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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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60 cases found.
CCR: 200310902
Date Reported: June 8, 2003
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jay Thames Jr
Age 57
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1115 SW 3rd Ave
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department - Gainesville, Florida
On Sunday, June 8, 2003 at approximately 6:52 pm, the body of Jay Cecil Thames, a 57 year old white male, was found deceased at his residence located at 1115 SW 3 Ave. He had been beaten to death. The residence is a building with several apartments (a quad). The front door to the residence was found unsecured but there were no signs of forced entry. The victim was known to allow homeless people into his residence. The victim was last seen alive on 06-07-02 downtown by a GPD Detective. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Martin Honeycutt with the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.org.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 18, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Austin Tran
Age 1
Gender Male
Race Asian
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 40th and Q St.
Tacoma, Washington, 98406
Pierce County
L.E.A Tacoma Police Department, Tacoma, Washington
On December 18th, 1998, Tacoma Police responded to a call of two people arguing in the Tacoma Housing Authority's Salishan development in the 1700 block of East 40th Street. Witnesses reported an unidentified man arguing with and then chasing victim Linda Tran into her house. Moments later the house went up in flames, killing Linda Tran, her 9-year-old daughter Patricia, 1-year-old son Austin and Linda’s unborn child.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 16, 1988
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lisa Miller-Messar
Age 25
Gender Female
Race Unknown
DOB 06/14/1962
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 111 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, Massachusetts, 2150
Suffolk County
L.E.A Chelsea Police Department, Chelsea, Massachusetts
On February 16, 1988, Lisa Anne Miller-Messar's body was found in a dumpster at the rear of 111 Everett Ave. in the town of Chelsea. She had suffered fatal trauma to her head and neck area. Tips can be sent to State Police detectives at 617-727-8817 or the Chelsea Police detectives at 617-466-4843. If you wish to remain anonymous may also call the Chelsea Police CrimeStoppers tip line at 617-466-4880. You can text the word CHELSEA and their information to TIP411 (847411).
CCR: 1.61E+11
Date Reported: June 24, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Laura Cuni
Age 54
Gender Female
Race Hispanic/Latino
DOB 10/17/1961
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10505 Marlin Road
Cutler Bay, Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Police Department, Doral, Florida
On June 24, 2016, police say Laura Cuni was held hostage and beaten to death inside a Public Storage office in Cutler Bay, Florida. Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
CCR: 01-0009365
Date Reported: September 30, 2001
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Bruce Chambers
Age 44
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/09/1958
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 205 1st Street North
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Beach Police Department, Jacksonville, Florida
Victim struck one time by suspect. He fell, struck his head and died. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1661
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rachel Galbreath
Age 33
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 16500 State Street
South Holland, Illinois, 60473
Cook County
L.E.A South Holland Police Department

Cold Case Spotlight

33-year-old Rachel Galbreath was found in a pool of blood in her own apartment on May 9, 2014 in South Holland, Illinois. Coworkers went to check on her after she failed to show up for work and found her body. The medical examiner determined she had multiple injuries to her head and body. Despite hundreds of pieces of evidence and dozens of interviews with anyone that knew Ms. Galbreath, detectives have been unable to make an arrest. Up to this point the evidence has not pointed to anyone specifically. Anyone with information about the 2014 murder of Rachel Galbreath is asked to contact the South Holland Police Department at (708) 331-3131.
CCR: 2015-100020
Date Reported: November 8, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Torres Jr.
Age 40
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
DOB 04/16/1975
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4849 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Que Rico
Orlando, Florida, 32839
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On November 8, 2015, at approximately 0300 hours, deputies responded to Que Rico, an after hours club, regarding an aggravated battery . Upon arrival located the victim n the rear parking fatally wounded. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Freddie White
Age 56
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 920 10th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705
Pinellas County
L.E.A St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7179.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Angela Kasvicis
Age 24
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7900 block of Santa Elena Street
Houston, Texas, 77061
Harris County
L.E.A Houston Police Department, Houston, Texas
No narrative given. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call theHouston Police Department at 713-884-3131
CCR: 980732
Date Reported: November 10, 2002
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Steven Bansbach
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6406 103rd St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32244
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.