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: August 24, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dorian Anderson
Age 34
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 17595 Stout
Detroit, Michigan, 48219
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan

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 Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 8, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ahija Johnson
Age 39
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 17589 Meyers
Detroit, Michigan, 48235
Wayne County
L.E.A Detroit Police Department, Detroit, Michigan

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 Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1800 .
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 19, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Darensburg
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1300 Diana St
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70114
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 18, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jeffery Gause
Age 42
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1700 Hollins St
Baltimore, Maryland, 21223
L.E.A Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore, Maryland

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 Baltimore Police Department at 410-887-2222.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 27, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cesar Lopez
Age 19
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S Kedvale Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60623
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: October 14, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tyrone Young
Age 24
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3460 Alvar St
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70126
Orleans Parish
L.E.A New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans, Louisiana

CCR: 04G010321
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ruben De Leon
Age 44
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 776 West Timber Creek Way
3900 South 700 West
South Salt Lake City, Utah, 84119
Salt Lae County
L.E.A South Salt Lake City Police Department, Salt Lake City, Utah

This is a South Salt Lake Police Department cold case homicide. If you have information regarding this investigation please contact the South Salt Lake Police Department Investigation Division at (801) 412-3604. Case Synopsis: On May 9, 2004, shortly before 3am, South Salt Lake Police Department officers responded to the address of 776 West Timber Creek Way, the Timber Creek Apartments 3900 South 700 West. Upon arrival the responding officers found Mr. Ruben DeLeon was deceased. Through the investigation information was gained that at 1am Mr. DeLeon was observed and identified near the front entrance of the complex. Mr. DeLeon's death was ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner*s Office due to injuries sustained during an altercation. The incident occurred within the apartment complex between 1am and 3am. If you have information regarding this investigation please contact the South Salt Lake Police Department Investigations Division at (801) 412-3604.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: February 8, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Darnell Gaither
Age 34
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 820 E 43rd St
Baltimore, Maryland, 21212
L.E.A Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore, Maryland

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 Baltimore Police Department at 410-887-2222.
CCR: 07-0000611
Date Reported: January 22, 2007
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cordell Foreman
Age 43
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/22/1963
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 796 Marsh Landing Parkway
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Beach Police Department, Jacksonville, Florida

Victim shot while cleaning a closed restaurant at night by himself. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at 904-270-1661
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 11, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chris Altemeyer
Age 47
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/22/1967
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location St Xavier Street
Louisville, Kentucky, 40217
Jefferson County
L.E.A Louisville Metro Police Department, Louisville, Kentucky

Christopher Altemeyer was found deceased in his Portland neighborhood on St. Xavier Street in Louisville, Kentucky on September 11, 2014. Detectives working this case released limited details but did confirm that Christopher had been victim to an assault at least once leading up to the time before his death. Family and detectives are hoping that someone will come forward now with information that could solve this father’s cold case.

Anyone with information concerning Christopher Altemeyer’s homicide are asked to call the Louisville Metro Police Department at (502) 574- LMPD (5673). To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers at (502) 582- CLUE (2583).