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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: 1978025878
Date Reported: October 26, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location W Hillsboro Blvd
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Broward County
L.E.A Broward Sheriff's Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
On February 26, 1978 unidentified remains were found in a wooded area behind a house east of the Florida Turnpike and south of Hillsboro Boulevard in unincorporated Deerfield Beach. The victim was a male with short, dark brown hair and was between 5'2" and 5'8" tall. He weighed 110 - 150 pounds. He was wearing a light brown, long-sleeved shirt with a floral and bird design and size 31", light blue, polyester trousers with a 29" inseam. The cuffs were folded up 2 1/4" inches. He also wore green underwear, multi-colored yellow, green and brown socks and a pair of black Thom McCann shoes with 2-inch heels. The victim was estimated to be between 18 - 25 years old. The time of death likely occurred between late 1977 and January 1978. The remains were skeletal. 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: 13-19680
Date Reported: October 17, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Otto Goodman
Age 58
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location I-95 / ST RD 40
Volusia
L.E.A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Deland, Florida
Gas Station Attendent / Shot during robbery. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the Volusia County Sheriff's Office at 386-736-5962
CCR: 07-067120
Date Reported: September 30, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Bobby Jones
Age 33
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 04/06/1938
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Darlington Highway 2
Lone Branch Bar & Tavern
Westville, Florida, 32464
Walton County
L.E.A Walton County Sheriff's Office, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Bobby Ray Jones was managing and living at the Lone Branch. The bar had been closed for the night, but he would sell alcohol if he knew you and knocked on the door. On night in question, Bobby's estranged wife, Betty Jones, was in a back room when Bobby went to answer the knock at the door. After a few minutes she heard several gunshots and heard a vehicle drive off. She found victim laying on the floor by the cooler. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or laction of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Walton County Sheriff's Office at 850-892-8186
CCR: 1971-233205
Date Reported: August 16, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Clayton Walker
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Rouse Road
Orlando, Florida, 32825
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: 71-7-91
Date Reported: July 11, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Margaret Dubose
SUSPECT DETAILS
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2.5 miles south of Ortiz/Anderson
Ft. Myers, Florida, 33905
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: 1971-017598
Date Reported: June 13, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Robert Spivey
Age 26
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 02/16/1945
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 13701 North 24th Street
Tampa, Florida, 33612
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: Unknown
Date Reported: May 27, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brenda Riley
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Catalina Drive
Merritt Island, Florida, 32953
Brevard County
L.E.A Brevard County Sheriff's Office - Titusville, Florida
Brenda Riley was reported missing on May 24, 1971. On May 27, 1971, a lawn maintenance worker discovered the body of Brenda Riley in an overgrown field several blocks from her residence off Catalina Isle Drive in Merritt Island. 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: Unknown
Date Reported: March 22, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Gaston Geer
Age 64
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Lucerne Park Road (SR 544)
Lucerne Park Grocery
Winter Haven, Florida, 33881
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
Between 10:00 and 10:30 p.m. on March 22, 1971, 64-year-old Gaston Lulle Geer, owner of the Lucerne Park Grocery located on Lucerne Park Rd. (SR 544) in Winter Haven, was found dead inside the business. He had been struck several times on the head with his own handgun and was stabbed multiple times. Investigation revealed that $30 was missing from the cash register. 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: 71-3-239
Date Reported: March 21, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jeanette Weinman
SUSPECT DETAILS
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Buckingham Road
Ft. Myers, Florida, 33905
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: 1971-216899
Date Reported: February 21, 1971
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1802 Willow St
Orlando, Florida, 32808
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.