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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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25129 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 21, 1996
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Age 0
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2600 block of International Parkway
Lillian Vernon Mail Order Warehouse bathroom
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On December 21, 1996 the body of a newborn was discovered hidden in a plastic bag hanging on a hook in a bathroom of the Lillian Vernon Mail Order Warehouse located in the 2600 block of International Parkway. The bathroom is accessible by employees of the warehouse only and secluded from the general public. A bomb threat had been reported in the warehouse about an hour prior to the grim discovery. The newborn had been wrapped in a red “Colours” small sized golf shirt with the left breast embroidered with “Sport, Athletic, Champion.” The body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The baby was a female with dark hair had probably been dead 3 to 5 days. Due to the decomposition, race has not been determined. The identity is still unknown.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jimmy Webb
Age 67
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1608 Cromer Road
Elberton, Georgia, 30635
Elbert County
L.E.A Elbert County Sheriff's Office, Elberton, Georgia
On Friday, October 6, 2000, the Elbert County Sheriff's Office in Elberton, Georgia responded to a local residence where the body of a 67-year-old white male had been discovered. The victim, Jimmy Harris Webb, had been shot to death approximately four days earlier. At the time of the murder, the victim was in possession of a very large coin collection believed to be valued in excess of $100,000.00. The collection consisted of approximately 500 to 1000 coins that ranged in date from the early 1800's to present. The safes containing the coin collection had been broken open and all the coins were taken. There were no signs of any struggle or forced entry into the home. If anyone has any information on this homicide or on the stolen coins, please contact the Investigative Division of the Elbert County Sheriff's Department at (706) 283-2420 or (706) 283-2032. Special Agent Ben Williams with the Athens office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation can also be contacted at (706) 542-7901. Agencies: Elbert County Sheriff's Office Georgia Bureau Investigation Athens Regional Office Contact: Scarborough, Elbert County Sheriff's Department at (706) 283-2032 Special Agent Ben Williams, GBI Athens office, at (706) 542-7901
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 26, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ruth Harris
Age 78
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 15300 Telegraph
Redford, Michigan, 48239
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan
This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 2, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Willie Cunnings
Age 34
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7800 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60649
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois
This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 6, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chasteddy Blocker
Age 20
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S Central Park Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60623
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois
This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 12, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tyler Jefferson
Age 18
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 501 N. 49th Ave
Pensacola, Florida, 32506
Escambia County
L.E.A Escambia County Sheriff's Office - Pensacola, Florida
On Thursday, 11/12/09, at approximately 8:00 PM, an 18-year-old black female, Active Duty U.S. Navy Sailor, Tyler Jefferson was found shot multiple times in front of 501 N. 49th Street. Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers and receive a reward. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $3,000 reward. To be eligible for this reward, the Tipster must remain anonymous. The Tipster MUST provide information regarding a crime by the following means: by telephone at 1-877-433-8477, via the internet at www.gulfcoastcrimestoppers.org, or by texting GCCS to CRIMES (374637). If a Tipster fails to provide a tip in the specified manner, then the Tipster is NOT eligible for a reward through Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers. An additional reward of up to $20,500 is available if information is provided to law enforcement that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Additional offers of rewards may be modified, reduced, or rescinded without notice! Identity of person providing information will not be anonymous and may be called to testify to collect reward.
CCR: 08-000884
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ken Smith
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 107 SW White Road
Brevard County
L.E.A Palm Bay Police Department, Palm Bay, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Palm Bay Police Department at (321) 952-3539.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 30, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Devante Watts
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 521 E 109th St
Chicago, Illinois, 60628
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois
This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 25, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Cross
Age 35
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 12631 S Eggleston Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60628
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois
This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Machelle Wynn
Age 17
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Retha Street
Goldsboro, North Carolina, 27530
Wayne County
L.E.A Goldsboro Police Department, Goldsboro, North Carolina
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Goldsboro Police Department at (919) 705-6572.