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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: 06-19682
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Josely Bell
Age 19
Gender Male
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name White male, 5'9", medium build, wearing a yellow jacket.
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 802 1st Ave Dr E
Palmetto Trace parking lot
Palmetto, Florida, 34221
Manatee County
L.E.A Palmetto Police Department, Palmetto, Florida
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Palmetto Police Department, 941-721-2000.
CCR: 18-33579
Date Reported: May 28, 2018
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Peter Okoye
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3917 Mount Carmel Lane
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: 177285
Date Reported: March 8, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Manoucher Karimi
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 06/06/1959
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2239 Longreene Rd N
Jacksonville, Florida, 32218
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: 94-10441
Date Reported: April 26, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Laralee Spear
Age 16
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1426 Deerfoot
Volusia
L.E.A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Deland, Florida
Was walking home from bus stop / Found partially clothed / Shot / Possible sexual assault. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Volusia County Sheriff's Office at 386-736-5962
CCR: 680149
Date Reported: October 2, 1996
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Barry Lustter
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 10/17/1962
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1300 Silver St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
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: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tommy Wideman
Age 51
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 13875 Highway 112 East
Rebecca, Georgia, 31783
Turner County
L.E.A Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Decatur, Georgia
On Friday, March 22, 2002, at approximately 3:25 A.M., a passing truck driver observed a residential fire at the Wideman home, 13875 Highway 112 East, Rebecca , GA and notified authorities. The Turner County volunteer fire department responded. Firefighters found the one-story home fully involved and sustaining significant damage. The roof collapsed within minutes after firefighters arrived. Wideman family vehicles were present; however, none of the Widemans could be located. When the fire was extinguished, the badly-burned bodies of Tommy Joe Wideman, age 51, Deborah Ann Wideman, age 48, and their eight months pregnant daughter Melissa Ann Wideman, age 20, were found. Tommy Joe was the Chief Tax Assessor for Turner County . Deborah owned a bridal shop, The Oak Tree, in downtown Ashburn, and Melissa was a student. Autopsies revealed each had been shot to death prior to the fire, which was determined to be the result of arson. The Widemans did not socialize much and had limited contact with area relatives. All valuable items appeared to be in appropriate places, indicating robbery was an unlikely motive for these crimes. No eyewitnesses have been identified, nor have any suspected murder weapons been located. Investigators are seeking any information from the public that may help solve this case. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the GBI Regional Office in Perry at 478-987-4545 or the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS.
CCR: 11-114469
Date Reported: August 26, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chrisma Jean
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1200 MEADOWBROOK DR
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33417
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 561-688-3326
CCR: 74-6-229S
Date Reported: June 13, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Charles Rose
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Dynamite Point
St. Lucie County
L.E.A St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Pierce, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office at 772-462-7300.
CCR: 2016-054875
Date Reported: June 16, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lee Nelson Jr.
Age 18
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/06/1997
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2300 Fountainebleaue Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32808
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On June 16, 2016 at approximately 10:04 p.m., deputies responded to 2300 Fontainebleau Drive, Orlando, Florida in reference to a drive-by shooting. Deputies discovered two black males with gunshot wounds who were identified as Teryus Zion Garmon (Juvenile) and Lee Andrew Nelson Jr. They later died of their injuries. Witnesses indicate a dark colored sedan pulled up to the victims, who were standing in front of the house, and fired from the vehicle. Companion Case 16-54846 (Teryus Zion Garmon) Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: 819784
Date Reported: September 24, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Stephen Merchant
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 04/30/1965
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2819 Cherokee Cir E
Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
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.