According to police, the crime scene was extremely violent. On July 5, 2007, the body of Vivian Cain Reagen was found near the corner of Boggy Creek Road and Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee. Calkins pulled over Williams for suspected driving without a license, but claimshe dropped the man off at the same Circle K. Neither Santos nor Williams arrived at the police station for bookingafter their interactions with the former sheriff, who was fired after giving contradicting statements during the ensuing investigation. The victim was found shot to death in the pictured vehicle at approximately 1400 hours, on 10/22/02 at 632 Bayshore Drive, Tarpon Springs. Accessibility, Department General Orders / Policies & Guidelines, Community Assistance and Life Liaison (CALL) Program, Information and Technology Services Division (ITSD), Records and Evidentiary Services Division, Criminal Intelligence and Threat Assessment Unit, Public Safety Cadet Program (formerly Police Explorers), Commercial or Residential Security Assessment, Submit a Police Report Originally, the remains were thought to be those of an adult white male, however, later DNA testing revealed that the remains were those of an adult white or white/black admixture female. Pictured is a forensic artist skull reconstruction drawing of the victim. Name Description We want your information, not your name! The girl weighed about 145 pounds, had brown eyes and straight, collar-length dark brown hair. On March 2, 1995 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Teresa Russo's body was located in her vehicle. Alexander and Nadia had just gone to bed when several unidentified suspects forced entry into the home and during the robbery, shot Alexander. The following cases are currently unsolved but police are continuing to investigate diligently as new leads come in. Joe Giasone, a 30-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, said the agency has 32 cold cases, ranging from the 1959 Walker murders up to a 2019 missing boater. Leaves and other natural debris covered the victims, who rangedfrom 18 to 49 years old and had no outward signs of trauma on their bodies. Authorities have asked anyone with information about the case to contact OPD at 407-246-3975. 40-55 years of age, 508-603, possible salt and pepper colored hair.The following clothing was discovered on the victim:Size 10.5 Cross Trekker sneakersdenim pants (size 38x34) w/ a white rope around the waist that was being utilized as a beltColored medium sized button down shirt and a dark colored knit type watch capContact Det. Investigators found her car 4 days after her disappearance parked at a local Wal Mart. The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the District 5 Medical Examiners Office are requesting help in identifying the remains of a man found in 1997. The victims body was found concealed in a large duffel bag, on January 2, 2004, in the Indian Creek Water Way in Miami Beach. Sometime between the hours of 11:00 P.M. on May 9 1990, and 4:00 A.M. on May 10 1990, unknown assailant(s) entered a residence located at 631 SE 12 Avenue, Unit # 100, also known as the Courtyards Apartments, Cape Coral, Florida and murdered Robin Cornell, 11 year old white female and Lisa Story, 32 year old white female. Detectives say a receipt found at the crime scene shows a purchase at 1:09 a.m. on Aug. 5. To this day, investigators have not been able to identify her. (727) 893-7521, Loyalty Integrity Honor Florida Jane Doe's body and clothing was found in a dense wooded area. On March 10, 2003 a positive identification was made of the victim. Kohler's family reported him missing in October 1995; Blevins also disappeared in 1995, but no one reported him missing until the remains emerged in 2007. Link from the Panama City News Herald with a gallery of all the cases can be found here. That was the last sighting of the mystery girl. