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.

To submit your loved one for consideration please visit our Project Cold Case>
Please note: A bug occurred during a recent update and reset many of the dates to January 1, 1970. We are currently working to correct these mistakes.

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1484 cases found.
CCR: 626257
Date Reported: December 17, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Alvin Franklin
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1103 Phelps St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
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: 356653
Date Reported: July 21, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Margaret Belfield
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 09/12/1959
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4700 Moncrief Blvd
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: 1979-1149
Date Reported: June 19, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Addie Torrance
Age 89
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 04/02/1890
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location W- CR 48
Webster, Florida, 33597
Sumter County
L.E.A Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Wildwood, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at 352-569-1600
CCR: C78-3810
Date Reported: February 27, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert Smith
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Anchorage Borough
L.E.A Alaska Bureau of Investigation, Anchorage, Alaska

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Alaska Bureau of Investigation at (907) 269-5511.

CCR: 890028146
Date Reported: January 28, 1977
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Edward Clark
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Anchorage Borough
L.E.A Alaska Bureau of Investigation, Anchorage, Alaska

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Alaska Bureau of Investigation at (907) 269-5511.

CCR: 1976-236644
Date Reported: August 26, 1976
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Suwanee Ave by airport fence line
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: 1976-0651
Date Reported: July 19, 1976
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Marilyn McKenzia
Age 17
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 11/17/1960
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Jackson Street
Wildwood, Florida, 34785
Sumter County
L.E.A Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Wildwood, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at 352-569-1600
CCR: 7564661
Date Reported: October 27, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ernestine Boston
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undetermined
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location NE 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32609
Alachua County
L.E.A Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, Florida

Found 10-27-75 in a ditch on NE 53rd Avenue, near the City water plant. Cause of Death undetermined.

If you have any information on this case please call Detective Kevin Allen (352) 384-3323 or the Alachua County Sheriff's Office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 24, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gwendolyn Brady
Age 29
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/10/1945
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Dexter Street / Davison Street
Detroit, Michigan, 48203
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-2200.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 9, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Judy Etheridge
Age 15
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 22600 Cottage Grove Avenue
Steger, Illinois, 60475
Cook County
L.E.A Cook County Sheriff's Department, Chicago, Illinois

The body of Judy Etheridge was discovered near an open area in the forest preserve in bloom township. The victim had multiple injuries. Anyone with information relative to this case is urged to contact the Cook County Sheriff's Police Cold Case Unit at: (708) 865-4549 or by email at: Sheriff.Coldcase@cookcountyil.gov All calls are considered confidential. *** A reward is offered through Cook County Crime Stoppers ***