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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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25202 cases found.
CCR: 744066
Date Reported: December 28, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Melissa Ellison
Age 20
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/04/1967
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Beaten/Battered
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3611 Coljean Rd
#Lot 49
Jacksonville, Florida, 32221
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

In the early morning hours of Monday, December 28th, 1987 the victim, Melissa "Missy" Taylor Ellison, white female, age 20 was found deceased by a roommate. The victim's 13 month old baby girl was found in the trailer unharmed. The incident took place at 3611 Colejean Road, Lot #49, (Taylor's Trailer Park) which was located off of Normandy Boulevard on the west side of Jacksonville, Florida. Numerous individuals were interviewed at the time of the incident providing leads that were followed up by detectives. The case was eventually suspended pending any further leads being developed.

 

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit, is asking if any individual who may have information that may help lead to the identity of a potential suspect or suspects to contact either Crime Stoppers 1-866-845-TIPS or the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 9, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Gomes
Age 42
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Elder St
Boston, Massachusetts, 02125
Suffolk County
L.E.A Boston Police Department, Boston, Massachusetts
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 Boston Police Department at (617) 343-4240.
CCR: 620425
Date Reported: August 4, 2000
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Leonard Hopkins
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 11/30/1953
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5300 Bunche Dr W
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
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: 08-080936
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jose Rosales
Age 22
Gender Male
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Two Hispanic males, thin build. One wearing black shirt and pants, other wearing white t-shirt and dark-colored pants
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1022 12th Ave W
Palmetto, Florida, 34221
Manatee County
L.E.A Palmetto Police Department, Palmetto, Florida
Victim's full name is Jose Rosales-Reyes. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Palmetto Police Department, 941-721-2000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 13, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Daniel Floyd
Age 31
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2970 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, Ohio, 43224
Franklin County
L.E.A Columbus Division of Police, Columbus, Ohio
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 Columbus Police Department at (614) 645-4545.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: April 18, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Enias Munyanez
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 722 H8ths Dr
Fort Worth, Texas, 76112
Tarrant County
L.E.A Fort Worth Police Department, Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth Police Department at (817) 469-8477.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 2, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brad Gill
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 410 Tanglewood Ct
Nashville, Tennessee, 37211
Davidson County
L.E.A Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Nashville, Tennessee
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 Metropolitan Nashville Police Department at (615) 862-7400.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kathleen Opachan
Age 21
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Michigan City Road/River Oaks Drive
Calumet City, Illinois, 60409
Cook County
L.E.A Calumet City Police Department, Calumet City, Illinois
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Calumet City Police Department at (708) 868-2500.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 10, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Allen Johnson
Age 54
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1800 Music St
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kelvin McDuffie
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location off of Olympic Drive
Athens-Clarke County
L.E.A Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Athens, Georgia
Kelvin McDuffie's body was found off of Olympic Drive in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia on Thursday, January 16, 2003. Law Enforcement is requesting any information regarding his activities or associates prior to January 16, 2003. A REWARD is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If you have any information, please, contact any of the following: Athens-Clarke County Police Department - (706) 613-3888 ext. 305 E-mail: jameswilliams@co.clarke.ga.us Georgia Bureau of Investigation - (706) 542-7901 E-mail: steve.baxley@gbi.state.ga.us