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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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25202 cases found.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Samuel Baruch
Age 34
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 300 block of Birchwood Park Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452
L.E.A Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia
On Thursday, October 10, 1991 at 9:15 am, Samuel Baruch arrived at his business in the 300 block of Birchwood Park Drive. Mr. Baruch was seen leaving the business location alone while driving his full sized Grey Mercury Marquis, but he returned where he was found shot to death lying in a pool of blood next to a safe within the business. Mr. Baruch’s body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. The cause of death was a gunshot wound with the manner of death ruled a homicide. Investigators discovered the victim’s grey Mercury Marquis missing from the business, but was found a short distance away at the Pembroke Mall Parking lot. The apparent motive for this brutal murder was robbery. Sam was a 34 year old large white male who had brown eyes and brown hair around the sides and bald on top of his head, 6’ 3’’ tall weighing 250 pounds. He also had a large dark brown or black moustache.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: June 11, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ivan Gutierrez-Gamino
Age 19
Gender Male
Race Hispanic/Latino
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2031 W 53rd St
Chicago, Illinois, 60609
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: 2012-081052
Date Reported: September 26, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Emerson Severe
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/09/1988
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4737 South Texas Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32839
Orange County
L.E.A Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
On September 26, 2012, around 8:34 PM, deputies responded to the Millennium Palms Apartments in reference to shots fired. After arrival, deputies found the victim on the ground with a gunshot wound. A witness stated that they say a dark passenger Dodge Charger driving through the complex when the shots were fired. The victim died as a result of his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's office at (407) 836 4357.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: January 1, 1970
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ikbalhusen Vakil
Age 52
Gender Male
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 6774 16th Place North
Brandywine Apartments
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33710
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: PD050914038927
Date Reported: September 14, 2005
VICTIM DETAILS
Name David Rodriguez
Age 22
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Other
Location Murder
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1430 NW 119TH ST
Miami-Dade County
L.E.A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Miami, Florida
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: March 4, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Courtney Copeland
Age 22
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location W Grand Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60639
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: May 25, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Chasity Johnson
Age 18
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60619
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: February 26, 1983
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Vivian Edwards
Age 32
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Walton County
L.E.A Bay County Sherrif's Office, Panama City, Florida
Discovered missing from her Dolphin Drive residence on January 26, 1983. Blood was found inside the residence, and in 1988, her body was found in a wooded area in Walton County, Florida. Contact Melissa Charland. 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
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Ricky Dodson
Age 53
Gender Male
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Other
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location Philpott Road
Henry, Virginia, 24102
Franklin County
L.E.A Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at (540) 352-5174.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: November 9, 2010
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Christopher Lee
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 4000 Government Rd
Richmond, Virginia, 23223
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.