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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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2755 cases found.
CCR: 601357
Date Reported: September 14, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Elrico Lyles
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/19/1967
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5800 Barnes Rd
#109
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
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: 83AP16-160
Date Reported: April 15, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph Sapp
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/26/1949
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Dirt Road near Fairgrounds
Lake City, Florida, 32056
Columbia County
L.E.A Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Lake City, Florida
On 4/15/1983, Joseph Sapp was found deceased due to gunshot wounds to the head in the area of the Columbia County Fairgrounds. His vehicle was seen leaving by witnesses after hearing gunshots. His vehicle was later found abandoned at an apartment complex. Several interviews were conducted with no suspect being identified. It is beleived that Joseph was involved in narcotic activity at one point and a large sum of money was withdrawn from his bank account prior to his death. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Columbia County Sheriff`s Office at 386-752-9212.
CCR: 10-079594
Date Reported: November 28, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Shaquille Farrie
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3311 Randolph Street
Brevard County
L.E.A Melbourne Police Department, Melbourne, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Melbourne Police Department at (321) 608-6443.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tony Calloway
Age 47
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Yarmouth Avenue South and 46th Street
Pinellas County
L.E.A St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7179.
CCR: 05-35544
Date Reported: August 8, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Olegario Hernandez
Age 22
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Brownlee Rd/Raulerson
Volusia
L.E.A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Deland, Florida
Drug related / Found here in Volusia but probably killed in another county. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Volusia County Sheriff's Office at 386-736-5962
CCR: 0202002233
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Troy Johnson
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Kwamin Thomas
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 100 SW 1ST AVE
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
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) 393-7565
CCR: 99-057683
Date Reported: April 10, 1999
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Castillo
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Wabasso & Hiawatha/Westgate
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409
Palm Beach County
L.E.A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, West Palm Beach, Florida
No narrative given. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at 561-688-3170
CCR: 1028883
Date Reported: November 29, 2005
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chekel Simpkins
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/07/1979
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 400 Woodbine St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
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
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tommie Merritt
Age 17
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Stutter Avenue
Brooklyn, New York, 11212
Kings County
L.E.A New York Police Department, Brooklyn, New York
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the New York Police Department at (718) 574-1796.
CCR: 199912360
Date Reported: July 5, 1999
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Davattah Brown
Age 37
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1500 NW 12th Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department - Gainesville, Florida
On Monday, July 5, 1999 at approximately 7:52 am., the body of Davattah Brown, a 37 year old black female, was found deceased in the passenger seat of her 1998 Suzuki Esteem, silver in color, Fl tag #DN956T. She had been shot. The victim's vehicle was parked in the southwest corner of the parking lot at the Sunset Apartments 1500 NW 12 St. The victim had last been seen on Friday, July 2, 1999 at her residence on her way to work. When she didn't arrive a Missing Person report was filed by her family. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Martin Honeycutt with the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.org.