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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25202 cases found.
CCR: 1995-01-3813
Date Reported: March 10, 1995
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Victoria Patterson
Age 34
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Highway 390 (Clay Pits)
Bay County
L.E.A Bay County Sherrif's Office, Panama City, Florida

Last seen in September, 1993. Remains found in the Clay Pits off of Highway 390 on March 10, 1995, bound with a cord. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Bay County Sheriff`s Office at 850-747-4700
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: August 17, 2013
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Garrick Ellis
Age 18
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3100 4th Ave
Richmond, Virginia, 23222
Richmond city
L.E.A Richmond Police Department, Richmond, Virginia

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 Richmond Police Department at (804) 646-0633.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: May 31, 2011
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Bryan Washington
Age 19
Gender Unknown
Race Unknown
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 11216 Corrington Ave
Kansas City, Missouri, 64134
Jackson County
L.E.A Kansas City Police Department, Kansas City, Missouri

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 Kansas City Police Department at (816) 234-5000 .
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: July 4, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Leroy Ruffin
Age 57
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1519 Jefferson Ave
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46201
Marion County
L.E.A Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis, Indiana

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 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at (317) 327-3811.
CCR: 1994-154817
Date Reported: May 19, 1994
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Jean Michaud
Age 38
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/16/1956
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2524 Bluegill Street
Orlando, Florida, 32839
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida

On May 19th, 1994, the victim and her husband, Jean Michaud, were found deceased inside of their residence, both as the result of gunshot wounds. Two unknown suspects are believed to have been known to the victims. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Kerry Melnick
Age 24
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 68333 Orchard Avenue
Bridgeport, Ohio, 43912
Belmont County
L.E.A Belmont County Sheriff's Office, Clairsville, Ohio

Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Belmont County Sheriff's Office at 740-695-7933
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 17, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name John Bolden
Age 47
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 10201 S Racine Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60643
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: November 27, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Maurice Reath
Age 39
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 3441 Grand Ave
Miami, Florida, 33133
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami Police Department, Miami, Florida

The incident occurred on November 27 th , 2017 at 3441 Grand Ave (Coconut Grove). Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or visit the website at crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip.” If the tip to crime stoppers leads to an arrest of the subject the tipster may be eligible for a reward up to $3000.00. You can also contact the City of Miami Police Department Homicide Unit at 305-603-6350. 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 Miami Police Department at (305) 471-8477.
CCR: 08-28882
Date Reported: May 16, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Quirino Velasquez
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Blunt Force
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Hutchinson Street/Porter Street
Dade City, Florida, 33523
Pasco County
L.E.A Pasco County Sheriff's Office - New Port Richey, Florida

On 05/16/2008 Hispanic males Santos De La Cruz dob 7/23/1974 and Quirino Velasquez dob 4/2/1962 were found dead at the street corner of Hutchinson and Porter Streets in Dade City (an unincorperated section of Pasco County Florida). Both Velasquez and De La Cruz were migrant workers working out of the Dade City area. Both victims sustained heavy trauma due to homicidal violence. Photo on left is Quirino Velasquez photo on right is Santos De La Cruz. If you have any information on this case, please contact the Pasco County Sheriff's Office anonymous Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or, to be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, contact Tampa Bay CrimeStoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 1, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Patrick Carver
Age 18
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 9911 Southport Dr
Houston, Texas, 77089
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.