Big Bend Cold Case Task Force

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

About Us

The Big Bend Cold Case Task Force is comprised of members from the Tallahassee Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Leon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Second Circuit State’s Attorney Office. Partnering law enforcement agencies came together in July 2023 to focus each agency’s resources on a common goal: solving unresolved homicide and missing person cases. Each law enforcement agency provides manpower and resources in an effort to use teamwork, collaboration, and varying skillsets to solve these unique and challenging cases.

The Big Bend Cold Case Task Force investigates unresolved homicide and missing person cases in Leon, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Wakulla, and Jefferson counties. Please contact us at 850-410-7611 if you have information related to an unresolved homicide or missing person case.

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Francis Ferraro

Age: 52
September 2, 2020
On September 1st, 2020, Officers were dispatched to a shooting at 2105 Lake Bradford Rd. EMS was first on scene and located Frances Ferraro suffering from a gunshot wound. Ferraro was transported the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

Jamel Jackson

Age: 22
November 18, 2020
On November 18th, 2020, Officers were dispatched 2353 Mission Rd in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival, Jamel Jackson was located suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Jackson was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injury. Multiple witnesses advised hearing a volley of gunfire before finding Jackson lying on the ground.

Alex Harvey

Age: 34
August 20, 2019
On August 20th, 2019, Officers were dispatched to homicide at 1900 South Monroe Street. Officers located the victim, Alex Harvey, suffering from a gunshot wound. Harvey would be pronounced deceased on scene. Multiple witnesses advised hearing gun fire prior to finding Harvey.

Amarion James & Trenten Lee

Age: 16 & 19
November 17, 2019
On November 17th, 2019, Officers were in the area of 110 E Paul Russel Rd when they heard multiple gunshots. Officers located Trenten Lee and Amarion James suffering from gunshot wounds. Lee and James were transported to the hospital where they would succumb to their injuries.

Juwan Marquis Flanders

Age: 27
April 21, 2019
On April 21st, 2019, Officers were dispatched to the area of 214 Columbia Dr (Charter West Apartments) due to Juwan Flanders being located with multiple gunshot wounds. Flanders was pronounced deceased on scene. Based on information supplied by witnesses, the incident may have occurred at approximately 5:45 am.

Travis Wilson

Age: 26
August 5, 2017
On August 5th, 2017, at approximately 3:30 am, Officers responded to 1949 W Tennessee St (Waffle House) because gunshots were heard. Nothing was found when they arrived. A short time later, Officers heard additional gunshot coming from the area of Stadium Dr and W Call St. When Officers arrived in the area, they located two subjects who were suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the subjects, identified as Travis Wilson, succumbed to his injuries.

Lester Denmark, Jr.

Age: 40
February 2, 2017
On February 2nd, 2017, at approximately 1:00 am, Lester Denmark was located deceased at 1700 Joe Louis St near apartment 12. Denmark sustained a single gunshot wound which proved fatal. Witnesses recalled hearing multiple gunshots prior to Denmark being located.

George Bess

Age: 48
October 17, 2016
On October 17th, 2016, Officers were dispatched to 1634 Rankin Ave in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, Officers located George Bess suffering from two gunshot wounds. EMS arrived and pronounced Bess deceased on scene. A witness advised hearing multiple gunshots before finding Bess lying in his front yard.

Quinton Langford

Age: 20
October 22, 2016
On October 22nd, 2016, Officers were dispatched to Gamble St and Perry St in reference to two gunshot victims. Upon arrival Officers located the victim, Quinton Langford, deceased due to a gunshot wound. Additionally, Officers located another victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. The second victim was transported to the hospital and survived.

Antwon Frost

Age: 26
November 7, 2016
On November 11th, 2016, Officers were dispatched to 1111 High Rd in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival Officers located a vehicle still running with a single occupant. The victim, Antwon Frost, was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder. TPD and EMS attempted lifesaving efforts but were unsuccessful. Frost would succumb to his injuries.

Victor J. Williams

Age: 48
November 16, 2014
On September 16, 2014, at 4:40 a.m., officers responded to 637 Preston St. in reference to a stabbing. Mr. Williams wondered around seeking medical assistance. He was transported to the local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Prior to being stabbed Mr. Williams was heard arguing with another person.

