Bowling Green, FL Area Cold Cases
Name
Jashavantlal PatelAge
54Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On june 20, 2008, at around 9:23 a.M., an unknown suspect entered rightway foods located at 404 us hwy 17-92 north in davenport, where 54-year-old jashavantlal patel worked as a clerk. The suspect attempted to rob the store and pointed a gun at patel. When patel reached under the counter for a pipe, the suspect shot him one time. The incident was captured by the store's surveillance system. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Octavio HernandezAge
25Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
The victim octavio hernandez was last seen alive leaving the rio grande bar in frostproof between midnight and 2:00 a.M. On may 11, 2008. He was found unresponsive, laying under a semi-truck trailer in the parking lot of ben hill griffin inc., located at 702 south scenic hwy in frostproof. Blunt force trauma was his cause of death and the manner was listed as homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Estevan RodriguezAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
The victim estevan rodriguez was last seen alive on march 21, 2008, at 7:00 p.M. By a co-worker. He lived in a travel trailer on rhoden loop west in fort meade, and worked at that location. On march 22, 2008, estevan’s boss discovered his body laying just outside the door of the travel trailer with three gunshot wounds. Robbery is a possible motive. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Hailie CaplesAge
20Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
On march 21, 2008, 20-month-old hailie caples’ stepmother put her to bed for the night around 7:10 p.M. The stepmother went in to check on her after hearing a loud noise in her room, and found the baby face down on the floor. Hailie was airlifted to arnold palmer children's hospital where she underwent emergency brain surgery to alleviate pressure on her brain. She later died. The medical examiner concluded that hailie died as a result of head trauma and listed the manner of death as homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Gary ParkerAge
24Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
24-year-old gary robert parker was found by ems on march 20, 2008, around 9:30 a.M., when they were called to a house on kalogridis road in haines city. Parker's body was in the enclosed front porch, and detectives discovered that the front door of the residence had been forced open. Parker sustained a single gunshot wound to the left eye area. Investigation revealed the residence was a marijuana grow house, rented by agner vilarello-fernandez. It is believed that parker was attempting to break into the residence and vilarello-fernandez shot him during this attempt. Vilarello-fernandez is wanted for questioning in this case. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Yascara YturradleAge
28Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On october 12, 2007, 38-year-old yascara “jackie” yturradle’s remains were found in a 1996 jeep grand cherokee that was discovered submerged in the water at saddle creek park in lakeland. She had been reported missing on october 10, 2005. Her autopsy revealed that she died of two gunshot wounds to the head. Her manner of death was determined to be homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Zachary DurhamAge
8Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
On september 29, 2007, 8-week-old zachary durham’s father found the baby unresponsive and called 911. Ems transported zachary to the heart of florida hospital in haines city where he was pronounced dead. Head trauma was discovered during autopsy. The medical examiner advised that the injuries were a result of a traumatic injury. The cause of death was listed as blunt force trauma and the manner of death as homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Jose Coronilla-garciaAge
21Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On may 21, 2006, 21-year-old jose coronilla-garcia and his brother were entering their residence on goodyear avenue in lakeland when three black males approached on foot. One of the suspects fired a gun at them. The bullet struck the ground, ricocheted, hit jose’s brother in the leg, and then passed on, hitting jose in the back. He died at the scene. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Priteshkumar AminAge
33Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On april 1, 2005, 33-year-old priteshkumar “pat” amin was killed while working in his convenience store located at 201 sr 542 in dundee. Surveillance video shows that at approximately 7:10 a.M. That morning, a dark-colored, late model gmc yukon (seen in the photo here) backed up to the front door of the store. Four young black male suspects exited the vehicle and went inside the store. A gunshot can heard on the video, and shortly thereafter, the four suspects exit the store and leave in the yukon. A customer found amin behind the counter. He had been shot in the chest. Amin was known to keep large amounts of cash in the store to cash paychecks for customers. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Ezekiel Trugillo-rodriguezAge
30Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On october 11, 2004, 30-year-old ezekiel trujillo-rodriguez was a patron at the el tanampa club, located at 2415 sr 60 west in lake wales. He became involved in a verbal altercation with another patron while inside the club. The altercation became physical, but was broken up by other patrons. Ezekiel exited the club and the suspect followed approximately ten minutes later. Witnesses heard gunshots, but did not exit the club to see what was taking place. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Charles SteeleAge
49Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
49-year-old charles g. Steele was a security guard who was found in a pool of blood on the north side of the piper aircraft in lakeland. He was shot through his left knee and bled to death between 5:00 a.M. And 5:42 a.M. On september 22, 1974. Pcso received a call during the time frame from an unknown female who advised she had just shot a man at piper aircraft. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Name
Charles SteeleAge
49Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
49-year-old charles g. Steele was a security guard who was found in a pool of blood on the north side of the piper aircraft in lakeland. He was shot through his left knee and bled to death between 5:00 a.M. And 5:42 a.M. On september 22, 1974. Pcso received a call during the time frame from an unknown female who advised she had just shot a man at piper aircraft.Agency
Polk County
Name
Dallas BeardAge
25Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On october 11, 1994, 25-year-old dallas beard was found on bronco lane, just off maine avenue, in the eaton park area of lakeland. He had been brutally stabbed. This case is also linked to a lakeland p.D. Case with victim darrell dillen. Dillen was found in a motel room in lakeland.Agency
Polk County
Name
Jose RevollarAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
34-year-old jose revollar was found shot to death on 2nd street in the wahneta area of winter haven, on may 25, 1992.Agency
Polk County
Name
Mary TuckerAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 14, 1978, 28-year-old mary jane tucker and 34-year-old margaret grubbs locke were found deceased in the front yard of their residence in the wahneta area of winter haven. The medical examiner ruled both deaths as homicides with the causes of death being blunt force trauma to the backs of the heads. A bloody bat was located approximately 100 feet from the victims' residence.Agency
Polk County
Name
Margaret LockeAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 14, 1978, 28-year-old mary jane tucker and 34-year-old margaret grubbs locke were found deceased in the front yard of their residence in the wahneta area of winter haven. The medical examiner ruled both deaths as homicides with the causes of death being blunt force trauma to the backs of the heads. A bloody bat was located approximately 100 feet from the victims' residence.Agency
Polk County
Name
Mary VavrekAge
80Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 12, 1992, 80-year-old mary vavrek was transported to winter haven hospital and died a short time later. The cause of death was listed as natural. The next day, the victim’s husband, 86-year-old andy vavrek, was transported to winter haven hospital in serious condition. On november 16, 1992, blood work revealed that mary had died from ingesting anti-freeze and her husband had also ingested anti-freeze. A bottle of sherry with anti-freeze was found in the liquor cabinet in the residence.Agency
Polk County
Name
Otway SigmanAge
59Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 21, 1982, 59-year-old otway sigman was found laying on the kitchen floor of his residence in auburndale. He had been stabbed several times in the chest and throat. There were no signs of forced entry into his residence.Agency
Polk County
Name
Priteshkumar AminAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 1, 2005, 33-year-old priteshkumar “pat” amin was killed while working in his convenience store located at 201 sr 542 in dundee. Surveillance video shows that at approximately 7:10 a.M. That morning, a dark-colored, late model gmc yukon (seen in the photo here) backed up to the front door of the store. Four young black male suspects exited the vehicle and went inside the store. A gunshot can heard on the video, and shortly thereafter, the four suspects exit the store and leave in the yukon. A customer found amin behind the counter. He had been shot in the chest. Amin was known to keep large amounts of cash in the store to cash paychecks for customers.Agency
Polk County
Name
Ronette PetersonAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 7, 1986, 22-year-old ronette peterson was found in a pit located near combee road in lakeland. She drowned after being struck in the head. Peterson remained a "Jane doe" for 19 years before her body was identified via fingerprints as a missing person from iowa. Detectives learned that she had traveled through arkansas, tennessee, alabama, south carolina, and florida (possibly the clearwater area) during the time period leading up to her deathAgency
Polk County
Name
Willie RobinsonAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Around 4:33 p.M. On january 2, 1977, 45-year-old willie lee robinson was found dead in the front seat of his 1967 blue buick skylark, on the south side of lakeland hills blvd. And I-4 near lake crago, in lakeland. The keys to his car were found in his pocket. He had been shot several times in the head. He was a janitor at the lakeland police department.Agency
Polk County
Name
Theodore KingAge
56Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
Andrew PeiperAge
27Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
Dequante YardeAge
19Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
Devon WashingtonAge
24Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
The victim was at his residence when two unknown male subjects entered the residence in an attempt to rob him of his money and narcotics. The victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the bartow police department at (863) 534-5034.Agency
Bartow Police Department
Name
Mustak AhmedAge
58Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
Richard RooksAge
19Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
Tommy JohnsonAge
28Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
The victim's were at a private party playing cards when two unknown male subjects approached and attempted to rob the players. When the victim got up to run away, he was shot and killed at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the bartow police department at (863) 534-5034.Agency
Bartow Police Department
Name
Antwan ReevesAge
30Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
Alton PerryAge
30Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
Christopher SmithAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On 10/01/2009 christopher deon smith was found deceased within his home in the nocatee community of desoto county. Anyone with information is asked to call the criminal investigations division of the desoto county sheriff's office at (863) 993-4700 or southwest florida crime stoppers 1-800-780-tips. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.Agency
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Name
Leon BradyAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On 10/23/2008 leon brady was killed near his home in the nocatee community of desoto county. Anyone with information is asked to call the criminal investigations division of the desoto county sheriff's office at (863) 993-4700 or southwest florida crime stoppers 1-800-780-tips. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.Agency
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Name
Eileen SeymourAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
The body of ms. Eileen seymour was discovered in her home at lot 103, 1625 ne fiveash street in desoto county florida on march 02, 2006. From the scene it is obvious that seymour died as a result of homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call the criminal investigations division of the desoto county sheriff's office at (863) 993-4700 or southwest florida crime stoppers 1-800-780-tips. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.Agency
