Hardee County, FL Area Cold Cases
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
Andrew VargaAge
70Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 1, 1990, 70-year-old varga and his wife drove from oviedo to tampa, where he dropped his wife off for an 11:30 a.M. Hair appointment. Mr. Varga left the salon between 1:15 p.M. And 1:30 p.M. And told his wife that he would return in an hour. He left the salon in his vehicle, a 1985 dark blue chrysler fifth avenue. Mr. Varga never returned to pick up his wife.On may 3, 1990, at approx. 12:00p.M., mr. Varga’s body was found in a canal behind akerman, inc., located at 350 n. Galloway rd., lakeland.On may 3, 1990, at 9:25 p.M., mr. Varga’s vehicle was recovered on the 3000 block of north central avenue in tampa.Agency
Polk County
Name
Antonio MoralesAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
37-year-old antonio morales was found deceased on august 3, 1996, alongside rifle range road, just south of 7th street west in the wahneta area of winter haven. He had been shot several times and money was taken from him. He had been drinking at a party that evening.Agency
Polk County
Name
Jeanifer WeldonAge
15Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
15-year-old jeanifer weldon was reported missing on september 21, 1987, after she failed to return home from a friend’s house. She was last seen on september 19, 1987, near a carnival at us hwy 98 north and daughtry road in lakeland, walking northbound on us 98 in the area of shadow drive. Her body was found on october 2, 1987, on gardiner mine property near bowling green road in fort meade. The cause of death is possibly strangulation.Agency
Polk County
Name
Octavio HernandezAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
25-year-old 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.Agency
Polk County
Name
Opal WilliamsAge
21Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On march 9, 1977, 21-year-old opal williams was found in a wooded area approximately 3/10 of a mile west of us highway 27, south of k.O.A. Campground near lake wales. She was found laying face down and in a state of decomposition. Her cause of death was head trauma. Williams frequently left her home in davenport and hitch-hiked to avon park correctional institution to visit her husband, who was an inmate there. She was also known to frequent truck stops on us highway 27 to bum rides. At the time of her death, williams had a small child that she left at her parent’s house.Agency
Polk County
Name
Raul TrochezAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 16, 1996, 34-year-old rodrigo orrostieta, and 32-year-old raul trochez, were found shot to death at the christmas tree mobile home park located on hutchins road in fort meade, after stopping to talk to a group of people in the park. The victims were found next to their vehicle.Agency
Polk County
Name
Rodrigo OrrostietaAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 16, 1996, 34-year-old rodrigo orrostieta, and 32-year-old raul trochez, were found shot to death at the christmas tree mobile home park located on hutchins road in fort meade, after stopping to talk to a group of people in the park. The victims were found next to their vehicle.Agency
Polk County
Name
Ray SheffieldAge
59Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Between december 7th and 8th, 1979, 59-year-old ray sheffield was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle at the silver hill cemetery located on henry road in frostproof. His left front trouser pocket was turned out, indicating a possible robbery motive. Sheffield picked oranges in the frostproof area, and was last seen with two mexican males the day before his body was found.Agency
Polk County
Name
Sandra JohnsonAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
36-year-old sandra l. Johnson was last seen on april 20, 1989, at her place of employment, the wagon wheel café, on us hwy 17 south in bartow. On april 26, 1989, her body was found in a wooded area off old bartow/eagle lake road in bartow. Her panties and blue jeans were pulled down around her knees and her shirt was pulled up around her neck. Her cause of death is undetermined but it appears that she had extensive head damage.Agency
Polk County
Name
Shabreon CollinsAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Around 10:20 p.M. On thursday, june 27, 2019, the pcso ecc received a 911 hang-up call and at the same time a pcso lieutenant who was in dundee heard shots fired in the area of daniel street. When pcso deputies arrived at the apartment complex where the shots were fired, they found shay inside of her apartment with a gunshot wound. Pcfr treated her, and she was airlifted to lrhmc, where she underwent surgery. She succumbed to her injuries on friday morning, june 28th.Agency
Polk County