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: 2005-52296
Date Reported: June 16, 2005
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Romel Smith
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5449 Pine Chase Drive
#4
Pine Hills, Florida, 32808
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

On June 16th, 2005, at approximately 11:19 pm, the victim was found shot to death in the kitchen of his apartment. The victim’s girlfriend was home at the time in another room and did not see the suspect enter or exit the apartment after hearing the gunshot. A witness observed a young black male run from the apartment after hearing the gunshot. The victim died as a result of a gunshot wound. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 31, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chris Williams
Age 27
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 14750 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70129
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 13, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Devonjae Thomas
Age 27
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 309 E 69th St
Chicago, Illinois, 60637
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
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Keith Cauley
Age 23
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6710 Collins Road
Apt. 618
Jacksonville, Florida, 32244
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-1200.
CCR: 14012641
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Irineo Cruz
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Three young Spanish males.
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 501 11th St W
Palmetto, Florida, 34221
Manatee County
L.E.A Palmetto Police Department, Palmetto, Florida

Victim's full name is Irineo Basilio Hernandez-Cruz. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Palmetto Police Department, 941-721-2000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 14, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Anthony Brooms
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S Yale Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60628
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: 0210012095
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jonathan Fischer
Age 19
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 274 NW 50TH BLVD
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7536
CCR: 17-49543
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brandon Irlmeier
Age 20
Gender Male
Race Other
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location East 6th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska, 99504
Anchorage Borough
L.E.A Anchorage Police Department, Anchorage, Alaska

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Anchorage Police Department at (907) 786-8900.
CCR: 2007-00124937
Date Reported: April 3, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jermaine Anderson
Age 25
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Orange County
L.E.A Orlando Police Department, Orlando, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department at (407) 246-2405.
CCR: 2015-080064
Date Reported: September 8, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joel Salado-Ayala
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/16/1978
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Sheryl Ann Drive / West Pierce Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32809
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at approximately 1:10 a.m., the Joel Salada-Ayala was found unresponsive on the grass at the intersection of Sheryl Ann Drive and W. Pierce Avenue suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim later died from his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.