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: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chanelle Wells
Age 24
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 24th Morningstar Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46229
Marion County
L.E.A Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis, Indiana

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at (317) 327-3811.
CCR: 2017-022139
Date Reported: August 6, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Keith Jones
Gender Male
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1104 Harvard Avenue
Bradenton, Florida, 34208
Manatee County
L.E.A Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Bradenton, Florida

Bayshore Gardens Murders Manatee Sheriff case 2017-022138 On August 5th, 2017 at about 3:50 am deputies responded to a shooting at 1103 Harvard Avenue, Bradenton Fl. This is the location of the housing area of Bayshore Gardens of Manatee County, Fl. Upon arrival, the deputies found two individuals deceased inside the residence. They were identified as Rodney Williams Jr and Keith Jones. Witnesses described an apparent home invasion robbery where four masked men entered the residence. The shooting began shortly after Williams arrived. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 10, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jamel Dunn
Age 18
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2124 W Burnett Ave
Louisville, Kentucky, 40210
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: 97-153736
Date Reported: September 25, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James French
SUSPECT DETAILS
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3601 SW 4th Street
Lehigh Acres, Florida, 33976
Lee County
L.E.A Lee County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Myers, Florida

Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 27, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Goudiaby Ousmane
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2702 Westlane Rd
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46268
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: 2007-031085
Date Reported: March 28, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sean Council
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 517 N John Street
Orlando, Florida, 32835
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-254-7280.
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: 264583
Date Reported: March 30, 2002
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jeffrey Gwyn
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 05/10/1981
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8500 Heckscher Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32226
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 13, 2005
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Roger Pleaugh
Age 45
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 448 W. Georgia Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County
L.E.A Tallahassee Police Department, Tallahassee, Florida

Roger Pleaugh, a 45 year old male, was found by 448 W. Georgia St. on November 13, 2005 and was transported to the hospital due to having head injuries. Pleaugh had a makeshift camp behind this location and told the responding officer that he had been drinking, was beat up and some items were taken from him. Pleaugh managed to crawl to the sidewalk and call for help. Pleaugh succumbed to his injuries on November 21, 2005. There were no known witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-891-4200.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: April 3, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Larceeda McIntosh
Age 25
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6649 N 28th Ave
Omaha, Nebraska, 68112
Douglas County
L.E.A Omaha Police Department, Omaha, Nebraska

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 Omaha Police Department at (402) 444-5600.