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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25128 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 21, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kenneth Lyon
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2112 Broad St
Durham, North Carolina, 27704
Durham County
L.E.A Durham Police Department, Durham, North Carolina

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Durham Police Department at (919) 560-4427.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 22, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jessica Nowell
Age 24
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 401 W Montgomery Cross Rd
Savannah, Georgia, 31406
Chatham County
L.E.A Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, Savannah, Georgia

CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ashleigh Love
Age 19
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4900 block of N. 64th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226
Milwaukee County
L.E.A Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cold Case Spotlight

Around 1:55am on October 6, 2009, an armed intruder entered the N. 64th Street family home of 19-year-old Ashleigh Love in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The unknown intruder proceeded to Ashleigh’s second floor bedroom where he shot her in the face as she slept. Ashleigh’s mother told police she saw someone with a bandanna over his face and shotgun in hand run from their home and through the backyard after the shooting. Investigators do not believe this was a random act but they have not said publicly if they have a suspect or motive. Investigators have asked the public to help them find a man Ashleigh may have met online and in person over that summer. Police have not named him a suspect but would like to speak to him about his relationship with Ashleigh. “Someone somewhere knows something. We are begging them to come forward. This has left our family heartbroken and devastated. We feel like we are in hell, and we can’t climb out.” -Tammy Love (Ashleigh’s mom). Ashleigh graduated that spring from Pius XI Catholic High School in Milwaukee, where she was on the honor roll. Ashleigh, known for her smile, laugh and compassion for others was employed at Arby’s as she took the year off from school while deciding what to do with her life. In the days and weeks after Ashleigh’s murder letters from family, friends and strangers poured in from near and far. Kyle Olson, a Milwaukee native and filmmaker who knew the Loves, collaborated with the family in the months and years after Ashleigh’s death to create a short documentary, ‘Letters to Ashleigh’. During the film Ashleigh’s family reads the letters they received following Ashleigh’s death. Ashleigh’s mom, Tammy Love, also contributed to the book Grief Diaries: Project Cold Case and shared her journey through the devastating grief associated with losing a child to an unsolved murder. The fear, the anger, the sadness and the lonliness often try to overcome me so I grasp onto hope, because without hope there is nothing.” Tammy Love, Letters to Ashleigh. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-933-4444
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 22, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ginica Watkins
Age 20
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 17314 Muirland
Detroit, Michigan, 48221
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 25, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Orlando Lopez
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
DOB 12/31/1969
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6100 Armstrong Rd
Elkton, Florida, 32033
St. Johns
L.E.A St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, St. Augustine, Florida

Orlando Lopez was located deceased on 05/26/1998 at a Labor Camp at 6100 Armstrong Rd. Victim died as a result of stab wounds. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the St. Johns County Sheriff`s Office at 904-824-8304. To remain anonymous and receive a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 4, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Trensee Dickey
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1730 N Moody Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60639
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 18, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Johnnie Haynes
Age 59
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2100 N 36th St
Omaha, Nebraska, 68111
Douglas County
L.E.A Omaha Police Department, Omaha, Nebraska

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac . Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Omaha Police Department at (402) 444-5600.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 20, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Reed
Age 50
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1268 23rd Ave
Columbus, Ohio, 43211
Franklin County
L.E.A Columbus Division of Police, Columbus, Ohio

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department at (614) 645-4545.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph Kelly
Age 20
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Two black males in 1972 or 1973 Chevrolet with large whitewalls
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 200 block 10th Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Friday, May 16, 1975 at five minutes past midnight, Police received a call for shots fired in the 200 block of 10th Street. Upon arrival, Joseph Kelly was found suffering from a gunshot. He was transported to Virginia Beach General Hospital where he died from his wound. His body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office where the cause of death was ruled a homicide. A yellow 1972 or 1973 model Chevrolet with large whitewalls was seen in the area occupied by two black males. Investigators have not been able to establish the motive for the shooting. Joseph Kelly was 20 year old white male who was in the U.S. Navy stationed at Dam Neck Naval Base. He was thin built and stood 5’ 5’’ tall weighing 130 pounds, brown eyes and blonde hair.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 27, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Demarcus Thomas
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Washington Ave
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish
L.E.A Baton Rouge Police Department, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Baton Rouge Police Department at 225-389-3802.