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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 3, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Katherine Courtney
Age 24
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Almburg Road
Waverly
Lake Wales, Florida, 33898
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On May 3, 1990, 24-year-old Katherine Theresa Courtney was found dead on the north side of Almburg Road, north of the Waverly area of Lake Wales. She had been beaten and strangled. Courtney frequented Hobb’s Road and Derby Avenue in Auburndale. 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: May 3, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Andrew Varga
Age 70
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 350 N.Galloway Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33815
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On May 1, 1990, 70-year-old Varga and his wife drove from Oviedo to Tampa, where he dropped his wife off for an 11:30 a.m. hair appointment. Mr. Varga left the salon between 1:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and told his wife that he would return in an hour. He left the salon in his vehicle, a 1985 dark blue Chrysler Fifth Avenue. Mr. Varga never returned to pick up his wife. On May 3, 1990, at approx. 12:00p.m., Mr. Varga’s body was found in a canal behind Akerman, Inc., located at 350 N. Galloway Rd., Lakeland. On May 3, 1990, at 9:25 p.m., Mr. Varga’s vehicle was recovered on the 3000 block of North Central Avenue in Tampa. 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: 255662
Date Reported: April 23, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Eddie Miller
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 02/24/1954
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1900 Meharry Ave
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
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: 900419-076
Date Reported: April 19, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Nancy Jenkins
Age 33
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 02/28/1958
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Lake Jeffery Bypass Road
Lake City, Florida, 32025
Columbia County
L.E.A Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Lake City, Florida
On 04/19/1990, Nancy Jenkins was found deceased in the middle of Bypass Road in Lake City, Florida. It was determined Nancy died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck area. Witnesses identified a possible suspect. There was not sufficient probable cause to arrest said suspect at the time of the initial investigation. At this time, no arrest have been made. It should be noted that Nancy was pregnant at the time of her death and the child did not survive as well. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Columbia County Sheriff`s Office at 386-752-9212.
CCR: 19900418031
Date Reported: April 18, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Wilburn Castle
Age 65
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 05/24/1924
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name John Jaromin
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7 North Edgemon
Winter Springs, Florida, 32708
Seminole County
L.E.A Winter Springs Police Department, Winter Springs, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Winter Springs Police Department at (407) 327-7954. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact CRIMELINE at (800) 423-TIPS.
CCR: 1990-00020351
Date Reported: April 14, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Raymond Shelton
Age 23
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: 90-9381
Date Reported: April 6, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Douglas Giddens
Age 46
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 02/09/1944
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 300 block of NE 33rd Street
Ocala, Florida, 34479
Marion County
L.E.A Marion County Sheriff's Office, Ocala, Florida
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 352-368-3559.
CCR: 90-04-0438
Date Reported: April 2, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Nadine Dennis
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Okeechobee County
L.E.A Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office, Okeechobee, Florida
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office at 863-763-3117.
CCR: 206546
Date Reported: April 1, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Louise Turner
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 04/01/1937
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1651 E 31st St
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: 1990-084449
Date Reported: April 1, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Edward Russell
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Ron Lee Mobile Homes
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.