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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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25202 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 27, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Roderick Scott
Age 22
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6003 S Carpenter St
Chicago, Illinois, 60621
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: 87-0577
Date Reported: March 1, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Harry Scantling
Age 71
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 09/08/1915
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Antonio Howard
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 611 North 4th Street
Dade City, Florida, 33868
Dade City
L.E.A Dade City Police Department, Dade City, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Dade City Police Department at (352) 521-1493. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 14, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Larry Harris
Age 32
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3456 Henry Ave
Memphis, Tennessee, 38122
Shelby County
L.E.A Memphis Police Department, Memphis, 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 Memphis Police Department at (901) 545-2677.
CCR: 645054
Date Reported: July 30, 2005
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joshua Allen
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 11/21/1977
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Suffocation
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 13810 Sutton Park Dr N
#1434
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida
On Saturday, July 30, 2005, Joshua Allen was found murdered in his home at Grand Reserve Condos located at 13810 Sutton Park Dr. N. 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: 65-013437
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Bradley Jr.
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location St. Stephen, South Carolina, 29479
Berkeley County
L.E.A Undisclosed, St. Stephen, South Carolina
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 26, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Hermes Hernandez-Ramir
Age 32
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5200 Hollister St
Houston, Texas, 77040
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: October 1, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ricardo Francis
Age 47
Gender Unknown
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4248 6th St SE
District of Columbia
L.E.A Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
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 Police Department of the District of Columbia at (800) 673-2777.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 3, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Betty Smith
Age 89
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S Lowe Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60621
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: December 10, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Yrral Torrance
Age 34
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Ellington St
Birmingham, Alabama, 35228
L.E.A Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Birmingham Police Department and CrimeStoppers at 205-254-7777.
CCR: 247953
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Evelyn Slay
Age 74
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 931 Huron St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32254
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

On June 1, 1983, Mrs. Evelyn Slay, 74, was killed by someone that broke into her Huron Street home in Jacksonville, Florida. She was robbed and stabbed to death by the unknown assailant(s). Police had been called to Mrs. Slay's house twice that day regarding a woman hired from the Florida State Employment Agency to clean Mrs. Slay's house and who Mrs. Slay suspected had stolen money from her. Police responded after the second call and a report was made about the missing money. Four hours later Mrs. Slay was dead. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information can contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-2172. Those who wish to remain anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward up to $3,000, can call Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS (8477).