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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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50 cases found.
CCR: 1990-141532
Date Reported: June 7, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Samantha Gibbs
Age 9
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/30/1981
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Poison
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 224 Pap Finn Court
Orlando, Florida, 32828
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
The victim had terminal brain cancer and was under hospice care. Someone gave the victim a lethal dose of her prescribed Demerol, causing her death. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: 1990-135346
Date Reported: June 1, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dena Darnell
Age 28
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 02/13/1962
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4000 Weatherbee Road
Orlando, Florida, 32824
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On June 1, 1990, the victim was found deceased, the result of a gunshot wound, at 4000 Weatherbee Road, Orlando, Florida. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: 90-112660
Date Reported: May 26, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Warren
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 12470 Take Off Place Wellington
Wellington, Florida, 33414
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 561-688-3109
CCR: 1990-131992
Date Reported: May 19, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Antoinette Howard
Age 18
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 04/24/1972
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1819 Princeton Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32803
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On May 19th, 1990, the victim was found deceased at 1819 Princeton Avenue, Orlando, Florida, as the result of a stab wound. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: 1990035272
Date Reported: May 12, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cheryl McMullen
Age 33
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 07/20/1956
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 13262 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, Florida, 33618
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On May 12, 1990, at approximately 6:45AM, the body of Cheryl L.cMullen was discovered shot to death inside the office of Bennigan's Restaurant, 13262 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at (813) 247-8660. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 7, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Andrea Simmons
Age 19
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Tunnel Boulevard
Houma, Louisiana, 70806
Terrebonne Parish
L.E.A Houma Police Department, Houma, Louisiana
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Houma Police Department at (985) 873-6371.
CCR: 1990036174
Date Reported: May 5, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cynthia Wheaton
Age 27
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/05/1962
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Wooded Area
Odessa, Florida, 33556
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

Cynthia Wheaton left work at the Tex- Mex Cantina at 11 pm on 5-4-90. She did not return to work on 5-5-90 or 5-6-90 and co-workers reported her missing to Tampa Police Department. On 5-15-90, Ms. Wheaton's body was recovered in a wooded area south of Lutz Lake Fern Road in Odessa, FL. Her vehicle was found on 5-16-90 at the Lake Magdalene Arms Apartments (currently Sailwinds Apts) on Fletcher Avenue. Vehicle Info: 1990 White Honda CRX Hatchback FL tag HMY20H. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at (813) 247-8660. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 3, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Katherine Courtney
Age 24
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Almburg Road
Waverly
Lake Wales, Florida, 33898
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On May 3, 1990, 24-year-old Katherine Theresa Courtney was found dead on the north side of Almburg Road, north of the Waverly area of Lake Wales. She had been beaten and strangled. Courtney frequented Hobb’s Road and Derby Avenue in Auburndale. 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: 900419-076
Date Reported: April 19, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Nancy Jenkins
Age 33
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 02/28/1958
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Lake Jeffery Bypass Road
Lake City, Florida, 32025
Columbia County
L.E.A Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Lake City, Florida
On 04/19/1990, Nancy Jenkins was found deceased in the middle of Bypass Road in Lake City, Florida. It was determined Nancy died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck area. Witnesses identified a possible suspect. There was not sufficient probable cause to arrest said suspect at the time of the initial investigation. At this time, no arrest have been made. It should be noted that Nancy was pregnant at the time of her death and the child did not survive as well. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Columbia County Sheriff`s Office at 386-752-9212.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: April 13, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sheila Holmes
Age 31
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location railroad tracks by Forest Street
Strafford County
L.E.A New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit, Concord, New Hampshire

The body of Sheila Holmes, age 31, of Barrington was discovered on the morning of April 13, 1990 near the railroad tracks by Forest Street in Dover, NH. An autopsy determined that Sheila had been strangled and also suffered blunt force trauma to the head. Sheila also suffered multiple rib fractures and a lacerated renal artery. She was found lying on the ground in front of a blue Toyota pickup truck.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663.