Bronson, FL Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Kelly

Name

Junior Kelly

Age

78

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

The body of a.M. "Junior" kelly jr., 78, was found in the bedroom of his isolated, brick farmhouse on county road 341 northwest of bell, florida on november 19, 2008. Investigators believe this was a home invasion robbery. A newspaper article published by the gilchrist county journal on december 4, 2014 stated that a reward of $15,000 was being offered for information leading to an arrest of the person(s) responsible. If you have information on any of these cases, please call crime stoppers immediately at (352) 463-7867 or call the gilchrist county sheriff's office at (352) 463-3181.

Agency

Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Melton

Name

Rita Melton

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 8-28-88, the body of 32 year old rita melton was discovered in the woods by a citizen approximately 11/2 miles north of orange heights. Melton's blue and white ford f100 pickup truck was located nearby. The body had been in the woods for several days. Her death has been determined to be a homicide. If you have any information on this case please call detective kevin allen (352) 384-3323 or the alachua county sheriff's office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call crime stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

Agency

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Long

Name

Robert Long

Age

47

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On thursday, may 7, 1987 at approximately 9:45 pm, robert landis long, a 47 year old white male, was out walking with his daughter. They were walking west on nw 16 ave. On the sidewalk when two b/m suspect's approached them on foot walking from the opposite direction on the same side of the street. They walked past the suspects and continued on. As the victim and his daughter approached nw 12 st. And began walking south, the suspects appeared and demanded their money. The victim refused and then chased the suspects. One of the suspects stopped and shot long. The suspects fled the area in an unknown direction. Shown are sketches of the suspects in this case. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact detective martin honeycutt with the gainesville police department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.Org.

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Davis

Name

Gerald Davis

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Found 02-05-85 on 329b (newnans lake road). If you have any information on this case please call detective kevin allen (352) 384-3323 or the alachua county sheriff's office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call crime stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

Agency

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Boyd

Name

Earlene Boyd

Age

23

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On june 18, 1994 at approximately 6:15 am, the body of earlene boyd, a 23 year old white female, was found in tumblin creek park, in the creek itself located at 800 sw 6th street. Boyd was a well known prostitute who lived and worked in porters for several years. Her body was found lying face down in the creek. Victim was last seen walking in the park 1-2 hours prior to her body being located. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact detective martin honeycutt with the gainesvill police department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.Org.

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Jones Jr

Name

Wilburt Jones Jr

Age

58

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Bannister

Name

Ronnie Bannister

Age

31

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Cason

Name

Grace Cason

Age

44

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Wadsworth

Name

Marvin Wadsworth

Age

20

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Young

Name

Sabrina Young

Age

31

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Beaulieu

Name

Jessica Beaulieu

Age

22

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

Corey Smith

Age

28

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Voyles

Name

Michael Voyles

Age

22

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Clarence Jones

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Cain

Name

David Cain

Age

52

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Fischer

Name

Jonathan Fischer

Age

19

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Troy Johnson

Age

19

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

David Johnson

Age

54

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Springer

Name

Beverly Springer

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found deceased in the 11000 block of north cr225, approximately one mile north of the gainesville raceway. She was found partially clothed along the west side of of the roadway. Investigation revealed springer's death was the result of a homicide. Acso # 97-15422

Agency

FDLE

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cold-case-record__Harris

Name

Angel Harris

Age

31

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Body found behind bushes; known drug user.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Radcliff

Name

Heather Radcliff

Age

Cause of Death

Murder/Fire

Info

Mother and daughter found deceased after a house fire; fire was intentionally started.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Baird

Name

Officer Baird

Age

23

Cause of Death

Accident

Info

Struck by a batting cage moved into the road; investigation pointed to a rivalry incident.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Davattah Brown

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Found deceased in her vehicle at a parking lot; reported missing after not showing up for work.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Thornton

Name

Mae Thornton

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found in a wooded area; appeared to have been there for some time. Last seen early morning.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Gernannt

Name

Treva Gernannt

Age

88

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Found in her home after a fire; both victims were deceased.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Wallace

Name

Emily Wallace

Age

74

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

Victim of the same incident as treva gernannt.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Marbury

Name

Richard Marbury

Age

63

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found deceased at his locked home; witnesses observed suspicious activity around his house.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Long

Name

Robert Long

Age

47

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shot during a robbery attempt while walking with his daughter.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Fry

Name

Norman Fry

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Norman fry, 38, was found deceased at home by his son. Stolen items included a stamp collection, pocket knife, and vehicle.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Sweat

Name

Phillip Sweat

Age

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On monday, 06-27-05, at 2:33pm, gainesville police received a 911 call from the victim, phillip "Brian" sweat advising he had just been stabbed. Before going unconscious, he told dispatch his attacker was a b/m, wearing a long sleeve blue shirt. Sweat was stabbed in his front yard, 4024 sw 38th st (near archer rd and I-75). His house was at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac, but backed up to several cheap hotels (motel 6, ramada, etc). Sweat drove a newer, red, toyota spider convertible, which was still parked in his driveway. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact detective martin honeycutt with the gainesville police department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.Org.

