North Fort Myers, FL Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Robbins

Name

Fred Robbins

Age

37

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Victim was ambushed at his residence by multiple suspects while selling food items. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Pope

Name

Edward Pope

Age

75

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Victim met with the suspect at his place of business after hours for company, when a robbery took place and the victim was stabbed. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Acosta

Name

Jose Acosta

Age

41

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

Victim was in an altercation with unknown person in the parking lot of the bar. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Kovar

Name

Joseph Kovar

Age

51

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Victim was found inside a residence during a fire complaint. Victim had a gunshot wound to the chest. Possibly staged as suicide. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Perez

Name

Juan Perez

Age

70

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

Victim was in a physical altercation with an unknown person the day before he passed away. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Francis

Name

Nathan Francis

Age

23

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Victim was committing several armed robberies on h/m with a pellet pistol. Victim was robbing the suspect and the suspect protected himself with a firearm. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Donald Johnson

Age

26

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Suspesct walked up to victim outside a convenient store and shot him. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Perez

Name

Barnabe Perez

Age

25

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Victim was in an argument with the suspect just prior to being stabbed. Suspects fled the area after incident. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Perez-barrientos

Name

Filemon Perez-barrientos

Age

44

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Victim was found inside his residence, which was also known for prostitution. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Fuentes

Name

Bernardo Fuentes

Age

58

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Victim was stabbed while being car jacked. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Herrera

Name

Joaquin Herrera

Age

28

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Victim made indications of suicide, multiple gunshot wounds causing it to be suspicious. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Hughley

Name

Stanley Hughley

Age

19

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Victim was found in the roadway deceased with a gunshot wound. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Lopez

Name

Juan Lopez

Age

30

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Victim and suspect were in physical altercation, when suspect stabbed victim with a pool cue in the eye. Victim died at the hospital. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Dixon

Name

Marvin Dixon

Age

38

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Both victims were found at same intersection. One inside the vehicle and one on the ground. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

Malvin Williams

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Both victims were found at same intersection. One inside the vehicle and one on the ground. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the hendry county sheriff's office at 863-674-5600

Agency

Hendry County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Sidarovich

Name

Tara Sidarovich

Age

19

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Update: february 2017 - the man on trial for murder in a cold case spanning more than 15 years was found guilty of first-degree murder. David mcmannis was accused of assisting in the murder of 19-year-old tara sidarovich at her punta gorda home. He was immediately sentenced to life in prison following his conviction, the state attorney’s office said. The charlotte county sheriff's office is investigating the death of tara danielle sidarovich, age 19, 5'05" approx 150lbs with light brown hair. On october 1, 2001 at approx 5:30pm deputies responded to a westwood drive address in punta gorda in reference to a possible burglary. It was found that jewelry was missing, but there were no signs of forced entry. It was further learned that the residence was occupied by tara during the day and her whereabouts were unknown. Tara had stayed home waiting for some home maintenance repairs. When her mother returned home she was unable to locate her daughter. On july 12, 2002 the skeletal remains of tara were located in a wooded area off of burnt store road in punta gorda and the charlotte county sheriff's office is now investigating this as a homicide. In october 2012, a warrant was issued for david ray mcmannis and phillip gavin barr on charges of first degree murder in connection with the death of tara sidarovich. Mcmannis was arrested in maryland and extradited to charlotte county. Phillip gavin barr was arrested in the state of vermont and is currently in custody awaiting trial. Ccso cold case detectives are still investigating this case and if anyone has any information they are asked to contact the charlotte county sheriff's office cold case unit at (941)575-5361 or after hours call (941)639-2101, or email them at coldcase@ccso.Org

Agency

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Arena

Name

Victoria Arena

Age

32

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On 06/16/2001 the body of 32 year-old victoria arena was found in a wooded area in punta gorda. Vikki was last seen in the late evening hours by family members as she left her ellis lane residence in englewood on 06/11/01. It is believed that arena knew her assailant. If you have information that can help solve this crime: please call the charlotte county sheriff's office cold case unit at (941)575-5361 or after hours call (941)639-2101, or email them at coldcase@ccso.Org

