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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: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Scheumeister
Age 45
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 208 5th Street North
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701
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
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: 459443
Date Reported: June 1, 2005
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Bernard Baker
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 05/28/1963
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2100 Martin St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207
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: 166902
Date Reported: March 21, 1989
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert Ellis
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 500 Waters St W
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
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: 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: August 9, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert Hamburge
Age 19
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 07/20/1952
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Pleasant Avenue and St Albans Street
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55105
Ramsey County
L.E.A St. Paul Police Department, St. Paul, Minnesota
Robert "Bob" Hamburge died on August 6, 1971. He was a student at the University of Minnesota at the time. Bob left his apartment in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood, near Laurel and Western avenues in St. Paul Minnesota. He was found about a mile away, a few hours later at Pleasant Avenue and St Albans Street. He had been beaten to death.
CCR: 568084
Date Reported: September 18, 1988
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Marion Hewitt
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 143 W 19th St
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: September 28, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Townsend
Age 13
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 12/20/1971
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expresseay
Monroe, Louisiana, 71201
Ouachita Parish
L.E.A Monroe Police Department, Monroe, Louisiana
Jimmy Townsend, 13, was beat to death by a groups of people at the Ark-La-Miss Fair on September 28, 1985. If you have any information on this case, please call the Monroe County Police Department at (318) 329-2600.
CCR: 9600024145
Date Reported: December 15, 1996
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dale Wilhelm
Age 36
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 03/29/1960
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2201 Mullet Lake Park
Geneva, Florida, 32732
Seminole County
L.E.A Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Sanford, Florida
On December 15, 1996, Dale Wilhelm, w/m 36 years old, was found unconscious lying next to his vehicle at Mullet Lake Park, Geneva. He was transported to ORMC with severe injuries to his face and head. He later died as a result of his injuries. A witness stated he and Wilhelm were attacked by three unidentified males who beat and robbed them. These suspects have never been identified. 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 229-524-5136