Highlands County, FL Area Cold Cases

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
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
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
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