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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25202 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 10, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lavelle Cox
Age 24
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 100 E 51st St
Chicago, Illinois, 60615
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

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 Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 14, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dushawn Johnson
Age 16
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10230 S Green St
Chicago, Illinois, 60643
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

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 Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 5, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Andrew Lineberry
Age 25
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1000 Bancroft St
Omaha, Nebraska, 68108
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: November 30, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Burt Joseph
Age 35
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1 NW 54th St
Miami, Florida, 33127
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami Police Department, Miami, Florida

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 Miami Police Department at (305) 471-8477.
CCR: 2008068331
Date Reported: January 27, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Timothy Chipley
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 05/02/1973
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 12101 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, Florida, 33618
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On 01/28/2008, Timothy Chipley was found floating in the retention pond of the CountryWoods Apartments located at 12101 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida. 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: Unknown
Date Reported: September 29, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kelly Simms
Age 23
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3500 W Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky, 40211
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: Unknown
Date Reported: January 6, 1990
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Hamilton
Age 30
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Power Line/Baker Dairy Road
E-Z Food Store
Haines City, Florida, 33844
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida

On January 6, 1990, 30-year-old Michael David Hamilton was found dead in his car at the E-Z Food Store, located at Power Line and Baker Dairy Road in Haines City. He had been shot one time in the left shoulder while sitting in his car. It appears that Hamilton was shot during a drug buy, and drove himself to the E-Z Food Store, where he died inside his car in the parking lot. 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: 87-15546
Date Reported: February 9, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Opal Weil
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4736 56th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33714
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida

This case id related to the murder of Eleanor Swift. Case #87-17190. These cases are believed to have been committed by the same individual. Both women were found murdered in their bedrooms. Similarities found in both cases are #1 The victims were both elderly white females who lived alone. #2 the homes were both single-family, single story, concrete block constructed with either a family room or screen room where forced entry occurred. #3Forced entry was gained through the use of some type of pry toold. #4 There was no sexual assault in either case. #5 Both offenses occured in the darkness #6 Both cases occurred within four days of each other. 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: Unknown
Date Reported: March 22, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dantrell Burks
Age 21
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 435 W Greens Rd
Houston, Texas, 77067
Harris County
L.E.A Houston Police Department, Houston, Texas

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 Houston Police Department at (713) 222-8477.
CCR: 738249
Date Reported: October 25, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Leroy Jackson
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/21/1995
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1071 Underhill Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32211
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.