date Reported: December 23, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dana Louis
Age 34
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6778 Old Pasco Road
Wesley Chapel, Florida, 33544
Pasco County
L.E.A Pasco County Sheriff's Office - New Port Richey, Florida
On 12/23/1992 the body of w/f Dana Rae Louis (34 y/o at time of death) was located in a residence under construction at 6778 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel Florida. Louis was believed to be a prostitute from the Tampa area. Louis was a victim of homicidal violence. If you have any information on this case, please contact the Pasco County Sheriff's Office anonymous Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or, to be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, contact Tampa Bay CrimeStoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.
CCR: 766161
Date Reported: November 21, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Angela Stevens
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 08/25/1965
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1027 Callan 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: 763247
Date Reported: November 19, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Linda Smith
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 10/24/1950
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6840 Cinderella Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32210
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 12, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mary Vavrek
Age 80
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Poison
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On November 12, 1992, 80-year-old Mary Vavrek was transported to Winter Haven Hospital and died a short time later. The cause of death was listed as natural. The next day, the victim’s husband, 86-year-old Andy Vavrek, was transported to Winter Haven Hospital in serious condition. On November 16, 1992, blood work revealed that Mary had died from ingesting anti-freeze and her husband had also ingested anti-freeze. A bottle of Sherry with anti-freeze was found in the liquor cabinet in the residence. 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: 92-11-0318
Date Reported: November 8, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mary Wise
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Peanut Lake (off Angle Road extension)
St. Lucie County
L.E.A St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Pierce, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office at 772-462-7300.
CCR: 674534
Date Reported: October 12, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Valarie Johnson
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3100 Heckscher Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32226
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.