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: 07-83553
Date Reported: December 19, 1959
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Christine Walker
Age 23
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Osprey Road
Osprey, Florida, 34229
Sarasota County
L.E.A Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Sarasota, Florida

Previous case number: 59-4756. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office at 941-861-4025
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 26, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Marc Williams
Age 17
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8228 S Houston Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60617
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.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 19, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Omari Houston
Age 28
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 730 W Lake St
Chicago, Illinois, 60661
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.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 1, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Timothy Pretlow
Age 45
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1844 Capitol Ave NE
District of Columbia
L.E.A Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia

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 Police Department of the District of Columbia at (800) 673-2777.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Scott Castillo
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4642 Thomson Highway
Lincolnton, Georgia, 30817
Lincoln County
L.E.A Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, Lincolnton, Georgia

On Monday, February 16, 2004 , Scott Arturo Castillo was found murdered outside his residence located at 4642 Thomson Highway , Lincolnton, Lincoln County , Georgia. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. Evidence suggests Castillo was killed on Sunday, February 15, 2004 . Castillo lived alone at his residence. A reward of $1500 is offered for the apprehension and prosecution of those responsible for the murder of Scott Castillo. Contact S/A Tony Williamson, GBI Thomson, 706/595-2575 or Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, 706/359-4118.
CCR: 406251
Date Reported: May 28, 1995
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lenardo Thomas
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Manslaughter/ Non-Negligent
Cause Child Abuse
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3952 Atlantic Blvd
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: November 24, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lionel Pierson
Age 18
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 105 Brooklyn Ave
Kansas City, Missouri, 64124
Jackson County
L.E.A Kansas City Police Department, Kansas City, Missouri

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 Kansas City Police Department at (816) 234-5000 .
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 22, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Eli Barbar-El
Age 37
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 200 W Saratoga St
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
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: April 18, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Carl Jackson
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 24300 W McNichols
Detroit, Michigan, 48219
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: 2015-090817
Date Reported: October 9, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dennis Spurlock
Age 53
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 11/14/1961
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7223 Mott Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32810
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

Deputies responded to the above incident location after receiving a call from a female regarding her brother being injured by an intruder. Units responded to find the victim fatally injured. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.