Agency

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Rodriguez

Name

Pilar Rodriguez

Age

4

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Update: october 2017 - keith wilson was sentenced to life in prison following being convicted of second-degree murder of 4-year old pilar rodriquez. Rodriquez went with her babysitter melissa harding-jones to spend two weeks at her boyfriend's place. They never returned. Harding-jones told police that her boyfriend, wilson, had beaten pilar to death and got rid of the body. The body has still not been found. If you have information that can help solve this crime: please call the charlotte county sheriff's office cold case unit at (941)575-5361 or after hours call (941)639-2101, or email them at coldcase@ccso.Org

Agency

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

John Smith

Age

32

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On october 9, 1990, in the mid morning hours, ccso was called to don pedro state park off the coast of cape haze after a homemade mullet fishing boat was discovered near the mangroves with a dead body inside. A second body was discovered floating in the water nearby. Both victims were found to have been shot with small caliber weapons. The victims' boat was seen entering this area around 8:30 am. A green-colored mullet boat with two white male occupants in their 30's, was seen leaving the immediate area at a high rate of speed between 9:30 am and 9:45 am. John stanley smith was born on 7/12/58 and was 32 years old at the time of his death. He was a white male. If you have information that can help solve this crime: please call the charlotte county sheriff's office cold case unit at (941)575-5361 or after hours call (941)639-2101, or email them at coldcase@ccso.Org

Agency

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Scott

Name

Harry Scott

Age

42

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On october 9, 1990, in the mid morning hours, ccso was called to don pedro state park off the coast of cape haze after a homemade mullet fishing boat was discovered near the mangroves with a dead body inside. A second body was discovered floating in the water nearby. Both victims were found to have been shot with small caliber weapons. The victims' boat was seen entering this area around 8:30 am. A green-colored mullet boat with two white male occupants in their 30's, was seen leaving the immediate area at a high rate of speed between 9:30 am and 9:45 am. Harry billy scott was born on 8/30/48 and was 42 years of age at the time of his death. He was a white male, 5'7", 440 lbs. If you have information that can help solve this crime: please call the charlotte county sheriff's office cold case unit at (941)575-5361 or after hours call (941)639-2101, or email them at coldcase@ccso.Org

Agency

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Gill

Name

Sharon Gill

Age

42

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Update - november 2020: roland thomas davis, a 68-year-old death row inmate, has been named the suspect in the murder of sharon gill. On march 21, 1990, in the afternoon hours, ccso deputies were called to the residence of sharon marie gill on rampart blvd in the deep creek section of punta gorda, florida after a family member came home and discovered that she was dead inside her house. Investigation revealed that sharon gill had been stabbed multiple times. She was home alone at the time of this incident and no signs of forced entry into her residence were discovered. Sharon gill was born on 8/21/47 and was 42 years old at the time of her death. She was a white female, 5'4" and 135 lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you have information that can help solve this crime: please call the charlotte county sheriff's office cold case unit at (941)575-5361 or after hours call (941)639-2101, or email them at coldcase@ccso.Org. The sheriff's office cold case members would like to speak to the person who provided an online tip in the murder of sharon marie gill (90-012252) on february 4, 2015.

Agency

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Hecht

Name

Robert Hecht

Age

56

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

On november 29, 1988 during the late evening hours, ccso deputies were called to the home of robert hecht on rio togas drive in punta gorda, florida to check his well being, after he was last seen alive on november 26, 1988 at the village oyster bar in fisherman's village. Deputies discovered the victim in the residence, dead from head injuries appeared to have been caused by being struck multiple times with a blunt instrument. This case was classified as a homicide by the charlotte county medical examiner. Investigators discovered that his 1988 tan and brown lincoln town car was missing and it was later discovered in lenoir, north carolina. Robert hecht was born on 12/27/31 and was 56 years old at the time of his death. He was a white male. If you have information that can help solve this crime: please call the charlotte county sheriff's office cold case unit at (941)575-5361 or after hours call (941)639-2101, or email them at coldcase@ccso.Org

Agency

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Easterly

Name

Adele Easterly

Age

25

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On november 6th 1979 at approximately 2:00 a.M., a 25 year old arcadia woman, adele marie easterly was found shot to death at the farm store located on u.S. 17 in ridge harbor. She was an assistant manager. A deputy checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered the brutal murder. Easterly was shot twice with a shotgun. The killer escaped with approximately $7.34 from the store. If you have information that can help solve this crime: please call the charlotte county sheriff's office cold case unit at (941)575-5361 or after hours call (941)639-2101, or email them at coldcase@ccso.Org

