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National Cold Case & Missing Persons Database

Search 275,849 cold case records by state, including missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified remains, unclaimed persons, and other long-unsolved investigations.

DEATHS BY FORCE

184,970 67%

MISSING

41,373 15%

MISSING (FOUND)

8,094 3%

UNCLAIMED

24,845 9%

UNIDENTIFIED

16,566 6%

Browse Unsolved Cases by State

Browse the cold case database by state to find missing person reports, unidentified remains, unclaimed persons, and unsolved homicide cases in your area.

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Cases Spotlight:

Joy Mack

Death by Force in Spartanburg, SC
Joy Vivonia Stephens-Mack, 45, a Black/African American woman, was the victim of a fatal shooting in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in October 2009. On October 20, Mack was inside a residence at 4041 Tacco Court when someone fired into the home during ...Read More

Christopher Scott Huffman

Death by Force in Las Vegas, NV
In the late summer of 1994, the life of Christopher Scott Huffman, a 24-year-old Caucasian male, came to a violent and mysterious end. On the morning of August 16, fishermen at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor at Lake Mead made a grim discovery. A metal tra ...Read More

Brenda Bottoms

Missing from Springfield, Illinois
In the summer of 1987, the life of a young mother named Brenda Sue Bottoms was irrevocably altered when she vanished from her hometown of Auburn, Illinois. At 22 years old, Brenda was living with her mother and her young son. On the evening of June 2 ...Read More

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Dennis Parker

Death by Force in Tacoma, WA
On a tragic afternoon in Tacoma, Washington, the life of 41-year-old Dennis Parker, a Caucasian male, came to an abrupt and violent end. In the days preceding October 23, 2023, Parker had been exhibiting troubling behavior at the Lakeside Landing Apa ...Read More

Delmar Wilson

Death by Force in Hardinsburg, IN
In the early morning hours of June 12, 1994, the life of 20-year-old Delmar Wilson, a Caucasian male, was tragically cut short in Hardinsburg, Indiana. A quiet and well-liked young man, Delmar had recently graduated from Paoli High School in 1992 and ...Read More

Justin Albert Bordner

Missing from Costa Mesa, California
Justin Albert Bordner was previously listed in public missing-person records as a 43-year-old White/Caucasian male whose last known family contact was on October 5, 2021. His last known location was recorded as Costa Mesa, California, in Orange Count ...Read More

Shaun Johnson

Death by Force in Kearny, AZ
Shaun Johnson, a 35-year-old White male, was shot and killed by a Kearny police officer late on May 8, 2015, outside a residence in the 59700 block of East Bidegain Place in Kearny, Arizona. According to the Pinal County Sheriffâ€™s Office, the ...Read More

Edward Green

Death by Force in Louisville, KY
In the quiet neighborhood of Pleasure Ridge Park in Louisville, Kentucky, the morning of October 19, 2021, was shattered by the discovery of a beloved veteran and businessman's death. Edward Cory Green, a 33-year-old male, was found in his home on Kr ...Read More

Linda Logan

Missing from Las Vegas, Nevada
In September of 1998, 35-year-old Linda Sue Logan visited her son's home in Las Vegas, Nevada, to meet her new grandchild. After leaving the residence, she was never seen or heard from again. At the time of her disappearance, Linda was described as a ...Read More

Alton Jones

Death by Force in Hinesville, GA
In the winter of 2024, the life of 46-year-old Alton Fontay Jones was tragically cut short in Hinesville, Georgia. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Jones was known to his loved ones as a 'gentle giant,' a loving son, a protective brother, and a dedi ...Read More

Timothy Workman

Death by Force in Norwood, CO
On the morning of March 22, 2026, the quiet outside Norwood, Colorado, was broken by the kind of news that instantly changes a place. Timothy Workman, 55, was the focus of a death investigation that drew deputies to the area outside town and shut dow ...Read More

Dillon Scott

Missing from Depue, Illinois
In the early hours of a late February morning in 2016, the life of 20-year-old Dillon Harley Scott of Depue, Illinois, took a mysterious and troubling turn. The last confirmed sighting of Dillon was in rural Bureau County, following a single-vehicle ...Read More

Christopher Rudy Escobar

Death by Force in Seatac, WA
In the early morning hours of January 11, 2024, the life of 16-year-old Christopher Rudy Escobar was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire. A resident of SeaTac, Washington, the young male had just finished a bus ride and was walking from the la ...Read More

