Pierson, FL Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Cortes

Name

Josie Cortes

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Eddie Brown

Age

33

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Mcdonald

Name

Charles Mcdonald

Age

37

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Davis

Name

Derwin Davis

Age

33

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Rutledge

Name

Frank Rutledge

Age

33

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Wall

Name

Joseph Wall

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Durden

Name

Willie Durden

Age

53

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Fuller

Name

Ernest Fuller

Age

48

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

No narrative given. 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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Soben

Name

Marilyn Soben

Age

49

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Wade

Name

Gary Wade

Age

48

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

Blunt force trauma. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Walker

Name

Michael Walker

Age

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Cummins

Name

Bryan Cummins

Age

2

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Hall

Name

Jeffery Hall

Age

45

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Wilhelm

Name

Dale Wilhelm

Age

36

Cause of Death

Beaten/Battered

Info

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 229-524-5136

Agency

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Hayes

Name

Charlene Hayes

Age

20

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

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 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Gumby

Name

Zoe Gumby

Age

30

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

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 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Venezia

Name

Frank Venezia

Age

85

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

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 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Stone

Name

April Stone

Age

21

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

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 229-524-5136

Agency

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Byrne

Name

Kevin Byrne

Age

42

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

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 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Krom

Name

Marshall Krom

Age

39

Cause of Death

Fire/Arson

Info

Found burnt up in his home / deemed arson . Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Barry

Name

Daphne Barry

Age

52

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Shot in her home / family dog also shot. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Dyer

Name

Carol Dyer

Age

33

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Victim found in car after it was wrecked / injuries from accident too severe to determine if other injuries. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Reddick

Name

Mary Reddick

Age

17

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

Beaten / blunt force trauma. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Sullivan

Name

Carol Sullivan

Age

13

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Was reported missing after not coming home from school / found days later / only thing found was her skull in a paint can / found a couple miles from house. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Davidson Sr

Name

Russell Davidson Sr

Age

36

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On june 3, 1982, the seminole county sheriff’s office responded to 173 parsons road in reference to an anonymous telephone call regarding a shooting at the residence. Upon arrival, they located the bodies of russell “rusty” davidson sr., w/m 36 years of age, his son, russell “jocko” davidson jr., w/m 12 years of age, and garth mcrae, w/m 33 years of age. All three died from gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed the homicide may have been drug related and that the suspect(s) possibly knew the victims. Davidson had been a drummer for the 1970’s blues-rock band cactus. 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 229-524-5125

Agency

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Edwards Jr

Name

John Edwards Jr

Age

59

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victim, john edwards, jr., w/m 59 years of age, was found shot and killed after an apparent robbery attempt on july 9, 1981, at the shop and go convenience store which was located at 93 spartan drive in maitland. Edwards was a clerk at the store. 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 229-524-5124

Agency

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Marios

Name

Paul Marios

Age

54

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

Blunt force trauma. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Dunn

Name

Kristen Dunn

Age

47

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Strangled / found nude side of road. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Lovingood

Name

Benjamin Lovingood

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Date: 06/29/2008 time: 0540 hours location: between 53 & 54 william clark court (goldsboro) sanford, fl 32771 manner of death: homicide motive: drug transaction/robbery on june 29th, 2008 sanford police officers were dispatched to william clark housing projects in reference to a traffic crash involving a blue colored saturn, with a hungry howie’s delivery sign on its roof. As officers were responding they encountered a blue saturn with heavy front end damage in the area of 9th street and french avenue. Contact was made with three occupants, two males and a female. The male driver, identified as benjamin lovingood, was found to be unresponsive behind the steering wheel. Lovingood sustained injury to his back from a single bullet. Several bullet holes were observed in the rear of the vehicle as well. Lovingood was pronounced deceased as a result of his injury. The witnesses in the vehicle described being in the william clark housing projects in an attempt to purchase narcotics. At that time three unknown black males opened fire on them while they were in the vehicle. The vehicle fled, crashing into a telephone pole, then continued to flee to the area where police encountered it. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the sanford police department at (407) 562-2777.

