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: Unknown
Date Reported: November 10, 1986
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chuck Sterling
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6150 New Tampa Highway
Red Barn Restaurant
Lakeland, Florida, 33815
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida

The victim Chuck Sterling was shot and severely beaten by an unknown white male suspect during an attempted armed robbery at the Red Barn Restaurant, located at 6150 New Tampa Hwy in Lakeland. Chuck and his wife were closing up the restaurant when the suspect entered and demanded money. There was a struggle over the gun with the suspect when Chuck victim was fatally shot. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).
CCR: 16-44062
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph Jackson
Age 43
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1368 N. Rockwell
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73127
Oklahoma County
L.E.A Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department at (405) 235-7300.
CCR: 8481
Date Reported: November 21, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Candela
Age 28
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Russell Sampson Road
St. Johns , Florida, 32259
St. Johns County
L.E.A St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, St. Augustine, Florida

Found deceased in the road due to gunshot wounds. 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: 875594
Date Reported: October 19, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Reginald Grant
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 10/26/1976
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5728 Abelia Rd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
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: 1988057262
Date Reported: August 3, 1988
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Frank Norris
Age 58
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/25/1930
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6804 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

Victim, Frank L. Norris was shot and killed by an unknown suspect in an apparent robbery attempt at the Cigar City Truck Stop on Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL. 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: 2006-113497
Date Reported: December 2, 2006
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Shelva Ferree
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6749 Waxwing Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32810
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

Deputies responded to a shooting at the Audoubon Village Mobile Home Park. John Bigler was returning home when he was confronted by two unknown black males with handguns demanding money and drugs. Shelva Ferree lived next door to John Bigler and observed the confrontation. She and her boyfriend started to approach John Bigler when one of the suspects shot her and her boyfriend; she died as a result of a gunshot wound, her boyfriend survived. The suspects then shot John Bigler before fleeing the area in a silver, Chevrolet Impala. 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 11, 1976
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Paul Crum
Age 50
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location US Highway 98
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida

On October 11, 1976, 50-year-old Paul Douglas Crum was fatally shot while driving his 1974 white and green Ford pick-up truck on US Highway 98, south at Banana Creek in Lakeland. He had just left the service station that he owned. A money bag was missing from his vehicle. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.org.
CCR: 2008-043193
Date Reported: May 4, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Daniel Ayala
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5649 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32807
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

Deputies responded to 5649 E. Colonial Dr, Orlando.The victim was found shot to death in the parking lot. There was a large crowd leaving the parking lot as deputies arrived. No witnesses came forward with any suspect information. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Timothy Toland Sr.
Age 23
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location McCulloh Street
Baltimore, Maryland, 21217
Baltimore County
L.E.A Baltimore City Police Department, Baltimore, Maryland

Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Baltimore City Police Department at 443-902-4822
CCR: 383642
Date Reported: July 9, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Phyllis Jones
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 600 Lee St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32204
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.