Cold Cases in New Jersey
ColdCaseIndex documents 13 cold cases in New Jersey, spanning 1932–2019. 9 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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Dulce Maria Alavez
Five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared from a playground at Bridgeton City Park while her mother sat in a nearby car. A witness reported seeing a man lead the child away. The FBI joined the investigation, offering
Tamara Lee Bey
Thirty-one-year-old Tamara Lee Bey was found murdered in Newark, New Jersey in July 2005. Despite investigation by Newark Police, the case went cold. It remains in Essex County cold case files.
Paul Cox
Thirty-seven-year-old Paul Cox was found murdered in Trenton, New Jersey in October 2004. Despite investigation, the case went cold. It remains in Mercer County cold case files.
John Gilbride
John Gilbride, involved in a bitter custody dispute with members of the MOVE organization, was shot and killed in his car in Maple Shade, New Jersey. Despite the obvious motive and suspects, no one was ever charged with
Jennifer Mazzini
Twenty-one-year-old Jennifer Mazzini disappeared from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey in April 2001. She was last seen leaving a casino. Despite investigation, she was never found. Her case remains in Atlantic County col
Megan Kanka
Seven-year-old Megan Kanka was lured across the street by convicted sex offender Jesse Timmendequas and murdered. Megan's Law — which requires community notification when sex offenders live in a neighborhood — was passed
Mark Himebaugh
Eleven-year-old Mark Himebaugh disappeared from Del Haven, New Jersey on November 25, 1991. He was playing outside when he vanished. Despite extensive searches and FBI involvement, Mark has never been found.
David Williams & Steven Anderson
Twelve-year-old David Williams and seventeen-year-old Steven Anderson both disappeared from Pemberton Township, New Jersey on April 7, 1975. Neither was ever found. The dual disappearance mystified investigators and thei
Margaret Ellen Fox
Fourteen-year-old Margaret Fox disappeared from Burlington, New Jersey in June 1974. She was last seen near her home. Despite investigation spanning decades, she was never found. Her case remains on the FBI's unsolved mi
List Family Murders
John List murdered his wife, three teenage children, and elderly mother in their Westfield, New Jersey mansion, then vanished for 18 years. He was profiled on America's Most Wanted, and a viewer recognized him from the c
Jane Durrua
Thirteen-year-old Jane Durrua was abducted and murdered in Rahway, New Jersey. Robert Zarinsky was convicted of her murder in 2001 using genetic evidence, 33 years after the crime. He was also linked to additional murder
William 'Billy' Jones Jr.
Three-year-old William 'Billy' Jones Jr. disappeared from Vineland, New Jersey on December 17, 1962. Despite investigation, he was never found. His case is one of the oldest open missing person cases listed by the FBI.
Charles Lindbergh Jr.
The infant son of aviator Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped from the family estate in Hopewell, New Jersey. A ransom was paid but the baby's body was found two months later. Bruno Richard Hauptmann was convicted and execut