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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: September 2, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James McCristian
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8300 S Hermitage 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: September 10, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jorge Fuentes
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Washington St
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111
Suffolk County
L.E.A Boston Police Department, Boston, Massachusetts
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 Boston Police Department at (617) 343-4240.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 16, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Walter Holliday
Age 48
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9300 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Michigan, 48202
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan
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 Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: 1990036174
Date Reported: May 5, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cynthia Wheaton
Age 27
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/05/1962
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Wooded Area
Odessa, Florida, 33556
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

Cynthia Wheaton left work at the Tex- Mex Cantina at 11 pm on 5-4-90. She did not return to work on 5-5-90 or 5-6-90 and co-workers reported her missing to Tampa Police Department. On 5-15-90, Ms. Wheaton's body was recovered in a wooded area south of Lutz Lake Fern Road in Odessa, FL. Her vehicle was found on 5-16-90 at the Lake Magdalene Arms Apartments (currently Sailwinds Apts) on Fletcher Avenue. Vehicle Info: 1990 White Honda CRX Hatchback FL tag HMY20H. 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
Date Reported: March 8, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Christopher Johnson
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 13639 Linwood
Detroit, Michigan, 48238
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan
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 Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: 176289
Date Reported: March 19, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sherwin Finlay
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 02/08/1920
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Explosion
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4301 Confederate Point Rd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32210
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 Mary Critchley
Age 37
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Suspicious Death
Cause Undetermined
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Unity Stage Road
woods
Sullivan County
L.E.A New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit, Concord, New Hampshire
Mary Elizabeth Critchley, age 37, was last seen on July 25, 1981 near exit 13 of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Framingham, MA. Mary had been dropped off there by a friend and was hitchhiking to Waterbury, VT, where she lived with a friend. Mary was attending classes at the University of Vermont at the time of her death. Her body was found on August 9, 1981 in the woods off of Unity Stage Road, in Unity, NH. The medical examiner was unable to determine a cause of death because of the condition of the body, but the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death are suspicious.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Miranda Streed
Age 23
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 100 Private Road 3367
Union Grove, Texas, 75645
Upshur County
L.E.A Upshur County Sheriff's Office, Gilmer, Texas
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Upshur County Sheriff's Office at (903) 843-2541.
CCR: 90-27158
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Patricia Minnis
Age 57
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Big Cypress National Preserve
Collier County
L.E.A Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida
If anyone has information on this case please contact any of the following offices: Homicide Section Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Email: homicide@colliersheriff.org Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Call: 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) (24/7)
CCR: 98-117639
Date Reported: August 11, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Barrientos
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1800 Genesse Avenue, Westgate
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409
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 561-688-3163