Cocoa Beach, FL Area Cold Cases
Name
Mattheans PertillaAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
James MitchellAge
42Cause of Death
Hit and RunInfo
Victim found in road way. Vehicle departed and was not located. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the cocoa beach police department at (321) 868-3251.Agency
Cocoa Beach Police Department
Name
Kathy CouillardAge
18Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On christmas eve, 1999, the partially clothed, decomposing body of kathy couillard was found covered with pine straw in a wooded area off lake drive, cocoa, florida. She was last seen alive on december 20, 1999. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Arther CarterAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
Ann DursoAge
61Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Michael CapponiAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On july 9, 1993, at approximately 11:55 p.M., the victim was located in the bathroom at the starvin marvin's convenience store, located at 4455 west king street, cocoa. Witnesses observed at least two black males running from the scene after the shots were heard. The black male shown in the composite was seen leaving the bathroom in the company of another black male after the shooting occurred. He is described as eighteen years of age at the time of the incident, 6'0 tall, 130-140 pounds, wearing a dark colored tank top and red knee length shorts. The second male was shorter and heavy set. Both were last seen on foot eastbound from the store. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Brenda FletcherAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Brenda joyce fletcher, was discovered on tuesday, april 2, 1991, in a water-filled drainage ditch, along the northbound on-ramp from state road 520 to interstate 95, cocoa, florida. The victim was listed as a missing person when her body was discovered. The victim's last contact with a family member was on october 22, 1990. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Thaddeus HoustonAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On march 12, 1990, at approximately 8:24 a.M., gun shots were reported to have been heard coming from bay 38, 1520 west peachtree street, cocoa. Upon investigation, the body of thaddeus houston, was found lying on the floor of his scrap metal business. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Patricia CaseyAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
James LuckadooAge
33Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Victim found in residence with multiple gun shot wounds. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the cocoa beach police department at (321) 868-3251.Agency
Cocoa Beach Police Department
Name
Julie BackstromAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On february 11, 1987, julie ann backstrom, was discovered lying in a canal located on the south side of the eastbound lanes of sr 528, approximately 1,000 yards east of interstate 95. The victim's vehicle, a 1982 plymouth champ, blue in color, was found parked in a business parking lot in mims, florida, on february 13, 1987. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
William AgeeAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On january 2, 1973, a shallow grave containing the recently interred remains of a black male were found off state road 46, west of interstate 95, in mims. The victim was later identified as william agee of melbourne. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Brenda RileyAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Brenda riley was reported missing on may 24, 1971. On may 27, 1971, a lawn maintenance worker discovered the body of brenda riley in an overgrown field several blocks from her residence off catalina isle drive in merritt island. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
David EvansAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 7, 2002 the victim was reported missing by a friend who indicated that foul play may be involved with his disappearance. On march 18, 2002 the skeletal remains of the victim were discovered on the northwest shoulder of sr- 46, mims.Agency
Volusia County Sheriff
Name
Hein TranAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On october 29, 2003, the skeletal remains of a vietnamese male, hein van tran, were found scattered along pluckebaum road in cocoa. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Dontavious BrimAge
22Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Thelma QueenAge
Cause of Death
Ligature/StrangulationInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
Cory MuchersonAge
29Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Jimez YarbroughAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
Amy GellertAge
21Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
On the evening of sunday, march 20, 1994, charlotte "Amy" gellert was attacked by an intruder outside her residence in cocoa beach. She died as a result of her injuries. The intruder was described as a white male, early twenties, 5'07" – 5'10" tall, weighing between 165 to 185 pounds used a distinct knife. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Bertha ParkerAge
87Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On december 24, 1992, jet skiers found the partial remains of an unidentified female in the indian river lagoon near grant. The victim was identified in 2011 by dna as 87-year-old bertha parker. Ms. Parker's son was indicted and pleaded guilty to collecting her social security checks for 20 years nut has not been charged in her death. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Susan KrauseAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Susan krauss was discovered murdered in her apartment on wednesday, december 28, 1988. Krauss was last seen the previous evening shopping alone at the albertson's grocery store in indian harbor beach. Krauss lived by herself at the hamptons apartments located at 3040 south highway a1a, melbourne beach. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Pauline ScandaleAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On may 31, 1988, pauline scandale was found by her son after she failed to answer the phone at her canova beach home. There was evidence of forced entry to the home. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Kim WalkerAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On january 30, 1985, a human bone was found one mile south of malabar road, between us1 and the railroad track. A search of the area revealed additional remains of the victim, later identified as missing person kim walker. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Gregory RobertsAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On october 29, 1983, the body of gregory roberts was found lying next to his parked car at a construction site at ridgewood avenue and ocean woods boulevard, cape canaveral. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Rita CozzaAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On june 26, 1983, the body of rita cozza was found lying on a couch inside her home on fell road, west melbourne. She was found by a man renting a room in her home. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Twila DowlingAge
Cause of Death
Ligature/StrangulationInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
William HallAge
Cause of Death
Beaten/BatteredInfo
On june 6, 1967,william hall and his girlfriend were parked on a deserted north merritt island road when they were approached by an unknown black male who robbed and beat hall to death. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Joseph StephensAge
24Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Renee KahanekAge
Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
Stephen TerryAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
Kenneth WaltersAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
Stephen BoydAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
Eddie GraysonAge
25Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Susan OdomAge
Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Agency
Melbourne Police Department
Name
Md RahamanAge
23Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Marlene CastanonAge
52Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Mark MontgomeryAge
48Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Bennie CarterAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On may 9, 2007, bennie carter was confronted and murdered in the driveway of his residence in cocoa. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Richard LendleAge
51Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Calvin BarkinAge
21Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Mark StewartAge
22Cause of Death
MurderInfo
At approximately 7:00 a.M. On may 19, 2006, mark anthony stewart, 22-year-old white male, was found deceased on the east side of the roadway in the 1400 block of old dixie highway. Investigation determined that the victim died as the result of a homicide from trauma observed on the body. It is believed at this time that the victim was killed sometime after midnight. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest. An enhanced reward of $7,000 has been publicized by family members but details are unknown.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Louis LloydAge
22Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Demeterilus Alston JrAge
29Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Lynn DesantisAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On november 26, 1985, county workers reported the body of lynn desantis in a ditch alongside grant road. The victim was residing at the colonial motel in melbourne. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Name
Nancy BrownAge
25Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On march 8, 1984, skeletal remains were found near a lake off cangro street in canaveral groves. The victim was later identified through dental records as nancy kay brown of rantoul, illinois. Brown had been missing from cocoa beach since june 6, 1983. If you have information about this case call the brevard county sheriff's office at (321) 633-8413 or contact crimeline at 1-(800)-423-tips. If you call crimeline with tips about a case, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a murder arrest.Agency
Brevard County Sheriff's Office