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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25200 cases found.
CCR: 1980072823
Date Reported: July 6, 1980
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Suspicious Death
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3798 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

On July 6, 1980 unidentified human remains were discovered in an open field near a boat factory at 3798 Ravenswood Road. The victim was a white male with medium-length, brownish-gray hair. He was 5'8" of average build. He was wearing a pair of blue jeans. He was estimated to be between 30 - 40 years old. The body was too decomposed to determine how he died. There was a 4 ½-inch scar on his abdomen. 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.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 19, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Percy Williams
Age 20
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1900 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: 06-16116
Date Reported: May 29, 2006
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert Campbell
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4701 83rd Avenue North
Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas Park Police Department, Pinellas, Florida

The victim Robert Campbell was found deceased from gunshot wounds inside the residence he was renting at 4701 - 83 Avenue North in Pinellas Park. The front door to the residence had been damaged and appeared to have been forced open. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Pinellas Park Police Department at (727) 369-7810.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 5, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sam Bradley
Age 25
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2702 Laurel Ave
Omaha, Nebraska, 68111
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.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph Kelly
Age 20
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Two black males in 1972 or 1973 Chevrolet with large whitewalls
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 200 block 10th Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia

On Friday, May 16, 1975 at five minutes past midnight, Police received a call for shots fired in the 200 block of 10th Street. Upon arrival, Joseph Kelly was found suffering from a gunshot. He was transported to Virginia Beach General Hospital where he died from his wound. His body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office where the cause of death was ruled a homicide. A yellow 1972 or 1973 model Chevrolet with large whitewalls was seen in the area occupied by two black males. Investigators have not been able to establish the motive for the shooting. Joseph Kelly was 20 year old white male who was in the U.S. Navy stationed at Dam Neck Naval Base. He was thin built and stood 5’ 5’’ tall weighing 130 pounds, brown eyes and blonde hair.
CCR: 453689
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mary Petersen
Age 35
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 11354 Oak Landing Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32225
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

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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: 21-22151
Date Reported: April 18, 2021
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ayanna Lopez
Age 0
Gender Female
Race Hispanic/Latino
DOB 04/18/2001
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Jonathan Xavier Dorado
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1462 Conestoga Drive
Merced, California, 95340
Merced County
L.E.A Merced Police Department, Merced, California

On April 18, 2021, infant Ayanna Lopez and her mother, Tatyanna Lopez, were shot and killed in Merced, California. Tatyanna Lopez's boyfriend was shot as well and survived. Merced police have identified Jonathan Xavier Dorado as the shooter, but he has been on the run ever since. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Merced Police Department at (209) 385-4725. They accept anonymous tips.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 29, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brad Daniels
Age 31
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Glenwood 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: 13-11045
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Juan Castro
Age 22
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 105 W. Valencia Avenue
Fresno, California, 93706
Fresno County
L.E.A Fresno Police Department, Fresno, California

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Fresno Police Department at (559) 621-7000.
CCR: 11-053551
Date Reported: September 26, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gary George
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 509 SW 5TH ST
Belle Glade, Florida, 33430
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 561-688-3327