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: May 7, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Fernando Mendez
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4242 Richmond Ave
Houston, Texas, 77027
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: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Omar Lyons
Age 19
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Suspicious Death
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 198 Maple Street Extension
Somersworth, New Hampshire, 03878
Strafford County
L.E.A New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit, Concord, New Hampshire

On May 10, 1990 Omar Lyons, age 19, died as result of a stab wound to the chest in his Somersworth, NH home at 198 Maple Street Extension. The medical examiner could not determine whether his death was a homicide or suicide but circumstances suggest foul play may have been involved.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jonathan Muse
Age 17
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Pioneer Boulevard/91 Freeway
Artesia, California, 90701
Los Angeles County
L.E.A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles, California

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at (323) 890-5549.
CCR: 199223709
Date Reported: July 28, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Thomas Buckley
Age 44
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location I-95
Yulee, Florida, 32097
Nassau County
L.E.A Nassau County Sheriff's Office - Yulee, Florida

Victims body was found on side of Interstate 95 at FL/GA Line. Unknown where actual homicide occurred. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Nassau County Sheriff's Office at (904) 225-5174. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a $3,000 reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (866) 845-TIPS (8477).
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 10, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jawon Carter
Age 24
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 100 E 51st St
Chicago, Illinois, 60615
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
Date Reported: July 4, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Griffin
Age 40
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6924 S Clyde Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60649
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: 39061
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Catherine Reed
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Undisclosed
Jacksonville, Florida, Undisclosed
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 31, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Shannon
Age 22
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 890 S 7th St
Nashville, Tennessee, 37206
Davidson County
L.E.A Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Nashville, Tennessee

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 Nashville Police Department at (615) 862-7400.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 12, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jose Cortez
Age 46
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4890 Morrison Rd
Denver, Colorado, 80219
Denver County
L.E.A Denver Police Department, Denver, Colorado

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 Denver Police Department at (720) 913-6010.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 3, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brandon Webb
Age 22
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9206 Meyers
Detroit, Michigan, 48204
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 .