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in solving unsolved homicide cases. First published on January 17, 2018 / 2:21 PM. The man also had an old gunshot wound on his lower left leg.The dead man was wearing a green Nike cap, blue jeans, a brown belt, brown boots and thermal underwear. Osceola County deputies need civilians' help to close what they call one of the most brutal cold cases in Central Florida. Information can be given anonymously. The cause of death was homicide. HooverTallahassee Police DepartmentMajor Case Assessment Team850-891-4721, William "Bill" Smith, killed in April 1995, On Thursday, April 13th, 1995 sometime after 11 pm, William Bill Smith was found beaten severely in the parking lot of American Legion Post 268 (1690 Ave H West, Riviera Beach). TSPD case number 02-03510. Local media suspected the involvement of known serial killer Daniel Conahan, who wasserving time for the murder of a drifter and thought to be involved in the Hog Trail Murders of five people in the 1990s. This incident was worked by the Florida Highway Patrol as a Traffic Homicide Hit and Run. The photographed jewelry pictured below was found with the remains.Anyone with information please contact Special Agent (SA) Dennis Haley, FDLE, (800) 226-8574 or email dennishaley@fdle.state.fl.us, These images are artists representations of how this unidentified victim may have looked while still alive. On January 6, 2006, at approximately 11:00 P.M., the body of Melissa Lynn Howard was discovered by her daughter, and two other subjects in her Crestview home located on Tiffot Court. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------On May 7, 1986, the body of a woman was found floating face down in a drainage canal in a wooded area about half a mile from Interstate 4 in Lakeland, Florida. Neighbors heard a womans scream coming from McClouds residence at about 5:00 am on Thursday July 26, 2007. in Santa Rosa County. Investigation of this case continues. Henry was found clothed in dark colored clothing and a ski mask. Directions and Map (904) 525-8080. The skull has two bullet holes in it indicating that the decedent was the victim of a homicide. A convenience store owner killed in cold blood. The Unsolved Cases in Florida website features unsolved homicide cases that have been submitted by local law enforcement agencies for placement on this website. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. A search by the Coast Guard uncovered no sunken ship or wreckage, and no bodies. She was 8 years old when she was last seen at 2:30 P.M. on May 27, 1984 at the Belk's General Store in Greenacres City, Florida. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Case #87-15546 (Unsolved-447). Tonya Ethridge McKinley, killed in Jan. 1985. The vehicle pulled out of Chason Road onto Smith Creek Road, CR 375 and headed toward Highway 20. All of these people were murdered and their cases were never solved. The victim was not sexually assaulted nor showed any indication or combative wounds.Contact Special Agent Floy Turner Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Broward Office 1475 NW 62 Street, suite 203, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33309 telephone 954-958-5426 or 1-800-226-3024. The remains were unidentified until DNA testing confirmed the remains were those of James Norris. On May 07, 1986, the unidentified victim's body was discovered floating in a phosphate pit near SR 33 just north of Combee Road in Lakeland. Children on the bus reported they saw a faded blue pickup truck slowly following Jennifer as she walked home. The Tarpon Springs Police Department and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office are investigating the disappearance of Michael W. Allan.Mr. All indications are that Smith was walking eastbound on Hwy 90 and was struck by an unknown vehicle and run over. Jason, the assistant news director, served as the assignment manager since 2017. Renee Collins was 26 and Piterson Delhomme was 25. Officers described the killer as depraved. Detectives are asking again for people all over the country to take a look at the computerized photo, the clothes and the tattoos. Anyone with information, please call SAS Eric Yopp, FDLE, at (850) 410-7645 or (800) 342-0820, or Major Bill Poole, Wakulla County Sheriffs Office at (850) 926-0800. Unsolved Cases In Florida The Unsolved Cases in Florida website features unsolved homicide cases that have been submitted by local law enforcement agencies for placement on this website. Detectives got tips early on and learned that Florida Jane Doe had been seen by motorists hitchhiking along US 1 in the Keys. Hundreds of people have been interviewed, interrogated and polygraphed (taken lie-detector tests). Unsolved Homicides Below are some of our unsolved homicides and cold cases. Sweat drove a newer, red, Toyota Spider convertible, which was still parked in his driveway. For more than a decade, the person who killed Keira Banks has remained a mystery. More Jimmy Hoffa. Tim Farmer, Orange County Sheriffs Office, 2500 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 254-7000, ext. