Prject: Cold Case

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: 66-1270
Date Reported: May 18, 1966
VICTIM DETAILS
Name James Harold Thomas
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Wooded area south of Cross Creek
Cross Creek, Florida, 32640
Alachua
L.E.A Alachua County Sheriff's Office
The victim was found in the wooded area south of Cross Creek, dead of a gunshot to his head. The victim was in the Army stationed in Ft. Hood Texas and was last seen there December 3, 1965. His vehicle was found abandoned nearby on 12/10/65. Investigation revealed Thomas’s death was the result of a homicide.
CCR: 66-003845
Date Reported: March 22, 1966
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ruby Miller
Age 41
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 08/17/1924
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4507 Hillsborough Avenue West
Tampa, Florida, 32140
Hillsborough County
L.E.A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida
On March 22, 1966, the body of Ruby Miller was found in an area undergoing construction underneath large slabs of rock. 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: 65-95280
Date Reported: January 29, 1965
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Troy Blackwell
Age 47
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
DOB 05/27/1917
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7500 Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 32140
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: April 15, 1961
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Fire/Arson
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location State Road 542 / Saddle Creek Mine Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33815
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
A female victim’s burned body was found on April 15, 1961, in a wooded area near SR 542 & Saddle Creek Mine Rd in Lakeland. She sustained severe head injuries. Paper was piled on top of her body and set on fire. She is described as 5’2 – 5’3, with permed, brown hair, poor dental care, and orange-red nail polish on her toenails. 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. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: April 15, 1961
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Fire/Arson
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location SR 542/Saddle Creek Mine Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County
L.E.A Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
A female victim’s burned body was found on April 15, 1961, in a wooded area near SR 542 & Saddle Creek Mine Rd in Lakeland. She sustained severe head injuries. Paper was piled on top of her body and set on fire. She is described as 5’2 – 5’3, with permed, brown hair, poor dental care, and orange-red nail polish on her toenails. 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: 18123-D
Date Reported: March 24, 1961
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Joseph DiMare
Age 53
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Frances DiMare
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Deceased
CASE DETAILS
Status Solved
Incident Location Arch Creek Drive (Keystone Islands)
North Miami, Florida, 33181
Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Police Department, Doral, Florida

Cold Case Spotlight

On April 25, 2023, Project: Cold Case was notified that the Miami-Dade Police Department and the State Attorney’s Office had met and concluded that Frances DiMare, wife of Joseph, was responsible for the murder 62 years earlier. Frances died in 2006.

CCR: 61-7001
Date Reported: March 4, 1961
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Unknown
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Old Tampa Bay, North of the Courtney Causeway
Safety Harbor, Florida, 34695
Pinellas County
L.E.A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida
White female, approximate age 35 to 45, 5"3 to 5"5. 115 to 130 lbs. brown hair. 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: 07-83553
Date Reported: December 19, 1959
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Christine Walker
Age 23
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Osprey Road
Osprey, Florida, 34229
Sarasota County
L.E.A Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Sarasota, Florida
Previous case number: 59-4756. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office at 941-861-4025
CCR: 07-83553
Date Reported: December 19, 1959
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Clifford Walker
Age 24
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Osprey Road
Osprey, Florida, 34229
Sarasota County
L.E.A Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Sarasota, Florida
Previous case number: 59-4756. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office at 941-861-4025
CCR: 07-83553
Date Reported: December 19, 1959
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Debra Walker
Age 2
Gender Female
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Osprey Road
Osprey, Florida, 34229
Sarasota County
L.E.A Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Sarasota, Florida
Previous case number: 59-4756. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office at 941-861-4025