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: 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: Unknown
Date Reported: December 18, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Patricia Tran
Age 9
Gender Female
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: 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: 850404
Date Reported: September 23, 2006
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Elpaso Berrian
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/10/1965
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1400 Evergreen Ave
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Thomas Hilton
Age 55
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1200 block of Baker Road
Colonial Run Trailer Park
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23455
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Monday, July 22, 1991, at 5:00 pm, the body of Thomas Hilton was found in his mobile home located in the 1200 block of Baker Road in the Colonial Run Trailer Park. Investigators working the crime scene discovered signs of a struggle within the mobile home. Mr. Hilton’s body was transported to the State medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The cause of death was the result of a beating with the manner ruled a homicide. Mr. Hilton had last been seen by friends the Saturday before, July 20, 1991 at approximately 5:00 pm. He is described as a 55 year old white male who had brown eyes, brown with grey hair, 5’ 9’’ tall weighing 177 pounds.
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.