Cold Cases in Florida
ColdCaseIndex documents 19 cold cases in Florida, spanning 1974–2021. 6 of these cases remain fully unsolved. Each case page includes documented details, status, and information on how to submit a tip.
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Miya Marcano
Nineteen-year-old college student Miya Marcano disappeared from her apartment complex in Orange County, Florida where she worked. Suspect Armando Caballero, a maintenance worker with unauthorized access to her apartment,
Jordan Davis
Seventeen-year-old Jordan Davis was shot at a Jacksonville gas station by Michael Dunn following an argument over loud music. Dunn fired into the vehicle claiming self-defense. He was convicted of first-degree murder in
Caylee Anthony
Two-year-old Caylee Anthony disappeared in June 2008. Her mother Casey Anthony waited 31 days before reporting her missing. Caylee's skeletal remains were found near the family home in December 2008. Casey Anthony was ac
Denise Amber Lee
Twenty-three-year-old Denise Amber Lee was abducted by Michael King from her North Port, Florida home. She called 911 from her abductor's car but dispatchers failed to properly respond. King was convicted and executed in
Jennifer Kesse
Twenty-four-year-old Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her Orlando condominium complex. Surveillance footage captured an unidentified person driving her car. Despite national media coverage and a $125,000 reward, Jennifer
Jessica Lunsford
Nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford was abducted from her Homosassa home and murdered by registered sex offender John Couey. Her remains were found in a bag buried near Couey's trailer. She had been buried alive. Couey was co
Carlie Brucia
Eleven-year-old Carlie Brucia was abducted from a car wash in Sarasota on Super Bowl Sunday while walking home. Surveillance footage of her abduction was broadcast nationally. Joseph P. Smith was convicted of her murder
Terrence Williams & Felipe Santos
Terrence Williams and Felipe Santos both separately disappeared after being given rides by Collier County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Calkins, who dropped them at their destinations according to his account. Neither man was e
Sandy Forman
Twenty-nine-year-old Sandy Forman was found murdered in Tampa, Florida in March 2001. Despite investigation, the case went cold. It remains in Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office cold case files.
Gianni Versace
Fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion by spree killer Andrew Cunanan. Cunanan had already killed four others across the country before targeting Versace. He killed himself on a
Dr. John Bayard Britton
Abortion provider Dr. John Britton and his clinic escort James Barrett were shot dead outside a Pensacola clinic by anti-abortion activist Paul Jennings Hill. Hill was convicted and executed in 2003, the first person exe
Gainesville Ripper Victims
Danny Rolling murdered five University of Florida students in three days in Gainesville, Florida. He was sentenced to death and executed in 2006. The murders inspired the film Scream. Rolling's method of killing and posi
Aileen Wuornos Victims
Aileen Wuornos killed seven men along Florida highways, claiming self-defense. She was convicted of six murders and executed in 2002. She became one of America's most studied female serial killers, with multiple books an
Angela Jane Stokes
Twenty-three-year-old Angela Jane Stokes was found murdered in Jacksonville, Florida in November 1984. Despite investigation, the case went cold. It remains in Duval County cold case files.
Adam Walsh
Six-year-old Adam Walsh was abducted from a Sears store in Hollywood, Florida. His severed head was found two weeks later. The case transformed his father John Walsh into a victims' rights advocate who created America's
FSU Chi Omega Murders
Ted Bundy broke into the Chi Omega sorority at Florida State University, killing two women and injuring two others. He also attacked a student at another location that night. Bundy was identified via bite mark evidence a
Kimberly Leach
Twelve-year-old Kimberly Leach was the last victim of Ted Bundy, abducted from her middle school in Lake City, Florida. Her remains were found in a pig shed. Bundy was convicted of her murder and sentenced to death, late
Judy Ann Morley
Nineteen-year-old Judy Ann Morley was found murdered in Gainesville, Florida in December 1977. Her case predates the Gainesville murders of 1990. Despite investigation, her killer was never identified. The case remains i
Ted Bundy Victims
Ted Bundy confessed to 30 homicides across seven states, though the actual number is believed higher. He was executed in Florida in 1989. His final crimes were committed at Florida State University, where he attacked sor