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.

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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: 78-76320

Date Reported: December 21, 1978

VICTIM DETAILS

Name	Michael Spando
Gender	Male
Race	Caucasian/White

SUSPECT DETAILS

Name	Unknown
Offense	Murder
Cause	Gun/Firearm
Location	Unknown

CASE DETAILS

Status	Unsolved
Incident Location	28th Street North, 1/5 mile north of Frontage Street St. Petersburg, Florida, 33714 Pinellas County
L.E.A	Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida

The victim was found shot to death in a wooded area. The victim was last seen leaving Smitty's Pub at 66th St. and 70th Avenue North in Pinellas Park at approximately 0100 hours. There are no suspects. Robbery seems to be the motive. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office at 727-582-6281