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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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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59 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert McFarland
Age 31
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5800 block of East Hastings Arch
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Tuesday, April 19, 1994 at 3:00 am, Robert’s body was discovered lying in the alley in the 5800 block of East Hastings Arch. Police and Rescue arrived on scene and found Robert suffering from a gunshot to the head. His body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The manner of death is homicide. Robert was a 31 year old black male who had brown eyes, black hair, full beard, and moustache, 6’ 3’’ tall weighing 230 pounds.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Elizabeth Bryant
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Owls Creek Golf Course
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Tuesday, April 18, 1995, fishermen discovered bones in a creek near the Owls Creek Golf Course. The area the fisherman had been fishing is​ a secluded area. Virginia Beach Investigators responded and summoned the help of the State Medical Examiner who determined the bones to be human. A thorough search of the area revealed several more bones that were partially hidden by vegetation and water. The victim was subsequently identified as Elizabeth D. Whitehead Bryant.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph Haught
Age 65
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 700 block of Military Highway
Military Highway Pawn
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23464
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at approximately 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach 9-1-1 received a call for a man suffering from a gunshot at the Military Highway Pawn located in the 700 block of Military Highway. Once on Scene, a white male identified as 65 year old Joseph Haught was found inside the pawn shop bleeding as a result of his injury. Joseph was transported to the Trauma Center at Norfolk General Hospital where he stayed on life support until he died on April 9, 1997. The State medical Examiner’s Office has ruled this death a homicide.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rudolph Stewart Jr.
Age 39
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown suspect driving blue Toyota away from scene at high speed.
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5500 block of Diamond Springs Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Thursday, April 17, 1997, at 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach Police were called to the 5500 block of Diamond Springs Road for several reports of gunfire. Police found a man lying in a driveway suffering from several gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased. The body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The victim was identified as 39 year old Rudolph Stewart Jr. This case was ruled a homicide. A blue Toyota was seen leaving the area right after the shooting at a high rate of speed. This vehicle was last seen heading east on Aurora Drive. Rudolph was a 39 year old black male who had brown eyes, black hair with a full beard. He stood 5’ 6’’ tall weighing 160 pounds.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Hazel Williams
Age 55
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 800 block of Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Friday, April 22, 1983, the body of Hazel Williams was discovered in her apartment in the 800 block of Virginia Beach Blvd. Investigators determined the victim had last been seen alive earlier that same day walking on 17th Street and 18th Street. Ms. Williams’ body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. Her death was the result of blunt force trauma and the manner to be homicide. Hazel Williams was a 55 year old black female who was 5’ 3’’ tall weighing 155 pounds with shoulder length black hair. She lived alone.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Russell Valentine Jr.
Age 46
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6000 block of Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23455
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Tuesday, April 3, 2007, gunfire erupted in the 6000 block of Wesleyan Drive. Responding police units found the body of a black male lying in the yard of a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics transported the victim to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where he died a short time later. The State Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy and determined the death to be a homicide. Investigators have identified the victim as 46 year old Russell Grant Valentine Jr. of the 6000 block of Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach. He was a black male who had brown eyes, black hair, 6’ 1’’ tall weighing 200 pounds
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Frederick Wells Sr.
Age 48
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Fire/Arson
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 200 block of Green Springs Ct
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Monday, March 22, 1982, the Virginia Beach Fire Department was notified of a house fire in the 200 block of Green Springs Court. The Fire Department arrived on scene and was able to contain the fire to within a few rooms saving the house. Frederick Wells Sr., 48 years old, suffered burns over 80% of his body. Mr. Wells was transported to Norfolk General Hospital where he died 24 hours later. Police and Fire Investigators determined during a very exhaustive investigation, the fire was intentionally set and the death of Mr. Wells was declared a homicide.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Roy White
Age 34
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown suspect driving gold Infinity sedan erratically and hitting other vehicles in parking lot.
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 500 block of Newtown Road
Picasso's Nightclub
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Monday, March 1, 1999 at approximately 3:09 am, gunfire erupted in the parking lot of Picasso’s Nightclub located in the 500 block of Newtown Road. Police responded with officers finding a man in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics transported the victim to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where he died from his wound. The State Medical Examiner’s Office determined this death a homicide. Investigators identified the victim as Roy White; a 34 year old black male, who had left Picasso’s just prior to the shooting. He had been seen getting into a gold Infinity Sedan and began to leave the parking lot when the gunshots were reported. The Infinity was then seen driving erratic through the parking lot while striking several parked vehicles. Roy was a 34 year old black male who had brown eyes, 5’ 9’’ tall weighing 150 pounds. He had a moustache and goatee.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Dejarnette Jr.
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1500 block of New York Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 12:40 am, Virginia Beach Police responded to a private residence located in the 1500 block of New York Avenue for an injured person located inside this residence. The reporting person in this case is the victim’s roommate who found James lying in the house deceased. The State Medical Examiner’s Office was able to determine the cause of death is from a gunshot wound and the manner of death a homicide. The last time Mr. Dejarnette was known to be alive was on March 14, 2000 at 0935 hours. He had spoken with a friend on the phone. James was a 29 year old black male who had brown eyes, dark brown close cut hair, black moustache, 6’ 2’’ tall weighing 234 pounds.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Harleen Singh
Age 26
Gender Female
Race Native American
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Independence Blvd & Bonnie Road
Wendy's Restaurant Parking lot
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Friday, March 5, 1993, Harleen Singh was reported to the Virginia Beach Police as a missing person by her father and estranged husband. She had last been seen on March 4, 1993 at approximately 6:00 pm leaving her employment, Essex Corporation located in the Reflections II Office Building, 200 block of Golden Court. Mrs. Singh had advised friends and family she was meeting her husband at their private business: Ultimate Beauty Supply Store, located in the Wards Corner Shopping Center off of Granby Road in Norfolk to complete tax forms. Harleen was seen driving her four door, gray 1991 Honda Accord. A gray Honda with a body inside was found in the back parking lot of the Wendy’s Restaurant located at the intersection of Independence Blvd. and Bonnie Road. Police and rescue were called to the scene. The female found in the car was deceased and later identified as Harleen Singh. Her body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. She had died from being shot in the head. The manner of death was ruled a homicide. Harleen was a 26 year old petite Indian female who had dark brown eyes, black hair, 5’ 3’’ tall weighing 113 pounds.