287 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

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.

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shaun Johnson

Death by Force in Kearny, AZ
In the small town of Kearny, Arizona, a late-night call to 911 on Friday, May 8, 2015, set in motion a chain of events that would end in the death of 35-year-old Shaun Johnson. The call came from his wife, who reported a disturbance at their home aft ...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

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

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

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

Death by Force in ,
...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

Influencer Spotlight:

Ty Notts

Thanks for checking out True Crime Stories!

I'm Ty Notts, your resident true crime nut and armchair detective. I publish weekly true crime documentaries cover ...Learn More

A Wicked World

I'm Cassie and I bring you true crime cases from around the world.

I Upload New Videos Every 2-3 Days

...Learn More

True Crime Unsolved

...Learn More

Southern Girl Crime Stories

At Southern Girl Crime Stories, we’re dedicated to giving a voice to victims from all walks of life. If you’re tired of seeing the same true crime cases repeated on ot ...Learn More

Catie Brannon

Dark Times with Catie dives into the shadows of history, crime, and the unexplained. Hosted by true-crime enthusiast and storyteller Catie Brannon, each episode explores real cases, chilling mysteries, conspi ...Learn More

Coffeehouse Crime

True Crime YouTuber with a caffeinated twist.

...Learn More

Crime Stands Still

Crime Stands Still is a true crime docu-series hosted by award-winning author, attorney, and criminal pathology expert ...Learn More

Trace Evidence Podcast

True crime podcast focused on unsolved murders and disappearances. Deep dives into cold cases, thorough examination of the available evidence and discussion about potential theories.
...Learn More

Latest Articles & Discussions
View All
New York Post Crime | Sep 21
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner admits he was selling drugs less than 500 feet from where the UK girl vanished

CBS News Crime | Sep 21
Criminologists on whether Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview will change people's opinions

Disappeared Blog | Sep 18
The Disappearance of Edna Pate

LostNFoundBlogs.com | Sep 20
The Disappearing Priests: Victims or Vindication?

New York Post Crime | Sep 20
Fixing Fairfax begins with public safety

CBS News Crime | Sep 21
Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur

Recent Testimonials

"After 7 agonizing years of not knowing what happened to my brother, I was finally able to bring some closure to my family after locating him as an Unclaimed victim on CrimeSolversCentral. Thank you for everything you guys are doing and please keep doing it!" - MN

"Thanks to Crime Solvers Central, we found my cousin E***** after she’d been missing for over a year. I posted out of desperation, not expecting much — but within days, people reached out with tips." - LT
"My Aunt N*** was murdered in 1996, and for nearly three decades, our family lived with the pain of not knowing who did it or why. The case had gone cold. We always believed she deserved justice, but we felt powerless — until I found CrimeSolversCentral.com. Someone recognized a pattern from another cold case, and that sparked renewed interest from law enforcement. Long story short, an arrest was made last year. DNA confirmed it. We finally know who took her from us — and they’re behind bars!" - AM
Read All Testimonials

Recent Forum Posts:
View All

Diana Martinez Missing from North Bergen, New Jersey
Missing: 1987-03-20

I hope she is living and loving life. Sometimes even at a young age you need to get away from environments that are not serving you. Good for her.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/21/2026

Raj Narain Missing from Eugene, Oregon
Missing: 1987-09-07

Ashok could definitely be a victim in this case too. It is more than unlikely he murdered his wife and child and then dissapeared. I think they just haven't found his body yet. I could be wrong but they should definitely still be looking for his remains near where the other two were found.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/21/2026

Jose Torrez-Padilla Death in Goose-creek, SC
Date of Death: 2020-07-03

Jabaari and his juvie accomplice were finally stopped. I am glad but to have graduated to open murder is just ridiculous. They destroyed 2 families and that doesn't even count their own families that have to bear the burden of what they did.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/21/2026

Henry Brissette Death in Richmond, VA
Date of Death: 2016-03-27

This was so devastating for Madeline. To have her parents killed by her brother was so difficult to navigate. I hope her brother receives the care he needs and is put in a facility that he can live out his life but not have access to the public again. His mental issues and ability to take the lives of people he loved is so sad.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/20/2026

Stephen Clark Missing from San Francisco, California
Missing: 2005-03-05

He is still missing. I hope someday we find out what happened to him.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/20/2026

