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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: 1998043376
Date Reported: May 23, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Patrick Brightly
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 10/02/1961
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Taylor Rd
Lithia, Florida, 33547
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On May 23, 1998, the victim was discovered deceased in a field off of Taylor Road south of CR674 in the Four Corners Mine area. He died as a result of a gunshot wound; his car was found abandoned nearby. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at (813) 247-8660. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).

CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name April Scheidel
Age 31
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Lower 9th Ward
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117
Orleans Parish
L.E.A Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, New Orleans, Louisiana

Cold Case Spotlight

April Savoy Scheidel, a mother of three never made it home from the truck ride she took with two acquaintances into New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward, just before Easter 2003. Police said the trio got into an argument when a gunman opened fire on the pickup. Scheidel, who was shot in the back, died at Charity Hospital a short time later. In June of 2003, police arrested Tremell Armstead, 25, in connection with Scheidel's murder. But at a magistrate court hearing, his attorney argued that Armstead, a man with convictions for drug possession and a weapons charge, was at the scene of his cousin's murder the same night Scheidel was killed. Several witnesses testified on Armstead's behalf. By August, prosecutors had decided not to seek formal charges, citing "evidence problems." Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the New Orleans Police Department at (504) 658-5300. Or you can call Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111 and possibly be eligible for a reward up to $2,500.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vicki Dylewski
Age 25
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 11 TWP Road 181
Fernwood State Forest
Bloomingdale, Ohio, 43910
Jefferson County
L.E.A Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Steunbenville, Ohio
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at (740) 283-8600.
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: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rabindra Sharma
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1001 N. Church St
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303
Spartanburg County
L.E.A Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 503-4509 or Senior Investigator Brandon Letterman at (864) 503-4608. Callers may remain anonymous.
CCR: 145190
Date Reported: March 10, 1989
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rubin Brooks
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9300 Waynesboro Ave
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: July 1, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Oldham
Age 55
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Coos County
L.E.A New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit, Concord, New Hampshire

On July 1, 2015, David Oldham, age 55, was found deceased at his residence in Columbia, NH. Mr. Oldham had recently returned to northern New Hampshire after living in Rhode Island. An autopsy determined that Mr. Oldham died as the result of a gunshot wound to the head.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663.

CCR: 909716
Date Reported: November 15, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Richard Barley
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 09/03/1969
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10228 Spivey Terrace
Jacksonville, Florida, 32225
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 James Hindman
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Becky Gibson Rd
wooded area
Spartanburg County
L.E.A Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 503-4509 or Senior Investigator Brandon Letterman at (864) 503-4608. Callers may remain anonymous.
CCR: 201460-T
Date Reported: April 22, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Irwin Tilker
Age 55
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location T&C market
Miami, Florida, 33147
Miami-Dade
L.E.A Miami-Dade Police Department, Doral, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department at (305)-4-POLICE To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477.