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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: 1983127519
Date Reported: July 11, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Linda Lansen
Age 40
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 05/14/1942
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Old Memorial Hwy
Tampa, Florida, 33615
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

On the evening of July 10th, the victim left her apartment near Sligh Avenue and Rowlett Park Drive for unknown reasons and never returned. The next morning, her partially clothed body was discovered by a jogger in the Town n' Country area of Hillsborough County. The victim died as a result of gunshot wounds. The victim's car was recovered the following day parked/abandoned on a residential street in Tampa near Manhattan Avenue and I-275. The victim's purse was located by the side of a road in Clearwater. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Det. Fox with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-0553. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 873-TIPS (8477).

CCR: 297062
Date Reported: July 1, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Samuel Tompkins
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6645 Hema Rd
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: Unknown
Date Reported: June 26, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rita Cozza
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Fell Road
West Melbourne, Florida, 32904
Brevard County
L.E.A Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Titusville, Florida
On June 26, 1983, the body of Rita Cozza was found lying on a couch inside her home on Fell Road, West Melbourne. She was found by a man renting a room in her home. If you have information about this case call the Brevard County Sheriff's Office at (321) 633-8413 or contact CRIMELINE at 1-(800)-423-TIPS. If you call CrimeLine with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a Murder arrest.
CCR: 287995
Date Reported: June 26, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Paul Tilley
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8232 New Kings Rd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32219
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: 83-058405
Date Reported: June 7, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ham
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 16155 Military Trail
Delray Beach, Florida, 33484
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 561-688-3046
CCR: 83-056761
Date Reported: June 2, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lummuk
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1802 Seminole Road
Palm Springs, Florida, 33406
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 561-688-3045
CCR: 83-054973
Date Reported: May 25, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Adler
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S/8 from Broward
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 561-688-3044
CCR: 1983-076274
Date Reported: April 24, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Lusby
Age 33
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/14/1949
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6327 U.S. Highway 301 South
Riverview, Florida, 33578
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office at (813) 247-8655. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 873-8477.
CCR: 83AP16-160
Date Reported: April 15, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph Sapp
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/26/1949
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Dirt Road near Fairgrounds
Lake City, Florida, 32056
Columbia County
L.E.A Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Lake City, Florida
On 4/15/1983, Joseph Sapp was found deceased due to gunshot wounds to the head in the area of the Columbia County Fairgrounds. His vehicle was seen leaving by witnesses after hearing gunshots. His vehicle was later found abandoned at an apartment complex. Several interviews were conducted with no suspect being identified. It is beleived that Joseph was involved in narcotic activity at one point and a large sum of money was withdrawn from his bank account prior to his death. 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: 79-04-2410
Date Reported: April 11, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Russell Phillips
Age 22
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 15 Sandra Cr
Volusia
L.E.A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Deland, Florida
Found badly decomposed in a canal. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Volusia County Sheriff's Office at 386-736-5962