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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: 573012
Date Reported: October 29, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Billy Lundy
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8000 Roosevelt Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida, 32210
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: 7564661
Date Reported: October 27, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ernestine Boston
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undetermined
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location NE 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32609
Alachua County
L.E.A Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, Florida

Found 10-27-75 in a ditch on NE 53rd Avenue, near the City water plant. Cause of Death undetermined.

If you have any information on this case please call Detective Kevin Allen (352) 384-3323 or the Alachua County Sheriff's Office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 23, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vivian Kenrick
Age 27
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On October 23, 1975, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., housewife 27-year-old Vivian Patricia Kendrick was killed inside her home in Auburndale. She was shot in the neck and face, and may have been sexually assaulted. She was found laying on the floor of the den with her infant child next to her. The baby was unharmed. 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: October 23, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vivian Kendrick
Age 27
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Auberndale, Florida, 33823
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
On October 23, 1975, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., housewife 27-year-old Vivian Patricia Kendrick was killed inside her home in Auburndale. She was shot in the neck and face, and may have been sexually assaulted. She was found laying on the floor of the den with her infant child next to her. The baby was unharmed. 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. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).
CCR: 1975101408
Date Reported: October 15, 1975
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 SW 180th Ave
Southwest Ranches, Florida, 33331
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
On October 15, 1975 unidentified human remains were found on 180th Avenue, a quarter mile south of Griffin Road. The victim was a white male with dark brown hair. He was about 5'7" and weighed between 140 and 180 pounds. He was estimated to be between 25-40 years old. The remains were skeletal and lacked clothing or jewelry. Investigators believe he may have been killed elsewhere one to three months before the body was discovered. He was missing a molar on the right side in his lower jaw and another on the upper left. 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: 1975-214556
Date Reported: August 16, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mary Spangler
Age 70
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 06/04/1905
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2405 Flamingo Blvd.
Bradenton, Florida, 34207
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.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 12, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Michael Chitwood
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Arcadia, Florida, 34266
DeSoto County
L.E.A DeSoto County Sheriff's Office - Arcadia, Florida
Michael Roger Chitwood was reportedly abducted from his home in DeSoto County Florida on 08/12/1975. Chitwood's body was then discovered  08/14/75, in the Kissimmee River within OkeechobeeCounty. From evidence, it is obvious that Chitwood was murdered and intentionally placed in the body of water. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office at (863) 993-4700 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 24, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Lillian Powell
Age 77
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7900 N Old Palafax Hwy
Pensacola, Florida, 32505
Escambia County
L.E.A Escambia County Sheriff's Office - Pensacola, Florida
In the early morning hours of Thursday, July 24, 1975, two white females, 77 year old Lillian Powell and her daughter 55 year old Louise Marsh, were found deceased inside their home in the 7900 block of North Old Palafox Highway after fire officials responded there to extinguish a fire. Investigation found that Lillian Powell and Louise Marsh were victims 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: Unknown
Date Reported: July 24, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Louise Marsh
Age 55
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7900 N Old Palafax Hwy
Pensacola, Florida, 32505
Escambia County
L.E.A Escambia County Sheriff's Office - Pensacola, Florida
In the early morning hours of Thursday, July 24, 1975, two white females, 77 year old Lillian Powell and her daughter 55 year old Louise Marsh, were found deceased inside their home in the 7900 block of North Old Palafox Highway after fire officials responded there to extinguish a fire. Investigation found that Lillian Powell and Louise Marsh were victims 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: 75-018527
Date Reported: June 4, 1975
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Savage
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7470 Skyline Drive, Delray
Delray Beach, Florida, 33446
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 561-688-3007