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Name
Demario JohnsonAge
19Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
John WellesAge
17Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On 07/08/2003 the body of john welles, 17, was discovered in a body of water across from his residence off hansel road in desoto county florida. Welles was last known alive after returning from wal-mart the same afternoon and went the area alone to complete the last of his days chores. Determined after autopsy was the fact welles was the victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the criminal investigations division of the desoto county sheriff's office at (863) 993-4700 or southwest florida crime stoppers 1-800-780-tips. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.Agency
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Name
Joseph KinvilleAge
16Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On 03/01/99, the body of 16yoa joseph kinville was discovered in a field off robin road within desoto county florida. Kinville did suffer injury that resulted in his death. Anyone with information is asked to call the criminal investigations division of the desoto county sheriff's office at (863) 993-4700 or southwest florida crime stoppers 1-800-780-tips. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.Agency
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Name
Julian MendiolaAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On 12/24/96 julian mendiola died as a result of a home invasion robbery in his home at 2173 ne goolsby ave. Investigators discovered that two masked assailants had entered the home demanding money. Mendiola was shot when he resisted his attackers. Anyone with information is asked to call the criminal investigations division of the desoto county sheriff's office at (863) 993-4700 or southwest florida crime stoppers 1-800-780-tips. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.Agency
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Name
Derrick GrayAge
25Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Was reported missing on february 20, 1996. On june 3, 1996, a body identified as darlene carter was discovered. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the sebring police department at (863) 471-5108. To submit a tip anonymously and be eligible for a cash reward, call the heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.Agency
Sebring Police Department
Name
Antonio SalgadoAge
25Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On december 14, 1980 salgado was shot during a bar fight at the la cantina at 525 s. Main st., lake placid. If you have any information on this case please call the highlands county sheriff's office at (863) 402-7200. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.Agency
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
Name
Merritt Wheeler SrAge
36Cause of Death
MurderInfo
During 10/08/1980 the body of 36yoa merritt wheeler sr. Was discovered in horse creek near the bridge at cr 769 within desoto county florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt wheeler is a victim of murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the criminal investigations division of the desoto county sheriff's office at (863) 993-4700 or southwest florida crime stoppers 1-800-780-tips. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.Agency
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Name
William HinoteAge
64Cause of Death
Fire/ArsonInfo
On may 13, 1979 at about 3:00am, a fire completely destroyed the victim's mobile home near venus florida. On may 14, 1979 at about 7:00pm, the victim was found in the remains of the residential fire by neighbors. He was burned beyond recognition, but identified via medical records. If you have any information on this case please call the highlands county sheriff's office at (863) 402-7200. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.Agency
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
Name
Michael ChitwoodAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Michael roger chitwood was reportedly abducted from his home in desoto county florida on 08/12/1975. Chitwood's body was then discovered 08/14/75, in the kissimmee river within okeechobeecounty. From evidence, it is obvious that chitwood was murdered and intentionally placed in the body of water. Anyone with information is asked to call the criminal investigations division of the desoto county sheriff's office at (863) 993-4700 or southwest florida crime stoppers 1-800-780-tips. You may remain anonymous and be subject to a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the subject(s) responsible. Those who have withheld information about the homicide, and are not involved, will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.Agency
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Name
Cesar FelixAge
20Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The victim was found lying next to his vehicle at the above residence. This occurred just after a party had taken place at the residence.Agency
Hillsborough County Sheriff
Name
Juan PelaezAge
69Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The victim was located on the grounds of fellowship cemetery shot to death by an unknown person.Agency
Hillsborough County Sheriff
Name
Cristino Basilio-GalvesAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
An unidentified hispanic male approached the victim and a friend with a handgun. The victim was shot and killed by the male and the suspect attempted to rob the victim’s friend.Agency
Hillsborough County Sheriff
Name
Amando Cruz-HernandezAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 8, 2007, amando cruz-hernandez's body was discovered in an orange grove located off of grange hall lp, wimauma, florida. Cruz-hernandez died as a result of a single gunshot wound and his body was burned post-mortem.Agency
Hillsborough County Sheriff
Name
Arnulfo MontelongoAge
15Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 04/30/2006, arnulfo montelongo was involved in a drive-by shooting with several other subjects when the car he was riding in crashed into a ditch. The unknown subjects that were being shot at returned fire and montelongo was hit. He died as a result of a gunshot wound to his upper back.Agency
Hillsborough County Sheriff
Name
Raul RamirezAge
43Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
An unknown black male subject shot and killed the victim with a high powered rifle at the above location.Agency
Hillsborough County Sheriff
Name
Diego MasaregosAge
18Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
The victim was stabbed during a fight at the above listed residence.Agency
Hillsborough County Sheriff