Oak Hill, FL Area Cold Cases
Name
Myrtle RexroadAge
36Cause of Death
Ligature/StrangulationInfo
Found under I-4 bridge / strangled. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
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
Laralee SpearAge
16Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Was walking home from bus stop / found partially clothed / shot / possible sexual assault. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Mark AmentAge
40Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On march 8, 1997, mark ament, w/m 40 years of age, was found murdered in the garage of his residence, 407 evesham place in longwood. There was no sign of a break in or struggle at the residence and it did not appear that robbery was a motive. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5136Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Ann DursoAge
61Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Elizabeth DorenAge
26Cause of Death
Beaten/BatteredInfo
On january 22, 1994, the body of elizabeth “lizzy” doren, w/f 26 years old, was recovered from a ditch on anchor road and oak street, just north of s.R. 436 in altamonte springs. She was inside a cardboard box which had been sealed with duct tape. Doren was last seen alive on january 19, 1994, between 0530 and 0600 hours when she left her apartment, located at 1521 americana boulevard, orlando, on foot.. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5136Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
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
Perry CorneliaAge
59Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On september 27, 1992, perry cornelia, w/m 59 years old, was found deceased in the driveway of his home, located at 2590 sweetwater trail in maitland. He was located by his son. Cornelia, who was the owner of house of babes, a nude dance club in fern park, had been shot in the head. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5136Agency
Seminole 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
Basil RichardsonAge
32Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
On september 22, 1990, the body of basil richardson, b/m 32 years old, was located by his landlord lying on the living room floor of the residence, located at 1243 north street, altamonte springs. Richardson throat had been cut. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5135Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Dianne HaynesAge
42Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On august 26, 1990, a man driving an all-terrain vehicle located the skeletonized remains of a woman in the woods off aloma avenue and croom road, east of goldenrod. She had been dead four to six months. Four years later, the body was identified as that of dianne haynes, w/f 42 years of age. Haynes had been shot in the head at an unidentified location and dumped near a large oak tree. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5135Agency
Seminole 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
James AhernAge
35Cause of Death
MurderInfo
First reported as missing / remains found 1 yr later in woods. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Darryl WalkerAge
26Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On february 14, 1989, the body of darryl walker, w/m 26 years of age, was found deceased in the parking lot of lil’ champ convenience store on c.R. 427 at general hutchison parkway. Walker was on the pay phone with a friend at approximately 11:25 p.M., when the friend heard what sounded like gunshots. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the chest. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5136Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Eddie MarshallAge
28Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
On november 17, 1987, the body of eddie marshall, w/m 28 years old, was located near some trees at the baseball fields off c.R. 419 in winter springs. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5135Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Herbert MeisnerAge
52Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On march 30, 1987, the body of herbert meisner, w/m 52 years of age, was located by the seminole county fire department during their investigation of a suspicious odor at semoran north apartments, building 900, apartment 902. He died from a gunshot wound. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5134Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
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 NevilleAge
53Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
On september 16, 1986, the body of william neville, w/m 53 years old, was discovered in a railroad car located in front of the old ice plant on randyard road in sanford. He was located by a seminole county roads division employee. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5133Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Dorothy DavidsonAge
39Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On august 11, 1986, dorothy “dotty” davidson w/f, 39 years old (10-4-46), was reported missing from her residence, 5339 lanyard court, winter park, seminole county. She was reported missing by her twin sister, diane davidson. Foul play is suspected. There has been no sign of dotty since this date. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5132Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Charles BottAge
27Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On july 11, 1986, the body of 27 year old charles bott, w/m, was found floating face down in the st. John’s river near mullet lake park by several fishermen. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5130Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Arthur VincentAge
37Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Outlaw biker / body found in advanced decomp stage. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Pamela CahanesAge
25Cause of Death
Ligature/StrangulationInfo
