Highland City, FL Area Cold Cases

Name

Alphonsa Payne

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Alphonsa payne, aka "Nu nu," was killed in the roadway on may 17, 2020, on 40th street nw, the inwood area of winter haven. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Shabreon Collins

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Around 10:20 p.M. On thursday, june 27, 2019, the pcso ecc received a 911 hang-up call and at the same time a pcso lieutenant who was in dundee heard shots fired in the area of daniel street. When pcso deputies arrived at the apartment complex where the shots were fired, they found shay inside of her apartment with a gunshot wound. Pcfr treated her, and she was airlifted to lrhmc, where she underwent surgery. She succumbed to her injuries on friday morning, june 28th. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Devon Washington

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victim was at his residence when two unknown male subjects entered the residence in an attempt to rob him of his money and narcotics. The victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the bartow police department at (863) 534-5034.

Agency

Bartow Police Department

Name

Tommy Johnson

Age

28

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victim's were at a private party playing cards when two unknown male subjects approached and attempted to rob the players. When the victim got up to run away, he was shot and killed at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the bartow police department at (863) 534-5034.

Agency

Bartow Police Department

Name

Marshay Wesson

Age

19

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Tulsa Police Department

Name

Jashavantlal Patel

Age

54

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On june 20, 2008, at around 9:23 a.M., an unknown suspect entered rightway foods located at 404 us hwy 17-92 north in davenport, where 54-year-old jashavantlal patel worked as a clerk. The suspect attempted to rob the store and pointed a gun at patel. When patel reached under the counter for a pipe, the suspect shot him one time. The incident was captured by the store's surveillance system. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Octavio Hernandez

Age

25

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

The victim octavio hernandez was last seen alive leaving the rio grande bar in frostproof between midnight and 2:00 a.M. On may 11, 2008. He was found unresponsive, laying under a semi-truck trailer in the parking lot of ben hill griffin inc., located at 702 south scenic hwy in frostproof. Blunt force trauma was his cause of death and the manner was listed as homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Estevan Rodriguez

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victim estevan rodriguez was last seen alive on march 21, 2008, at 7:00 p.M. By a co-worker. He lived in a travel trailer on rhoden loop west in fort meade, and worked at that location. On march 22, 2008, estevan’s boss discovered his body laying just outside the door of the travel trailer with three gunshot wounds. Robbery is a possible motive. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Hailie Caples

Age

20

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On march 21, 2008, 20-month-old hailie caples’ stepmother put her to bed for the night around 7:10 p.M. The stepmother went in to check on her after hearing a loud noise in her room, and found the baby face down on the floor. Hailie was airlifted to arnold palmer children's hospital where she underwent emergency brain surgery to alleviate pressure on her brain. She later died. The medical examiner concluded that hailie died as a result of head trauma and listed the manner of death as homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gary Parker

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

24-year-old gary robert parker was found by ems on march 20, 2008, around 9:30 a.M., when they were called to a house on kalogridis road in haines city. Parker's body was in the enclosed front porch, and detectives discovered that the front door of the residence had been forced open. Parker sustained a single gunshot wound to the left eye area. Investigation revealed the residence was a marijuana grow house, rented by agner vilarello-fernandez. It is believed that parker was attempting to break into the residence and vilarello-fernandez shot him during this attempt. Vilarello-fernandez is wanted for questioning in this case. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Yascara Yturradle

Age

28

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On october 12, 2007, 38-year-old yascara “jackie” yturradle’s remains were found in a 1996 jeep grand cherokee that was discovered submerged in the water at saddle creek park in lakeland. She had been reported missing on october 10, 2005. Her autopsy revealed that she died of two gunshot wounds to the head. Her manner of death was determined to be homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Zachary Durham

Age

8

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On september 29, 2007, 8-week-old zachary durham’s father found the baby unresponsive and called 911. Ems transported zachary to the heart of florida hospital in haines city where he was pronounced dead. Head trauma was discovered during autopsy. The medical examiner advised that the injuries were a result of a traumatic injury. The cause of death was listed as blunt force trauma and the manner of death as homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jose Coronilla-garcia