Anton Spence

Age: 23
November 5, 2015
On November 5th, 2015, Officers were dispatched to 2700 West Pensacola St Apartment 212 in reference to a person who had been stabbed. Upon arrival officers located the victim, Anton Spence, suffering from a stab wound to the chest. Spence was transported to the hospital where he would later succumb to his injuries.

Roy Lee Simmons

Age: 61
June 12, 2015
On June 12th, 2015, Roy Simmons was located deceased near 4th Ave and Old Bainbridge Rd at approximately 4:59 am. Simmons suffered from a single gunshot wound which proved to be fatal. A witness recalled hearing a single gunshot at approximately 4:33 am.

Chad Wilson

Age: 25
November 1, 2015
On November 1st, 2015, at 8:49AM, Officers were dispatched to Mabry St and Kelly St in reference to a traffic crash with a possible deceased individual. Upon arrival, Officers located a vehicle with 4 projectile holes in the driver side door. Wilson was the only occupant located in the driver seat. Wilson was struck once and pronounced deceased on scene.

Dominique Daniel Myles

Age: 25
March 27, 2014
On March 27th, 2014, Dominique Myles was located inside his home at 509 Yaeger St deceased from obvious foul play. Myles was last seen alive between March 26, 2014, at 12:00 pm and March 27, 2014, at 1:00 am. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots between 1:00 am and 2:00 am on March 27, 2014.

Andrew Miller

Age: 27
June 4, 2013
On June 4th, 2013, at 4:40 a.m. Officers responded to Poppy St. and Osceola St. to a victim lying in the street. He was pronounced deceased due to multiple gunshot wounds and transported to the hospital. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots. Several people were with Mr. Miller earlier in the evening of June 3rd. Just prior to the shooting, Mr. Miller was seen at a convenience store on S. Monroe St.

Yamada Bell & Jermaine Siplin

Ages: 30 & 31
October 24, 2011
Case Description: On October 24th, 2011, Yamada Bell and Jermaine Siplin were discovered deceased in their home at 2703 Veda St. The two adults were discovered deceased as a result of gunshot wounds and a juvenile was seriously injured. The front door was forcibly kicked in. All three victims had been shot while they were asleep in bed.

Brandon Brinson

Age: 19
April 14, 2010
Case Description: Mr. Brinson and his associated went to 123 Valencia Dr. Within minutes, gunshots were heard, and the victim was shot. Mr. Brinson’s friends transported him to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Robert Goodson, Jr.

Age: 36
December 22, 2009
Case Description: Officers responded to 1104 Old Bainbridge Rd on December 22nd, 2009 for the report of ‘shots fired’. Mr. Goodson and another victim were located in the parking lot of 1104 Old Bainbridge Rd with multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Goodson died of his injuries. A witness reported seeing a black male driving away in a silver-colored Monte Carlo style vehicle holding a gun out of the window.

Lenoris Rains

Age: 30
September 30, 2009
Case Description: On September 30th, 2009, Officers responded to 2049 Hillsborough Ave due to multiple shots fired. They located Mr. Rains with multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses stated that Mr. Rains and several males were playing cards when a late model Ford Crown Vic pulled up to the scene. It was reported that three black males jumped out of the vehicle and started shooting.

James Hogan

Age: 69
June 19, 2007
Case Description: On June 19th, 2007, Officers were dispatched to 848 Sunridge Rd in reference to a male bleeding in a residence. Upon arrival, Officers administered aid to an unresponsive victim, James Hogan, but were unsuccessful. Hogan was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. An autopsy discovered a gunshot wound to Hogan’s armpit.

Ali I’isha Gilmore

Age: 30
February 3, 2006
Case Description: On February 6th, 2006, Tallahassee Police Department officers responded to 231 Loraine Court in response to a report of a missing person. Initial information revealed that Gilmore was four months pregnant and that she and her husband were separated. The victim had not been to work on the previous Friday and on Monday. No one had contact with Ali during the weekend. The investigation showed that the last contact Gilmore had was at 12:48 a.m. on Friday, February 03, 2006.

Roger Pleaugh

Age: 45
November 11, 2005
Case Description: Officers located Roger Pleaugh near 448 W Georgia St on November 13th, 2005 and was transported to the hospital due to having head injuries. Mr. Pleaugh had a makeshift camp behind this location and told the responding officer that he had been drinking, was beat up and some items were taken from him. Mr. Pleaugh managed to crawl to the sidewalk and call for help. Mr. Pleaugh succumbed to his injuries on November 21, 2005. There were no known witnesses to the incident.

