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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: 0210012095
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jarrod Cianfrocca
Age 20
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 274 NW 50TH BLVD
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
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) 393-7537
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Velma Peregory
Age 57
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3500 block of Francis Land Court
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia
On February 26, 1987 at 8:45 am, the body of Velma Peregory, 57, was found inside her locked apartment located in the 3500 block of Francis Land Court. She had last been seen on February 25, 1987 at about 7:45 am near her apartment located in the Rose Hall Apartment complex. A search of the scene failed to reveal a motive for this murder. The body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The cause of death was determined to be the result of a gunshot. The manner of death is a homicide. Velma was a 57 year old retiree who was 5’ 7’’ tall weighing 145 pounds. She had grey shoulder length hair and brown eyes.
CCR: 545481
Date Reported: August 21, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Benjamin Tims
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 07/30/1954
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1085 St. Clair
Jacksonville, Florida, 32254
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: 2016-097337
Date Reported: October 26, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brian Berry
Age 43
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 10/14/1973
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 400 N. Pine Hills Road
Strictly Skillz Barber Shop
Orlando, Florida, 32811
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On October 26th, 2016 at approximately 8:09 p.m., deputies responded to Strictly Skillz Barber Shop, located at 400 N. Pine Hills Road. #I, in reference to shots being fired inside the business. Upon arrival, deputies located a black male lying inside the business, identified as the business owner, Brian K. Berry. Berry died from his injuries. A second victim, Reginald Trammell, was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Based on witness information, a silver four-door older model sedan pulled up in front of the business. A black male suspect exited the vehicle and entered the business, demanding money. The suspect then fired three to five rounds into the business, and left the scene, in the vehicle, toward Pine Hills Road. The suspect was described as a black/male approximately 6’1 to 6’3 with a thin build. During this incident, the employees also described a similar suspect who had entered the business on 10/22/2016 who waved a gun around and left. This incident was not reported to law enforcement. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Deunta Blakemore
Age 25
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location South Richard Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 71601
Jefferson County
L.E.A Pine Bluff Police Department, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Pine Bluff Police Department at (870) 730-2090.
CCR: 1984-008806
Date Reported: June 4, 1984
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rafael Saenz
Age 31
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 07/16/1952
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3512 US 41 N.
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: 18123-D
Date Reported: March 24, 1961
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph DiMare
Age 53
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Frances DiMare
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Deceased
CASE DETAILS
Status Solved
Incident Location Arch Creek Drive (Keystone Islands)
North Miami, Florida, 33181
Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Police Department, Doral, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

On April 25, 2023, Project: Cold Case was notified that the Miami-Dade Police Department and the State Attorney’s Office had met and concluded that Frances DiMare, wife of Joseph, was responsible for the murder 62 years earlier. Frances died in 2006.

CCR: 2010-064729
Date Reported: July 18, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Barbara Burke
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 08/14/1952
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8626 Spring Cone Court
Orlando, Florida, 32825
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
The victim was Barbara Burke found on the floor, at the entrance to her home, with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim died as a result of her injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: 07-049901
Date Reported: July 20, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Edward Tagg
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 727 E. University Blvd.
Brevard County
L.E.A Melbourne Police Department, Melbourne, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Melbourne Police Department at (321) 608-6443.
CCR: 2007-003493
Date Reported: January 10, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Felix Paguada-Lopez
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1979 Lake Atriums Circle #137
Orlando, Florida, 32839
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On January 10th, 2007, at approximately 8:55 pm, deputies responded to 1979 Lake Atriums Circle, Orlando, reference to a shooting. Two unknown black males entered the apartment demanding money. The victim resisted and was shot. The victim died of a gunshot wound. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.