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. Anyone with information, please call Investigator Dick Trent, Crestview Police Department, at (850) 682-2055, or Special Agent (SA) Kenny Pinkard, FDLE, (800)226-8574 or email kennypinkard@fdle.state.fl.us. The night prior to the homicide Jones had been hanging out with friends, drinking alcohol and walking the local streets in the area of his residence. Debra Elizabeth Espey, killed in March 1973, On March 12, 1973, Debra Elizabeth Espey, 19 year old white female, went missing from the Okaloosa Walton Jr. College (OWJC), in Niceville, Florida. Approximately 2 weeks before Henrys body was found, Henry was reported missing in Valdosta, Georgia where Henry was last known to reside. Because of the impacted this homicide has had on the Charlotte County Community, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Twentieth Judicial Circuit State Attorneys Office, and the Charlotte County Sheriffs Office is jointly working this investigation as a COLD CASE HOMICIDE.This homicide has remained open and actively investigated since 1990. On Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at approximately 0900 hours Sue Feathers was the sole operator of the Feathers Dry Cleaning business located at 512 Dal Hall Boulevard in Lake Placid, Highlands County, Florida. To this date, Christy has not been located. During 10/23/2008 Leon Brady was killed near his home in the Nocatee Community of DeSoto County. Jennifer never made it to her door. Mendiola was shot when he resisted his attackers. most brutal cold cases in Central Florida. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Shawn Vance 561-882-3514, Riviera Beach Investigations Division, Victim Yvonne Davenport was found murdered in the south/central area of Hernando County, Florida on 03-22-1987. 1 (800) 423-TIPS (8477) Got a tip? A forensic examination of the remains revealed the remains belonged to a Caucasian female who was approximately 64 inches in height and weighed between 110 and 116 pounds. The St. Petersburg Police Department investigates both UCR reportable and non-UCR reportable homicides. Additional counties and states will be added to this database as time and funding permit. A third victim,Jonathan Tihay, also went missingin 1995 and was identified via DNA in 2008. During the investigation it was determined that Martin had been in the Seville Quarter area of Pensacola during the early morning hours of Thursday 04/28/00. According to numbers Action News requested . Detectives believe the victim had been deceased for more than 30 days when found. She was last seen alive the afternoon of 2-28-77.JULIE ANN COHENDESC: W/F, 8-30-54VEH: 1974 Ford PintoAnyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Inv. Chason was last seen leaving church shortly after 9:00 p.m., on the night of January 10. Below is a description of the victims profile:Possible Hispanic Male (Race Unknown)30-45 years old, 35 most likely years of age54 57 in heightPreviously broken left wristSilver lower left 2nd incisorAnyone with information on the possible identity of this subject or information about the crime should contact SA Kevin Bass at (407) 540-3986, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Orlando Regional Operations Center. Anyone with information on this crime or the identity of the victim is asked to please contact the Miami Beach Police Department, at (305) 673-7945 or Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS. In 1982 the Sheriffs Office adopted this case as a Homicide. On March 28, 2000 the medical examiners office reviewed the case and indications of blunt trauma were found at which time Jones death was reclassified as a homicide. The crimes on this list are sinister and mysterious, and they all have one thing in common - they remain unsolved. Evidence recovered from the vehicle indicates that Mr. Alans disappearance is suspicious and foul play is suspected. Included in these lists are the many unsolved murders in northern Florida, which include the 1986 murder of Howard "Kip" Evans, the 2009 murder of Tymon Ross, the 2004 murder of Kristin Dunn, the 1994 murder of Laralee Spear, and the 1978 murder of Carol Lynn Sullivan, among countless others. Shortly after 0900 hours a customer entered the store and discovered Sue Feathers body in the rear of the store.The family and friends of Sue Feathers offer a $25,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Sue Feathers murder.This case remains open. The following day, Cahanes went shopping at the Fashion Square Mall and an Orlando Kmart. The girl was wearing a knitted, long-sleeved sweater with wide red, black and purple horizontal stripes; long knee length denim shorts; and