Sylvester Davis, Jr.

Age: 33
October 26, 2005
Case Description: On October 26th, 2005 Sylvester Davis Jr. was found murdered inside of his residence at 1521 Arnold St. Investigation revealed that Mr. Davis died as a result of foul play. A neighborhood canvas was conducted with limited success. Based on the condition of the scene and subsequent investigation it appears that the victim knew his assailant(s).

Lester Baldwin

Age: 46
October 5, 2005
Case Description: On October 5, 2005, A City of Tallahassee Building Inspector located Lester Baldwin deceased in the garage of new construction located at 424 W Georgia St. Evidence showed Baldwin was sexually battered and then strangled.

Tony Pierrelouis

Age: 24
April 16, 2005
Case Description: On April 16th, 2005 at approximately 3:45 a.m. Tony Pierrelouis was outside of the Calypso Café in the 1600 Block of Mill St. Witnesses indicated that a vehicle pulled up in front of their vehicle. Pierrelouis exchanged words with a passenger in the vehicle and shots were fired. Pierrelouis was struck and he died as a result of being shot. There were several people outside of the club at the time of the incident, but when officers arrived most had left the scene.

Oliver C. Walker

Age: 25
June 20, 2004
Case Description: On June 4th, 2004, Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Daniels St in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, Officers found the victim, Oliver Walker, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head in his vehicle. Walker was pronounced deceased on scene.

Clyde Thomas

December 10, 2003
Case Description: On December 10, 2003 Clyde Thomas was found murdered inside of his residence located at 2925 Mock Dr. Initial indications revealed that Mr. Thomas was a small time drug dealer. A neighborhood canvas was initiated which revealed limited information. The murder occurred several hours prior to the discovery of Mr. Thomas' body.

Isaac Dupree III

Age: 21
April 7, 2002
On April 7th, 2002, Officers were dispatched to 3710 Aksarben Dr in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival Officers found the victim, Isaac Dupree III, suffering from a gunshot wound. A Witness stated an unknown suspect came to the front door asking to use a phone. The suspect attempted to enter the residence and Dupree tried to close the door. There was a gunshot heard and Dupree advised he was shot. Dupree would later succumb to his injury.

Darryl Scott

Age: 31
July 7, 2001
On July 7th, 2001, Officers were dispatched to 303 S. Lipona Drive (Wood Banks Trace Apartments) at 3:14AM in reference to a subject having difficulty breathing. Paramedics arrived on scene first and notified officers the subject was deceased. Witnesses advised they heard the sound of gunfire. Scott was seen struggling to breathe and later witnesses were alerted Scott was deceased. An autopsy determined Scott succumbed to a gunshot wound on the left side of his body.

John Doe

Age: Late 30s to 50s
April 4, 2002
On April 4th, 2002, Officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Springhill Rd in reference to a deceased individual found by construction workers. While excavating an area, workers discovered the decomposed remains of an unknown individual. The autopsy placed the incident anywhere between July 2001 and January 2002. The Medical Examiner determined the remains to possibly be a White Male, 30s to 50s, approximately 6’2-6’4, and cause of death undetermined.

Sonnyrey Armendariz Munoz

Age 34
July 12, 2001
Case Description: On July 12th, 2001, a cleaning person discovered the body of Sonnyrey Munoz in one of the rooms of the Lafayette Motel. Mr. Munoz had recently been released from the Leon County Detention Center and was in the process of getting his job back in order. Mr. Munoz had contact with friends on the previous evening before the discovery of his body. A canvas of the area revealed limited information and there were no reports of illegal activity in the immediate area during the time frame in question.

Kevin Hopgood

Age: 43
April 8, 1999
On April 8th, 1999, Officers were dispatched to 1112 S Magnolia Dr (Tally Square Apartments) in reference to a taxi driver not breathing. Officers and EMT’s attempted to administer aid but were unsuccessful. The victim, Kevin Hopgood was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS. Mr. Hopgood suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

Guy Parry

Age: 38
December 5, 1998
On December 5th, 1998, Officers responded to a wooded area north of 1215 Capital Circle Northeast in reference to a witness finding the victim, Guy Parry, deceased. Upon arrival Officers found the Mr. Parry with blunt force trauma to the head and substantial blood loss.

