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: 73-6711
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ladson Metts
Age 44
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 13th Avenue SW
Golden Gate Estates
Naples, Florida, 34116
Collier County
L.E.A Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida

If anyone has information on this case please contact any of the following offices: Homicide Section Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Email: homicide@colliersheriff.org Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Call: 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) (24/7)
CCR: 8930500213
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Pauline Lane
Age 76
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Knife/Stabbing
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 262 SW Bayshore Blvd
Port St. Lucie, Florida, 34953
St. Lucie County
L.E.A Port St. Lucie Police Department, Port St. Lucie, Florida

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Clifford Brown
Age 30
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4300 Dartmouth Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Pinellas County
L.E.A St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7179.
CCR: 2010CJ015342
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Stephanie Edwards
Age 50
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/01/1970
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Missing Person (Presumed Murdered)
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 690 W. Swoope Avenue
Winter Park, Florida, 32789
Orange County
L.E.A Winter Park Police Department, Winter Park, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Winter Park Police Department at (407) 644-1313. You can always remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $10,000 by calling CRIMELINE at 800-423-TIPS (8477).
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vicandi Simpson
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4536 7 Ave North
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Pinellas County
L.E.A St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida

The victim was shot in the front yard of 4536 7 Ave North. A white SUV was seen leaving the area. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7179.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Carmella Doyer
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 738 13 Street North
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705
Pinellas County
L.E.A St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida

Four black males were seen in the area of the victim’s residence carrying yard rakes as if to do yard work. At least one of the suspects went into the victim’s residence. A shot was heard inside the residence and a witness observed all four suspects fleeing from the area. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7179.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Karen Gunther
Age 48
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 5263 5 Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33707
Pinellas County
L.E.A St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Petersburg, Florida

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7179.
CCR: 09-15271
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Roman Reese
Age 52
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location SR 92 approximately 1/4 mile south of the Goodland Bridge
Collier County
L.E.A Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida

If anyone has information on this case please contact any of the following offices: Homicide Section Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Email: homicide@colliersheriff.org Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Call: 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) (24/7)
CCR: 87-34762
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Barry Boyd
Age 36
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Alligator Alley
Collier County
L.E.A Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida

If anyone has information on this case please contact any of the following offices: Homicide Section Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Email: homicide@colliersheriff.org Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Call: 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) (24/7)
CCR: 93-40171
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Timothy Gorsich
Age 26
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Two suspects. One black male, around 15 to 17 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 150 pounds with a medium build wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. The other black male, 20 to 22 years old, around 6 feet 1 inch tall and 250 pounds with a stocky, muscular build wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 975 Pine Ridge Road
Long John Silver’s
Naples, Florida, 34108
Collier County
L.E.A Collier County Sheriff's Office, Naples, Florida

If anyone has information on this case please contact any of the following offices: Homicide Section Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Email: homicide@colliersheriff.org Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Call: 239-252-9300 (24/7) Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Call: 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) (24/7)