Gainesville, FL Area Cold Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Name

Wilburt Jones Jr

Age

58

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Ronnie Bannister

Age

31

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Grace Cason

Age

44

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Marvin Wadsworth

Age

20

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Sabrina Young

Age

31

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Jessica Beaulieu

Age

22

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Corey Smith

Age

28

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Michael Voyles

Age

22

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Clarence Jones

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

David Cain

Age

52

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Jonathan Fischer

Age

19

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Troy Johnson

Age

19

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

David Johnson

Age

54

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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

Name

Angel Harris

Age

31

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Body found behind bushes; known drug user.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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

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

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

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

Name

Treva Gernannt

Age

88

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

Agency

Gainesville PD

Name

Emily Wallace

Age

74

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

Victim of the same incident as treva gernannt.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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

Name

Robert Long

Age

47

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shot during a robbery attempt while walking with his daughter.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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

Name

Wiley Bradley

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Shallanda Chatmon

Age

27

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Stacey Brown

Age

20

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Jose Rodriguez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 05-29-98 jose rodriguez walked away from his residence at 319 nw 5th st., in an unknown direction. Rodriguez was last seen at approximately 1730 hours, on ne 39th avenue between ne 15th street and waldo road, walking eastbound towards waldo road. At 2147 hours, on 05-29-98, rodriguez's body was found in the shallow waters of newnan's lake at the 6000 block of lake shore drive, gainesville, fl. Investigation revealed rodriguez's death was the result of a homicide. Acso # 98-6996

Agency

FDLE

Name

Lisa Lavoice

Age

30

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Found in a wooded area; unemployed and a known drug user.

Agency

Gainesville PD

Name

Eric Harper

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shot after a confrontation; witnesses heard the gunshot but didn’t see the shooter.

Agency

Gainesville PD

Name

Suzanne Powell

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Suzanne powell, 20, was found shot in her vehicle while making a night deposit for the majik market.

Agency

Gainesville PD

Name

Heather Maccrossen

Age

26

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Update: january 2019 - andrelo witcher was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of his former girlfriend heather ann maccrossen. No one has seen maccrossenn since august 2007, when she came back to florida after seeking refuge with her family in michigan after witcher had beaten her. A jury was convinced solely on witness testimony that witcher killed maccrossen despite her body never being found. Heather was returning to florida from michigan on a bus. She was supposed to get off in lake city, fl but may have continued to gainesville. She was last heard from on the phone when she got off the bus. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the alachua county sheriff's office at 352-367-4000.

Agency

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Tuff Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On monday, december 4, 2006, at approximately 1:00pm, james edward tuff, jr. Was found lying on the edge of se cr 2082, at about the 11000 block. Tuff was last seen alive at a residence in lamplighter mobile home park in gainesville earlier that morning. Tuff was a lifelong resident of gainesville. 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

Name

Chelsea Downs

Age

20

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Daniel Adkins

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Found hidden under a tarp near a homeless camp; partially decomposed.

Agency

Gainesville PD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name

Davttah Brown

Age

37

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

Name

Meigs Haggerty

Age

76

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

Agency

Gainesville Police Department

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