Update - on may 7, 2021, thomas garner was declared guilty of first degree murder in the pamela cahanes case. Update - in march 2019, investigators announced the arrest of thomas lewis garner for the cold case murder of pamela cahanes. On august 5, 1984, seminole county deputies responded to riverview avenue, sanford, in reference to a deceased female found on the side of the road. The victim was identified as pamela cahanes, w/f 25 years old. Cahanes was a navy recruit stationed at the navy training center in orlando. Cahanes was found partially clothed and the cause of death was determined to be strangulation. She was last seen at the mariners club, which was located across the street from the base, the previous evening. Investigative timeline aug. 3, 1984 cahanes graduates from her class at the navy training center in orlando. The center is now baldwin park. Aug. 4, 1984 somewhere between 11:00 a.M. And 3:00 p.M. Cahanes is seen shopping at the fashion square mall, orlando aug. 4, 1984 at 3:18 p.M. (documented by a receipt) cahanes makes a purchase at an orlando k-mart aug. 4, 1984 somewhere between 6:30-7 p.M. Cahanes is seen with an unidentified male at navy training center. The two are walking on main street in front of the base. Aug. 4, 1984 somewhere between 6:00 and 8:00 p.M. Cahanes and the unidentified male are seen at the mariner’s club, a lounge and bar on the navy training center campus. Aug. 4, 1984 8:00 p.M. Cahanes is allegedly seen at an abc liquor store in sanford. (store was in area of 17-92 and 27th street, but is no longer there). Aug. 5, 1984 1:09 a.M. A generic receipt left at the crime scene shows a purchase at 1:09 a.M. That investigators believe may be at a chinese restaurant. Neither the restaurant name nor location is printed on the receipt. Aug. 5, 1984 cahanes is believed to have been killed sometime after 1 a.M. She was partially clothed and badly beaten. The cause of death is strangulation. Autopsy results indicate cahanes had eaten chinese food before her death. Aug. 5, 1984 7:05 a.M. Cahanes is found deceased in the front yard of a vacant home located at 2918 old sr 46 (now riverview avenue) in sanford. Cahanes’ clothes are found close to her body, along with bags of shopping containing purchases from kmart and the fashion square mall. A chinese takeout carton, and a receipt, are found nearby. Cahanes had approximately $100 in her pocket. Investigators believe that she was not killed at the location she was found, and that she was likely transported there by a vehicle. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5129Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Chrystal BrodieAge
56Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On november 30, 1983, the partially clothed body of 56-year-old crystal brodie w/f was located by four teenagers who were walking in a wooded area off lake emma road. Brodie had been reported missing and she was last seen leaving work on november 18, 1983. Her purse was located at a construction site in longwood while her vehicle was located partially submerged in boat lake off highway 17-92 in longwood. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5127Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Barbara GilmoreAge
31Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Winter Springs Police Department
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
Goldie RobinsonAge
77Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
South Daytona Police Department
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
Crystal BrodieAge
56Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found partially clothed; her purse and vehicle were located separatelyAgency
Seminole County
Name
Ora KnightAge
42Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Found in a wooded area; reported missing by her sonAgency
Seminole County
Name
William NevilleAge
53Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Found in a railroad carAgency
Seminole County
Name
Eddie MarshallAge
28Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Found near trees by a baseball fieldAgency
Seminole County
Name
Dianne HaynesAge
42Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Skeletonized remains found in the woods off aloma avenue and croom road. Identified 4 years later.Agency
Seminole County
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
Gary WadeAge
48Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
Blunt force trauma. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Michael WalkerAge
Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
On december 17th, 2002 sanford police officers responded to the wooded area located behind 1706 west 13th street (rescue outreach mission) in reference to a body. The deceased was described as a white male, with brown hair, lying face down, wearing only a red pullover shirt lifted up over his shoulders and a pair of socks. The deceased was covered with a blanket. The deceased was identified as michael walker. Walker had suffered numerous stab wounds and cuts to his scalp, neck and upper torso. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the sanford police department at (407) 562-2777.Agency
Sanford Police Department
Name
Dontavious BrimAge
22Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Bryan CumminsAge
2Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Found in crib / possibly accidental / 4 yr old sister gave him a small toy and could have choked. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Jeffery HallAge
45Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Shot dead / found in his burnt out house. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Cory MuchersonAge
29Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Titusville Police Department
Name
Dale WilhelmAge
36Cause of Death
Beaten/BatteredInfo
On december 15, 1996, dale wilhelm, w/m 36 years old, was found unconscious lying next to his vehicle at mullet lake park, geneva. He was transported to ormc with severe injuries to his face and head. He later died as a result of his injuries. A witness stated he and wilhelm were attacked by three unidentified males who beat and robbed them. These suspects have never been identified. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5136Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Charlene HayesAge
20Cause of Death
Ligature/StrangulationInfo
Found floating in lake / cause of death was strangulation. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Zoe GumbyAge
30Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
Body found in woods / blunt force trauma. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
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
Frank VeneziaAge
85Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
Beaten in his home / blunt force trauma. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
April StoneAge
21Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
On january 16, 1991, the body of april stone, w/f 21 years old, was located off painted post road in sanford and had been wrapped in a blanket. She had been stabbed to death. Stone was last seen on january 14, 1991, walking along old dixie highway in apopka. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the seminole county sheriff's office at 229-524-5136Agency
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Name
Kevin ByrneAge
42Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
Beaten in his home / blunt force trauma. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962Agency
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Wilburn CastleAge
65Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Agency
Winter Springs Police Department
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