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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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6339 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 25, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Orlando Lopez
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
DOB 12/31/1969
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6100 Armstrong Rd
Elkton, Florida, 32033
St. Johns
L.E.A St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, St. Augustine, Florida
Orlando Lopez was located deceased on 05/26/1998 at a Labor Camp at 6100 Armstrong Rd. Victim died as a result of stab wounds. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the St. Johns County Sheriff`s Office at 904-824-8304. To remain anonymous and receive a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS.
CCR: 1998043376
Date Reported: May 23, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Patrick Brightly
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 10/02/1961
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Taylor Rd
Lithia, Florida, 33547
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On May 23, 1998, the victim was discovered deceased in a field off of Taylor Road south of CR674 in the Four Corners Mine area. He died as a result of a gunshot wound; his car was found abandoned nearby. 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: 1998-040571
Date Reported: May 14, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Walker
Age 21
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 03/17/1977
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Jackson Road U.S. Highway 301
Tampa, Florida, 33592
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office at (813) 247-8655. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 873-8477.
CCR: 1998-00015694
Date Reported: May 11, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cory Mucherson
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 05/10/1969
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1005 Tree Lane
Apt. A
Titusville, Florida, 32780
Brevard County
L.E.A Titusville Police Department, Titusville, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Titusville Police Department at (321) 264-7800.
CCR: 98-17327
Date Reported: April 26, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mario DeLaCruz
Age 44
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 12421 US Highway 301
Dade City, Florida, 33525
Pasco County
L.E.A Pasco County Sheriff's Office - New Port Richey, Florida
On 4/26/1998 h/m victim Mario De La Cruz (44yoa) was engaged in a verbal argument with co-migrant worker Salinas Crecentieno. The argument escalated and Crecentieno murdered De La Cruz. Warrant has been issued for the arrest of Crecentieno. If you have any information on this case, please contact the Pasco County Sheriff's Office anonymous Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or, to be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, contact Tampa Bay CrimeStoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.
CCR: 94-10441
Date Reported: April 26, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Laralee Spear
Age 16
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1426 Deerfoot
Volusia
L.E.A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Deland, Florida
Was walking home from bus stop / Found partially clothed / Shot / Possible sexual assault. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Volusia County Sheriff's Office at 386-736-5962
CCR: 1998-030793
Date Reported: April 22, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ronald Talerico
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2725 Weston Lake
Meadows Apartments parking lot
Orlando, Florida, 32810
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: 9800008652
Date Reported: April 20, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jacqueline Sheehan
Age 31
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location North Street
Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32750
Seminole County
L.E.A Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Sanford, Florida

On April 20, 1998, the body of Jackie Sheehan, w/f 31 years old, was located in a wooded area off North Street in Altamonte Springs. It is believed that Sheehan was killed elsewhere and her body left at this location. Sheehan was last seen leaving her apartment in the Willow Springs Apartments located at 375 Palm Springs Drive at approximately 0145 hours on April 15, 1998, following an altercation with her live-in boyfriend. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Seminole County Sheriff's Office at 229-524-5135

CCR: 98-82603
Date Reported: April 18, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Fransisco Garcia-Almeida
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Fire/Arson
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 727 Wyatt Street
Largo, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida
The victim died as a result of a fire at his home. The house was deliberately set on fire and the fire was ruled an arson. There are no suspects. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office at 727-582-6281
CCR: 170869-V
Date Reported: April 5, 1998
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Maria Medina
Age 34
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Orestes Diaz
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 448 North West 79th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 32054
Miami-Dade
L.E.A Miami-Dade Police Department, Doral, Florida
The victim was reported missing from Osceola County, Florida on 4/2/98, when she suddenly disappeared. The victim was found deceased in her 1985, black BMW in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 4480 N.W. 79 Avenue on 4/5/98. Investigative leads identified Orestes Diaz, W/L/M, as a person who was in a relationship with the victim. Diaz has never been located. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department at (305)-4-POLICE To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477.