Agency

Sanford Police Department

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cold-case-record__Walker

Name

Eric Walker

Age

32

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Found shot in his vehicle . Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Banks

Name

Kiera Banks

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On november 16, 2007, the seminole county sheriff’s office responded to the area of 216 stefanik road in winter park in response to a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, they located keira banks, b/f 24 years old, unconscious in the doorway of her home. Banks died two days later from her injuries. Banks’ 2-year-old child was in the home at the time of the shooting. Witnesses reported seeing three or four black males fleeing the scene. 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 229-524-5135

Agency

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Mudica

Name

Jimmy Mudica

Age

23

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On february 12, 2006, jimmy mudica, w/m 23 years old, and a friend traveled to the area of desoto avenue, altamonte springs, with the intention of purchasing drugs. Mudica was shot while seated in his vehicle by an unknown male. 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 229-524-5136

Agency

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Edwards

Name

Bernard Edwards

Age

73

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

Found deceased inside store after home invasion; two masked individuals suspected

Agency

Seminole County

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cold-case-record__Stone

Name

April Stone

Age

21

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Body wrapped in a blanket and found off painted post road. Last seen walking along old dixie highway.

Agency

Seminole County

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cold-case-record__Key

Name

Gerald Key

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Body found in a wooded area near port of sanford.

Agency

Seminole County

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cold-case-record__Vazquez

Name

Louis Vazquez

Age

58

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Knight

Name

Ora Knight

Age

42

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On june 12, 1984, the partially clothed body of ora lee knight, b/f 42 years old, was found in a heavily wooded area off s.R. 46 near longwood markham road. Knight had multiple skull fractures and died of blunt force trauma. She had been reported missing by her son and was last seen on june 5, 1984 at a bar off w. 13th street in sanford. 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 229-524-5128

Agency

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Bloyd

Name

Joseph Bloyd

Age

36

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On july 9, 1980, the body of joseph bloyd, w/m 36 years of age, was located at lake sylvan park near a power line clearing. The body was in an advance stage of decomposition. Bloyd had been reported missing to the casselberry police department by his father and was last seen on july 4, 1980. Bloyd’s motorcycle was located nearby. The cause of death was 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 229-524-5123

Agency

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Sheldon

Name

Arthur Sheldon

Age

67

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

South Daytona Police Department

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cold-case-record__Spear

Name

Laralee Spear

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

The victim was reported missing after she failed to return home from deland high school. About 90 min- utes later, the victim's body was lo- cated behind a home on deerfoot road that had burned down about a year prior to the killing. The victim routinely walked home from her bus stop at south spring garden avenue and deerfoot road, not far from where her body was found.

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Pamela Jones

Age

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

Jones' body was found in a wooded area near how- ard street and courtland blvd. Jones was known to frequent the daytona beach area and was believed to be from indiana. Her body showed signs of violent trauma and her death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Krom

Name

Marshall Krom

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Marshall krom was found deceased in his burnt out home on candy lane in deland. Krom's death was determined to be a homicide and not a result of an accidental fire.

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Venezia Sr

Name

Frank Venezia Sr

Age

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On january 28th, 1988 frank venezia was found deceased in his home on grand plaza drive in orange city. His body showed signs of violent trauma and his death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Rexroad

Name

Myrtle Rexroad

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 6th, 1997 the victim was found deceased under the I-4 overpass off of old deland rd in debary. Upon autopsy of rexroad her death was ruled as a homicide.

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Cummins

Name

Byron Cummins

Age

2

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On dec. 23, 1994, 2-year- old byron michael cum- mins was found dead in his home on holyhock street, deltona. The re- mains showed signs of trauma and the death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Walker

Name

Michael Walker

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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.

Agency

FDLE

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Gary Brown

Age

37

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Shot outside his vehicle in a remote area. 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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Mcdermott

Name

Patricia Mcdermott

Age

28

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Found lying in a field, pants down and breast exposed. 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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Andreas

Name

Billy Andreas

Age

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

Found on roadway after being struck by an unknown 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 386-329-0800

Agency

Putnam County Sherrif's Office

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cold-case-record__Parianos

Name

Anne Parianos

Age

61

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Throat cut / found in home / possibly knew attacker. Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to call the volusia county sheriff's office at 386-736-5962

Agency

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

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