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.

Search

Show More Options

25128 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 20, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Richard Laub
Age 48
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 14446 Gratiot
Detroit, Michigan, 48205
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: July 9, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Holderby
Age 59
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 326 S Richardson Ave
Columbus, Ohio, 43204
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: September 6, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Posey
Age 21
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 334 S Laramie Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60644
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: 293173
Date Reported: April 29, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jack Hoover
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 05/11/1976
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1412 6Th St W
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
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: Unknown
Date Reported: March 31, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Amiliar Portillo
Age 26
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6002 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, Texas, 77081
Harris County
L.E.A Houston Police Department, Houston, Texas

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 Houston Police Department at (713) 222-8477.
CCR: 322759
Date Reported: June 6, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Hyatt Allen
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location FL-A1A & Shangri-La Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32233
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: Unknown
Date Reported: March 7, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Darieon Murray-Brown
Age 17
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 101 N Van Brunt Blvd
Kansas City, Missouri, 64123
Jackson County
L.E.A Kansas City Police Department, Kansas City, Missouri

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 Kansas City Police Department at (816) 234-5000 .
CCR: 19661270
Date Reported: May 18, 1966
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Thomas
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Cross Creek, Florida, 32640
Alachua County
L.E.A Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, Florida

James Harold Thomas was found in the wooded area south of Cross Creek, dead of a gunshot to his head. The victim was in the Army stationed in Ft. Hood Texas and was last seen there December 3, 1965. His vehicle was found abandoned nearby on 12/10/65. Investigation revealed Thomas's death was the result of a homicide.

If you have any information on this case please call Detective Kevin Allen (352) 384-3323 or the Alachua County Sheriff's Office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 15, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph McNay
Age 16
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5372 Holmby Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146
Clark County
L.E.A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Las Vegas, Nevada

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 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 828-3206.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 31, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name DeAngelo Smith
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3332 Tradan Dr
Columbus, Ohio, 43232
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.