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Cold Cases Database

This database currently consists of unsolved homicides from 50 Florida counties, 46 U.S. states, and 3 international countries. All victims have been submitted by law enforcement or the victims' families. Additional counties and states will be added to this database as time and funding permit.

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Please note: A bug occurred during a recent update and reset many of the dates to January 1, 1970. We are currently working to correct these mistakes.

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60 cases found.
CCR: 02-0035-01-01
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Laneshia Crowder
Age 21
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 270 Henson Circle
Carrollton, Georgia, 30117
Carroll County
L.E.A Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Carollton, Georgia
In August of 2000, LANESHIA CROWDER, a 21 year old single mother of two children (seven year old KENNETH CROWDER and two year old LYRIC CROWDER) lived at 270 Henson Circle, Carrollton, GA. On Monday, August 14, 2000, at approximately 10:00 p.m., CROWDER’S body was discovered in her bedroom after no one had spoken with CROWDER for several days. CROWDER’S son, KENNETH, was discovered in the adjacent bedroom. He had been assaulted and was suffering from head trauma. He was airlifted to Egleston Hospital, where he survived his injuries. LYRIC CROWDER was found in her mother’s bedroom unharmed. CROWDER was last known to be alive on Saturday, August 12, 2000. It is believed that sometime after midnight in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 13, 2000, LANESHIA CROWDER was attacked and assaulted, resulting in her death.
CCR: 30096
Date Reported: January 14, 1976
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Wiley Flood
Age 50
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 510 Lee St N
Jacksonville, Florida, 32204
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida
Wiley Flood, a 50-year-old transient, was found beaten to death Jan. 14, 1976. His body was found on the second floor of a house being demolished at 510 Lee St. 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: 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: 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 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: 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
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Angela Kasvicis
Age 24
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7900 block of Santa Elena Street
Houston, Texas, 77061
Harris County
L.E.A Houston Police Department, Houston, Texas
No narrative given. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call theHouston Police Department at 713-884-3131
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: 9400220019
Date Reported: January 22, 1994
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Elizabeth Doren
Age 26
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 11/04/1967
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Anchor Road/Oak Street
Casselberry, Florida, 32707
Seminole County
L.E.A Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Sanford, Florida
On January 22, 1994, the body of Elizabeth “Lizzy” Doren, w/f 26 years old, was recovered from a ditch on Anchor Road and Oak Street, just north of S.R. 436 in Altamonte Springs. She was inside a cardboard box which had been sealed with duct tape. Doren was last seen alive on January 19, 1994, between 0530 and 0600 hours when she left her apartment, located at 1521 Americana Boulevard, Orlando, on foot.. 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