Sumter County, FL Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Mckenzia

Name

Marilyn Mckenzia

Age

17

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Flannery

Name

Thomas Flannery

Age

46

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Dade City Police Department

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cold-case-record__Skipper

Name

Penny Skipper

Age

44

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

Dade City Police Department

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cold-case-record__Ortiz-morales

Name

Jamie Ortiz-morales

Age

20

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Preston

Name

Robert Preston

Age

30

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Lewis

Name

Dominique Lewis

Age

19

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Dominique lewis age 19 and a resident of st. Petersburg florida was murdered shortly after thanksgiving 2007. Her body was discovered on december 11, 2007 in a wooded area off brooksville rock rd, in brooksville, hernando county florida. Dominique was a medical student at the ultimate medical academy in clearwater florida. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__March

Name

Richard March

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm on 12-23-2001, richard march was killed by unknown person(s). The homicide occurred at the d.A.B. Construction complex on spring hill dr., just west of u.S. 41, where richard was working as a security guard. A $30,000 reward is bring offered by d.A.B. Constructors, inc. For information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of richard march, a vietnam veteran. Mr. March, the d.A.B. Night security guard, was killed while on duty at the plant on spring hill dr. In hernando county, on sunday, 12-23-2001. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Jessie Johnson

Age

Cause of Death

Fire/Arson

Info

On january 26, 1998, jessie johnson sustained severe injuries as a result of a fire intentionally set to his residence on josephine st., in south brooksville, hernando co., fl. Mr. Johnson died several days later due to complications associated with the injuries from the fire. On the evening of the fire, witnesses observed two subjects in front of jessie’s residence minutes before the fire started. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Leonard

Name

Carrie Leonard

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Carrie leonard was last seen leaving a party in central hernando county, florida with a male friend named anthony "Tony" ford. On 08-17-1999, her skeletal remains were recovered in central hernando county. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Odom

Name

Jennifer Odom

Age

12

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On friday, february 19, 1993, jennifer stepped off her school bus around 3 p.M., waved goodbye to friends, and started walking the short 200 yards to her home in rural pasco county, fl. Children on the bus reported they saw a faded blue pickup truck slowly following jennifer as she walked home. Jennifer never made it to her door. During the next days, law enforcement equipped with police dogs and hundreds of volunteers scoured 60 square miles of rolling groves, pastures and woods surrounding the tiny pasco town of dade city. On thursday, february 25, 1993, a man and woman searching an abandoned orange grove in southeast hernando county, fl, found jennifer. Jennifer's clothing, including the red sweater and hooter's jacket, have not been found. Approximately two years later on thursday, january 5, 1995, a couple hunting for scrap metal in a rural area of hernando county discovered jennifer's missing book bag and clarinet case. The bag and case were found in western hernando county. The suspect vehicle is a full size, older unknown model pick-up truck, blue in color. Jennifer was last seen wearing a white zip-up "Hooters" sweat jacket with orange lettering on the left sleeve, a red long sleeve pullover sweater, possible cashmere or angora, a white turtleneck shirt, white denim pants and black lace-up style boots. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Avery

Name

James Avery

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 08-06-1990, the skeletal remains of james avery were recovered in south central hernando county, florida. The victim was last seen in his hometown of walhalla, south carolina on 11-26-1986. He left to travel to florida, supposedly to meet with his ex-wife, who was believed to be in the area of naples, florida. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Davenport

Name

Yvonne Davenport

Age

23

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Victim yvonne davenport was found murdered in the south/central area of hernando county, florida on 03-22-1987. She had been previously employed as an exotic dancer in the tampa/st. Petersburg, florida area. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Vanwormer

Name

Jill Vanwormer

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Victim, jill vanwormer was employed as an auto parts delivery person for a company in tampa-st. Petersburg area of pinellas county, fl. She was reported missing to pinellas county authorities on april 8, 1986 after she failed to return from an auto parts delivery call. On april 9, 1986, her auto parts delivery vehicle was located in western hernando county, fl. On may 15, 1990, her skeletal remains were found in northwestern hernando county. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Jeronimus

Name

Timothy Jeronimus

Age

29

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Timothy jeronimus was found murdered in eastern hernando county, florida on 10-05-1982. He had previously lived in the state of illinois. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Hope

Name

Charles Hope

Age

41

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Charles hope, a real estate broker from hernando beach, was reported missing on 04-06-1982. He was last seen on 03-31-1982, at a restaurant in hernando beach. On 04-06-1982, mr. Hope's vehicle was found at his real estate office. No one has seen or heard from him since that day. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Green

Name

Lucian Green

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Lucian green was murdered on 11-30-1981 at about 8:45 pm. He was attempting to obtain description and tag information from a vehicle that had fled the scene of an attempted commercial burglary to a gas station located at I-75 and s.R. 50 in eastern hernando county, florida. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Rymer

