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 19, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Shawn Cavender
Age 39
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 143 Southern Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15211
Allegheny County
L.E.A Pittsburgh Police Department, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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 Pittsburgh Police Department at (412) 244-3358.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 6, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brandon Little
Age 18
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S Lowe 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: 1992087673
Date Reported: November 11, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gaetano Locicerio
Age 83
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 09/07/1909
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2124 S 78th St
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

Victim, Gaetano Locicerio was found deceased by a friend lying beside his camper where he lived. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at (813) 247-8660. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 8, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert Pulley
Age 60
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1656 Sandusky Ct
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212
Allegheny County
L.E.A Pittsburgh Police Department, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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 Pittsburgh Police Department at (412) 244-3358.
CCR: 510772
Date Reported: July 25, 1996
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lawrence Poston
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 10/13/1938
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9349 N Main St
Jacksonville, Florida, 32218
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: PD090714311330
Date Reported: July 14, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vitaly Kardash
Age 37
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Other
Location Murder
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9700 NW 7TH AVE
Miami, Florida, 33150
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Miami, Florida

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 6, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Abdul Abdulai
Age 35
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location W Monroe St
Chicago, Illinois, 60624
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 11, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ivarene Lett
Age 97
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 296 Lee St
Oakland, California, 94610
Alameda County
L.E.A Oakland Police Department, Oakland, California

CCR: 1986118299
Date Reported: November 18, 1986
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Alligator Alley
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33326
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

On November 18, 1986 unidentified human remains were discovered along Alligator Alley at mile marker 60 (old mile marking system). The victim was a white female who stood between 5'1 - 5'3" tall and weighed 100 - 115 pounds and was estimated to be in her 60s. The remains were skeletal. The initials Y.E.M. were inscribed on a white, metal wedding band the victim wore. If you have information about the identity of this victim or the circumstances of their death, please call the Broward Sheriff's Office at (954) 831-8900 or, to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at (866)-493-8477. You may be eligible for a reward.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 10, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Erick Amador
Age 38
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7702 Glover St
Houston, Texas, 77012
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.