Orange Spgs, FL Area Cold Cases

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
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
Rita MeltonAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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 LongAge
47Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
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 DavisAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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
Charles McdonaldAge
37Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Shot in his yard by an unknown subject. 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
Earlene BoydAge
23Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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 JrAge
58Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
Agency
Gainesville Police Department
Name
Beverly SpringerAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 # 97-15422Agency
FDLE
Name
Angel HarrisAge
31Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Body found behind bushes; known drug user.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Heather RadcliffAge
Cause of Death
Murder/FireInfo
Mother and daughter found deceased after a house fire; fire was intentionally started.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Officer BairdAge
23Cause of Death
AccidentInfo
Struck by a batting cage moved into the road; investigation pointed to a rivalry incident.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Davattah BrownAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Found deceased in her vehicle at a parking lot; reported missing after not showing up for work.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Mae ThorntonAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found in a wooded area; appeared to have been there for some time. Last seen early morning.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Treva GernanntAge
88Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Found in her home after a fire; both victims were deceased.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Emily WallaceAge
74Cause of Death
FireInfo
Victim of the same incident as treva gernannt.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Richard MarburyAge
63Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found deceased at his locked home; witnesses observed suspicious activity around his house.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Robert LongAge
47Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot during a robbery attempt while walking with his daughter.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Norman FryAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
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
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
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
Jose RodriguezAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 # 98-6996Agency
FDLE
Name
Lisa LavoiceAge
30Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Found in a wooded area; unemployed and a known drug user.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Eric HarperAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot after a confrontation; witnesses heard the gunshot but didn’t see the shooter.Agency
Gainesville PD
Name
Suzanne PowellAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Suzanne powell, 20, was found shot in her vehicle while making a night deposit for the majik market.Agency
Gainesville PD
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
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
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
Rubin GrahamAge
30Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Shot outside his residence driven to hospital in pov. 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