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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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25129 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 8, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Stear-Swinford
Age 20
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2845 N 57th St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53210
Milwaukee County
L.E.A Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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 Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 933-4444.
CCR: 1995-314300
Date Reported: September 13, 1995
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Linroy Joseph
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Hammond Dr/Celeste Ave
Apopka, Florida, 32703
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-254-7280.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 18, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Richard Williams
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1200 4th Ave
San Diego, California, 92101
San Diego County
L.E.A San Diego Police Department, San Diego, California
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 2, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Eric Smith-Johnson
Age 18
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Blue Hill Ave
Boston, Massachusetts, 02121
Suffolk County
L.E.A Boston Police Department, Boston, Massachusetts
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 Boston Police Department at (617) 343-4240.
CCR: 2010-051377
Date Reported: June 8, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jonathan Martinez
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 411 Capehart Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32822
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-254-7280.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 5, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mary Hines
Age 84
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2623 E Biddle St
Baltimore, Maryland, 21213
L.E.A Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore, Maryland
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 Baltimore Police Department at 410-887-2222.
CCR: PD120708258709
Date Reported: July 8, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Craig Stroud
Age 28
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Other
Location Murder
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location SW 139TH TER & SW JEFFERSON ST
Miami, Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Miami, Florida
CCR: 609403
Date Reported: September 4, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ronnie Mathis
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/23/1958
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2800 Sophia St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32254
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: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Dejarnette Jr.
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1500 block of New York Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia
On Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 12:40 am, Virginia Beach Police responded to a private residence located in the 1500 block of New York Avenue for an injured person located inside this residence. The reporting person in this case is the victim’s roommate who found James lying in the house deceased. The State Medical Examiner’s Office was able to determine the cause of death is from a gunshot wound and the manner of death a homicide. The last time Mr. Dejarnette was known to be alive was on March 14, 2000 at 0935 hours. He had spoken with a friend on the phone. James was a 29 year old black male who had brown eyes, dark brown close cut hair, black moustache, 6’ 2’’ tall weighing 234 pounds.
CCR: 1999011347
Date Reported: February 8, 1999
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rosa Vasquez-Garcia
Age 19
Gender Female
Race Hispanic/Latino
DOB 02/29/1980
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Hwy 574
Dover, Florida, 33527
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On February 8, 1999 at the railroad tracks at Hwy 574 and Bethlehem Road, Dover, FL. The body of Rosa Vasquez-Garcia was discovered deceased. Investigation reveals that Rosa was abducted by an unknown subject at a local payphone near the recovery site. Information and leads in this investigation are still being sought by the case detectives. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at (813) 247-8660. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).