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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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25129 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 14, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Spencer Bennett
Age 22
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7303 W Seven Mile
Detroit, Michigan, 48221
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: 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: 758827
Date Reported: December 8, 1989
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Walter Randall
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1400 Boulevard
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: September 5, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Martin Landry
Age 49
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2501 Westridge St
Houston, Texas, 77054
Harris County
L.E.A Houston Police Department, Houston, Texas
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 Houston Police Department at (713) 222-8477.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 3, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Honorio Hernandez
Age 23
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4330 S Wood St
Chicago, Illinois, 60609
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: March 29, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Khiry Jowers
Age 21
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1250 E Lanvale St
Baltimore, Maryland, 21202
L.E.A Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore, Maryland
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 Baltimore Police Department at 410-887-2222.
CCR: 2014-052437
Date Reported: June 13, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name William Gales
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7039 Aloma Avenue #B
Winter Park, Florida, 32792
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-254-7280.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 2, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Franklin Betha
Age 65
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1211 E 32nd St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-1200.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Andres Valdez Jr.
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5601 Ethel Avenue
Sacramento, California, 95820
Sacramento County
L.E.A Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, Sacramento, California
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department at (916) 874-5057.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 15, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vernon Davis
Age 44
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 11/24/1968
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 702-B Lee Street
Smithville, Texas, 78957
Bastrop County
L.E.A Smithville Police Department, Smithville, Texas
On July 15, 2013, Vernon Troy Davis, 44, was found dead with head injuries in his home at 702-B Lee St. Smithville, Texas. Anyone with information concerning the case may contact the Smithville Police Department at 512-237-3228.