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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: 73-023753
Date Reported: September 19, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Ligature/Strangulation
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Southern Blvd
West Palm Bch, Florida, 33411
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 561-688-3002
CCR: 197327711
Date Reported: July 3, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Edwin Dusek
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Millhopper Road
Gainesville, Florida, 32653
Alachua County
L.E.A Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, Florida

Edwin Dusek was found July 3, 1973. He was located on a dirt road off of Millhopper Road shot to death.

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: 73-36775
Date Reported: June 25, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Benlah Busczek
Age 61
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 11/09/1911
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 11520 92 Highway east
Seffner, Florida, 33584
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida
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: 73-47905
Date Reported: June 22, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Helen Lazette
Age 76
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3561 74th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas Park Police Department, Pinellas, Florida
The victim Helen Lazette was found deceased from multiple stab wounds inside her residence located at 3561 - 74 Avenue North Pinellas Park. Lazette was found nude and there was indication of sexual assault. At the time of the investigation there were no signs of forced entry to the residence. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Pinellas Park Police Department at (727) 369-7810.
CCR: 73-037273
Date Reported: June 18, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Mitchell
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location SR 827-A Belle Glade
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 561-688-3001
CCR: 73-4774
Date Reported: June 16, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Geneva Sager
Age 74
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7620 55th Street North
Pinellas Park, Florida, 33782
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas Park Police Department, Pinellas, Florida
The victim Geneva Sager was found deceased from blunt force trauma to the head inside her residence located at 7620 - 55 Street North Pinellas Park. Sager was found partially clothed and there was indication of sexual assault. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Pinellas Park Police Department at (727) 369-7810.
CCR: 73-16236
Date Reported: May 31, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ester Cochran
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3901 46th Avenue North, Lot 15 (Ollie's Trailer Park)
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33714
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida
The victim was found murdered on her couch in the living room of her mobile home. The case is related to Pinellas Park P.D. case 73-47774. 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: 1973052302
Date Reported: May 21, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4900 SW 36th Street
Davie, Florida, 33314
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
On May 21, 1973 unidentified human remains were found in a rock pit in the 4900 block of Southwest 36th Street (Oaks Road) in unincorporated Broward County near Davie. The victim was a black female between 5'2" - 5'4" tall and 110 - 120 pounds. She had a medium afro. She was wearing a dark blue blouse and a light checkered skirt. She was estimated to be between 20-25 years old and was found wearing a size 6 1/4 Loveland white metal ring. 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: 1973082432
Date Reported: May 21, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Nob Hill Road & SR 84
Davie, Florida, 33324
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
On May 21, 1973, unidentified remains were found in a drainage ditch along Nob Hill Road just South of State Road 84 in unincorporated Broward County near Davie. The victim was a white female whose body was decomposed. She was approximately 4'6" tall and weighed 95 pounds. She was wearing Wrangler jeans that were cut off just above the ankle, a size 15 denim shirt, a pair of underwear with the words "Give a Damn" embroidered on the front and a pair of white clogs. She was estimated to be between 14-20 years old and chewed pink bubble gum. 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: 87103
Date Reported: April 10, 1973
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Betina Collins
Age 18
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 09/30/1954
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville, Florida

Hunters discovered the body of 18-year-old Betina Lynn Gantt Collins on April 10, 1973. She was lying in a wooded area 5 miles northeast of Yellow Bluff Road. Police said the teenager had been sexually assaulted and stabbed. 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.