Agency

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Giles

Name

Dorothy Giles

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found naked behind a construction site at 3141 douglas street.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Sellers

Name

Norma Sellers

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found dead on a bed at 3073 central avenue. The victim had been shot.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Dominguez

Name

Jesus Dominguez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was involved in an altercation with a male in the parking lot of 2112 hoople street. The victim was stabbed and the suspect is believed to have fled the country.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Gaffney

Name

John Gaffney

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Victim was found stabbed to death in the rear of 1950 high street unit e.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Gillis

Name

David Gillis

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Victim was in the parking lot of williams pool hall located on anderson ave. When a beige pick-up truck drove past the business and fired several shots toward the people in the lot. The victim was struck and killed.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Aldaba

Name

Victor Aldaba

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim and his brother were involved in an altercation in the hallway of the apartment building they lived in on woodside ave with another subject. The suspect identified as esequil torres shot both brothers and fled the scene. Torres is believed to have been an illegal immigrant who was not located.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Edmund

Name

Steve Edmund

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was shot during a home invasion at 2429 canal street #2 by two black male suspects.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Graves

Name

Reginald Graves

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found shot to death outside apartment d17 in the old palmetto court housing projects, 3501 dale street.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Benoit

Name

David Benoit

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim’s cab was found abandoned at the intersection of market street and evans avenue. The victim was found shot to death in a field nearby.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Rohlott

Name

Rudi Rohlott

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was walking down w. First street in the 2000 block when he was robbed and shot to death.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Snead

Name

Joseph Snead

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was shot to death while seated in a vehicle near the intersection of brown street and lincoln avenue.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

Ronald Smith

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found shot to death behind bucks bar, 2717 martin luther king jr. Boulevard.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Archie Johnson

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was dropped off at his apartment, located at 2145 canal street #1, by a witness. The victim was shot to death after he entered his home.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Campbell

Name

Linda Campbell

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found lying in a field off laredo avenue, she had been shot multiple times.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Costello

Name

Emerson Costello

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found deceased in his vehicles passenger seat covered in floor mats in the parking lot of 2711 park windsor drive.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Grice

Name

Washington Grice

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was shot and dumped at 2800 work drive from a vehicle. Victim was believed to have been in a dispute with several subjects just prior to his death.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Ducker

Name

David Ducker

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found beaten in the parking lot of sam's food market, 2102 ford street. He later died from sever head trauma. There is a possibility of robbery or a drug connection to his death.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Burton

Name

Percy Burton

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was shot by an unknown subject as he fled a crime scene inside 3130 martin luther king jr. Blvd.. The victim had just shot alvin boston to death.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Shaw

Name

Kyandre Shaw

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was outside the location at 4212 desoto avenue with friends. Witnesses stated a brown jeep cherokee vehicle pulled through the parking lot and the passenger fired several shots from the vehicle, striking shaw and a second individual. Shaw died from his injuries.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Percy

Name

Frederick Percy

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was shot outside the residence at 2575 second street. Witnesses stated two black male adults were seen fleeing the area.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Shannon Brown

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was seen running behind the house located at 1634 pawnee street. A witness then saw two black male adults enter the back yard where the victim was hiding. They beat and then shot the victim once in the head.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Moreland

Name

Marshell Moreland

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found inside her home at 4105 washington avenue. She died from multiple gunshot woulds.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Boston

Name

Alvin Boston

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim and percy burton were involved in a fight inside the american legion bar, 3130 martin luther king jr. Blvd. Boston shot and killed burton and then ran into the rear parking lot where he was shot dead by an unknown subject(s).

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Lopez

Name

Ernesto Lopez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim and a friend were standing in the parking lot of 3616 pearl street when two black male adults robbed them at gunpoint. The victim was shot and the suspects fled in a grey mercury marquis.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Thompson

Name

Edward Thompson

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found inside his residence, 3148 dunbar avenue, shot to death. Witnesses observed a black male adult enter the apartment just prior to the gunshots.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Hampton

Name

Paul Hampton

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim's foot was located in the caloosahatchee river at heitman street and edwards drive.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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cold-case-record__Santana

Name

Alvaro Santana

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was involved in an altercation with his roommate in the parking lot of their apartment building when he was stabbed.

Agency

Fort Myers PD

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