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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: 1974-198937
Date Reported: December 12, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Diane Love
Age 33
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 09/29/1941
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1300 Cortez Rd W.
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: 740001858
Date Reported: November 7, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Judy Knudtson
Age 19
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 10/21/1955
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1617 1st Street North
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Beach Police Deptartment
Victim was found in her hotel room, Holiday Inn, by staff. She was from Wisconsin visiting her boyfriend stationed at Naval Station Mayport, FL. If you have any information, no matter how small you think it is, please call the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at (904)270-1667. To remain anonymous call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. If your information leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
CCR: 74-12495
Date Reported: November 5, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Randel Breslin
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 420 SW Seminole Drive
Indiantown, Florida, 34956
Martin County
L.E.A Martin County Sheriff's Office, Stuart, Florida
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Martin County Sheriff's Office at 772-220-7000.
CCR: 197404467
Date Reported: November 3, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Kemp
Age 40
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1600 SE 15th Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32641
Alachua County
L.E.A Gainesville Police Department - Gainesville, Florida
On Saturday, November 3, 1974 the body of John Kemp, a 40 year old white male, was found deceased lying near his vehicle (1970 Olds Cutlass, Fl #39W-3077) in the 1600 block of SE 15 St. in the wooded area now known as the Blueberry farm. He had been shot and was lying at the front of his vehicle. Children playing in the area located his body. The victim lived in Madison Fl. with his wife and four children. It is unknown why he was in Gainesville. It was learned that the victim carried weapons in a vinyl bag he kept in the trunk. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Martin Honeycutt with the Gainesvill Police Department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.org.
CCR: 1974-068626
Date Reported: October 5, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Hazel Houston
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2900 Trentwood Blvd
Belle Isle, Florida, 32812
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: Unknown
Date Reported: September 22, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Charles Steele
Age 49
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Piper Aircraft
Lakeland, Florida, 33811
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
49-year-old Charles G. Steele was a security guard who was found in a pool of blood on the north side of the Piper Aircraft in Lakeland. He was shot through his left knee and bled to death between 5:00 a.m. and 5:42 a.m. on September 22, 1974. PCSO received a call during the time frame from an unknown female who advised she had just shot a man at Piper Aircraft. 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: 197445638
Date Reported: September 20, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Burley Barnett
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location I-75 Rest Area
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County
L.E.A Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, Florida

Found on 09-20-74 in his car at the southbound rest area on I-75.

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: 197444984
Date Reported: September 6, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Betty New
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Lake Burnett
Alachua, Florida, 32615
Alachua County
L.E.A Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, Florida

Found 09-06-74 in a field near Lake Burnett in Alachua County.

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: 1974-059690
Date Reported: August 27, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Cleveland Palmer
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Old Time Music Museum
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: 74-26520
Date Reported: July 30, 1974
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Andrew Poe
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6350 49th Avenue North (Lake South)
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida
The victim was a cab driver who was reported missing on 7-27-1974 to the Clearwater Police. The victim's body was found in the trunk of his cab that was submerged in the lake. There are no suspects. 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