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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: 10-01082
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Ruger
Age 44
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1475 12th St E
parking lot
Palmetto, Florida, 34221
Manatee County
L.E.A Palmetto Police Department, Palmetto, Florida
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Palmetto Police Department, 941-721-2000.
CCR: 204483
Date Reported: March 28, 1993
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gilbert Godbout
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 09/22/1944
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2600 Faye Rd
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: 78-14986
Date Reported: August 2, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Debra Rizzo
Age 15
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1200 block of Bell Drive
Clearwater, Florida, 33764
Pinellas County
L.E.A Clearwater Police Department, Clearwater, Florida
15 years old Case#: 78-14986 Date Found: August 2, 1978 Location: Wooded area east of the 1200 block of Bell Drive, Clearwater, FL Debra Rizzo’s body was found in a small wooded area about a block from her residence. She died as a result of blunt force trauma and it is believed she was also sexually assaulted. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Clearwater Police Department at (727) 562-4383.
CCR: 02-139590
Date Reported: November 15, 2002
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Leonel Rios
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4469 CONGRESS AVE, LW
Lake Worth, Florida, 33461
Palm Beach County
L.E.A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, West Palm Beach, Florida
No narrative given. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at 561-688-3187
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 30, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joshua Hutchins
Age 20
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 738 Lathrop St
Houston, Texas, 77020
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: 94-4644
Date Reported: May 16, 1994
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Desierio Diaz
Age 46
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 03/12/1948
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4325 Boggy Creek Road
Kissimmee, Florida, 34744
Osceola
L.E.A Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Kissimmee, Florida
Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Osceola County Sheriff's Office at 407-742-2275
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 31, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brandon Corcoran
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2733 W Market St
Louisville, Kentucky, 40212
Jefferson County
L.E.A Louisville Metro Police Department, Louisville, Kentucky
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 Long Beach Police Department at (502) 574-7111.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 29, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Manvel Bethea
Age 38
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4064 Gateway Ct
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254
Marion County
L.E.A Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis, Indiana
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 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at (317) 327-3811.
CCR: 86-105443
Date Reported: August 6, 1986
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Daniels
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 720 Mathis Street
Lake Worth, Florida, 33461
Palm Beach County
L.E.A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, West Palm Beach, Florida
No narrative given. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at 561-688-3070
CCR: 1991054253
Date Reported: May 1, 1991
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1080 NW 31st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

On May 1, 1991 unidentified human remains were found in the sleeper compartment of a tractor trailer behind 1080 N.W. 31 Avenue in unincorporated Fort Lauderdale. The victim was a black woman, about 5'6" or 5'7" tall. She weighed about 115 pounds. She was wearing a red and blue jogging suit, brown sandals and a light blue brassiere. She was estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old and was found in a sleeping bag. 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.