Cold Cases Database

This database currently consists of unsolved homicides from 50 Florida counties, 46 U.S. states, and 3 international countries. All victims have been submitted by law enforcement or the victims' families. Additional counties and states will be added to this database as time and funding permit.

To submit your loved one for consideration please visit our Project Cold Case>
Please note: A bug occurred during a recent update and reset many of the dates to January 1, 1970. We are currently working to correct these mistakes.

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25201 cases found.
CCR: 2009390170
Date Reported: July 15, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dontae Leslie
Age 20
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 07/07/1989
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6922 Baldwin Ave
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On 07/15/2009, Dontae Leslie was shot inside of his residence, located at 6922 Baldwin Avenue, Tampa, Florida. He died as a result of the gunshot wounds. 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: 300167
Date Reported: April 8, 2004
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Carolyn Ake
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3558 Philips Hwy
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207
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: September 25, 1988
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sandra Shiver
Age 25
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Crown / Berkley Road
Auburndale, Florida, 33823
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida

The victim Sandra Shiver, a known prostitute and crack cocaine abuser, was found near the railroad tracks at Crown and Berkley Road in Auburndale. She had been shot in the head. 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: June 4, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Aretha Martin
Age 36
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Walden Ave
Buffalo, New York, 14211
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: April 27, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Andrew McNeil
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8200 W Bellfort St
Houston, Texas, 77071
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: June 6, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Troy White
Age 32
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2145 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
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: March 25, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Angel Rivera
Age 44
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1951 NW 2nd Ct
Miami, Florida, 33136
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami Police Department, Miami, 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 Miami Police Department at (305) 471-8477.
CCR: 200511444
Date Reported: June 27, 2005
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Phillip Sweat
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4024 SW 38 Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department - Gainesville, Florida

On Monday, 06-27-05, at 2:33pm, Gainesville Police received a 911 call from the victim, Phillip "Brian" Sweat advising he had just been stabbed. Before going unconscious, he told dispatch his attacker was a B/M, wearing a long sleeve blue shirt. Sweat was stabbed in his front yard, 4024 SW 38th St (near Archer Rd and I-75). His house was at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac, but backed up to several cheap hotels (Motel 6, Ramada, etc). Sweat drove a newer, red, Toyota Spider convertible, which was still parked in his driveway. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Martin Honeycutt with the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.org.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 10, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Nolan
Age 32
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2700 The Alameda
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218
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: Unknown
Date Reported: January 8, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Juan Melendez
Age 24
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2329 S Whipple St
Chicago, Illinois, 60623
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.