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Thames Jr

Name

Jay Thames Jr

Age

57

Cause of Death

Beaten/Battered

Info

On sunday, june 8, 2003 at approximately 6:52 pm, the body of jay cecil thames, a 57 year old white male, was found deceased at his residence located at 1115 sw 3 ave. He had been beaten to death. The residence is a building with several apartments (a quad). The front door to the residence was found unsecured but there were no signs of forced entry. The victim was known to allow homeless people into his residence. The victim was last seen alive on 06-07-02 downtown by a gpd detective. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact detective martin honeycutt with the gainesville police department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.Org.

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Springer

Name

Beverly Springer

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Found deceased in the 11000 block of north cr225, approximately one mile north of the gainesville raceway. She was found partially clothed along the west side of of the roadway. Investigation revealed springer's death was the result of a homicide. If you have any information on this case please call detective kevin allen (352) 384-3323 or the alachua county sheriff's office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call crime stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

Agency

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Roberts

Name

Sharon Roberts

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 12-16-95 victim was taken to shands er by ambulance. Victim died later this date from "Shaken baby syndrome". If you have any information on this case please call detective kevin allen (352) 384-3323 or the alachua county sheriff's office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call crime stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

Agency

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Mcgowan

Name

Jemal Mcgowan

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Found on 12-31-94 on the street in front of his residence, 1415 sw 42nd street. If you have any information on this case please call detective kevin allen (352) 384-3323 or the alachua county sheriff's office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call crime stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

Agency

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Wallace

Name

Emily Wallace

Age

74

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On thursday, december 1, 1994 at 12:45am a fire was reported at the home of treva gernannt, an 88 year old white female, and emily wallace, a 74 year old white female, at 1031 se 3 ave. The victims were found in the residence in the bedrooms deceased. The residence was ransacked due to the fire and the efforts to put it out. The fire allegedly started in the attic where the gas heater exhaust flowed, igniting 2x4's. The roof fell on top of the victims. While the fire department was sifting through the scene with equipment including a pitchfork they located the bodies. The bodies were sent to the me's office and gernannt was found to have stab wounds to her neck wallace was last seen at church on 11-30-94 at 9:30 pm. Gernannt stayed home from church that night due to being ill. She was last seen at 6:00 pm by visiting church members. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact detective martin honeycutt with the gainesville police department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.Org.

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Howard

Name

Robert Howard

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Found 04-18-94 after being reported missing on 08-05-92. Victim was found in a wooded area off archer road and sw 170th street. Last seen 08-92 in arredondo farms. If you have any information on this case please call detective kevin allen (352) 384-3323 or the alachua county sheriff's office at (352) 367-4000. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call crime stoppers at (352) 372-7867.

Agency

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Davttah Brown

Age

37

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Haggerty

Name

Meigs Haggerty

Age

76

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Flanagan

Name

Gary Flanagan

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

12-29-93 acso # 93-66895 circumstances: found 12-29-93 at sr24 and ne 69th avenue in the wooded area. Victim arrived in gainesville airport on 12-22-93, at 7:10 p.M. Victim was a resident of nashville, tn. He was an ex-resident of gainesville and still had a brother who lived here.

Agency

FDLE

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

Patrick Williams

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shot during a struggle on a porch; died at the hospital.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Gatlin

Name

Shelley Gatlin

Age

37

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Body found on a bike path; known drug user.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Sweat

Name

Phillip Sweat

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Stabbed in his front yard; last seen fighting with a suspect.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Porter

Name

John Porter

Age

46

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Found wounded in the street; succumbed to injuries during surgery.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Grimmage

Name

Kevin Grimmage

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shot during a scuffle outside his home; vehicle stolen and later recovered burnt.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Boyd

Name

Earlene Boyd

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found in tumblin creek park; last seen walking nearby.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Camps

Name

Essie Camps

Age

84

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Found deceased at home by his grandson; last seen alive earlier that day.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Kemp

Name

John Kemp

Age

40

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

John kemp, 40, was found shot near his vehicle in a wooded area. Why he was in gainesville.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Brazil

Name

Diane Brazil

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On wednesday, march 25, 1987 the body of diane brazil, a 31 year old black f, was found in the wooded area of 200 ne 16 ave. The complainant was walking in the area of northeast park when he located the victim face down in a decomposing state. Brazil had been reported missing by her mother on 03-06-87 (gpd #87-4536). Her mother located her firebird in the parking lot. Her purse was dumped out in the car. Victim used to have a drug habit. Mother reported her missing when she didn’t show up for work at the tlc learning center.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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cold-case-record__Dwyer

Name

Susie Dwyer

Age

28

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Remains found in underbrush

Agency

Marion County

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cold-case-record__Grimmage

Name

Kevin Grimmage

Age

27

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On friday, april 28, 2000 at approximately 1:27 am, the body of kevin grimmage, a 27 year old black male, was located at his home of 1315 se 3 ave. He had just been shot and left in his front yard. A neighbor advised she heard loud music and then a scuffle. She looked out the window and saw the victim fighting with two b/m's. When she went to call 911 she heard a gunshot and ran to the window and saw the victim's vehicle driving off. The victim was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest. His vehicle, a 1992 mitsubishi diamante, chameleon colored, fl tag #417bgw, was stolen by suspects at the scene. It was recovered in reddick florida. It had been set on fire and was still smoldering. The stereo, amp and wheels were missing. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact detective martin honeycutt with the gainesville police department at (352) 393-7615 or via email, honeycutml@cityofgainesville.Org.

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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