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: September 2, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Adrian Steeprock
Age 65
Gender Male
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Lakefront
Buffalo, New York, 14202
Erie County
L.E.A Buffalo Police Department, Buffalo, New York

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 Buffalo Police Department at (716) 851-4415.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 20, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John McClellan
Age 58
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4704 A St
San Diego, California, 92102
San Diego County
L.E.A San Diego Police Department, San Diego, California

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 20, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vleet Watts
Age 61
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3709 N 29th St
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Tampa Police Department, Tampa, 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 Tampa Police Department at (813) 276-3200.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 25, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Deroncey
Age 28
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8th Ct S
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205
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: May 7, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Henry Howard Jr.
Age 51
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 851 E 104th St
Chicago, Illinois, 60628
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: October 12, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Justin Griffith
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 178 Whitethorne Ave
Columbus, Ohio, 43223
Franklin County
L.E.A Columbus Division of Police, Columbus, Ohio

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 Columbus Police Department at (614) 645-4545.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 24, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lowell Bell
Age 55
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6701 Fairway Dr
Houston, Texas, 77087
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: November 29, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tracey Sanford
Age 25
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4666 N 42nd St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53209
Milwaukee County
L.E.A Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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 Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 933-4444.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 7, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Carl Handley
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S Union 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
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Bernardine Lewis
Age 30
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3700 block of Sawtelle
Venice Beach, California, 90291
Los Angeles County
L.E.A Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles, California

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 877-ASK-LAPD.