Jahmel Barber

September 17, 1998
Case Description: In the early morning hours of September 17th, 1998, Officers responded to the area of Brevard St and N Monroe St due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located Jahmel Barber deceased in his vehicle. The investigation indicated Barber was possibly in a fight at The Moon prior to this incident.

Jahmel Barber

Age: 45
October 28, 1998
Case Description: On October 28th, 1998, Officers were in the 800 Block of Lake Bradford Rd when they heard the sound of gunfire. Officers were alerted to a crash as a result of the shooting. Upon arrival, Officers found the driver, Cleo Miles, unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS and TPD administered aid but Mr. Miles would succumb to his injuries. Witnesses advised seeing an unidentified black male run up to the driver side window and shoot into Miles vehicle.

Frederick Johnson

Age: 27
May 7, 1997
Case Description: On May 7th, 1997, Officers were dispatched to 1300 Miccosukee Rd in reference to a battery. Officers were advised Frederick Johnson was in the Joe Louis Apartment Complex and was “jumped” by multiple suspects. Mr. Johnson sustained blunt force trauma to his head and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Noah Grant

Age: 54
June 28, 1997
Case Description: On June 28th, 1997, Officers were dispatched to 1825 Jackson Bluff Rd in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival Officers were “flagged down” by several individuals that directed them to an unresponsive Noah Grant. Lifesaving efforts were attempted but were unsuccessful. Mr. Grant was pronounced deceased at the hospital due to a gunshot wound. Witnesses advised a vehicle slowly passed Mr. Grant. The witnesses then heard gunshots and saw Mr. Grant laying on the ground.

Oscar Williams

Age: 66
May 10, 1996
Case Description: On May 10th, 1996, Officers were dispatched to 1023 Delaware St in reference to a sick/injured person. The landlord was unable to get a response from any residence. Fearing someone may be injured, the landlord made entry and found the victim, Oscar Williams, unresponsive. Mr. Williams was pronounced deceased on scene due to strangulation.

James Hall

Age: 38
January 14, 1995
Case Description: On January 14th, 1995, Officers were dispatched to 415 N. Macomb St (Perry’s Bar) in reference to a shooting. The victim, James Hall, was seen laying on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds. First aid was provided, but was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, Mr. Hall was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS. A witness advised he heard multiple gunshots inside the bar before seeing Mr. Hall on the ground.

Curtis Miller

Age: 22
November 28, 1995
Case Description: On November 28th, 1995, Officers responded to 3246 Nekoma Ln in reference to a home invasion with shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, Curtis Miller, inside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Mr. Miller was unresponsive and pronounced deceased on scene.

Ernest Kilpatrick

Age: 18
June 6, 1995
Case Description: On June 6th, 1995, Officers were dispatched to 2706 Silver Lake Dr in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, Ernest Kilpatrick, unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS arrived and pronounced Kilpatrick deceased. Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot and seeing a vehicle flee the area at a high rate of speed.

Thomas Allen

Age: 67
November 4, 1994
Case Description: On November 4th, 1994, Officers were flagged down by TFD at 705 Dewey St in reference to a death investigation. While attempting to put out a vehicle fire, TFD located Thomas Allen deceased in the trunk of the car.

Moon Sook Uhn

Age: 40
September 18, 1991
Case Description: On September 18th, 1991, Officers were dispatched to 2900 N Monroe Street (Ramada Inn) in reference to a suspicious vehicle possibly connected to a missing person from Mobile, Alabama. Upon arrival, Officers confirmed the vehicle to be connected to a missing person. Mobile PD was contacted and advised there may be a dead body in the trunk. The victim, Moon Sook Uhn, was found deceased in the trunk. The cause of death could not be determined.

Seymour Rice

Age: 66
May 13, 1991
Case Description: On May 13th, 1991 city workers discovered the body of security guard Seymour Rice in a utility shed on the Old City Cemetery’s property. Investigation revealed Rice had been murdered in the evening hours of May 12th, 1991 and may have had a confrontation with the suspect prior to his death while walking to work. Rice and his family had recently moved to Tallahassee where he found work as a security guard weeks prior to his death.

Tracey Mazalewski

Date of Birth: 3/17/1966
April 4, 1990
On April 4th, 1990, Officers were dispatched to 2432 N Monroe St (Capital Cinemas) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers found the victim, Tracey Mazalewski, suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot. Witnesses advised two black males struggled with Mazalewski over a handbag. During the struggle, a shot was fired by one of the suspects. The suspects ran off with the bag and Mazalewski collapsed. Mazalewski would later succumb to her injury.

