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: 2949
Date Reported: January 2, 2000
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Summorow Bowman-Smith
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 07/23/1971
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3625 Townsend Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32277
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

No narrative given by law enforcement. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
CCR: 1979-043157
Date Reported: April 22, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sixto Lino Vargas
Age 23
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 03/28/1956
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location County Line Rd & SR 70
Manatee County
L.E.A Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Bradenton, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.
CCR: 81-71061
Date Reported: December 4, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Elana Goldstein
Age 14
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Qual Hollow Blvd. near SR 54
Wesley Chapel, Florida, 32514
Pasco County
L.E.A Pasco County Sheriff's Office - New Port Richey, Florida

On 12/04/1981 14-year old Elana Goldstein was found on the side of the roadway off Quail Hollow Blvd in Wesley Chapel Florida. She was the victim of a shooting and was alive at the time of discovery. She died approximately one week after the shooting. The investigation revealed that a possible suspect was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed on a dark-colored motorcycle. If you have any information on this case, please contact the Pasco County Sheriff's Office anonymous Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or, to be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, contact Tampa Bay CrimeStoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.
CCR: 617-549-8572
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brandon Smith
Age 27
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 68 Hancock Street
Dorchester, Massachusetts, 2124
Suffolk County
L.E.A Boston Police Department, Boston, Massachusetts

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Boston Police Department at (617) 343-4240.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Garrett Burton
Age 16
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Hilliard-Rome Road
Galloway, Ohio, 43119
Franklin County
L.E.A Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Columbus, Ohio

Burton and other kids were egging cars. One driver whose car was hit stepped out of his car and shot Burton. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 614-525-3333
CCR: 2004-042034
Date Reported: May 6, 2004
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Calazan Perez
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2013 River Tree Circle
Orlando, Florida, 32839
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

On May 5th, 2004, at approximately 11:52 pm, deputies responded to the area of 2013 Rivertree Circle in the Hidden Creek Apartment complex in Orlando. The victim was walking back from a nearby store when he was approached by an unknown black male and shot. The suspect fled the area in gray or silver 4-door sedan. 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.
CCR: 10-120571
Date Reported: September 16, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Bernardino Escalante-Morales
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5040 N. HAVERHILL RD
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
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 561-688-3317
CCR: 2007-060003
Date Reported: November 19, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Machelle Brinson
Age 41
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 11/27/1965
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2818 6th Ave E.
Palmetto, Florida, 34221
Manatee County
L.E.A Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Bradenton, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.
CCR: 13008179
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Philip Davenport
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 9008 Larkerwoods Road
Navarre, Florida, 32566
Santa Rosa County
L.E.A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Milton, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-983-1100.
CCR: 2015-080064
Date Reported: September 8, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joel Salado-Ayala
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/16/1978
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Sheryl Ann Drive / West Pierce Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32809
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at approximately 1:10 a.m., the Joel Salada-Ayala was found unresponsive on the grass at the intersection of Sheryl Ann Drive and W. Pierce Avenue suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim later died from his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.