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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: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Carolyn Potter
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location #7 Hillside Park
Spartanburg County
L.E.A Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 503-4509 or Senior Investigator Brandon Letterman at (864) 503-4608. Callers may remain anonymous.
CCR: 197800000452
Date Reported: October 4, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Bernard Edwards
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 07/10/1905
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3440 FL-46
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County
L.E.A Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Sanford, Florida
On October 4, 1978, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported home invasion at Hi-way “46” Nursery & Antiques, located at Rt. 1, Box 52A, West 1st Street, Sanford (now known as 3440 S.R. 46). Upon arrival, they found Bernard Edwards, w/m, 73 years of age, deceased inside the store. It was reported that two unknown masked individuals beat, robbed, and stabbed the victim. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head and a puncture wound. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Seminole County Sheriff's Office at 229-524-5118
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: 296230
Date Reported: May 22, 1988
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jessie Brown
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2023 Main St N
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.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vicki Johnson
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Parris Bridge Road
Spartanburg County
L.E.A Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 503-4509 or Senior Investigator Brandon Letterman at (864) 503-4608. Callers may remain anonymous.
CCR: 93-10788
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Wendell Hood
Age 43
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 43rd Terrace SW
Golden Gate City
Naples, Florida, 34116
Collier County
L.E.A Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida
If anyone has information on this case please contact any of the following offices: Homicide Section Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Email: homicide@colliersheriff.org Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Call: 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) (24/7)
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 23, 1993
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chelsea Crane
Age 2
Gender Female
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 15 Regina Avenue
Raymond, New Hampshire, 03077
Rockingham County
L.E.A New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit, Concord, New Hampshire

Raymond Police responded to 15 Regina Avenue, on November 23, 1993. When the police arrived at the home they found Chelsea Crane, age 2, with a head injury. Chelsea was in the care of Scott Mayo, the boyfriend of Chelsea's mother, Sharon Crane. Chelsea was treated at the hospital and released. On November 28, 1993 Chelsea's mother put her to bed. When her mother checked on her later that night, Chelsea was unresponsive. An ambulance was summoned and Chelsea was declared dead at the hospital. An autopsy revealed that Chelsea died as a result of multiple impacts to the head. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663.

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: March 11, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Travis Kinsley
Age 47
Gender Male
Race Unknown
DOB 12/15/1950
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2208 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, California, 94602
Alameda County
L.E.A Oakland Police Department, Oakland, California
On the morning of March 11, 1989, a fast-food worker taking out the trash in Oakland, California found 47-year-old Travis Francisco Kinsley deceased in his car. Investigators believe he was beaten to death during an altercation. If you have any information on this case, please call the Oakland Police Department Homicide Unit at (510) 238-7950
CCR: 744066
Date Reported: December 28, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Melissa Ellison
Age 20
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/04/1967
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3611 Coljean Rd
#Lot 49
Jacksonville, Florida, 32221
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

In the early morning hours of Monday, December 28th, 1987 the victim, Melissa "Missy" Taylor Ellison, white female, age 20 was found deceased by a roommate. The victim's 13 month old baby girl was found in the trailer unharmed. The incident took place at 3611 Colejean Road, Lot #49, (Taylor's Trailer Park) which was located off of Normandy Boulevard on the west side of Jacksonville, Florida. Numerous individuals were interviewed at the time of the incident providing leads that were followed up by detectives. The case was eventually suspended pending any further leads being developed.

 

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit, is asking if any individual who may have information that may help lead to the identity of a potential suspect or suspects to contact either Crime Stoppers 1-866-845-TIPS or the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.