Allen Martin

Age: 24
February 22, 1990
Case Description: On February 22nd, 1990, Officers were dispatched to 3717 Thomasville Rd in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Allen Martin was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Martin would succumb to his injury at TMH. Witnesses advised hearing a series of 4 gunshots prior to Officers finding Martin.

Earl Ervin

August 15, 1987
Case description: On August 15th, 1987 the body of Earl Ervin was found inside of the Solid Waste Division facility located at 2727 Municipal Way at approximately 8:00 p.m. This date was a Saturday and there were no employees working. Mr. Ervin had phone contact with a supervisor in the early afternoon. The initial investigation revealed several persons of interest. There was a call from a black female to 911 several days after the incident occurred who wished to remain anonymous, and she provided some information. It is believed that this female may have more information to provide, however at the time of the investigation this female was never identified or interviewed.

Donald Williams

Age: 24
August 1, 1987
Case Description: In the early morning hours of August 1st, 1987, neighbors called police to report finding Donald Williams deceased in the carport of 702 Campbell St. Initial investigation revealed Mr. Williams collapsed in the carport of this residence after an initial struggle with assailant(s) which occurred away from the house. The victim was reported to be a drug user and frequented areas where drugs were sold. Evidence recovered on scene suggests a suspect was injured during the confrontation.

Mohammed Zaman

Age: 28
May 10, 1986
Case Description: On May 10th, 1986, Officers were dispatched to 216 S Macomb St in reference to a residential building on fire. Upon arrival, TFD put out the fire. TFD personnel advised Mohammed Zaman was found deceased inside the building. Fire investigators determined the fire was intentionally set.

James Lewis Smith

Age: 21
March 16, 1986
Case Description: On March 16th, 1986, Officers were proactively patrolling the area of 430 West Carolina St. While driving into the complex, an Officer discovered the victim, James Smith, not responsive. EMS arrived on scene and confirmed Smith was deceased. Witnesses advised seeing a struggle between the victim and a suspect prior to Officers finding Mr. Smith deceased.

Ruth Thompson

Age: 82
April 21, 1985
Case Description: On April 21st, 1985, Officers were dispatched to 921 Paul Russell Rd in reference to a deceased individual. A witness advised he came to the residence to check on the victim, Ruth Thompson. He found the door ajar and Ms. Thompson laying on the floor not responsive. It was determined Ms. Thompson’s death was the result of strangulation.

Kate Willis

Age: 63
December 28, 1983
Case Description: On December 28th, 1983, the victim, Kate Willis, was reported missing by her son. On December 28, 1983, Officers were dispatched to 301 S Carolina St in reference to a deceased person. Officers discovered a female in the woods behind the apartment complex. The female suffered from a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced deceased. The female would be identified as Kate Willis.

Eugene Martin

Age: 33 years old
October 30, 1981
Case Description: On October 30th, 1981, Officers were dispatched to 119 Cadiz St in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and smelled an odor coming from the trunk. Upon further investigation, Officers located the victim, Eugene Martin, deceased in the trunk. Mr. Martin succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds.

Jane Doe

Age: Infant
January 2, 1980
Case Description: On January 2nd, 1980, Officers responded to the Tallahassee Motor Inn located on Lake Ella after a motel guest discovered a deceased infant in their motel room. Based on evidence located at the scene, it appeared the infant had recently been born. The infant is possibly of Hispanic or Caucasian decent.

Albert Lee Williams

Age: 31
August 18, 1979
Case Description: On August 18th, 1979, Officers were dispatched to a shooting at 401 N. Macomb St.(Monroe Pool Room). Upon arrival officers located the victim, Albert Williams, suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS attempted lifesaving measures but were unsuccessful. A witness advised Mr. Williams and the suspect were “shooting dice” before getting into a verbal argument. The suspect was seen going to his car, retrieving a firearm, and later shooting Williams in the chest.

Patricia Hills

Age: 30
July 30, 1977
Case Description: On July 30th, 1977, Officers were dispatched to 1603 Pasco St in reference to a deceased individual. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, Patricia Hill, deceased along the wood line. Upon further investigation it was determined Ms. Hill was involved in a physical altercation and died of blunt force trauma. A possible murder weapon was located near Ms. Hill’s body.

