White Springs, FL Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Horton

Name

Thomas Horton

Age

59

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On july 17, 2009, at approximately 5:45 am, thomas “tommy” horton was shot and killed in his front yard while walking toward his semi-truck to leave for work. Horton, who lived near the town of day in lafayette county, fl, was a long-time employee of byrd’s logging, located near branford, fl. Horton’s wallet was missing, which allegedly contained several thousands of dollars. The lafayette county sheriff’s office, the florida department of law enforcement, and the state’s attorney office need your help in solving this murder. If you have any information regarding this crime please contact the lafayette county sheriff’s office at 386-294-1301. Anyone who provides information, which leads to an arrest and a conviction, will be eligible for a $25,000.00 reward.

Agency

Lafayette County

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cold-case-record__Raulerson

Name

Linda Raulerson

Age

56

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On 07/22/2008, a black male entered the joy spring food store located at us 441 and interstate 10 and conducted a robbery of the business. During the robbery, the black male shot and killed the store clerk, linda raulerson. The black male was described as being around 6 foot in height and wore a black jacket with hood on and sunglasses. The suspect fled the area and all leads/evidence has been exhausted to this point. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Jenkins

Name

Nancy Jenkins

Age

33

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On 04/19/1990, nancy jenkins was found deceased in the middle of bypass road in lake city, florida. It was determined nancy died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck area. Witnesses identified a possible suspect. There was not sufficient probable cause to arrest said suspect at the time of the initial investigation. At this time, no arrest have been made. It should be noted that nancy was pregnant at the time of her death and the child did not survive as well. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Wilson

Name

James Wilson

Age

62

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On 07/01/2006, it was reported that an unknown black male shot and killed james louis wilson in his home. This information came from his wife who was also in the residence. Investigation into the incident did not produce a suspect and no active leads are available at this time. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Carter

Name

Jill Carter

Age

35

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Suwannee County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Ohara Jr

Name

Marvin Ohara Jr

Age

35

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Live Oak Police Department

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cold-case-record__Messer

Name

Darlene Messer

Age

36

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On 09/18/1989, darlene messer was abducted from the suwannee swifty store located on highway 100 in lake city. Her body was found in a creek along with columbia/union county line. Darlene with head trauma. No suspect information or evidence was located during the investigation. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Witcher

Name

Veronica Witcher

Age

43

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 02/07/2015, it was reported a possible human body was located in the backseat of a vehicle. The complainant could see a foot sticking out because the body was wrapped in a bag. The complainant stated he believed it was his girlfriend, veronica witcher who is the owner of the vehicle. The complaintant filed a missing persons report with lake city police department at the beginning of the month on veronica. A suspect was developed during interviews. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Parnell

Name

Johnny Parnell

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Johnny eugene abraham parnell was working for his family’s tow truck company when he responded to a call for help on I-10 on the morning of december 4, 1989. Johnny was later found on the side of the interstate near live oak, florida. According to reports at the time he was discovered with a gunshot wound.

Agency

Suwanee County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Gambles

Name

Patricia Gambles

Age

21

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

On 08/12/1988, a body of an unknown black female was found on a tram road in a wooded area off county road 131. The body was partially clothed and wrappend in a green blanket along with plastic. Identification was made and victim was identified as patricia gambles. Patricia was last seen at a store located in worthington springs on 08/11/1988 with a friend and co-workers. Several interviews were conducted with witnesses and possible suspects with no relevant information obtained. As of now, no suspect has been identified. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Mack

Name

Laverne Mack

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 4/17/1988, human remains were found in a wooded area of us 441 and interstate 10. The remains were later identified as that of laverne mack. Laverne had been reported missing on 08/11/1987 by lake city police department. There was not enough evidence to determine the cause of death and after several interviews, no suspects were able to be identified. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Sapp

Name

Joseph Sapp

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On 4/15/1983, joseph sapp was found deceased due to gunshot wounds to the head in the area of the columbia county fairgrounds. His vehicle was seen leaving by witnesses after hearing gunshots. His vehicle was later found abandoned at an apartment complex. Several interviews were conducted with no suspect being identified. It is beleived that joseph was involved in narcotic activity at one point and a large sum of money was withdrawn from his bank account prior to his death. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Parnell

Name

Eugene Parnell

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Suwannee Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Mcguire

Name

Roshanda Mcguire

Age

2

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 11/2/1988, the body of roshonda mcguire, a 2 year old black female was found on interstate 10 in lake city, florida. It appeared that the infant was thrown from a moving vehicle and died from those injuries sustained. Investigation revealed roshanda was last seen with her mother detra mcguire leaving their residence two hours before she was found deceased. The whereabouts of detra were unknown at the time and as of this day, she has not been located. It is beleived detra was also murdered. No suspects identified. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Presley

Name

Willie Presley

Age

35

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The case facts stated the body was found around 5:15 pm in a home/bar that was named charley’s place and belonged to the husband of the victim, b/f willie mease presley. The victim had multiple gunshot wounds. A knife was found laying near her and several other items were also collected. No suspect was identified conclusively during the initial investigation, based upon the available documents. Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the columbia county sheriff`s office at 386-752-9212.

Agency

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

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