Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Cortez Rhynes death by force case profile photo

Cortez Rhynes

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Mar 06, 2016

Victim Details

Cortez Rhynes

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2016-03-06

30

Cortez

Rhynes

Yes

07/13/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a Sunday afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 6, 2016, a dispute over a vehicle repair turned fatal, ending the life of 32-year-old Cortez Rhynes, a Black male. The incident unfolded just before 3:00 p.m. in the Acipco-Finley neighborhood, near the 1700 block of 26th Avenue North. Rhynes had arranged to meet with Rodarius Kwamaine Grimes to settle a payment for repairs following a car accident between the two men.

During their meeting, the discussion escalated, leading Grimes to ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Cortez Rhynes, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • 2 Sunday shooting victims identified
  • Man found guilty in 2016 Birmingham homicide - AL.com
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else been following the trial coverage of Rodarius Kwamaine Grimes? What stands out to me... ...Read More
    12/14/2024
    Does anyone else find the timing of this incident really unsettling? Cortez Rhynes was found right n... ...Read More
    08/23/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Cortez Rhynes

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Birmingham, Alabama

    Christopher Diltz death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Christopher Diltz

    Death: Sep 16, 2021
    Before dawn on September 16, 2021, firefighters and Birmingham police were dispatched to a house fir i ...Read More
    Garry Lynn Logan death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Garry Lynn Logan

    Death: Mar 23, 2018
    On a Friday in late March of 2018, the life of 29-year-old Garry Lynn Logan was cut short in a burst s ...Read More
    Derrick Dwayne Daniels death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Derrick Dwayne Daniels

    Death: Mar 13, 2019
    On a Wednesday evening in Birmingham, Alabama, the life of 44-year-old Derrick Dwayne Daniels was cu c ...Read More
    Aubrey A. Johnson death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Aubrey A. Johnson

    Death: Sep 26, 2008
    In the waning hours of a September day in Birmingham, Alabama, a series of events unfolded that woul u ...Read More
    Miracle Stinson death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Miracle Stinson

    Death: Feb 17, 2015
    In the quiet neighborhood of Ensley in Birmingham, Alabama, a young life was tragically cut short on o ...Read More
    Chico Guest death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Chico Guest

    Death: Feb 05, 2022
    In the late afternoon of a Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama, a violent encounter irrevocably altered d ...Read More
    Leeco Whittington death by force case in Birmingham, AL

    Leeco Whittington

    Death: Jan 04, 2022
    In the winter of 2022, the life of 24-year-old Leeco Whittington was abruptly ended in a burst of gu g ...Read More