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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.

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: 2001-44228
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Valerie Houston
Age 41
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1818 9th Ave E
Bradenton, Florida, 34208
Manatee County
L.E.A Bradenton Police Department, Bradenton, Florida
Victim was shot once in the head.
CCR: 02-0035-01-01
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Laneshia Crowder
Age 21
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 270 Henson Circle
Carrollton, Georgia, 30117
Carroll County
L.E.A Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Carollton, Georgia
In August of 2000, LANESHIA CROWDER, a 21 year old single mother of two children (seven year old KENNETH CROWDER and two year old LYRIC CROWDER) lived at 270 Henson Circle, Carrollton, GA. On Monday, August 14, 2000, at approximately 10:00 p.m., CROWDER’S body was discovered in her bedroom after no one had spoken with CROWDER for several days. CROWDER’S son, KENNETH, was discovered in the adjacent bedroom. He had been assaulted and was suffering from head trauma. He was airlifted to Egleston Hospital, where he survived his injuries. LYRIC CROWDER was found in her mother’s bedroom unharmed. CROWDER was last known to be alive on Saturday, August 12, 2000. It is believed that sometime after midnight in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 13, 2000, LANESHIA CROWDER was attacked and assaulted, resulting in her death.
CCR: 0299012360
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Davttah Brown
Age 37
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1500 NW 12TH ST
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7512
CCR: 1980-23231
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ethel Poole
Age 46
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1410 14th St E
Bradenton, Florida, 34208
Manatee County
L.E.A Bradenton Police Department, Bradenton, Florida
Harry Dean was arrested for this homicide, however a grand jury delivered a No True Bill.
CCR: 0212009917
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Youlandra Manuel
Age 32
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 110 SE 11TH AVE
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7558
CCR: 0212009844
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Shallanda Chatmon
Age 27
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1030 SE 6TH AVE
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7550
CCR: 2010CJ015342
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Stephanie Edwards
Age 50
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Missing Person (Presumed Murdered)
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 690 W. Swoope Avenue
Winter Park, Florida, 32789
Orange County
L.E.A Winter Park Police Department, Winter Park, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Winter Park Police Department at (407) 644-1313. You can always remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $10,000 by calling CRIMELINE at 800-423-TIPS (8477).
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: 0210005492
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cheryl Stephens
Age 43
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Other
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1600 S MAIN ST
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7535
CCR: 75-3399
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Age 21
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location West side of Turner River Road
Collier County
L.E.A Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida
If anyone has information on this case please contact any of the following offices: Homicide Section Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Email: homicide@colliersheriff.org Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Call: 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) (24/7)