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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: April 24, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Burkes
Age 32
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1041 Marena St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15220
Allegheny County
L.E.A Pittsburgh Police Department, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh Police Department at (412) 244-3358.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 7, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Juan Carter
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3249 Oliver White Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70126
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana
CCR: 14-22567
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Alonzo Thomas IV
Age 20
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7117 Wayne Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri, 64131
Jackson County
L.E.A Kansas City Police Department, Kansas City, Missouri

Cold Case Spotlight

Alonzo Thomas IV, 20, had just taken a phone call outside a house on Wayne Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri on April 5, 2014 when shots rang out. Alonzo, or “Zoe” as some called him, was seen by witnesses speaking to individuals in a white van or truck with a sliding passenger door and rusted rims before being shot. Alonzo made it to the front door of a residence where he knocked for help, collapsed and died. The shooting took place at 1:00pm, but despite it happening in the middle of the day and there being witnesses, no arrests have been made. Alonzo had two children, one that had not yet been born, when he was murdered. Their lives will forever be impacted by the violence that stole their father. Alonzo’s mom, Monique Willis, channeled her grief into advocacy and stated a nonprofit to help other families affected by violence in the Kansas City Area. Momma on Mission, Inc. was organized to help families by providing emotional and community support while seeking legal justice. Monique also shared her story in the book Grief Diaries: Project Cold Case. “As of April 5, 2014, my life changed forever. My emotional and mental state may never be the same again.” – Monique Willis. If you have any information regarding the unsolved murder of Alonzo Thomas IV, please contact the Kansas City Police Department at (816) 234-5218. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a $4,000 reward, call the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477), TIPS may also be submitted electronically, or by texting TIP452 and the information to 274637.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 24, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dedrick Jordan
Age 38
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Ave S
Birmingham, Alabama, 35208
L.E.A Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Birmingham Police Department and CrimeStoppers at 205-254-7777.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 1, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Matusalen Padilla
Age 38
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3975 Jackson Ave
Memphis, Tennessee, 38128
Shelby County
L.E.A Memphis Police Department, Memphis, Tennessee
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 Memphis Police Department at (901) 545-2677.
CCR: 2010-101424
Date Reported: November 8, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Carlin McAlister
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 11/05/1968
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5000 Block
Terrell Road
Mount Dora, Florida, 32757
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On November 8th, 2010, deputies were dispatched to the listed location reference multiple shots fired. The victim was found on scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: April 4, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Medina Thornton
Age 43
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 318 Delafield Pl NW
District of Columbia
L.E.A Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
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 Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia at (800) 673-2777.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 11, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Derrick Ross
Age 22
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9244 S Ashland 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: June 3, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Osben Laparra
Age 21
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1275 NE 79th St
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami Police Department, Miami, Florida
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 Miami Police Department at (305) 471-8477.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 31, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brian Woodson
Age 42
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4619 Refugee Rd
Columbus, Ohio, 43232
Franklin County
L.E.A Columbus Division of Police, Columbus, Ohio
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 Columbus Police Department at (614) 645-4545.