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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 5, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lafayette Reed
Age 27
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3200 N 28th St
Omaha, Nebraska, 68111
Douglas County
L.E.A Omaha Police Department, Omaha, Nebraska
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 Omaha Police Department at (402) 444-5600.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Shailesh Patel
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location North Gordon Avenue
Adel, Georgia, 31620
Cook County
L.E.A Adel Police Department, Adel, Georgia
On April 8, 2000, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Shailesh Patel was found murdered at his brother-in-law's residence located on North Gordon Avenue, Adel, Cook County, Georgia. Mr. Patel, who lived in Locust Grove in Henry County, GA., had been staying at this residence and managing the E Z Mart Convenience store while his brother-in-law and family were vacationing in California. A co-worker contacted the Adel Police Department after Mr. Patel failed to show up for work. Mr. Patel's body was discovered at the residence by officers of the Adel Police Department. Mr. Patel had been stabbed and beaten. Mr. Patel was last seen on April 7, 2000, around 11:20 p.m. when he and a co-worker closed and left the store. Investigators believe that Mr. Patel arrived at the Gordon Avenue residence around 11:30 p.m. where he was attacked by an intruder. The forensic artist's sketch right is that of a man seen in the area several hours prior to the incident. Investigators are interested in talking to this person as a possible witness. The man is described as a 30 to 35 year old white male of average height and weight with a slim build and long, greasy hair that was medium to light brown in color. Anyone with information on this murder or on the identity of the person in the sketch is asked to contact the Adel Police Department and/or the GBI. Contact: Detective Jim Hill, Adel Police Dept, 912-896-3771 Special Agent Mike Clayton, GBI ­ Douglas, 912-389-4103
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 6, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kiwian Ashford
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1830 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60623
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: September 25, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Nikita Thomas
Age 34
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2519 Susan Ln SW
Atlanta, Georgia, 30331
L.E.A Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta, Georgia
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 Atlanta Police Department at (404) 614-6544.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 23, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gerhonda Elphage
Age 25
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 14028 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70129
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 20, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Justin Watson
Age 33
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 12606 Ashford Meadow Dr
Houston, Texas, 77082
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 20, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vincente Duenas-Jimenez
Age 27
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4959 Procyon St
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89118
Clark County
L.E.A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Las Vegas, Nevada
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 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 828-3206.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Connie Collins
Age 52
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10075 Madison Township Road 57
Roseville, Ohio, 43777
Perry County
L.E.A Perry County Sheriff's Office, New Lexington, Kentucky
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Perry County Sheriff's Office at (740) 342-4123.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 18, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Teresa Barnett
Age 41
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 11645 Sorrento
Detroit, Michigan, 48227
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: August 15, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Maurice Coleman
Age 28
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10th Ave N
Birmingham, Alabama, 35204
L.E.A Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Birmingham Police Department and CrimeStoppers at 205-254-7777.