Cold Cases Database

This database currently consists of unsolved homicides from 50 Florida counties, 46 U.S. states, and 3 international countries. All victims have been submitted by law enforcement or the victims' families. Additional counties and states will be added to this database as time and funding permit.

To submit your loved one for consideration please visit our Project Cold Case>
Please note: A bug occurred during a recent update and reset many of the dates to January 1, 1970. We are currently working to correct these mistakes.

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25202 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 31, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Frank Smithers
Age 23
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6510 Utah St
Houston, Texas, 77091
Harris County
L.E.A Houston Police Department, Houston, Texas

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department at (713) 222-8477.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 4, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Curtis Canino
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1629 W Erie St
Chicago, Illinois, 60622
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 18, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Dwayne Richardson
Age 22
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10632 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60628
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: 11-048670
Date Reported: March 12, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Willie Patterson
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 106 E. TIFFANY DR #2
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
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 561-688-3323
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 28, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Walter Griffin
Age 19
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2000 Miami St
Omaha, Nebraska, 68110
Douglas County
L.E.A Omaha Police Department, Omaha, Nebraska

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac . Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Omaha Police Department at (402) 444-5600.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 13, 2009
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Curtis Gibson
Age 38
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5530 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, Illinois, 60644
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 17, 2014
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Daniel Jones
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3900 W Madison St
Chicago, Illinois, 60624
Cook County
L.E.A Chicago Police Department, Chicago, Illinois

This case was gathered through a partnership with The Washington Post. The Post gathered information from 50 large cities in the United States regarding their unsolved murders. View the original article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/where-murders-go-unsolved/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.986316f33dac Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department at (312) 746-6000.
CCR: 408343
Date Reported: July 20, 1977
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Willie Nimmons
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location I-10
Jacksonville, Florida, Undisclosed
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: 18123-D
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph DiMare
Age 53
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Arch Creek Drive (Keystone Islands)
North Miami, Florida, 33181
Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Police Department, Doral, Florida

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Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department at 305-476-5423
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 8, 1986
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Brenda Strickland
Age 37
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Pleasure Ln
St. Augustine, Florida, 32084
St. Johns
L.E.A St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, St. Augustine, Florida

Brenda Strickland was located deceased on 06/09/1986 in front of her residence on Pleasure Lane in St. Augustine FL. Victim died as a result of gunshot wounds. Motive appears to be some type of retaliation. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the St. Johns County Sheriff`s Office at 904-824-8304. To remain anonymous and receive a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS.