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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: March 14, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Angel Buford
Age 44
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10th Ave N
Birmingham, Alabama, 35204
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: Unknown
Date Reported: February 25, 2001
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Juan Cruz
Age 32
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location US Highway 17/92/Smith Road
Railroad tracks
Haines City, Florida, 33844
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On February 25, 2001, the body of 32-year-old Juan Manuel Cruz, AKA "Mannie," was found around noon near the railroad tracks by US Hwy 17/92 and Smith Road near Haines City. He had been cut multiple times and robbed. He was last seen at approximately 1:45 a.m. early that morning. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.org.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 6, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Christopher Green
Age 31
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1100 Madison Ave
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
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: March 30, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Calvin Jefferson
Age 28
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 710 Hazelwood Rd
Memphis, Tennessee, 38109
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: Unknown
Date Reported: April 9, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Herbert Usher
Age 48
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 03/29/1944
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6823 Brandemere Rd S
Jacksonville, Florida, 32211
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at (904) 630-0500. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a $3,000 reward, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS.
CCR: 1987003604
Date Reported: January 16, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Catherine Rodgers
Age 25
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 09/26/1961
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3303 N Lakeview Dr
#204
Tampa, Florida, 33618
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On Friday, 01/16/1987, between the hours of 8:00 and 9:20 AM, Catherine D. Rodgers was found by her husband lying in a pool of blood. She had been stabbed to death. There were no signs of forced entry to the apartment. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Det. Fox with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-0553. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).

CCR: 212789
Date Reported: March 28, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Purnell McMillan
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 09/03/1973
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1023 Depaul Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32218
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 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Eugene Wright
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Two young black males running from office during time frame murder is believed to have occurred.
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Whitestone Rd
hotel off South Pine St
Spartanburg County
L.E.A Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 503-4509 or Senior Investigator Brandon Letterman at (864) 503-4608. Callers may remain anonymous.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 5, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sameer Barakat
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4930 N Whipple St
Chicago, Illinois, 60625
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: Unknown
Date Reported: September 4, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Orlando Thomas
Age 22
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 930 N Cambridge Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60610
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.