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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: 79-46057
Date Reported: July 17, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gertrude Trohn
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2035 Phillippe Parkway, Apt. 180 (Phillippe Landing Apartments)
Safety Harbor, Florida, 34695
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida
The victim and her granddaughter had been sleeping in the same bed . The granddaughter claims she was awakened by a noise. When she got up to investigate, an unknown subject hit her in the mouth. She claims to have been knocked out and when she got up she found the victim dead. There was no force entry in the apartment. Robbery appears to be a possible motive. 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: 79-6-505
Date Reported: June 29, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Karen Johnston
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location St. Lucie County
L.E.A St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Pierce, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office at 772-462-7300.
CCR: 1979-1149
Date Reported: June 19, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Addie Torrance
Age 89
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 04/02/1890
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location W- CR 48
Webster, Florida, 33597
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: 1979-053239
Date Reported: June 7, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert Hilliard
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Ortman Drive
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: 291295
Date Reported: June 6, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Benjamin Pelsey
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 666 Dyal 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: Unknown
Date Reported: June 5, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Herbert Cann Sr
Age 50
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location W. Scott St
Pensacola, Florida, 32505
Escambia County
L.E.A Escambia County Sheriff's Office - Pensacola, Florida
On the morning of Tuesday, June 5, 1979, fifty year old white male Herbert Dodson Cann Sr. was discovered lying on the ground in the area of West Scott and North Grandview Streets. Cann Sr. was obviously injured and in distress and was transported to the hospital. Mr. Cann Sr. was eventually transferred to a VA Hospital in the New Orleans area, as he was a veteran of the United States Military. Herbert Dodson Cann Sr. died from his injuries on Friday, August 10, 1979. Investigation found that Herbert Dodson Cann Sr. was a victim of violence and the apparent victim of murder. If you have any information on this case, contact Escambia County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit at (850) 436-9580 or Crime Stoppers at 1-877-433-TIPS. If the information you provide to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.00.
CCR: 79-041588
Date Reported: May 23, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Southerland
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Prewitt Village
Belle Glade, Florida, 33430
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 561-688-3021
CCR: 1979-0480
Date Reported: May 19, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Virginia Ries
Age 19
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 12/20/1958
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Webster, Florida, 33597
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: 79-4385
Date Reported: May 13, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name William Hinote
Age 64
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/03/1915
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Fire/Arson
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Venus, Florida, 33960
Highlands County
L.E.A Highlands County Sheriff's Office, Sebring, Florida
On May 13, 1979 at about 3:00am, a fire completely destroyed the victim's mobile home near Venus Florida. On May 14, 1979 at about 7:00pm, the victim was found in the remains of the residential fire by neighbors. He was burned beyond recognition, but identified via medical records. If you have any information on this case please call the Highlands County Sheriff's Office at (863) 402-7200. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.
CCR: 1979-040440
Date Reported: April 29, 1979
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Rick Little
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 20th Street
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.