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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: 00-00-1454
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Marlon Nelson
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Howey, Florida, 34737
Lake County
L.E.A Lake County Sheriff's Office, Tavares, Florida
Found on the road in Howey, FL. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 352-343-9578
CCR: 95-04-18650
Date Reported: April 21, 1995
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Renee Martin
Age 51
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 02/04/1944
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2162 SW 81st Way
Davie, Florida, 33324
Broward County
L.E.A Davie Police Department, Davie, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Davie Police Department at (954) 693-8200.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert McFarland
Age 31
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5800 block of East Hastings Arch
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia
On Tuesday, April 19, 1994 at 3:00 am, Robert’s body was discovered lying in the alley in the 5800 block of East Hastings Arch. Police and Rescue arrived on scene and found Robert suffering from a gunshot to the head. His body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The manner of death is homicide. Robert was a 31 year old black male who had brown eyes, black hair, full beard, and moustache, 6’ 3’’ tall weighing 230 pounds.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 4, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Marshay Wesson
Age 19
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1732 E 28th St N
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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: October 14, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Justin Gilbert
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8900 S Union Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60620
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: February 21, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mamoudou Bah
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9010 Artesian
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: 73-47905
Date Reported: June 22, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Helen Lazette
Age 76
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3561 74th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas Park Police Department, Pinellas, Florida
The victim Helen Lazette was found deceased from multiple stab wounds inside her residence located at 3561 - 74 Avenue North Pinellas Park. Lazette was found nude and there was indication of sexual assault. At the time of the investigation there were no signs of forced entry to the residence. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Pinellas Park Police Department at (727) 369-7810.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 20, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Francisco Ramirez
Age 38
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1301 Lee Ave
Fort Worth, Texas, 76164
Tarrant County
L.E.A Fort Worth Police Department, Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth Police Department at (817) 469-8477.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 26, 2003
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Eric Nelams
Age 32
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 06/10/1971
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2300 Level Court
Phenix City, Alabama, 36869
Lee County
L.E.A Russell County Sheriff's Office, Phenix City, Alabama

On September 26, 2003, at approximately 5:30 am, the Phenix City Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Level Court in Phenix City, Alabama, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Eric Nelams was located outside of his residence in the carport. Eric sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased on the scene. His family has been working with the investigating agency to get justice for their loved one. The case has gone unsolved since 2003 and his family has continued to advocate for Eric.

Anyone with information concerning Eric Nelam's murder is asked to call the Phenix City Police Department at (334) 448-2800. You can also call Phenix City Investigations at (334) 448-2822 or (334) 448-2837. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1STOP (251-7867).

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kelvin McDuffie
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location off of Olympic Drive
Athens-Clarke County
L.E.A Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Athens, Georgia
Kelvin McDuffie's body was found off of Olympic Drive in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia on Thursday, January 16, 2003. Law Enforcement is requesting any information regarding his activities or associates prior to January 16, 2003. A REWARD is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If you have any information, please, contact any of the following: Athens-Clarke County Police Department - (706) 613-3888 ext. 305 E-mail: jameswilliams@co.clarke.ga.us Georgia Bureau of Investigation - (706) 542-7901 E-mail: steve.baxley@gbi.state.ga.us