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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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25128 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 5, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ruben Barrera Jr.
Age 18
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5475 N Elm Ave
Long Beach, California, 90805
Los Angeles County
L.E.A Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach, California
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 Long Beach Police Department at (562) 570-7244.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 17, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Quincy Booker
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 849 Arno St SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Bernalillo County
L.E.A Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 Albuquerque Police Deparment at (505) 242-2677.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 21, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Desean Sanders
Age 34
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 912 105th Ave
Oakland, California, 94603
Alameda County
L.E.A Oakland Police Department, Oakland, California
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 26, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lloyd Swain
Age 44
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1585 Moreland Ave SE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30316
L.E.A Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia
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 Atlanta Police Department at (404) 614-6544.
CCR: 985122
Date Reported: December 15, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brandon Brightman
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 05/03/1992
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1504 Whitner St.
Jacksonville, Florida, 32208
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: Unknown
Date Reported: September 27, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Purifoy
Age 34
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7831 S Winchester Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60620
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: March 31, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mario Guzman
Age 32
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2930 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60618
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: April 17, 2004
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Silene Eaddy
Age 15
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 08/14/1988
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Pinecushion and Montgomery Roads
Columbia, South Carolina, 29209
Richland County
L.E.A Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia, South Carolina
Silene Eaddy aka Erica McCoy was beaten and set on fire. If you have any information concerning this case please call Crimestoppers at 1-888-crimesc or the Richland County Sheriff's Department Cold Case Unit at 803-576-3462.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 23, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Shannon Clay
Age 40
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4430 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, Illinois, 60624
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 26, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Hamilton Clark
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 03/02/1978
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5th Street/Avocado Avenue
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County
L.E.A Sanford Police Department, Sanford, Florida
Date: 02/26/2011 Time: 0156 hours Location: 5th Street & Avocado Avenue (Goldsboro) Sanford, FL 32771 Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound Manner of Death: Homicide Motive: Unknown On February 26th, 2008 Sanford Police Officers responded to the area of 5th Street and Avocado Avenue in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival officers encountered a Black male identified as Hamilton Clark laying in the roadway. Clark had sustained a gunshot wound to the back, which exited his chest. Clark was transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital and later airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center. Clark passed away as a result of his injury. A witness was identified and advised that just after hearing the gunshots, she observed two unknown Black males fleeing on foot west towards the Seminole Gardens housing projects. The male(s) were heard stating “I told you I was gonna get your (expletive)!” Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sanford Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Lieutenant Stacie McCoy 407-562-2777 or Stacie.McCoy@Sanfordfl.gov