Age

21

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On may 21, 2006, 21-year-old jose coronilla-garcia and his brother were entering their residence on goodyear avenue in lakeland when three black males approached on foot. One of the suspects fired a gun at them. The bullet struck the ground, ricocheted, hit jose’s brother in the leg, and then passed on, hitting jose in the back. He died at the scene. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Priteshkumar Amin

Age

33

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On april 1, 2005, 33-year-old priteshkumar “pat” amin was killed while working in his convenience store located at 201 sr 542 in dundee. Surveillance video shows that at approximately 7:10 a.M. That morning, a dark-colored, late model gmc yukon (seen in the photo here) backed up to the front door of the store. Four young black male suspects exited the vehicle and went inside the store. A gunshot can heard on the video, and shortly thereafter, the four suspects exit the store and leave in the yukon. A customer found amin behind the counter. He had been shot in the chest. Amin was known to keep large amounts of cash in the store to cash paychecks for customers. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Ezekiel Trugillo-rodriguez

Age

30

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On october 11, 2004, 30-year-old ezekiel trujillo-rodriguez was a patron at the el tanampa club, located at 2415 sr 60 west in lake wales. He became involved in a verbal altercation with another patron while inside the club. The altercation became physical, but was broken up by other patrons. Ezekiel exited the club and the suspect followed approximately ten minutes later. Witnesses heard gunshots, but did not exit the club to see what was taking place. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Marie Michel

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Marie michel, a native of haiti, was found shot to death inside her daughter’s home located on sandpine trail in winter haven. Michel was last seen alive at 10:40 a.M. On december 11, 2003, babysitting her granddaughter while her daughter ran errands. When her daughter returned home at 12:15 p.M., she found her mother shot once in the head and her daughter locked in a bedroom, unharmed. Michel came to polk county to visit her daughter and daughter's boyfriend on december 5th, and planned to stay two weeks. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence and nothing appeared to have been taken. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Ronald Leggett

Age

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On june 16, 2003, ronald leggett, a business owner in the lakeland area, was found murdered inside his residence on timberidge drive in lakeland. His parents discovered him when they went to check on his well-being. Leggett had not been heard from in several days. Leggett sustained multiple blunt force trauma and stab wounds. He owned many rental properties in the lakeland area and operated his own used appliance business. He was known to many area residents and friends as “santa claus." anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Kerry Lynn

Age

44

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On saturday, september 15, 2001, 44-year-old kerry lynn of lakeland, was working at the construction site of the lakeland animal clinic located at 3421 lakeland hills blvd. He was found deceased at this location on sunday, september 16, 2001. Lynn's wallet and cell phone were missing. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Juan Cruz

Age

32

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On february 25, 2001, the body of 32-year-old juan manuel cruz, aka "Mannie," was found around noon near the railroad tracks by us hwy 17/92 and smith road near haines city. He had been cut multiple times and robbed. He was last seen at approximately 1:45 a.M. Early that morning. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Justin Composky

Age

7

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On june 12, 1989, around 10:00 a.M., 7-week-old justin composky was taken to a children's clinic by his parents. At the time, baby justin was not breathing and no definite heartbeat could be found. At 10:35 a.M., he was pronounced deceased. The autopsy determined that justin had old fractures to his back that were in various states of healing, and that he suffered hemorrhages and a subdural hematoma on his brain. The medical examiner ruled the manner of death as a homicide, and that the injuries received were classic signs of shaken baby syndrome. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Bonnie Morgan

Age

62

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

62-year-old bonnie morgan was discovered face down in her pool at approximately 2:45 p.M. On august 22, 1999, by her husband. They had recently discussed getting a divorce. The medical examiner listed the cause of death as fresh water drowning, and the manner as undetermined. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Murray Delong

Age

61

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On may 16, 1997, 61-year-old murray “hoppy” delong was found dead in front of his storage shed located at 911 munn avenue in lakeland. Delong had been shot one time in the upper chest. A larger projectile had gone through the door and was recovered from the storage shed. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Enrique Ortiz

Age

46

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victim enrique flores ortiz was found on february 21, 1997, in the parking lot of allen's discount beverage in the eloise area of winter haven. The victim had been shot in the upper chest. This incident is believed to be drug-related. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Rodrigo Orrostieta

