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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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25201 cases found.
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
Date Reported: April 5, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Doreatha Wright
Age 42
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1616 Gough St
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231
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: 890028142
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Besh
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location
L.E.A Alaska Bureau of Investigation, Anchorage, Alaska
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Alaska Bureau of Investigation at (907) 269-5511.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 17, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Thomas Horton
Age 59
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 08/07/1950
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2139 NW CR 53
Mayo, Florida, 32066
Lafayette County
L.E.A Lafayette County, Mayo, Florida
On July 17, 2009, at approximately 5:45 AM, Thomas “Tommy” Horton was shot and killed in his front yard while walking toward his semi-truck to leave for work. Horton, who lived near the Town of Day in Lafayette County, FL, was a long-time employee of Byrd’s Logging, located near Branford, FL. Horton’s wallet was missing, which allegedly contained several thousands of dollars. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the State’s Attorney Office need your help in solving this murder. If you have any information regarding this crime please contact the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office at 386-294-1301. Anyone who provides information, which leads to an arrest and a conviction, will be eligible for a $25,000.00 reward.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: April 26, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Pernell Williams
Age 49
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9550 Deering Dr
Houston, Texas, 77036
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: August 31, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brian Winters
Age 33
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S Rockwell St
Chicago, Illinois, 60629
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: December 8, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Thomas Scholes
Age 57
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2304 San Anselmo Ave
San Bernardino, California, 92405
San Bernardino County
L.E.A San Bernardino Police Department, San Bernardino, California
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the San Bernardino Police Department at (909) 384-5742.
CCR: 334952
Date Reported: April 28, 2001
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lesley Corbin
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 09/02/1963
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 491 Trout River Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32208
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: November 26, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lynn Desantis
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Grant Road
Merritt Island, Florida, 32953
Brevard County
L.E.A Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Titusville, Florida
On November 26, 1985, county workers reported the body of Lynn Desantis in a ditch alongside Grant Road. The victim was residing at the Colonial Motel in Melbourne. If you have information about this case call the Brevard County Sheriff's Office at (321) 633-8413 or contact CRIMELINE at 1-(800)-423-TIPS. If you call CrimeLine with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a Murder arrest.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 30, 1980
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Henry Travers
Age 73
Gender Male
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Route 28
Fireside Motel (now Home Depot)
Rockingham County
L.E.A New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit, Concord, New Hampshire

On August 30, 1980 Henry Travers, Jr. of Derry, NH, was working as the night clerk at the Fireside Motel on Route 28 in Salem, NH (now the site of Home Depot). He was found shot to death. Henry was 73 years old at the time of his death.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663.