Alfred & Estella Ferdinandsen

Age: 68 & 61
July 24- July 26, 1976
Case Description: On July 26th, 1975, Officers were dispatched to 101 S. Adams St Rm 1409 (Hilton Hotel) in reference to a double homicide. Hotel staff discovered the victims, Alfred & Estella Ferdinandsen, deceased within the room. Hotel staff advised both victims checked into the hotel on July 24th, 1975, around 6:02PM but were not seen until July 26th, 1975. It was determined Mr. Ferdinandsen was hit three times with a blunt object to the head and then strangled. Mr. Ferdinandsen was hit once by a blunt object and then strangled.

Emmett Goodman

Age: 58
September 13, 1975
Case Description: On September 13th, 1975, Officers were alerted to a possible deceased individual under a tree. Officers located the victim, Emmett Goodman, near the 800 block of Virginia St. EMS arrived and pronounce Goodman deceased on scene. Multiple signs of a physical altercation were noted. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma and loss of blood.

Johnny Peterson

Age: 48
June 1, 1973
Case Description: On June 1st, 1973, Officers were dispatched to the 1200 Block of Stearns St in reference to a male who had been robbed and beaten laying on the side of the road. Officers located Johnny Peterson, who was unresponsive. Peterson suffered a skull fracture and brain damage. Mr. Peterson would succumb to his injuries.

Kenneth Brookshire

Age: 40
March 1, 1973
Case Description: On March 1st, 1973, Officers were dispatched to 316 West Tennessee St RM 805 (Holiday Inn) in reference to a deceased individual. Upon arrival, Officers found the victim, Kenneth Brookshire, deceased on the bed. It was determined Mr. Brookshire succumbed to blunt force trauma.

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Age: 47
September 19, 1970
Case Description: On September 29th, 1970, Officers were dispatched to 646 W Lafayette St in reference to a woman bleeding from the head. Upon arrival, Officers located Elizabeth Fitzgerald deceased in her home. Ms. Fitzgerald succumbed to injuries from blunt force trauma.

Travis Crow III

Age: 19
April 5, 1968
Case Description: On April 5th, 1968, TFD and TPD were dispatched to a fire at 1902 Lake Bradford Rd (Crows Grocery). Upon arrival TFD extinguished the fire and located the victim, Travis Crow III deceased. Further investigation determined the fire was set intentionally by an unknown suspect.

James Thomas

Age: 31
October 16, 1964
Case Description: On October 16th, 1964, Officers were dispatched to the Twilight Zone on Eugenia St in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, James Thomas, suffering from two gunshot wounds. Thomas was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Lousie Spears

Age: 27
May 15, 1975
Case Description: Deputies responded to the area of FSU Dairy Farm on May 15, 1975. Lousie Spears was found deceased at the location.

David Bayatala

Age: 30
March 16, 1980
Case Description: On March 16th, 1980, Bayatala’s landlord went to check on him after not hearing from him in approximately four weeks. He was residing in a residence on what was then, Route 2. Bayatala was located deceased inside and succumbed to an apparent gunshot wound.

Annette Emert

Age: 25
November 17, 1982
Case Description: Deputies responded to a reported death at MM205 on I-10 on November 17, 1985. Emert’s body was found and she was pronounced deceased on scene.

Johnny Murray

Date: March 12, 1983
Deputies responded to the 5600 block of Nature Ln on March 12, 1983. Murray was located at a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was deceased on scene.

Mark Yost

Age: 35
Date: 8/28/1986
Case Description: Deputies responded to the westbound lane of I-10 near MM197 on August 28, 1986. Yost was located deceased on the shoulder of the interstate.

Francis Patton

Age: Unknown
April 25, 1987
On April 25, 1987, deputies investigated a report of body parts floating in an unnamed creek in western Leon County. The location is approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Blountstown Hwy on Bloxham Cutoff. The remains were identified as Patton.

Anthony Kirkland

Age: 31
May 8, 1991
Case Description: On May 8, 1991, deputies responded to the report of a deceased person at the Country Club Park, located at Golf Terrace and Magnolia Dr. The deceased was identified as Anthony Kirkland.

