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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: November 3, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tyrone Washington
Age 27
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 110 5th St N
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403
Hennepin County
L.E.A Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis, Minnesota
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 15, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gabriel Castaneda
Age 30
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8507 North Fwy
Houston, Texas, 77037
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: September 14, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tiffany Wright
Age 15
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28262
Mecklenburg County
L.E.A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte, North Carolina
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 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department at (704) 336-7600.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 7, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mark Anderson
Age 28
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Jefferson Ave
Buffalo, New York, 14204
Erie County
L.E.A Buffalo Police Department, Buffalo, New York
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 Buffalo Police Department at (716) 851-4415.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 3, 1992
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Elwin Costine
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
The victim Elwin “Larry” Costine was last seen early on the morning of May 3, 1992, when he dropped a friend off after having been to a rodeo the night before. He was last seen with Melissa Jo Sermons, who he was reportedly dating. On May 4, 1992, Costine was found in his residence, murdered. He had been shot several times. At the time he was discovered, there was no sign of Sermons at his residence. Her family learned that she did not return home after leaving with him to attend the rodeo. Foul play is also suspected in Sermons’ disappearance. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 4, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Duane Smith
Age 24
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 14885 Fairfield
Detroit, Michigan, 48238
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: Unknown
Date Reported: November 16, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Pervis Polke
Age 17
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2nd Ave N
Birmingham, Alabama, 35212
L.E.A Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Birmingham Police Department and CrimeStoppers at 205-254-7777.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 31, 2005
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Anthony Lamar Peterson
Age 14
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 10/30/1990
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Deep Creek Bridge
Hastings, Florida, 32145
St. Johns
L.E.A St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, St. Augustine, Florida
Anthony "Amp" Peterson was located deceased on 08/01/2005 floating in a waterway under the Deep Creek Bridge in Hastings FL. He was previously reported as a missing person out of Putnam County. No apparent motive. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the St. Johns County Sheriff`s Office at 904-824-8304. To remain anonymous and receive a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS.
CCR: 15-74241
Date Reported: May 26, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Justin Austin
Age 38
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1486 Overlea Street
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County
L.E.A Clearwater Police Department, Clearwater, Florida
Black male, 38 years of age Case#: 15-74241 Date: May 26, 2015 Location: 1486 Overlea Street, Clearwater, FL Justin Austin was found shot inside the house at 1486 Overlea St. He was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. Suspects fled the scene in a red Nissan vehicle. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Clearwater Police Department at (727) 562-4383.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 7, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Brue
Age 57
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8900 Colapissa St
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana