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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: Unknown
Date Reported: August 5, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sandra Dubose
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Ditch
West Cocoa, Florida, 32926
Brevard County
L.E.A Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Titusville, Florida
On August 5, 1978, the body of Sandra Dubose was found in a ditch in West Cocoa. Days prior, merchants saw her hitchhiking in the area of State Road 520 and State Road 3. 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: 418870
Date Reported: August 4, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Nicole Lauwaert
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1900 Ocean Blvd
Atlantic Beach, Florida, 32233
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: 78-14986
Date Reported: August 2, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Debra Rizzo
Age 15
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1200 block of Bell Drive
Clearwater, Florida, 33764
Pinellas County
L.E.A Clearwater Police Department, Clearwater, Florida
15 years old Case#: 78-14986 Date Found: August 2, 1978 Location: Wooded area east of the 1200 block of Bell Drive, Clearwater, FL Debra Rizzo’s body was found in a small wooded area about a block from her residence. She died as a result of blunt force trauma and it is believed she was also sexually assaulted. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Clearwater Police Department at (727) 562-4383.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 1, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Elizabeth Batchelor
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Cass Road
Lake Alfred, Florida, 33850
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On August 1, 1978, at around 2:00 a.m., Elizabeth Batchelor's 1976 Ford pick-up truck was found on Cass Road in Lake Alfred. It had apparently crashed into a tree and caught on fire. Elizabeth's badly charred remains were discovered within the vehicle. Based on her autopsy, it is believed that she was most likely dead before the fire began. 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: 376398
Date Reported: July 14, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Prestley Sumpter
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 600 W 11th 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: 197800003087
Date Reported: June 26, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Patricia Smith
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 06/30/1942
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1206 Gay Street
Forest City, Florida, 32703
Seminole County
L.E.A Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Sanford, Florida
On June 26, 1978, the body of Patricia Lucille Smith, w/f 35 years of age, was located in her bedroom at 1206 Gay Street, Apopka, unincorporated Seminole County, Florida. Smith had been strangled and was found partially clothed, however the exact time/date of death was difficult to establish due to the amount of decomposition. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Seminole County Sheriff's Office at 229-524-5119
CCR: 197800003144
Date Reported: June 26, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Evelyn Dennis
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 11/12/1942
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6111 Bear Lake Terrace
Apopka, Florida, 32703
Seminole County
L.E.A Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Sanford, Florida
On June 26, 1978, the body of Evelyne Rogers Dennis-Beske, w/f 35 years of age, was found floating face down in her swimming pool, located at 6111 Bear Lake Terrace in the Bear Lake are of Seminole County, Florida. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Seminole County Sheriff's Office at 229-524-5120
CCR: 1978-053713
Date Reported: June 26, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Norma Berry
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 615 Orange Avenue
Ocoee, Florida, 34761
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: 1978-053713
Date Reported: June 26, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Allen Napier
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 616 Orange Avenue
Ocoee, Florida, 34761
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: 78-11422
Date Reported: June 7, 1978
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Hendrickson
Age 29
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 612 Sally Lane #12
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County
L.E.A Clearwater Police Department, Clearwater, Florida
29 years of age Case#: 78-11422 Date Found: June 7, 1978 Location: 612 Sally Lane #12, Clearwater, FL James Hendrickson was stabbed to death and was found in the trunk of his vehicle. It appears the suspect was attempting to transport and discard the victim’s body when the vehicle became disabled and was found abandoned one block away from the victim’s residence. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Clearwater Police Department at (727) 562-4383.