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: August 10, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Edward Davis
Age 24
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6000 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70126
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 20, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Smith
Age 18
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7926 Darnay Dr
Houston, Texas, 77033
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: March 3, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Phillip Lane
Age 41
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Under the FL-312 Bridge
St. Augustine, Florida, 32086
St. Johns
L.E.A St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, St. Augustine, Florida

Phillip Lane was a transient who was located deceased on 03/04/1992 under the 312 Bridge in St. Augustine FL. Victim died as a result of a gunshot wound. No apparent motive. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the St. Johns County Sheriff`s Office at 904-824-8304. To remain anonymous and receive a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS.
CCR: 207004861
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jessica Mackaness
Age 21
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Kevin Williams
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 819 W UNIVERSITY AVE
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7521
CCR: 13005460
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Misty Lowder
Age 35
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Pilot Point, Texas, 76258
Denton County
L.E.A Denton Police Department, Denton, Texas

Cold Case Spotlight

On May 22, 2013, 35-year-old Misty Lowder disappeared without a trace from Pilot Point, Texas. She was last seen around 11:00pm as she reportedly left a house she was hired to clean and has not been heard from since. Misty’s cellphone showed no activity after 8:30pm the night she disappeared despite the fact that she averaged 5,800 text messages per month and carried an extra phone charger in her purse. The truck Misty was driving was found on May 25, 2013 in the 1100 block of Ft. Worth Drive in Denton, Texas. Due to Misty’s known drug use and lifestyle foul play is suspected in her disappearance. There are no shortage of theories or rumors regarding Misty’s case, unfortunately though, most of them end with Misty being the victim of murder. While Misty had many, well documented, struggles in her life, she was loved and is still missed. Her children, her mother, her brother and others have been devastated by her disappearance and facing the scenario that she most likely isn’t coming home. Misty’s mom has fought for almost 4 years to find her daughter and desperately wants answers and justice. Having a missing loved one is struggle that isn’t easy to understand unless you have experienced it firsthand. Misty’s mom has channeled her pain and grief and found comfort in her faith and horses. She is now working on an idea to use equine-facilitated therapy to help others heal from mental and emotional issues with a focus on grief. Click to learn more about her nonprofit, Remember When Ranch. If you have any information on the disappearance of Misty Lowder, no matter how small, please contact the Denton Police Department at 940-349-7995. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a $1,000 reward please call the Denton County Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-388-TIPS.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 22, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Curtis Ward
Age 24
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2461 E Dublin-granville Rd
Columbus, Ohio, 43229
Franklin County
L.E.A Columbus Division of Police, Columbus, Ohio

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 Columbus Police Department at (614) 645-4545.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 29, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Orlando Jackson
Age 27
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4335 N Columbine St
Denver, Colorado, 80216
Denver County
L.E.A Denver Police Department, Denver, Colorado

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 Denver Police Department at (720) 913-6010.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 9, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Wilfred Matthews III
Age 60
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 960 Market St
San Francisco, California, 94102
San Francisco County
L.E.A San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco, California

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 24, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Demetrius Newell
Age 28
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1530 N Mayfield Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60651
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: 1034447
Date Reported: December 14, 2004
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jimmy Gelsey
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 06/06/1977
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 561 West 25th 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.