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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: 78-117346
Date Reported: December 29, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name William Heidenreich
Age 27
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 09/07/1951
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Mullins Road/ Grady Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida
William Heidenreich was killed by unknown persons and transported to the above location where he was located. 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: 78-103929
Date Reported: December 23, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Christopher Norick
Age 31
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 10/30/1947
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Lithia Pinecrest Road
Tampa, Florida, 33547
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida
On November 23, 1978 Christopher Norick was located within a wooded area, buried in a shallow grave. 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: 78-76320
Date Reported: December 21, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Spando
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 28th Street North, 1/5 mile north of Frontage Street
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33714
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida
The victim was found shot to death in a wooded area. The victim was last seen leaving Smitty's Pub at 66th St. and 70th Avenue North in Pinellas Park at approximately 0100 hours. There are no suspects. Robbery seems to be the 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: 78-12-298
Date Reported: December 17, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Heidi Czerwinski
Gender Female
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: Unknown
Date Reported: December 4, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Frank Comeau
Age 27
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Vehicle
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location I-4/Highway 98
Foxfire Restaurant
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On December 4, 1978, around 7:30 p.m., 27-year-old Frank J. Comeau was following his wife from the Lakeland Blood Bank in a separate vehicle. His wife stopped and picked up a hitchhiker on South Florida Ave and was supposed to drop him off at I-4 & US Highway 98. The hitchhiker pulled a knife on Frank’s wife just north of I-4 on Highway 98 near the Foxfire Restaurant, and attempted to steal the car. Frank stopped behind his wife’s car and began fighting with the hitchhiker, who drove off, dragging Frank under the vehicle and running over him. The hitchhiker then lost control of the vehicle, which overturned across from the Foxfire, and fled on foot. 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: 78-51848
Date Reported: November 18, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brenda Redding
SUSPECT DETAILS
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Canal Shirley Street/Highland Avenue
Ft. Myers, Florida, 33916
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: 197841569
Date Reported: November 14, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Norman Fry
Age 38
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3444 NW 10th Ave
Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department - Gainesville, Florida
On Tuesday, November 14, 1978 at 9:00 am the body of Norman Fry, a 38 year old white male, was found at his residence of 3444 NW 10 Ave. by his 4 year old son. He had recently been employed at UF. The victim's vehicle, a 1973 yellow Pinto was taken at the time of the murder as well as a foreign stamp collection, a pocket knife and an ace bandage. The vehicle was located a month later near 1300 SW 16 Ave. The son indicated that they picked up a hitchhiker or two, one of which had blond hair, and brought him to their home. He said he saw the hitchhiker going through his father's clothing at home and he took his grandfather's pocket knife. The victim had last been seen by the babysitter that evening when he picked up his son. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Martin Honeycutt with the Gainesville Police Department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.org.
CCR: 78-50578
Date Reported: November 11, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Larry Davenport
SUSPECT DETAILS
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Armstrong Court
Ft. Myers, Florida, 33916
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: 592371
Date Reported: October 29, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Barney Mashburn
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location I-10 & Lane Ave
Jacksonville, Florida, 32205
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: 1978-102996
Date Reported: October 27, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Barbara Robelen
Age 31
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 05/08/1947
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2700 Canal Rd.
Palmetto, Florida, 34221
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.