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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: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sonphet Chanthavong
Age 22
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6000 26th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33710
Pinellas County
L.E.A St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7179.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 19, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Albert Epperson
Age 44
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10190 Melanie Ave
Jacksonville, Florida, 32218
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-1200.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 30, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Keith Stokes
Age 23
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5728 S Morgan St
Chicago, Illinois, 60621
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: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rudolph Stewart Jr.
Age 39
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown suspect driving blue Toyota away from scene at high speed.
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5500 block of Diamond Springs Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia
On Thursday, April 17, 1997, at 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach Police were called to the 5500 block of Diamond Springs Road for several reports of gunfire. Police found a man lying in a driveway suffering from several gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased. The body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The victim was identified as 39 year old Rudolph Stewart Jr. This case was ruled a homicide. A blue Toyota was seen leaving the area right after the shooting at a high rate of speed. This vehicle was last seen heading east on Aurora Drive. Rudolph was a 39 year old black male who had brown eyes, black hair with a full beard. He stood 5’ 6’’ tall weighing 160 pounds.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 31, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tommie Appleton
Age 23
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7429 S Normal Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60621
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: May 7, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Thomas Rolfes
Age 25
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Ernest Weatherspoon
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location In Custody
CASE DETAILS
Status Arrest Made
Incident Location 3500 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

Update - December 2021: On December 16, 2021, New Orleans Police Department announced the arrest of Ernest Weatherspoon. He is charged with armed robbery and second-degree murder.

CCR: 623212
Date Reported: November 27, 1980
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rosa Williams
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1239 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
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: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rabindra Sharma
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1001 N. Church St
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303
Spartanburg County
L.E.A Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 503-4509 or Senior Investigator Brandon Letterman at (864) 503-4608. Callers may remain anonymous.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 9, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Juan Maldonado
Age 26
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9325 Somerset Rd
San Antonio, Texas, 78211
Bexar County
L.E.A San Antonio Police Department, San Antonio, Texas
CCR: CR 14-4191
Date Reported: October 7, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Leader Bocicot
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 02/20/1989
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Flagler Lane Beach
Cocoa Beach, Florida, 32931
Brevard County
L.E.A Cocoa Beach Police Department, Cocoa Beach, Florida
Victim was found in the Ocean a few feet from shore. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Cocoa Beach Police Department at (321) 868-3251.