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: 257951
Date Reported: May 19, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Allen Bailey Jr
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4400 Franklin 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: 248395
Date Reported: May 14, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Carolyn Sparks
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 714 Church St W
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
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: 04906K
Date Reported: May 5, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dale Jensen
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
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: 81-043007
Date Reported: April 24, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Hovan
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 312 E. 28TH Ct. RB
Riviera Bch, Florida, 33404
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 561-688-3029
CCR: 1981-0583
Date Reported: April 19, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Luellen Gadson
Age 53
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 12/15/1920
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location CR- 219
Wildwood, Florida, 34785
Sumter County
L.E.A Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Wildwood, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at 352-569-1600
CCR: 1981040865
Date Reported: April 18, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Ronald Reagan Turnpike
Miramar, Florida, 33027
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

On April 18, 1981 unidentified human remains were discovered in a drainage ditch along the roadway next to the Homestead Extension of the Florida Turnpike. The victim was a white male with brown hair who was 5'5" and weighed between 130 and 140 pounds. He wore dark green, corduroy trousers with a 28 1/2 inch waist and a medium National shirt. He wore blue or dark green underwear and brown shoes with no socks. The victim was estimated have been in his late 20s to early 30s at the time of death. The victim had three insulin-type syringes in his pockets that may have been used for illegal drugs. He had been dead several months when his body was found. Investigators believe he was probably right handed. He also had poor dental health with several fillings. 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: 1981039256
Date Reported: April 3, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Judy Brown
Age 30
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 04/14/1950
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Watson Rd
Riverview, Florida, 33578
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Tampa, Florida

Victim Judy Ann Brown (AKA Bryant) was found by a passer-by lying in a ditch on Watson Rd, 5/10 of a mile east of Providence Rd, in Brandon, FL. The autopsy report revealed the cause of death was due to strangulation. 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: Unknown
Date Reported: March 31, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Martha Ramsey
Age 35
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Little Zion Road
Davenport, Florida, 33837
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida

On March 31, 1981, 35-year-old Martha Ramsey was found in an orange grove off Little Zion Road in Davenport. She had been sexually assaulted and beaten to death. She was last seen leaving the Winter Haven food stamp office on foot. Ramsey had a history of mental illness. 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: March 19, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Moxie
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location US Highway 92
Peek-A-Boo Lounge
Lakeland, Florida, 32801
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida

On March 19, 1981, between the hours of 1:30 – 1:45 a.m., John Moxie was robbed and beaten in the parking lot of the Peek-A-Boo Lounge, on US Hwy 92, east of Lakeland. He sustained a skull fracture and died the next day. It is believed that one of the dancers at the lounge set the victim up for a robbery. 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: 81-23296
Date Reported: March 13, 1981
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jack LaChow
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3/10 of a mile NE of 115 Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33716
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida

Jack LA Chow is a white male, 5'11", 165-185 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes. The left eye is artiicial glass. The victim was found burried in a shallow grave. The body was fully clothed and he was wearing a watch. All other id was missing. Date of death was estimated 3 to 7 days earlier. Clothing consists of dark blue, long sleeve jogging shirt, dark blue double knit wool pants (brand name St. Michael) black belt with square silver buckle, light colored boxer shorts, dark nylon socks, black Florsheim loafers (size 10E) and a Jules Jurgensen self winding 17 jewel calendar watch with gold Speidel band. 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