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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: 2013-166673
Date Reported: March 23, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Javier Hernandez-Conejo
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 11/25/1980
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5606 Palm River Road
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office at (813) 247-8655. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 873-8477.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 2, 1996
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Branner
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 745 North Monroe Street
Prince Murat Motel
Tallahassee, Florida, 32303
Leon County
L.E.A Tallahassee Police Department, Tallahassee, Florida
On July 02, 1996 James Branner was found deceased in a room of the Prince Murat Motel. Branner's death was ruled a homicide based on evidence found at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing the victim with a white male with long brown hair on the day prior to the discovery. This person has yet to be identified. Branner was released from the jail a short time prior to his death and his known acquaintances had been interviewed at the time of the initial report. Anyone having information about this case is asked to contact the Major Case Assessment Team of the Tallahassee Police Department at (850) 891-4462 or (850) 891-4745.
CCR: 09-260534
Date Reported: June 29, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Walky Bien-Aime
SUSPECT DETAILS
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Yellowbird Drive/Blackstone Drive
Ft. Myers, Florida, 33913
Lee County
L.E.A Lee County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Myers, Florida
Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 3, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jeremy Parker
Age 21
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7430 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60629
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
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dwayne Jackson Jr.
Age 14
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Fernrock Street / Tajuata Avenue
Carson, California, 90746
Los Angeles County
L.E.A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles, California
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at (323) 890-5549.
CCR: 200930876
Date Reported: July 19, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Samuel Cothran II
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 813 NW 7thStreet
#3
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
Broward County
L.E.A Hallandale Beach Police Department - Hallandale Beach, Florida
On Sunday, July 19, 2009, at approximately 12:36 P.M., Police Officers responded to 813 NW 7th Street #3 in the city of Hallandale Beach and discovered Samuel Cothran lying on the ground critically injured from a gunshot wound. Samuel later died at Hollywood Memorial Hospital. The investigation revealed that several males were arguing outside of Samuel's apartment. Witnesses stated two unknown black males dressed in dark clothing were observed attempting to pull the door open at Samuel's apartment. A single loud bang consistent with that of a gunshot was then heard. Neighbors then observed Samuel lying on the ground bleeding in front of his apartment door. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Hallandale Beach Police Department, Detective Wissem Mejdoub at 954-457-1436 or 954-457-1400, to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at (866)-493-8477. You may be eligible for a reward.
CCR: 14-75172
Date Reported: November 1, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Reginald Garoute
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 928 East New Haven Avenue
Brevard County
L.E.A Melbourne Police Department, Melbourne, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Melbourne Police Department at (321) 608-6443.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 7, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brian Motyka
Age 37
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 594 Holbrook
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: 997746
Date Reported: December 13, 2000
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Barry Bell
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 07/18/1973
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1757 Whitner St
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: PD061214645444
Date Reported: December 14, 2006
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Paulin Gabriel
Age 46
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Other
Location Murder
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 20213 NW 42ND CT
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Miami, Florida