black ankle-high Indian-moccasin booties with red stitching.Florida Jane Doe also has two tattoos including a large heart with the word "Love" in the middle of it on her upper left arm. As unsolved crimes fade from the headlines . Information obtained over the years is that Smith was intentionally killed by an unknown person(s).Any persons with information pertaining to this case is asked to contact Investigator Scott Edwards at the Jackson County Sheriffs Office 850-482-9664 or Email: edwardsds@flcjn.net. Detective Michael Johnston is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 863-534-6379." The mother claimed to have checked on the victim before she went to bed, between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. At approximately 6:00 a.m., the victim's father and brother found the front door of the house open and the victim missing. There was not any evidence found at the scene to indicate a specific type of vehicle. Ralph Garrett or Inv. Please call either the Homicide Unit at (305) 603-6350, Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477, or visit the website at https://www.crimestoppers305.com . From the Florida Department of Law Enforcement: The body of Ms. Eileen Seymour was discovered in her home at lot 103, 1625 NE Fiveash Street in DeSoto County Floridaon March 02, 2006. During the next days, law enforcement equipped with police dogs and hundreds of volunteers scoured 60 square miles of rolling groves, pastures and woods surrounding the tiny Pasco town of Dade City. On July 27, 2007, the murdered bodies of Karley Collum and Terrance McCloud were discovered at McClouds residence on Silver Lake Drive in Putnam County, Florida. Before going unconscious, he told dispatch his attacker was a B/M, wearing a long sleeve blue shirt. Slaying solved 1984 murder of Claretha 'Coco' Gibbs solved: Fort Myers police link DNA on rag to suspect The case that dates to June 26, 1984, was one of the oldest unsolved homicides in the. After many unsuccessful attempts to find information about the Freedon, a salvager claimed he saw the freighter in Georgetown Harbor on Grand Cayman Island. Two days later, Cahanes was found dead outside a vacant home. Anyone with information is asked to call SW FL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS/1-800-780-8477 or Collier County Sheriff's Office 239-793-9310. Her killer was nowhere to be found. Angel Harris - On Saturday, June 25, 2011, at approximately 7:30 pm, the body of Angel Harris, a 31-year . If you have information about any of these cases, please contact the Major Crime Unit at (407) 665-6600. About this case: Name : ELEANOR SWIFT Location : 7801 Ridge Road, Seminole, Fl Date : 2/13/1987 Synopsis : This case is related to the murder of Opal Weil. Detectives continue to investigate cold cases in the pursuit of justice for the victims and their families. MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- There are currently over 400 unsolved murders in Florida and all of them are posted on this website. Missing nearly 3 years in December 2002, her remains were discovered in a wooded area at Cecil Field. She had been previously employed as an exotic dancer in the Tampa/St. By empowering citizens to provide tips, our goal is to arrest the criminals who committed these crimes. #7 of 8 on. Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 941.316.1201 Switchboard Operator:941.861.5800. The attacker may have been known to McCloud as there were no signs of forced entry. The victim is believed to have been 20 to 35 years old man about 5 feet, 9 inches tall. He is needed for questioning only. Though Florida may seem warm and sunny, there's a dark side to the Sunshine State. Kim was last seen alive earlier that morning in Cocoa, just a few blocks away from where her body was found. Michael Nelson, Hernando County Sheriff's Office(352) 754-6830mnelson@hernandosheriff.orgAnonymous tips can be made by e-mail to: tips@hernandosheriff.orgor by telephone (352) 797-TIPS/8477, Jewel Summerlin Melvin, killed in May 1998, Mrs. Melvin was found murdered in her Crestvew home on Friday, May 15, 1998. On October 15, 1991, James was killed, due to multiple gunshot wounds, in Perry, Florida.A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of James Gunter.Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact: Special Agent Michael Ragans, FDLE, Tallahassee, FL, (850) 410-7645 or Inv. The Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $3,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in our city. The age of the victim is most likely between 30 and 40 years old. The victims facial characteristics are the result of a forensic facial reconstruction. Gary Baney, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, 850-983-1191 orSpecial Agent Dennis Nordstrom, FDLE, 800-226-8574. