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: July 28, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ryan Jones
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8491 Heyden
Detroit, Michigan, 48228
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan

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 Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 28, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Stokes Road
Frostproof, Florida, 33843
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida

An unknown Hispanic male between 19-23 years of age, about 5’2 ½”, and 125 lbs., was found beaten to death on November 28, 1992, in an orange grove on Stokes Road in Frostproof. The victim had a tattoo on his left shoulder that read “J.Y.P.” It appears that some kind of blunt object was used to kill him. A composite drawing of the victim was created. 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: 19801046
Date Reported: July 19, 1980
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1900 NW 9th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County
L.E.A Fort Lauderdale Police Department - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

On July 19, 1980 unidentified human remains were discovered behind a store in the 1900 block of Northwest 9th Street in Fort Lauderdale. The victim was a black female who stood about 5'03-5'04" tall and weighed 141pounds. She had needle tracks and was wearing a red, green and black flannel shirt, brownish-beige jeans and a red leather belt. She was wearing clear, plastic loafers on her feet. It is estimated that she was between 25-35 years old. If you have information about the identity of this victim or the circumstances of their death, please call the Fort Lauderdale Police Department at (954) 828-5700 or, to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at (866)-493-8477. You may be eligible for a reward.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jody LeCornu
Age 23
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6401 York Road
Towson, Maryland, 21212
Baltimore County
L.E.A Baltimore County Police Department, Towson, Maryland

Cold Case Spotlight

Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-2214
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 15, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Alfred Reid
Age 52
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3906 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208
Marion County
L.E.A Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis, Indiana

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 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at (317) 327-3811.
CCR: 2016-054875
Date Reported: June 16, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lee Nelson Jr.
Age 18
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/06/1997
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2300 Fountainebleaue Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32808
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

On June 16, 2016 at approximately 10:04 p.m., deputies responded to 2300 Fontainebleau Drive, Orlando, Florida in reference to a drive-by shooting. Deputies discovered two black males with gunshot wounds who were identified as Teryus Zion Garmon (Juvenile) and Lee Andrew Nelson Jr. They later died of their injuries. Witnesses indicate a dark colored sedan pulled up to the victims, who were standing in front of the house, and fired from the vehicle. Companion Case 16-54846 (Teryus Zion Garmon) Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Willis McLendon
Age 20
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 720 New Town Road
Monroe, North Carolina, 28110
Union County
L.E.A Union County Sheriff's Office, Monroe, North Carolina

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Union County Sheriff's Office at (704) 283-3789. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at (704) 283-5600.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 14, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Demetrius Shepard
Age 33
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3900 Bewick
Detroit, Michigan, 48214
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan

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 Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: 71-3267
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Daniel Bergerson
Age 27
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location US 41 near the Dade County line
Tamiami Trail
Collier County
L.E.A Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida

If anyone has information on this case please contact any of the following offices: Homicide Section Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Email: homicide@colliersheriff.org Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Call: 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) (24/7)
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: April 26, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Barnwell
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Welling Ave
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208
Mecklenburg County
L.E.A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte, North Carolina

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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department at (704) 336-7600.