206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Walter D. Illyankoff, a 40-year-old male, was tragically killed on July 21, 1974, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was a patrolman with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and had served the community for 14 years. On that fateful day, Illyankoff responded to a robbery alarm at a local restaurant on North Federal Highway. Suspecting a false alarm, he knocked on the rear door, expecting the kitchen staff to answer. Instead, one of the suspects opened the door and shot him. Despite being critical ...Read More
Victim Details

Walter D. Illyankoff

Male

Fort-lauderdale

FL

1974-07-21

40

Walter

Illyankoff

11/23/2025