Michelle Bernstein-schultz

Missing from Phoenix, Arizona
On June 29, 2022, 36-year-old Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz, also known as 'Elle' to her loved ones, disappeared from her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was last seen in the vicinity of her apartment, located near North 40th Street and East Greenway ...Read More

Robert A. Trotter

Death by Force in Chicago, IL
Black / African American, male. On July 18, 2025, Robert A. Trotter, age 62, was standing outside a residence late that morning in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood when a dark-colored Dodge SUV pulled up on the 7600 block of South Eberha ...Read More

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John Dewayne Lee Connor Death in Wewahitchka, FL
Date of Death: 2024-04-12

JD, I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this , that sounds terrifying and unfair, and I hope you're getting support; please consider reporting any threats to the Gulf County Sheriff's Office and Crime Stoppers so there's an official record 🙏.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/14/2026

Charles Stahl Death in Little Falls, NY
Date of Death: 1977-11-08

CI , I agree, whoever set that roadblock almost certainly knew those back roads and routines well, which would make a quick escape far easier for someone local.
State police actually reissued an appeal for information in January 2020, so if anyone remembers anything from that time period they should contact the Oneida troop tip line (315-366-6000).... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/14/2026

Carnell Mobley Death in Phenix-city, AL
Date of Death: 2023-08-03

Thanks, AH , praying and hoping right alongside you. I keep hoping someone will come forward with the tip that finally gives Carnell the justice your family deserves; if anyone remembers anything, Phenix City PD and CrimeStoppers still take anonymous tips and those small pieces can make a difference.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/14/2026

Hanley Ernst Missing from Laguna Niguel, California
Missing: 2025-07-04

Brandon just needs to be honest and tell someone what happened. What kind of 'creepy' behavior was he doing?... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/14/2026

Carnell Mobley Death in Phenix-city, AL
Date of Death: 2023-08-03

Someone has to know something. I pray something breaks soon in your son's case. ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/14/2026

Michael Keith Mccarter Death in Paxton, IL
Date of Death: 1979-04-07

Violence like this causes a scar on a family for generations. I hope your family can bask in the light of his presence through all of you. ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/14/2026

Bobby Glen Stevens Missing from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Missing: 1986-05-09

Here is my rendering. Did not adjust anything but the size of the image..... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/13/2026

Carnell Mobley Death in Phenix-city, AL
Date of Death: 2023-08-03

Praying ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/13/2026

Nicolett Marshall Death in Independence, MO
Date of Death: 2022-11-16

JB

This is very sad. So sorry for what your family has been thru. 18 years for this act seems so light but we see that a lot. It's just crazy. I'm glad that at least there was some form of justice for your family. It sounds like she was just an innocent victim caught in the crossfire.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 10/13/2026

Featured Missing:

Noah Winters Missing from Eastpointe, Michigan
Missing: May 14, 2026
Seventeen-year-old Noah Winters, a male teenager from Eastpointe, Michigan, was last seen on May 14, ...Read More

Melvin Jenkins Missing from Davenport, Florida
Missing: Jun 18, 2026
In the quiet community of Davenport, Florida, a family's concern grew for 63-year-old Melvin Stacy J ...Read More

Jemma Padgett Missing from Lake Wales, Florida
Missing: May 12, 2026
In the spring of 2026, concern grew for a young girl from Lake Wales, Florida, when 12-year-old Jemm ...Read More

Star Julio Missing from North Miami Beach, Florida
Missing: Jul 05, 2026
On July 5, 2026, a sense of concern began to ripple through a North Miami Beach, Florida community. ...Read More

Lyniece Harris Missing from Jackson, Mississippi
Missing: Jun 14, 2026
In the city of Jackson, Mississippi, a family is anxiously awaiting news of 53-year-old Lyniece Harr ...Read More

Kerissa Porter Missing from Cocoa, Florida
Missing: Jun 20, 2026
Kerissa Dawn Porter, a 26-year-old woman, was last known to be in the Cocoa area of Brevard County, ...Read More

Wilfredo Morales Morales Missing from West Palm Beach, Florida
Missing: May 09, 2026
A sense of concern lingers in the community of West Palm Beach, Florida, following the disappearance ...Read More

Malaya Christopher Missing from San Antonio, Texas
Missing: May 21, 2026
In the late spring of 2026, concern grew in the San Antonio, Texas community for 16-year-old Malaya ...Read More

Jadelise Gatson Missing from Gainesville, Florida
Missing: Jun 19, 2026
In the early summer of 2026, the Gainesville, Florida community was gripped with concern over the di ...Read More

