Project Cold Case Database

Cold Cases Database

This database currently consists of unsolved homicides from 50 Florida counties, 46 U.S. states, and 3 international countries. All victims have been submitted by law enforcement or the victims' families. Additional counties and states will be added to this database as time and funding permit.

To submit your loved one for consideration please visit our Project Cold Case>

Please note: A bug occurred during a recent update and reset many of the dates to January 1, 1970. We are currently working to correct these mistakes.

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CCR: 672205

VICTIM DETAILS

Name	Leslie McCray
Age	17
Gender	Female
Race	Caucasian/White

SUSPECT DETAILS

Name	David Nelson Austin
Offense	Murder
Cause	Knife/Stabbing
Location	In Custody

CASE DETAILS

Status	Solved
Incident Location	Old Middleburg Road/Wilson Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida, 32210 Duval County
L.E.A	Jacksonville Sheriff's Department, Jacksonville, Florida

Update - On August 19, 2021, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced that David Nelson Austin was identified as Leslie's killer. He was indicted on first-degree murder charges among other charges. Austin is currently serving two life sentences in Michigan from previous sexual battery charges.

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.