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victims 34-year-old rodrigo orrostieta, and 32-year-old raul trochez, were found shot to death at the christmas tree mobile home park located on hutchins road in fort meade, after stopping to talk to a group of people in the park. The victims were found next to their vehicle. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Raul Trochez

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On november 16, 1996, 34-year-old rodrigo orrostieta, and 32-year-old raul trochez, were found shot to death at the christmas tree mobile home park located on hutchins road in fort meade, after stopping to talk to a group of people in the park. The victims were found next to their vehicle. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Antonio Morales

Age

37

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

37-year-old antonio morales was found deceased on august 3, 1996, alongside rifle range road, just south of 7th street west in the wahneta area of winter haven. He had been shot several times and money was taken from him. He had been drinking at a party that evening. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Doolin

Age

20

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

20-year-old james doolin was shot once in the chest while sitting in his car during a drug buy on center street in the area of loughman on december 19, 1995. This incident is possibly related to a non-lethal shooting that occurred in the same area two hours earlier. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Pamela Franklin

Age

20

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On november 24, 1994, 20-year-old pamela franklin, a prostitute and crack cocaine abuser, was found in an orange grove in the area of old dixie and saddle creek road in auburndale. She had been stabbed to death and her body was set on fire. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dallas Beard

Age

25

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On october 11, 1994, 25-year-old dallas beard was found on bronco lane, just off maine avenue, in the eaton park area of lakeland. He had been brutally stabbed. This case is also linked to a lakeland p.D. Case with victim darrell dillen. Dillen was found in a motel room in lakeland. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

William Johnson

Age

69

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On october 2, 1994, 69-year-old william “bubblegum” johnson was found stabbed to death at harrell’s scrap metal, 2243 mershon street in lakeland. He lived on the premises. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Diago Gomez

Age

15

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On april 10, 1993, 15-year-old diago gama gomez (female) and several other family members were in their residence at 204 hopson rd in frostproof, when three unknown black male suspects entered and started shooting. Diago was shot in the head and died at the scene. Several of her family members were also wounded during the shooting. The suspects fled the scene on foot where possibly two other suspects were waiting outside. Drugs were possibly involved. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Javier Gomez

Age

31

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On march 28, 1993, 31-year-old javier gomez got in a dispute with four mexican males at his rooming house known as the “eloise hilton,” located at 208 snively avenue in the eloise area of winter haven. Gomez was armed with a 9mm handgun, which jammed during the dispute. At least two other weapons were fired at gomez. This incident is possibly gang related. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Mary Vavrek

Age

80

Cause of Death

Poison

Info

On november 12, 1992, 80-year-old mary vavrek was transported to winter haven hospital and died a short time later. The cause of death was listed as natural. The next day, the victim’s husband, 86-year-old andy vavrek, was transported to winter haven hospital in serious condition. On november 16, 1992, blood work revealed that mary had died from ingesting anti-freeze and her husband had also ingested anti-freeze. A bottle of sherry with anti-freeze was found in the liquor cabinet in the residence. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Catherine Lee

Age

34

Cause of Death

Undetermined

Info

The victim vann catherine lee was found by a road crew on the north side of deen still road in polk city. She was last seen at her place of employment, the house of babes, located in fern park (near davenport), on the night of july 12, 1992. Her cause of death is undetermined but is classified as a homicide. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jose Revollar

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

34-year-old jose revollar was found shot to death on 2nd street in the wahneta area of winter haven, on may 25, 1992. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Larry Costine

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Elwin “larry” costine was last seen early on the morning of may 3, 1992, when he dropped a friend off after having been to a rodeo the night before. He was last seen with melissa jo sermons, who he was reportedly dating. On may 4, 1992, costine was found in his residence, murdered. He had been shot several times. At the time he was discovered, there was no sign of sermons at his residence. Her family learned that she did not return home after leaving with him to attend the rodeo. Foul play is also suspected in sermons’ disappearance. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Elwin Costine

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victim elwin “larry” costine was last seen early on the morning of may 3, 1992, when he dropped a friend off after having been to a rodeo the night before. He was last seen with melissa jo sermons, who he was reportedly dating. On may 4, 1992, costine was found in his residence, murdered. He had been shot several times. At the time he was discovered, there was no sign of sermons at his residence. Her family learned that she did not return home after leaving with him to attend the rodeo. Foul play is also suspected in sermons’ disappearance. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

