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: 2015-080064
Date Reported: September 8, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joel Salado-Ayala
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/16/1978
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Sheryl Ann Drive / West Pierce Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32809
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at approximately 1:10 a.m., the Joel Salada-Ayala was found unresponsive on the grass at the intersection of Sheryl Ann Drive and W. Pierce Avenue suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim later died from his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 20, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Willis Yates
Age 33
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3704 Four Seasons Dr
Durham, North Carolina, 27707
Durham County
L.E.A Durham Police Department, Durham, North Carolina

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 Durham Police Department at (919) 560-4427.
CCR: 87-02-2413
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Betty Campbell
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Fire/Arson
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Lake County
L.E.A Lake County Sheriff's Office, Tavares, Florida

Found burned to death in vehicle. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 352-343-9578
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 22, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Amanda Bishop
Age 22
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1421 S Carey St
Baltimore, Maryland, 21230
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: Unknown
Date Reported: August 29, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Juan Badojos
Age 32
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1400 Springwells
Detroit, Michigan, 48209
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 Robert Woody
Age 31
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 35 Rudy York Road
Cartersville, Georgia, 30121
Bartow County
L.E.A Bartow County Sheriff's Office, Cartersville, Georgia

Robert M. Woody Age: 31 Hgt: 5'4" Wgt: 161 lbs. Occupation: Mechanic at a battery reconditioning business in Cartersville Found: April 25, 1990 at 1:30pm Found by: Robert's employer Last Seen: 11:00pm April 24, 1990 leaving friend's house. On Wednesday, April 25, 1990, at 1:30pm, the bodies of Robert M. Woody and his wife Patricia Ann Woody were found in their single family home on Rudy York Road just outside the city limits of Cartersville. The bodies were discovered by Robert's employer who had gone to the home when Robert failed to show up for work that morning. Robert had been beaten and stabbed and Patricia had been strangled and stabbed. The Woody's were last seen alive at 11pm the previous evening, Tuesday, April 24, 1990, when they left a friend's residence in Patricia Woody's car. Investigators think the murders occurred sometime between midnight and 3:00am on April 25, 1990. Because there were no signs of forced entry into the home, investigators believe the assailant knew the victims and that Robert was the target of the attacks. Patricia became a victim because of her mere presence in the residence that night. Anyone with information on these murders or on the Woody's is asked to contact the Bartow Sheriff's Office at 770/382-5050 or the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-TIPS.
CCR: 30022710
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lucy Johnson
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
L.E.A Alaska Bureau of Investigation, Anchorage, Alaska

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Alaska Bureau of Investigation at (907) 269-5511.
CCR: 11-012656
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Darlene Young
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 499 Depot Ave
Delray Beach, Florida, 33444
Palm Beach County
L.E.A Delray Beach Police Department, Delray Beach, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Delray Beach Police Department at (561) 243-7888.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 19, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Terrence Dennis
Age 18
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2200 S Johnson St
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

CCR: C100304785
VICTIM DETAILS
Name DeColbie Esco Sr.
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Vehicle
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5116 North Western (alleyway)
Chicago, Illinois, 606025
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

Cold Case Spotlight

On August 24, 2012, DeColbie “Coby” Esco Sr. was out with friends on the north side of Chicago, Illinois. As the group of friends exited a bus on Western Ave. they were approached by a Hispanic male demanding to know what gang they were with. Coby and his friends explained that they were not in a gang and continued on their way. Before they knew what was going on the friends were attacked by a group of individuals that had been sitting in a parked van nearby. Once the altercation ended Coby helped an injured friend to his house close by and waited until he felt safe to get back on a bus and head home. As Coby and a friend made their way eastbound on Foster, headed to Western Ave the group of men involved in the previous altercation pulled up in multiple cars and began chasing Coby and his friend. The two friends became separated and Coby ran towards help he was struck and dragged for several blocks, by the vehicle chasing him. Despite being featured on Crime Stoppers Case Files – Chicago, no one has identified the individuals involved and investigators need the public’s help to solve this case. Coby was a 30-year-old father of one when he was purposely run down by individuals in the Lincoln Square area of Chicago. He was also a friend, brother and son. Coby grew up in on Southside of Chicago where trouble was easy to find. As a young teen Coby got into some of that trouble, but with the support and help of his mother Coby shifted his focus to school and football. Coby went on to graduate high school and accept a scholarship to play football for Wingate University. After graduating from college Coby went back to the Chicago to work with young people growing up in his old neighborhood. Coby dedicated his life to giving back and helping. Coby was employed by One Hope United in the child development center when he was killed. Coby’s mom continues to push for answers and justice in her son’s case and has created a Facebook page, Coby Esco “I WAS HERE”, to keep his memory alive. She also shared her grief journey in the book, Grief Diaries: Project Cold Case. If you have any information on the unsolved murder of Coby Esco Sr. please call the Investigator Robert Nunn at the Chicago Police Department at (312) 742-8714 or (312) 742-8715. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a $1,000 reward, call Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 535-STOP.