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Cold Cases Database

This database consists of unsolved homicides collected from family submissions, law enforcement submissions, and public records. This database is not part of our advocacy and awareness platform but a separate database for information purposes only. 

Please note: This database is not updated regularly due to cost and manpower. A bug occurred during a recent update and reset many of the dates to January 1, 1970.

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2755 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Doris Ferguson
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Spartanburg County
L.E.A Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 503-4509 or Senior Investigator Brandon Letterman at (864) 503-4608. Callers may remain anonymous.
CCR: PCSO14OFF002216 (91-9330)
Date Reported: December 10, 1991
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Donna Hunter
Age 19
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 12/24/1971
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 145 Coolwater Avenue
Putnam County
L.E.A Putnam County Sherrif's Office, Palatka, Florida
Double homicide at victims residence. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Putnam County Sheriff's Office at 386-329-0800
CCR: 7707247862
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vanessa Malone
Age 18
Gender Female
Race Other
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6902 Tree Mountain Pkwy
Stone Mountain, Georgia, 30082
Dekalb County
L.E.A monroe County Sheriff's Office, Key West, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

**UPDATE – Arrest Made**

On April 3, 2020, Vanessa “Honey” Malone’s mom, Flora Malone, reached out to us to let us know that an arrest has been made in her daughter’s 2012 murder.

Malone’s picture and a “Cold Case Spotlight” have been on our site since 2015. Her mom, Flora, also contributed to our book, Grief Diaries: Project Cold Case, published in 2016. Flora has been a driving force in making sure her daughter’s case remained in the public eye, including a Facebook page with over 137,000 likes. Flora’s commitment inspires thousands of families of unsolved cases to keep fighting.

According to news reports, 34-year-old Donald Ash was arrested was charged with second-degree murder and, concealing facts and false statements.

18-year-old Vanessa "Honey" Malone was shot multiple times after walking in on a home invasion at an apartment in Stone Mountain, Georgia on October 23, 2012. Witnesses reported that three to six armed men kicked in the apartment door and began robbing the three occupants. Ms. Malone walked in a short time later and was shot and killed. No one else was injured in the attack and the three surviving victims have been unable to identify the suspects. Anyone with information can contact the Dekalb County Police at (770) 724-7850. Those who wish to remain anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward up to $50,000*, can call Atlanta Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477).

CCR: 0602006762ME
VICTIM DETAILS
Name DeShawn Ellington
Age 23
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Memphis, Tennessee, 38103
Shelby County
L.E.A Memphis Police Department, Memphis, Tennessee
Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Memphis Police Department at 901-636-4599
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Harris
Age 88
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Whitakers, North Carolina, 27876
Halifax County
L.E.A Halifax County Sheriff's Office, Halifax, North Carolina
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Halifax County Sheriff's Office at (252) 583-8201.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 15, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Antonio White Sr.
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 06/06/1966
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7608 Birdie Court
Sacramento, California, 95828
Sacramento County
L.E.A Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, Sacramento, California
Antonio Marcellus White, Sr. was shot in his home on Birdie Ct in Sacramento on July 15, 1997. At the time of the murder law enforcement theorized that robbery was the motive. If you have any information on this case, please call the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit at 916-874-5057.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jose Martinez
Age 49
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location US Highway 17/92
Mr. R's Lounge
Haines City, Florida, 33884
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On January 1, 1978, 49-year-old Jose Figueroa Martinez was shot to death inside Mr. R’s Lounge, located on US Hwy 17/92 in Haines City. Another victim was also shot, but survived his injuries. The suspect, an unknown Mexican male, fled the scene in a dark-colored Camaro with Michigan tags. 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: 0209025406
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Meng Shih
Age 36
Gender Male
Race Asian
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 948 SW 16TH AVE
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
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) 393-7533
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Billy Bledsoe
Age 38
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 285 E. Hardings Street
Orleans, Indiana, 47452
Orange County
L.E.A Indiana State Police, Indianapolis, Indiana
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police at (317) 899-8293.
CCR: 2008-102620
Date Reported: October 16, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jarrel Sledge
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6904 River Oaks Drive
Pine Hills, Florida, 32818
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On October 16th, 2008, deputies responded to 6904 River Oaks Drive reference to shots fired. Upon arrival they discovered the victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot. The victim died as a result of a gunshot wound. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.