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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: 97-0001449
Date Reported: February 22, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Carlos Rivera
Age 38
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 12/20/1958
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1 block Beach Proper North
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Beach Police Department, Jacksonville, Florida
Victim found buried in sand by lifeguard station after being strangled. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1661
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 21, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Enrique Ortiz
Age 46
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Allen's Discount Beverage
Eloise
Winter Haven, Florida, 33881
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
46-year-old Enrique Flores Ortiz was found on February 21, 1997, in the parking lot of Allen's Discount Beverage in the Eloise area of Winter Haven. The victim had been shot in the upper chest. This incident is believed to be drug-related. 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.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 21, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Enrique Ortiz
Age 46
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 305 Snively Avenue
Eloise, Florida, 33880
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
The victim Enrique Flores Ortiz was found on February 21, 1997, in the parking lot of Allen's Discount Beverage in the Eloise area of Winter Haven. The victim had been shot in the upper chest. This incident is believed to be drug-related. 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: 108017
Date Reported: February 15, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Phillip Demery
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 06/27/1962
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 300 22nd St W
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
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: 97-032181
Date Reported: February 12, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Labergere
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2828 Tennis Club Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33417
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 561-688-3156
CCR: 1997-00041981
Date Reported: February 2, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rudel Marks
Age 42
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Orange County
L.E.A Orlando Police Department, Orlando, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department at (407) 246-2405.
CCR: 71885
Date Reported: February 2, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Berry
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 07/04/1930
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 24 32nd St E
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
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: 1997009479
Date Reported: February 1, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Stephen Edenfield
Age 41
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5820 N Church Ave
#208
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On 02/01/1997 at approximately 1 AM, the victim was attacked and stabbed to death in his apartment. Prior to the attack, he had been seen in the company of an unknown white male who was driving a dark colored vehicle. 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: 74522
Date Reported: February 1, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Frederick Thomas
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 04/24/1973
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 900 Cemetary Rd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206
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: 97-026633
Date Reported: January 30, 1997
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gomez
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4567 S. Congress Avenue
Lake Worth, Florida, 33461
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 561-688-3155