Name

Saunders Rymer

Age

54

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Saunders cloie rymer (aka sandra rymer, sanders rymer, saunders miller, saunders nida) was reported as a missing person on 09-13-1977 by her daughter. She was last seen about 06-20-1977, by her spouse, john d. "J.D." rymer, while in the area of catersville, georgia. After an alleged verbal altercation with her spouse, she was reported to have left her husband to return to florida. Saunders rymer has not been heard from since. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Miller

Name

Joseph Miller

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 12-18-1976, joseph miller was reported as missing. He was last seen on 12-14-1976 (hcso 76-08964). The victim's vehicle was later found abandoned in central hernando county, florida. On 02-06-1977, the victim's body was recovered in central hernando county. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Norton

Name

Louise Norton

Age

56

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 03-10-1973, louise norton was found murdered in the south brooksville area of hernando county, florida. Prior to her death, it was reported that she was involved in an argument with someone, possibly her "Common law" husband, cassie andrews. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact det. George loydgren of the hernando county sheriff's office: (352) 754-6830 or toll free (877) 282-5727. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-866-990-8477.

Agency

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Peterson

Name

Richard Peterson

Age

45

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Dade City Police Department

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cold-case-record__Vallejo

Name

Mario Vallejo

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Dade City Police Department

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cold-case-record__Scantling

Name

Harry Scantling

Age

71

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Dade City Police Department

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cold-case-record__Wilsom

Name

Eleanor Wilsom

Age

29

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Victim was 8-9 months pregnant. The suspect was arrested but later released. The victim's son was in the home at the time. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the dade city police department at (352) 521-1493. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call crime stoppers at (305) 471-8477.

Agency

Dade City Police Department

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cold-case-record__Gadson

Name

Luellen Gadson

Age

53

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Edwards

Name

David Edwards

Age

21

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Robert Jones

Age

48

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Eustis Police Department

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cold-case-record__Pierson

Name

Martorell Pierson

Age

36

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Wildwood Police Department

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cold-case-record__Payne

Name

James Payne

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 13th, 1983, deputies arrived at the location of jones avenue and robinson avenue, zellwood, florida, in reference to a shooting. Before collapsing, the victim yelled "Stop that car" as a green and white 4-door dodge was leaving at a high rate of speed from the scene. The victim died as a result of a shooting wound.

Agency

Orange County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Huff

Name

Charles Huff

Age

76

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Crews

Name

Georgia Crews

Age

12

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On april 16, 1980, the seminole county sheriff’s office discovered the body of 12-year-old georgia crews behind the k-mart plaza on highway 17-92 in fern park. Crews had been reported missing to the lake county sheriff’s office and was last seen alive april 8, 1980, shortly before she left on foot from her home in montverde heading for a convenience store approximately a mile and a half away. She was stabbed to death. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Torrance

Name

Addie Torrance

Age

89

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Giddens

Name

Candice Giddens

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On october 10th, 1989, deputies were called to the location of 6200 holly street, orlando, florida, in reference to the finding of a deceased female. The victim died as a result of an apparent shooting wound.

Agency

Orange County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Fox

Name

Jan Fox

Age

44

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Ries

Name

Virginia Ries

Age

19

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Whitten

Name

Shirley Whitten

Age

19

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Higgins

Name

Dale Higgins

Age

26

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Hall

Name

Erith Hall

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

Glendale Williams

Age

23

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Wildwood Police Department

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cold-case-record__Sofia

Name

Patricia Sofia

Age

51

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Found shot to death in her residence at 11231 se 40th ave.

Agency

Marion County

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cold-case-record__Baldwin

Name

Wanda Baldwin

Age

20

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

Found murdered in her home

Agency

Marion County

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cold-case-record__Reddick

Name

Jacob Reddick

Age

70

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

in the early morning hours of february 27, 1970, deputies responded to reddick’s super store located on sr 438 & sr 545 in tildenville, fl. Deputies arrived and found the victim, identified as jacob starling reddick a/k/a j.S. “shorty” reddick, suffering from shooting wounds. He later succumbed to his injuries. The victim was also the owner of the business where he was found.

Agency

Orange County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Carter

Name

Addie Carter

Age

62

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Deputies responded to box 46, holly st., zellwood, fl after the fire department had found the charred remains of a black female, later identified as addie carter, who died of monoxide poisoning. The investigation indicates the fire to have been intentionally set.

Agency

Orange County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Johnson II

Name

Dean Johnson II

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Shot inside gray building in eustis, fl. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Andrews

Name

Allegra Andrews

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Gray's orange barn. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Welch

Name

Edward Welch

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

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 lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Ricketson

Name

David Ricketson

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

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 lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Warren Jr

Name

Dennis Warren Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

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 lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Wiggins

Name

Corey Wiggins

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

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 lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Comacho

Name

Trinidad Comacho

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Found on the road in mascotte, fl. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Johns

Name

Martin Johns

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

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 lake county sheriff's office at 352-343-9578

Agency

Lake County Sheriff's Office

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