Amir Dermoumi Death in Portsmouth, VA
Date of Death: 2017-01-15

I am so proud of the witness that was willing to testify to what she saw. I know in cases like these it is very scary and can be dangerous to do so. ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/20/2026

Dorothy Glanton Missing from Chicago, Illinois
Missing: 1987-12-09

But how did she end up a drowning victim? How did that come about? Was it foul play? Robbery? ... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/19/2026

Jonathon Giorgianni Missing from Houston, Texas
Missing: 2022-01-14

Bipolar disorder can be so devistating for both the person with bipolar and the family. It is so difficult to deal with because many times the person gets on medication, feels like 'I am ok' and stops taking it and then it creates this cycle. If only the medication for it didn't have the side effects it does then it would be easier to stay on it.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/19/2026

Dalton White Death in Laurel, MS
Date of Death: 2019-11-07

I hope his mom is doing ok. Your son was a hero for protecting you. May peace and love light your life.... ...View Post & Comment
Posted: 09/19/2026

Featured Missing:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Featured Deaths by Force:

Martin Bustos Death in Denver, CO
Death: Feb 27, 1970
On a cold winter's night in Denver, Colorado, on February 27, 1970, a young man's life was tragicall l ...Read More

Amber Monroe Death in Detroit, MI
Death: Aug 08, 2015
In the early morning hours of a Saturday in August 2015, a life was tragically cut short on the stre r ...Read More

Daryl Jamichael Price Death in Ellenton, NC
Death: Nov 20, 2020
Daryl Jamichael Price, a 29-year-old African American male, was reported missing from the Ellenboro o ...Read More

Matthew Harvey Death in Oklahoma City, OK
Death: Mar 16, 2023
In March of 2023, a dispute between roommates at a southwest Oklahoma City apartment tragically esca c ...Read More

Dontae Lamont Cotton Death in Los-angeles, CA
Death: Jan 24, 2010
Dontae Lamont Cotton, a 28-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on o ...Read More

James Barfield Death in Lecompte, LA
Death: Oct 31, 2024
In the early morning hours in Lecompte, Louisiana, a verbal dispute escalated into deadly violence, , ...Read More

Aden Wright Death in Lehigh-acres, FL
Death: Sep 14, 2017
Aden James Wright, a 20-year-old resident of Lehigh Acres, Florida, tragically lost his life on Sept p ...Read More

Ontario Manning Death in Memphis, TN
Death: Apr 27, 2016
A 22-year-old man named Ontario Manning died from gun violence in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 27, 2 ...Read More

Elijah Pinckney Death in Boston, MA
Death: Nov 09, 2022
In the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, a brazen daytime shooting on November 9, 2022, claimed the h ...Read More

Joseph Garner Death in Milwaukee, WI
Death: Jan 30, 2022
In the winter of 2022, the life of a 39-year-old Black / African American man named Joseph Garner wa w ...Read More

Emmanuwell Leigh Nelson Death in Spring-lake, NC
Death: Dec 02, 2018
Emmanuwell Leigh Nelson, a 17-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on Dece c ...Read More

Fredrick Dashun Ware Death in Dallas, TX
Death: Dec 31, 2017
Fredrick Dashun Ware, a 33-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on December 31, 20 2 ...Read More

Shirley Gene Arthur Death in Pineville, WV
Death: Nov 22, 1963
Shirley Gene Arthur, a 33-year-old man, vanished in southern West Virginia on November 22, 1963, dur u ...Read More

Isaiah Martin Death in Savannah, GA
Death: Oct 22, 2015
In the autumn of 2015, the life of 18-year-old Isaiah Martin was tragically cut short in Savannah, G ...Read More

Chad Thomas Boltz Death in Dallas, GA
Death: Jan 27, 2019
In the early morning hours of January 27, 2019, a violent altercation in Dallas, Georgia, resulted i ...Read More

Alfred William Terrinoni Death in Coral-gables, FL
Death: Oct 12, 1989
Alfred William Terrinoni, a 38-year-old police officer with the Coral Gables Police Department, trag a ...Read More

Trevion Damone Butler Death in Houston, TX
Death: Nov 19, 2023
On November 15, 2023, 19-year-old Trevion Damone Butler from Sugar Land, Texas, was reported missing n ...Read More