Amber Simpson Missing from Kansas City, Missouri
Missing: Jun 10, 2026
In the late spring of 2026, the community of Kansas City, Missouri, was filled with concern and ques ...Read More

Xiyah Majors Missing from Davenport, Florida
Missing: May 18, 2026
On a spring day in Davenport, Florida, 15-year-old Xiyah Majors was last seen on May 18, 2026. The B ...Read More

Alexander Douglas Clay Missing from Tuscambia, Alabama
Missing: May 13, 2026
Alexander Douglas Clay was 26 years old when he disappeared from Tuscumbia, Alabama, on May 13, 2026 ...Read More

Katelan Mitchell Missing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Missing: Jun 16, 2026
On a Tuesday evening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 16-year-old Katelan Nicole Mitchell was last seen ...Read More

Lewis Blevins Missing from Chattanooga, Tennessee
Missing: May 14, 2026
In the late spring of 2026, a family in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, near Chattanoo ...Read More

Trinity Mcdaniel Missing from North Port, Florida
Missing: Jun 12, 2026
On June 12, 2026, 17-year-old Trinity Mcdaniel was reported missing from North Port, Florida, sparki ...Read More

Mason Reed Missing from SALEM, Virginia
Missing: Jul 09, 2026
In the quiet community of Salem, Virginia, a sense of unease settled over a local family when 10-yea ...Read More

Chloe Messick Missing from Dunnellon, Florida
Missing: Jun 19, 2026
In the quiet community of Dunnellon, Florida, the life of a family was altered on June 19, 2026, whe ...Read More

Featured Deaths by Force:

Raymond Jerz Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Feb 11, 2012
Raymond Jerz, 24, was shot and killed on February 11, 2012, in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood o ...Read More

Erika Greene Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Jan 08, 2011
Erika Greene, aged 40, was fatally shot on January 8, 2011, in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. The i ...Read More

Virginia Perillo Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Oct 24, 2011
Virginia Perillo, aged 73, was tragically killed on October 24, 2011, in the Bridgeport neighborhood o ...Read More

Fazion Robinson Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Apr 12, 2010
Fazion Robinson, an 18-year-old from Chicago, was fatally shot on April 12, 2010, in what was believ e ...Read More

Anthony R Welch Death in Chicago, IL
Death: May 15, 2010
Anthony R. Welch, a 19-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed on May 15, 2010, in Chicago, Ill l ...Read More

Chester Gil Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Mar 29, 2010
Chester Gil, a 35-year-old man, was killed in a homicide on March 29, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois. Th T ...Read More

Christian Pichardo Death in Chicago, IL
Death: May 23, 2011
Christian Pichardo, age 28, was shot and killed on May 23, 2011, in the South Chicago neighborhood. . ...Read More

Dennis C August Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Nov 11, 2010
Dennis C. August, a 25-year-old from Chicago, tragically lost his life on November 11, 2010. His dea e ...Read More

Alex Hernandez Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Aug 12, 2009
On August 12, 2009, Alex Hernandez, a 19-year-old from Chicago, was fatally shot in a tragic inciden e ...Read More

Anton Sanders Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Jan 20, 2012
Anton Sanders, a 15-year-old from Chicago, was tragically shot and killed on January 20, 2012, in th t ...Read More

Mark Watts Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Jan 04, 2012
Mark Watts, a 15-year-old from Chicago, was shot and killed on January 4, 2012, in the West Englewoo o ...Read More

Corey Mc Claurin Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Sep 19, 2009
Corey McClaurin, a 17-year-old resident of Chicago, was shot and killed on September 19, 2009. The i ...Read More

Charinez E Jefferson Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Aug 16, 2011
Charinez E. Jefferson, aged 17, was tragically shot and killed on August 16, 2011, in Chicago's Marq r ...Read More

Martell T Wesley Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Dec 23, 2011
Martell T. Wesley, aged 20, was fatally shot on December 23, 2011, in the West Englewood neighborhoo o ...Read More

David Corral Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Mar 13, 2011
David Corral, aged 17, was tragically killed on March 13, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. He was shot in i ...Read More

Kirk Orellana Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Jan 09, 2011
Kirk Orellana, aged 22, was tragically shot and killed on January 9, 2011, in the Gage Park neighbor o ...Read More

Gamaliel Toscano Death in Chicago, IL
Death: Oct 22, 2009
Gamaliel Toscano, a 17-year-old student at Tilden High School in Chicago, was fatally shot on Octobe b ...Read More