Verdell Albert

Age: 35
August 17, 1993
Case Description: On August 17, 1993, deputies responded to a former Publix Supermarket (2020 W Pensacola St) in reference to a missing person. Verdell Albert was reported missing and has not been contacted or located since. His disappearance is suspicious in nature and foul play is suspected.

Joseph Lee Davis

Age: 35
August 20, 1993
Case Description: On August 20th, 1993, deputies responded to the 1300 block of Westhaven Dr in reference to a shooting. Joseph Lee Davis was located lying face down, deceased from a gunshot wound.

Christie Smith

Age 19
December 30, 1996
Case Description: On December 30, 1996, deputies responded to a deceased person as Silver Lake Campground. Upon arrival, Smith was located, deceased, lying by the side of Andrews Lake.

Albert Seaberg

Age: 71
September 4, 1997
Case Description: Deputies responded to Best Inns on Highway 27N for a reported shooting. Seaberg was located on scene, deceased from a gunshot wound.

Larry Ardley

Age: 39
March 28, 1998
Case Description: Larry Ardley was reported missing on March 28, 1998 by a family member. He was entered into NCIC/FCIC as missing/endangered. Ardley was last seen after he set fire to a residence.

Shermayne Jones

Age: 29
October 16, 2003
Case Description: Deputies responded to a request for a welfare check in the 2400 block of Jackson Bluff Rd on October 16, 2003. Upon arrival, Shermayne Jones was found deceased inside an apartment.

Sabino Llona-Saenz

DOB: 1/26/1971
Date: 8/2/2004
Sabino Llona-Saenz was last seen in the area of Rhodes Cemetery Rd and Woodville Hwy on August 2, 2004. Since that time, Llona-Saenz has not been seen or heard from and is still currently missing.

Eloy Ramos

Age: Unknown
November 24, 2007
Case Description: On November 24, 2007, deputies responded to the 1200 block of Bayberry Dr in reference to a shooting. The victim, Eloy Ramos was located, inside a residence, deceased with a gunshot wound.

Barney Taylor

Age: 68
September 21, 2007
Case Description: On September 21, 2007, Barney Taylor was located deceased, from an apparent gunshot wound, at a business in the 5500 block of Tower Rd. It is believed Taylor was shot and killed during a robbery at the business.

Bobbi Jean Tew

Age: 36
Date: 10/1/2007
Case Description: Bobbi Tew’s remains were located in a wooded area near the 5000 block of Tennessee Capital Blvd. Foul play was suspected. She was reported missing in 2005 to the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office.

Cedric Hayes Jr.

Age: 27
Date: 6/12/16
Case Description: In the early morning of June 12, 2016, Hayes was located inside of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was found to be deceased. The shooting may have occurred sometime prior to 5AM.

George Joseph “Jody” Kilgore

On October 6, 2014 at approximately 1022 hours, the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) received a 911 call stating George Joseph “Jody” Kilgore, was found lying on the ground in the driveway of Mr. Kilgore’s residence, 55 Spring Court Crawfordville, Florida. WCSO Deputies arrived on scene and located a Mr. Kilgore deceased on the driveway of the residence with multiple lacerations. FDLE is assisting WCSO with the homicide investigation.

Frank Owens

On September 14, 2017, a request was made by the Chattahoochee Police Department (CPD) for FDLE investigative and crime scene assistance regarding a robbery/shooting which occurred inside TaTa’s pool hall at approximately 22:00 on September 13, 2007. During the robbery, Frank Owens attempted to intervene, when a fight broke out between one of the three suspects and another patron. One of the suspects shot Owens who succumbed to the gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Belinda Snowden

On July 26, 1986, the body of 15-year-old Belinda Snowden was discovered in a rural area off Highway 59 near Wacissa in Jefferson County,. She was last seen alive between 1 and 2 a.m. that day in Wakulla County. Witnesses reported seeing her near what at the time was a Jr. Food Store at the intersection of Woodville Highway and Highway 267. She was wearing a pink shirt and jeans when she disappeared. Ms. Snowden was from Jackson County but was staying in Wakulla County with relatives who lived near the store. FDLE is assisting JCSO with the homicide investigation.

Sims Family

DOB: Various
Date: 10/22/1966
Case Description: On 10/22/1966, a child returned home to her residence on Muriel Ct. She located her family members deceased inside the house, her father, mother, and younger sister. All victims succumbed to injuries sustained from gunfire.

