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: June 23, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Charles McClinton
Age 45
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location W 61st Pl
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: January 2, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Kozel
Age 57
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5628 S Western Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60636
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: April 24, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Willie Franklin
Age 53
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6900 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60637
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: 78-11422
Date Reported: June 7, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Hendrickson
Age 29
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 612 Sally Lane #12
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County
L.E.A Clearwater Police Department, Clearwater, Florida

29 years of age Case#: 78-11422 Date Found: June 7, 1978 Location: 612 Sally Lane #12, Clearwater, FL James Hendrickson was stabbed to death and was found in the trunk of his vehicle. It appears the suspect was attempting to transport and discard the victim’s body when the vehicle became disabled and was found abandoned one block away from the victim’s residence. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Clearwater Police Department at (727) 562-4383.
CCR: 13-326299
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kyle Byrtus
Age 25
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Meadow Road/Leah Court
Lehigh Acres, Florida, 33974
Lee County
L.E.A Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Myers, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

On August 15, 2013, the Lee County Sheriff Office received a call that a person was found in the area of Leah Court and Meadow Road in Lehigh Acres. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered a deceased male. Detectives arrived and assumed the investigation. The decedent was later identified as Kyle Byrtus: a white male with a date of birth of May 17, 1988. Kyle was a high school star track athlete and student at Fort Myers High School. The death was later determined to be a homicide. The investigation continues.

Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000. To remain anonymous and be eligible for an enhanced reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 3, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lonnie Franklin
Age 43
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 715 Neptune St
Memphis, Tennessee, 38104
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: October 11, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Eldridge Young
Age 46
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1515 Delery St
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 27, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ramon Rolon
Age 40
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2431 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60623
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: November 2, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gregory Hunter
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1550 Saint Bernard Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 19, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Marquis Jones
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 08/05/1989
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Castle Brewer Court
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County
L.E.A Sanford Police Department, Sanford, Florida

Date: 12/19/2008 Time: 0210 hours Location: From #77 to #52 Castle Brewer Court (Goldsboro) Sanford, FL 32771 Victim: Marquis C. Jones Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound Manner of Death: Homicide Motive: Unknown On December 19th, 2008 Sanford Police Officers responded to 52 Castle Brewer Court in reference to a black male, identified as Marquis Jones, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Jones was alert upon arrival but unable to speak or provide any information to officers. Contact was made with the resident who advised he was inside his residence sleeping when he was awoken by several gunshots. Jones ran into the apartment yelling he had been shot. Jones collapsed on the floor of the apartment. Jones was transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital where he passed away from his injury. Investigation revealed that the incident occurred in the parking lot area of unit #77, with a blood trail leading into unit #52. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Sanford Police Department at (407) 562-2777.