George Varcianna

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On april 24, 1992, george varcianna was shot to death while standing on ave y nw in winter haven. He was standing with several other men when he was shot once in the waist area with a large caliber handgun. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Roland Shelton

Age

62

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On january 1, 1992, 62-year-old roland lee shelton was found dead in an orange grove north of cox road in alturas. He had been shot three times in the head. Shelton was a transient who lived in the woods behind allen’s discount store in wahneta, and had been drinking prior to his death. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Denise Thornburg

Age

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

The victim denise andrea thornburg was found next to a canal on the west side of county road 471 on september 22, 1990. She was nude from the waist down. The autopsy revealed that she died as a result of strangulation. She had been drinking prior to her death and frequented the area near talbot house. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Denise Thornurg

Age

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Denise andrea thornburg was found next to a canal on the west side of county road 471 on september 22, 1990. She was nude from the waist down. The autopsy revealed that she died as a result of strangulation. She had been drinking prior to her death and frequented the area near talbot house. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Charles Gardner

Age

66

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

66-year-old charles gardner was found dead in the bedroom of his residence, located at 2375 old hwy 60 in mulberry, on september 5, 1990. He had been stabbed in the chest. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Richard Hazell

Age

46

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On july 6, 1990, 46-year-old richard hazell was found wrapped in blankets in the back seat of his 1979 amc spirit, with the windows up and the doors locked. He was found by workers at ardella baptist church, located on pipkin and san antonio road in lakeland. Hazell appeared to have been in a fight. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Katherine Courtney

Age

24

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

On may 3, 1990, 24-year-old katherine theresa courtney was found dead on the north side of almburg road, north of the waverly area of lake wales. She had been beaten and strangled. Courtney frequented hobb’s road and derby avenue in auburndale. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Andrew Varga

Age

70

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On may 1, 1990, 70-year-old varga and his wife drove from oviedo to tampa, where he dropped his wife off for an 11:30 a.M. Hair appointment. Mr. Varga left the salon between 1:15 p.M. And 1:30 p.M. And told his wife that he would return in an hour. He left the salon in his vehicle, a 1985 dark blue chrysler fifth avenue. Mr. Varga never returned to pick up his wife. On may 3, 1990, at approx. 12:00p.M., mr. Varga’s body was found in a canal behind akerman, inc., located at 350 n. Galloway rd., lakeland. On may 3, 1990, at 9:25 p.M., mr. Varga’s vehicle was recovered on the 3000 block of north central avenue in tampa. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Michael Hamilton

Age

30

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On january 6, 1990, 30-year-old michael david hamilton was found dead in his car at the e-z food store, located at power line and baker dairy road in haines city. He had been shot one time in the left shoulder while sitting in his car. It appears that hamilton was shot during a drug buy, and drove himself to the e-z food store, where he died inside his car in the parking lot. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nancy Lopez

Age

29

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On august 28, 1989, 29-year-old nancy lopez’s body was found in a wooded area off county road 54 in loughman. She was nude from the waist down. An autopsy revealed a stab wound to the back, which punctured the lung and aorta, resulting in her death. Lopez was a known prostitute and crack cocaine user. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Sandra Johnson

Age

36

Cause of Death

Undetermined

Info

The victim sandra l. Johnson was last seen on april 20, 1989, at her place of employment, the wagon wheel café, on us hwy 17 south in bartow. On april 26, 1989, her body was found in a wooded area off old bartow/eagle lake road in bartow. Her panties and blue jeans were pulled down around her knees and her shirt was pulled up around her neck. Her cause of death is undetermined but it appears that she had extensive head damage. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Sandra Shiver

Age

25

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victim sandra shiver, a known prostitute and crack cocaine abuser, was found near the railroad tracks at crown and berkley road in auburndale. She had been shot in the head. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Name

Ragel Taylor

Age

29

Cause of Death

Poison

Info

On march 7, 1988, 29-year-old ragel taylor was found in a canal behind a home at 711 fish hatchery road in lakeland. His cause of death was acute carbon monoxide poisoning. Taylor was a known drug dealer. His brother was also a homicide victim in the city of lakeland during the same week. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office