Alfred Ferdinandsen, Estella Ferdinandsen

DOB: Unknown
Date: 7/26/75
On July 26, 1975, deputies responded to the Hilton Hotel in downtown Tallahassee. The Ferdinandsen couple were located in a hotel room, deceased.

Alfred Ferdinandsen, Estella Ferdinandsen

DOB: 3/9/48
Date: 2/5/81
On February 5, 1981, Davis was reported missing. His truck was found in the parking lot of Tallahassee Commercial Airport, with a parking stub dated the same date and 1:18PM. No contact has been made with friends or family since.

John Wesley Davis

Erik Sol Patchin

DOB: 12/02/1973
Date: 5/24/1994
Erik Patchin left home on May 23, 1994. It was assumed he was going to work and then out to socialize. He did not return home. The next day, his mother was traveling home from work and observed Patchin’s vehicle parked at a gas station on Apalachee Pkwy at Chaires Cross Rd. When she returned home, Erik was still not home. To this day, there has been no contact with Erik and he was not located.

Tomas Bravo-Pineda

DOB: 12/21/1967
Date: 1/16/2018
On 1/16/2018, Tomas Bravo-Pineda was reported missing by his brother. He was last seen around Nashville Dr, where he lived. He has not been seen or heard from since.

James Smith

DOB: 7/22/1982
Date: 2/22/2019
Smith was located deceased, from a gunshot wound, at a residence in the area of Autumn Ln in Leon County. No suspect(s) were developed during the investigation.

Jamie Tejada

DOB: 11/18/1994
Date: 1/25/2021
Tejada was last heard from on January 21, 2021 by his mother. He has not been heard from or seen since this date.

Josue Manzanares

DOB: 9/12/1987
Date: 6/28/2021
A deceased person was located in the Apalachicola National Forest near Backwoods Jackson Bluff and NFR376. Trauma was observed and foul play was suspected. The remains were identified as being Josue Manzanares.

Tevin Thomas

DOB: 3/23/94
Date: 10/26/2021
On 10/26/2021, deputies were working a security detail on the 1900 block of W Tennessee St. The deputies heard gunfire and located Thomas deceased in a parking lot.

Courtney Baker

DOB: 2/1/2003
Date: 12/11/2021
On 12/11/2021, deputies responded to Roosevelt’s Night Club on Fairbanks Ferry Rd. Baker succumbed to injuries he sustained from a gunshot wound.

Solved Cases

Thanks to the diligent efforts of investigators and cooperation from the public, the following formerly cold cases have been solved.

Your continued interest in resolving cold cases will continue to help. If you see something, say something.

Kaylyn Sue Van De Wostine

In June 2025, the task force submitted key DNA evidence for advanced forensic testing, which provided detectives with critical new information and ultimately identified 46-year-old Akbar Beale as the individual responsible for Van De Wostine's death.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are all cold cases considered homicide investigations?

Not all cold cases are homicide investigations. Some cold cases are missing person investigations in which the subject is missing and there are no active leads.

2. What are the requirements to label a case as “cold”?

The requirements to label a case as “cold” vary from agency to agency. In the case of the Big Bend Cold Task Force, a case is “cold” if all viable investigative leads have been exhausted. This means all witnesses have been located and interviewed, all tips followed-up on, and all evidence processed to the fullest extent. This could mean that a case could be “cold” after only a few months to a year or it could be “cold” after being investigated for several years.

3. I have information on a homicide or a missing person. How can I report a tip?

You can contact the Big Bend Cold Case Task Force directly by calling 850-410-7611, calling each of the individual Law Enforcement Partners whom are the investigating agency over the “cold” case, or by contacting the Big Bend Crime Solvers by calling 850-574-8477.

4. Is there a reward for information on any of these unresolved cases?

Some cases do have monetary rewards associated with them. Please refer to the Big Bend Crime Solvers website at https://bbcrimesolvers.org for additional information.

5. I haven’t heard from law enforcement in a long time and have no idea what’s going on with my loved ones’ case. Who should I call?

Please contact the Big Bend Cold Case Task Force at 850-410-7611 with questions related to your loved ones’ unresolved homicide or missing person case.

Contact

Big Bend Crime Stoppers

bbcrimesolvers.org

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Tallahassee Police Department - 850-891-4200

Leon County Sheriff’s Office - 850-606-3300

Florida Department of Law Enforcement - 850-410-7000

2nd Circuit State Attorney’s Office - 850-606-6000