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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25201 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 15, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mark Thomas
Age 48
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6606 Peerless St
Houston, Texas, 77021
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: 1983-109934
Date Reported: August 14, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Paul Columbus
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Raleigh St
Orlando, Florida, 32811
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-254-7280.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 18, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jackie Shaver
Age 61
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 100 San Angelo
San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Bexar County
L.E.A San Antonio Police Department, San Antonio, Texas

CCR: 628040
Date Reported: December 8, 1984
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Welcom Wilson
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 900 Monument Rd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32225
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 27, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Eric Brown
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 600 E 38th St
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218
L.E.A Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore, Maryland

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 Baltimore Police Department at 410-887-2222.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 16, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Boiano
Age 41
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1710 NW 1st Ct
Miami, Florida, 33136
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami Police Department, Miami, Florida

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 Miami Police Department at (305) 471-8477.
CCR: 1983095811
Date Reported: September 19, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location U.S. 27 South of SR 84
Southwest Ranches, Florida, 33332
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

On September 19, 1983 unidentified human remains were discovered along U.S. 27, eight miles south of State Road 84 in unincorporated Broward County. The victim was a white female with Asian and Hispanic facial traits. She was between 5' and 5'2" tall and weighed approximately 90 - 100 lbs. She had brown, medium, shoulder-length hair and is estimated to be between 14 and 19 years old. The remains were skeletal and had been there about two weeks. She was wearing a yellow metal chain with a real sea shell charm. There were also signs of previous fractures to her left ankle and right wrist. She had a marked overbite and several fillings. If you have information about the identity of this victim or the circumstances of their death, please call the Broward Sheriff's Office at (954) 831-8900 or, to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at (866)-493-8477. You may be eligible for a reward.
CCR: 2019-460786
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ariel Pagan-Colon
Age 22
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1914 Red Fox Lane
Brandon, Florida, 33510
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at (813) 247-8660. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).
CCR: 20048521
Date Reported: May 13, 2004
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Porter
Age 46
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location SE 21st Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32641
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department - Gainesville, Florida

On Thursday, May 13, 2004 the body of John Porter, a 46 year old white male, was found wounded in the street in the unit block of SE 21st Street. He had been shot in the torso. He was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during surgery. Just prior to the shooting, witnesses in the area advised they had seen the victim riding his bike speaking to a B/M. The suspect was seen fleeing the area on foot south on SE 21 St and west on SE 2nd Ave. Several canvases of the area were done as well as putting up a traffic electronic sign board asking for information. 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.
CCR: 01-59272
Date Reported: December 14, 2001
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Decker
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 17349 Shirla Rae Drive
Shady Hills, Florida, 34610
Pasco County
L.E.A Pasco County Sheriff's Office - New Port Richey, Florida

On 12/14/2001 three black males entered onto the residence of 17349 Shirla Rae Drive in Spring Hill Florida. Once on the property the suspects pulled out handguns and robbed the owner of his property. Several neighbors were present in the residence during the time of the robbery. One of the neighbors w/m victim John Thomas Decker (34 yoa) was murdered. Suspects fled the scene. If you have any information on this case, please contact the Pasco County Sheriff's Office anonymous Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or, to be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, contact Tampa Bay CrimeStoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.