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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25201 cases found.
CCR: 100278
Date Reported: February 23, 1985
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Virginia Green-Johnson
Gender Female
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2400 W Lincoln Ct
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
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: 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: Unknown
Date Reported: May 18, 1988
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Sam Jones
Age 36
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Undisclosed
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location North J Street
Pensacola, Florida, 32501
Escambia County
L.E.A Escambia County Sheriff's Office - Pensacola, Florida

On the evening of Wednesday, May 18, 1988, a witness came upon thirty-six year old black male Sam Jones who was obviously injured and in distress. The witness and an unidentified man helped Sam Jones walk to the nearby hospital where attempts were made to treat him. Sam Jones died from his injuries shortly afterwards. Investigation found that Sam Jones had been the victim of violence and the apparent victim of murder, and that Sam Jones sustained his injuries during an altercation at a nightclub, BJ's Lounge, in the area of North J Street and West Lee Street. If you have any information on this case, contact Escambia County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit at (850) 436-9580 or Crime Stoppers at 1-877-433-TIPS. If the information you provide to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.00.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: September 7, 2015
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tywan Aldridge
Age 29
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 2730 Westlane Rd
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46268
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: Unknown
Date Reported: October 31, 2012
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Crista Bytheway
Age 29
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 624 Eugene St
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208
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: 87-0003430
Date Reported: September 17, 1987
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Amanda Rowley
Age 22
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/White
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Missing Person (Presumed Murdered)
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 563 6th Avenue South
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250
Duval County
L.E.A Jacksonville Beach Police Department, Jacksonville, Florida

The complainant reported the victim missing from her residence. The victim was employed at Stud’s Pub in Jacksonville, Florida. The victim hasn’t been seen nor heard from since the reported date. Anyone who has any information about the case or suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Beach Police Department at (904) 270-1661.
CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: October 18, 2008
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Richard Williams
Age 26
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 1200 4th Ave
San Diego, California, 92101
San Diego County
L.E.A San Diego Police Department, San Diego, California

CCR: Unknown
Date Reported: December 1, 2016
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Reginald Smith
Age 48
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 7833 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60619
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 7, 2017
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Tray Bays
Age 30
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Unknown
Location Unknown
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 565 E 2nd Ave
Columbus, Ohio, 43201
Franklin County
L.E.A Columbus Division of Police, Columbus, Ohio

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 Columbus Police Department at (614) 645-4545.
CCR: 1022209
Date Reported: November 14, 2006
VICTIM DETAILS
Name Larry Everett
Gender Male
Race African American/Black
DOB 01/08/1963
SUSPECT DETAILS
Name Unknown
Offense Murder
Cause Gun/Firearm
Location At Large
CASE DETAILS
Status Unsolved
Incident Location 8500 Collins Ridge Blvd N
Jacksonville, Florida, 32244
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.