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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
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gwendolyn Larry
Age 48
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1164 Pierce Street
Gary, Indiana, 46407
Lake County
L.E.A Gary Police Department, Gary, Indiana
Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Gary Police Department at 219-881-1260
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 7, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Torrence Johnson
Age 41
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 309 Lakewood
Detroit, Michigan, 48215
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: 744066
Date Reported: December 28, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Melissa Ellison
Age 20
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/04/1967
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3611 Coljean Rd
#Lot 49
Jacksonville, Florida, 32221
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

In the early morning hours of Monday, December 28th, 1987 the victim, Melissa "Missy" Taylor Ellison, white female, age 20 was found deceased by a roommate. The victim's 13 month old baby girl was found in the trailer unharmed. The incident took place at 3611 Colejean Road, Lot #49, (Taylor's Trailer Park) which was located off of Normandy Boulevard on the west side of Jacksonville, Florida. Numerous individuals were interviewed at the time of the incident providing leads that were followed up by detectives. The case was eventually suspended pending any further leads being developed.

 

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit, is asking if any individual who may have information that may help lead to the identity of a potential suspect or suspects to contact either Crime Stoppers 1-866-845-TIPS or the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 21, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jose Uribe
Age 40
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 408 N Grant Ave
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46201
Marion County
L.E.A Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis, Indiana
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 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at (317) 327-3811.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 15, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lawrence Carter
Age 27
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1538 1st St NW
District of Columbia
L.E.A Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
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 Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia at (800) 673-2777.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sylvia Dowdell
Age 28
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location County Road 22
Underneath overpass bridge
Tuskegee, Alabama, 36083
Macon County
L.E.A Macon County Sheriff's Office, Tuskegee, Alabama

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Macon County Sheriff's Office at (334) 724-0669.

CCR: PD120317103623
Date Reported: March 17, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Victor Melgar Jr.
Age 24
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Other
Location Murder
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2927 NW 97TH ST
Miami, Florida, 33147
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Miami, Florida
CCR: 849241
Date Reported: October 10, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Clifford Backmann
Age 56
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/25/1953
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6960 Bonneval Rd.
#303
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

Clifford Backmann, 56, was working alone finishing some construction on an office condominium at 6960 Bonneval Road near the intersection of Philips Highway and J. Turner Butler Boulevard on Saturday, October 10, 2009 when an unknown African American male robbed and shot him. He was able to call 911 and give some details before he died, but not enough to catch his killer. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at (904)630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. Those who wish to remain anonymous and possibly receive a CASH Reward up to $3,000, can call Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS (8477).

CCR: 09-29874
Date Reported: September 29, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lenoris Rains
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 08/09/1979
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2049 Hillsborough Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida, 32310
Leon County
L.E.A Tallahassee Police Department, Tallahassee, Florida
On September 30, 2009, Officers responded to 2049 Hillsborough Ave due to multiple shots fired. They located Mr. Rains with multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses stated that Mr. Rains and several males were playing cards when a late model Ford Crown Vic pulled up to the scene. It was reported that three black males jumped out of the vehicle and started shooting. Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at (850) 891-4462 or (850) 891-4565.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 31, 1988
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Pauline Scandale
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Melbourne, Florida, 32937
Brevard County
L.E.A Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Titusville, Florida
On May 31, 1988, Pauline Scandale was found by her son after she failed to answer the phone at her Canova Beach home. There was evidence of forced entry to the home. If you have information about this case call the Brevard County Sheriff's Office at (321) 633-8413 or contact CRIMELINE at 1-(800)-423-TIPS. If you call CrimeLine with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a Murder arrest.