Orange Spgs, FL Area Cold Cases
Name
Patrick WilliamsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot during a struggle on a porch; died at the hospital.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Stacey BrownAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot during a home invasion robbery while visiting an apartment.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Essie CampsAge
84Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Found deceased at home by his grandson; last seen alive earlier that day.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Wende EllingerAge
34Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On march 18, 2005, at approximately midnight, the body of wende ellinger was found in a fire at her residence at 10207 sw 84 ave, gainesville (kanapaha highlands). Wende was last seen alive at approximately 10:30 pm, 03-17-05, in her residence. The investigation revealed that she sustained other injuries prior to the fire and it was ruled a homicide. Wende ellinger was the mother of three small children who were not home at the time. 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
Judy MacfarlaneAge
30Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Name
Louis VazquezAge
58Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Shot while in his residence. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Derwin DavisAge
33Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Victim shot at a internet café, during a robbery. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Robert LongAge
47Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot during a robbery attempt while walking with his daughter.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Frank RutledgeAge
33Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Shot in his yard, standing by his vehicle. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Freddie DillonAge
44Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Ronnie DamonAge
29Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Joseph WallAge
34Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Found shot in his residence, while sitting on the couch. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Eileen GaffneyAge
84Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Found murdered in her residence at 3901 se 44th st. Found in her pool with blunt trauma injuries.Agency
Marion County
Name
Edward MoffitAge
34Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Roberta JohnsonAge
38Cause of Death
MurderInfo
9 months pregnant; body found in shallow graveAgency
Marion County
Name
Wendy KaneAge
47Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Vitaliy OlenchukAge
41Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Michael SumpterAge
55Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Jerry CristilawAge
87Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Susie DwyerAge
28Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Remains found in underbrushAgency
Marion County
Name
Josie CortesAge
34Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Found burial remains- received info from gerald mcpeak, who assisted in the burial. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Samuel RittenhouseAge
63Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Body found in wooded area; stolen van later recoveredAgency
Marion County
Name
James HollandAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Found shot to death in his homeAgency
Marion County
Name
Douglas GiddensAge
46Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Found in the 300 block of ne 33rd streetAgency
Marion County
Name
Daniel NievesAge
88Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Jim CurryAge
34Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Shot while riding his bike behind the mall. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Casey WiseAge
33Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Shot in his residence, while baracading himself in his bedroom. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
James KellyAge
31Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Found on i75 near cr329Agency
Marion County
Name
Scott StoweAge
48Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Eddie BrownAge
33Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Victim shot in his bed while asleep with girlfriend. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Mark BazarskiAge
48Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Linda CageAge
50Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Benjamin CarrollAge
24Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Heather MaccrossenAge
26Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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
Terance McloudAge
36Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
Double homicide at victims residence. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Karley CollumAge
30Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
Double homicide at victims residence. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Israel ArteagaAge
46Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Found deceased on the roadway. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
James Tuff JrAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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
Aliisa GehringAge
30Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Rafael AguirreAge
29Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Buisness office of deceased. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Willie DurdenAge
53Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Male and female shot at their residence. Female survived saw suspect, but can't id. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Phillip SweatAge
Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
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
Patricia SofiaAge
51Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Eileen GaffneyAge
84Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
John PorterAge
46Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On thursday, may 13, 2004 the body of john porter, a 46 year old white male, was found wounded in the street in the unit block of se 21st street. He had been shot in the torso. He was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during surgery. Just prior to the shooting, witnesses in the area advised they had seen the victim riding his bike speaking to a b/m. The suspect was seen fleeing the area on foot south on se 21 st and west on se 2nd ave. Several canvases of the area were done as well as putting up a traffic electronic sign board asking for information. 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
Cynthi PyneAge
46Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Muliple stab wounds to the back, victim found in her residence. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
Marilyn SobenAge
49Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Shot in head while lying in bed. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the putnam county sheriff's office at 386-329-0800Agency
Putnam County Sherrif's Office
Name
May CraftAge
21Cause of Death
MurderInfo
No narrative given. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office at 352-368-3559.Agency
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Name
Jay Thames JrAge
57Cause of Death
Beaten/BatteredInfo
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
Lisa LavoiceAge
30Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
On wednesday, october 18, 2000 at approximately 8:00 am, the body of lisa lavoice, a 30 year old white female, was located in the wooded area of 500 ne waldo rd. The victim was found by a man walking his daughter to school. The victim had been stabbed and strangled. She was a known prostitute and was unemployed. She was last seen alive at a residence in the area the evening before she was killed. 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