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m . Bishop intended to write a storycontrasting the poverty and economic disparity between Haitians and Americans, but she did not arrive at her destination and was never heard from again. Multiple witnesses on the island swore they saw Bourchaccompanied by a dark-haired man later identified as an alleged smuggler named Phillipe. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. On April 17, 1973, the body of Ms. Espey was located off of Rock Bayou Road, by a subject from the U.S Air Force Base who was riding an off road motorcycle. "Florida's local law enforcement agencies work tirelessly on these unsolved cases," said FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen. After all these years, detectives are still unable to find out who she is and what happened to her.The case began on February 15, 1991. You don't have to leave your name and if your tip leads to an arrest in an unsolved homicide you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000. Jacksonville, FL 32202. On the evening of January 10, a caller reported a house fire to the Wakulla County Sheriffs Office. One of the items found on the man was a keychain with an engraving of the words "KKK MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING.". Jennifer's clothing, including the red sweater and Hooter's jacket, have not been found. Read how detectives solved the case here. Neighbors heard a womans scream coming from McClouds residence at about 5:00 am on Thursday July 26, 2007. 436/Spring Oaks, Altamonte Springs DNA evidence helped investigators identify two of the victims asErik Kohler and John Blevins. UPDATE: Seminole County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Thomas Garner, of Jacksonville in the slaying of Navy airman apprentice Pamela Cahanes on March 13, 2019. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is trying to solve a 20-year-old murder and they want your help.On July 26, 1986, the body of 15-year-old Belinda Snowden was discovered in a rural area off Highway 59 near Wacissa in Jefferson County, said FDLE spokesman Phil Kiracofe. Copyright St. Petersburg Police Department 2020, Privacy Policy | on her right hipA hand drawn heart on her left hip areaThe victim was wearing several pieces of jewelry:A silver colored bracelet with white stones shaped like hearts on her right wristTwo silver colored bracelets on her left wristA silver colored ring on her left index finger with 5 heart designs; three of the designs had blue stones and two of the designs had red stones (Pictured)A silver colored band with a "wave" design filled with blue stones and red stones (Pictured)A gold colored necklace with a gold colored dangle pendant3 pairs of pierced earrings (3 earrings in each ear:) 1 pair of gold colored French hoop dangle earrings, one earring was missing a dangle; a pair of light blue heart shaped earrings; a gold colored heart shaped earring with a clear stone and a pearl type ball earringAny one with information regarding this person or the circumstances surrounding her death is urged to contact Detective Vickie Callahan, Cold Case Homicide Unit, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow, Florida 33830, Phone: (863) 534-7222 or (863) 533-0334, e-mail: vcallahan@polksheriff.org. Police say the victim was a white female girl about 15 to 20 years old, who was beaten and strangled to death with her bikini top. / CBS Miami. James Brownie Gunter, Jr., killed in Oct. 1991. MAY 7 2006. Ms. Martin was last seen on the evening prior at the Porter House Bar and Grill located on Powerline Road at Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton, Florida.Contact InformationPalm Beach County Sheriffs OfficeDetective John Van HoutenVanHouten@pbso.org561-688-4157. He was traveling under the alias Richard Gunning. He had a foreign coin, though investigators have not identified what country it comes from, and three laminated four-leaf clovers. Detectives have also managed to obtain the victims DNA profile in the hopes of trying to match it with any surviving family members. He had a significant facial deformity which caused a lopsided lower jaw and an exaggerated overbite. Unsolved Homicides. Her cause of death was determined to be strangulation. Information can be given anonymously. 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