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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: 1987-164128
Date Reported: September 1, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Alicia Thompson
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1130 S. Rio Grande
Orlando, Florida, 32805
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: 55363Z
Date Reported: August 24, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lawrence Stewart
Age 50
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Charlie James Hall
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location In Custody
CASE DETAILS
Status Solved
Incident Location West Robinson Street
Orange County
L.E.A Orlando Police Department, Orlando, Florida

Update - February 2022: Charles Hall, 55, confessed to two unsolved homicides from 1987. Hall confessed to killing Lawrence Stewart and Louie Holloway. 

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department at (407) 246-2405.

CCR: 473978
Date Reported: August 21, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Steve Smith
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3200 Phoenix Ave
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: 472349
Date Reported: August 20, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Melvin Roberts
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3207 Phoenix Ave
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: 87-138986
Date Reported: August 19, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vanderlaan
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 14250 Lox Road
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409
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 561-688-3079
CCR: 1987-019294
Date Reported: August 18, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Todd McAfee
Age 26
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/28/1961
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location SR 70
Manatee County
L.E.A Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Bradenton, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.
CCR: 1987-153836
Date Reported: August 17, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Darrell Mccloud
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 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: 1987034055
Date Reported: August 16, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 310 N Deerfield Ave
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

On August 16, 1987 unidentified human remains were found in an abandoned house at 310 N. Deerfield Avenue, Deerfield Beach. The victim was a black male wearing a red and blue pullover shirt and corduroy shorts. He was about 5'7", 180 pounds and approximately 43 years old. The man's skeletal remains were found inside the house after it had been fully engulfed in flames. Drug paraphernalia was found nearby. The fire was considered suspicious, and medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. If you have information about the identity of this victim or the circumstances of their death, please call the Broward Sheriff's Office at (954) 831-8900 or, to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at (866)-493-8477. You may be eligible for a reward.

CCR: 87-63774
Date Reported: August 16, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Patricia Lemon
SUSPECT DETAILS
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1098 N. Tamiami Trail
North Ft. Myers, Florida, 33903
Lee County
L.E.A Lee County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Myers, Florida
Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 15, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Earl Ervin
Age 55
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2727 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County
L.E.A Tallahassee Police Department, Tallahassee, Florida
On 08-15-87 the body of Earl Ervin was found inside of the Solid Waste Division facility located at 2727 Municipal Way at approximately 8:00 p.m. This date was a Saturday and there were no employees working. Ervin had phone contact with a supervisor in the early afternoon. The initial investigation revealed several persons of interest. There was a call from a black female to 911 several days after the incident occurred who wished to remain anonymous and she provided some information. It is believed that this female may have more information to provide, however at the time of the investigation this female was never identified or interviewed. If you have any information about this case you are encouraged to contact the Major Case Assessment Team at (850) 891-4462 or (850) 891-4745.