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National Cold Case & Missing Persons Database

Search 272,250 cold case records by state, including missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified remains, unclaimed persons, and other long-unsolved investigations.

DEATHS BY FORCE

184,260 68%

MISSING

39,048 14%

MISSING (FOUND)

7,899 3%

UNCLAIMED

24,540 9%

UNIDENTIFIED

16,502 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

David Moore

Death by Force in Louisville, KY
In the late summer afternoon of August 22, 2023, the life of 38-year-old David Moore, a Black male, was tragically cut short in Louisville, Kentucky. Responding to reports of a shooting around 2:30 p.m. in the Bon Air neighborhood, Louisville Metro P ...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

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

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

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Benjamin Brubaker

Missing from Ashland, Ohio
In the autumn of 2005, concern grew for Benjamin 'Ben' Brubaker, a 30-year-old man from Ashland, Ohio, after he seemingly vanished. There are conflicting accounts regarding the exact date of his last contact. While his mother recalled speaking with h ...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

Joy Mack

Death by Force in Spartanburg, SC
In the fall of 2009, the life of 45-year-old Joy Vivonia Stephens Mack was cut short in a violent act that remains a mystery to this day. A resident of Greenville and formerly of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Mack became the victim of a fatal drive-by ...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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Warren Hawkins Missing from Kelso, Washington
Missing: 1986-07-06

How unfortunate his mom was not alive when his remains would be found. In the very least she would have had confirmation that he had passed and the murder investigation could truly begin. ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/14/2026

Isaiah Swan Death in Coachella, CA
Date of Death: 2022-09-02

This makes me so sad that such a young life was taken and another young life was destroyed as well. This will affect so many people, multiple families and will cause scars that never heal. What a short life to live for both the Isaiah and his killer. ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/14/2026

Mary Lou Bivins Missing from Quincy, Florida
Missing: 2002-06-15

Does anyone have any updates on this case? Was she ever found? Was there a real investigation?... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/14/2026

Maureen Sherman Missing from Miami, Florida
Missing: 1985-05-02

Maybe it is just me. I have seen so many cases of submerged vehicles for missing persons cases. It seems really odd to me how many missing people have ended up in a body of water with their cars. ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/13/2026

Christopher Wilkerson Death in Saint Louis, MO
Date of Death: 2025-05-01

Have they been able to talk to the other victim in this case? I know it has only been a few months but I would hope they have had a chance to talk to the other person. Did he know who did this? ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/13/2026

Darren Scott Death in Elizabeth, NJ
Date of Death: 2016-05-15

How could there be nobody that would come forward? Did the person who killed him have that much control over the sheeple? ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/13/2026

Brenda Oconnor Missing from Wilseyville, California
Missing: 1985-04-19

I read about these guys. These monsters that Killed all these people including Brenda were absolutely deranged. How any 2 people could cause this much pain and torment is completely beyond me. I don't really understand it and I think that is ok.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/12/2026

Roberto V. Arguelles
Serial Killer: 1985-04-19

I get he was convicted to death and I don't disagree with it. The method of firing squad seems a bit barbaric though. Glad he is gone. He really couldn't be rehabilitated and that was clear. ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/12/2026

Brandon Ray Stane Death in Stilwell, OK
Date of Death: 2020-05-13

What was the motive for this senseless killing? Why did his life have to be taken? ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/12/2026

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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

Wilfredo Morales Morales Missing from West Palm Beach, Florida
Missing: May 09, 2026
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Missing: Jun 16, 2026
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Missing: May 14, 2026
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Missing: May 14, 2026
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Missing: Jun 19, 2026
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Missing: Jun 12, 2026
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Missing: Jul 09, 2026
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Missing: Jun 14, 2026
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Missing: Jun 19, 2026
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Missing: May 18, 2026
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Missing: Jun 18, 2026
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Missing: Jul 05, 2026
On July 5, 2026, a sense of concern began to ripple through a North Miami Beach, Florida community. ...Read More

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

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

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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

Featured Deaths by Force:

Leanne Lynn Gonzalez Death in Fort Wayne, IN
Death: May 05, 2025
In Fort Wayne, Indiana, a community was left to grapple with the sudden and tragic loss of Leanne Ly L ...Read More

Pamela Wilson Death in Missouri-city, TX
Death: Feb 22, 2020
Pamela Wilson, a 64-year-old woman from Missouri City, Texas, tragically lost her life on February 2 ...Read More

Yasin Lashawn Jones Death in Beaumont, TX
Death: Jun 07, 2018
Yasin Lashawn Jones, a 24-year-old male from Beaumont, Texas, tragically died on June 7, 2018, after e ...Read More

Evangeline Mancera Death in Lancaster, SC
Death: Nov 29, 2025
Late on the night of Saturday, November 29, 2025, a violent incident unfolded at the Palmetto Place e ...Read More

Jon Robert Ruff Death in Denton, TX
Death: Aug 09, 2025
Jon Robert Ruff, 61, male, White/Caucasian, died after being shot during a daytime disturbance just t ...Read More

Calvin Carter Death in Richmond, VA
Death: Apr 30, 2026
On the last day of April in 2026, the life of 42-year-old Calvin Christopher Carter was tragically c ...Read More

Kaylanee Orr Death in Blackfoot, ID
Death: Oct 10, 2025
In a remote corner of Fremont County, Idaho, a hunting trip turned into a scene of unimaginable grie i ...Read More

Shemar Shackelford Death in Louisville, KY
Death: Apr 15, 2026
On the afternoon of April 15, 2026, Shemar Rayon Shackelford, a 30-year-old man, was fatally shot in i ...Read More

Bridget Smallwood Death in Baltimore, MD
Death: Mar 13, 2025
In the spring of 2025, a sense of unease settled over a Baltimore neighborhood when a 54-year-old Bl B ...Read More

Stella Jade Kimsey Death in Forest Grove, OR
Death: Aug 22, 2026
In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 22, 2026, a vehicle fire on a rural property in Fores e ...Read More

Trey’zuan Charles Death in Washington, DC
Death: Feb 02, 2025
On the evening of February 2, 2025, a tragic event unfolded in the 1400 block of Florida Avenue, Nor o ...Read More

Marilyn Sommer Death in Fairfax, VA
Death: Feb 28, 2025
In the quiet, suburban neighborhood of Chantilly, Virginia, a tragedy unfolded inside a home on Penn n ...Read More

Kevin Rivera Death in Los Angeles, CA
Death: Feb 10, 2025
Kevin Rivera, a 30-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on February 10, 2025, in Los Angel e ...Read More

Joseph Camarena Death in San-antonio, TX
Death: Nov 17, 2017
Joseph Camarena, a 26-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on November 17, 2017, in n ...Read More

Chris Nicolasora Death in Vidor, TX
Death: Jan 13, 2017
Chris Nicolasora, a 38-year-old Filipino man, tragically died on January 13, 2017, in Vidor, Texas. . ...Read More

Alonzo Goffney Death in Fredericksburg, VA
Death: Apr 08, 2025
On a tragic evening in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, just outside of Fredericksburg, the life of 18 1 ...Read More

Anthony James Madrid Death in Beaumont, TX
Death: Jun 08, 2022
Anthony James Madrid, a 4-year-old boy from Beaumont, Texas, tragically died on June 8, 2022, from a ...Read More