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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: 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.
CCR: 1154-79
Date Reported: May 17, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Adam Ashley
Age 14
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 05/18/1964
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Torrey Pines State Beach
Torrey Pines, California, 92121
San Diego County
L.E.A San Diego Police Department, San Diego, California
Adam Ashley was found at Torrey Pines State Beach, near lifeguard tower number 4 just south of Del Mar. Adam suffered severe blunt force trauma, on the morning of May 17, 1979. Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.
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: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert White
Age 43
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 600 block of 49th Street South
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: November 11, 1995
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Doris Bean
Age 81
Gender Female
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 163 Central Street
Hudson, New Hampshire, 03051
Hillsborough County
L.E.A New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit, Concord, New Hampshire

On November 11, 1995, Doris Bean, age 81, and her sister Loretta Allen, age 76, were killed in their home at 163 Central Street in Hudson, NH during a burglary of the home. The perpetrators wore masks during the home invasion. Doris and Loretta were both severely beaten. In addition, Doris was stabbed during the attack. Although Charles Dorval, Jr. was convicted of first degree murder for killing Loretta Allen, it is believed that Dorval did not act alone and that someone else killed Doris Bean.

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
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Shifflett
Age 20
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Highway
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Cumberland County
L.E.A Fayetteville Police Department, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 433-1529. Remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward by submitting your tip to CrimeStoppers at (910) 483-TIPS.

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: 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: 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.

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).