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Active Cold Cases

This year the Art of Forensics Exhibition is featuring seventeen new facial reconstructions for Jane and John Does. Their deaths occurred between 1973-2020 in Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. If you have a tip, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or http://www.crimestopperstb.com.
Published Sep. 21, 2021
She was estimated to be a 4-6 y/o Black female and had short, curly black hair in braids. Unclothed and unknown, she was buried in a Jane Doe grave. On November 25, 1984, while walking along the wooded area of their property on Collum Street, a local resident discovered the partial skeleton of a child within the brush.
She was estimated to be a 4-6 y/o Black female and had short, curly black hair in braids. Unclothed and unknown, she was buried in a Jane Doe grave. On November 25, 1984, while walking along the wooded area of their property on Collum Street, a local resident discovered the partial skeleton of a child within the brush.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
25-35 y/o black male. Found in Schuylkill River at Gray's Ferry Bridge. Fingertips and toe joints missing
25-35 y/o black male. Found in Schuylkill River at Gray's Ferry Bridge. Fingertips and toe joints missing  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
25-40 y/o Black male, 5'9" to 6'o" in height. On September 12, 2011, an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip reported skeletonized remains in a wooded area south of Coffman Rd. in Winter Haven, FL.
25-40 y/o Black male, 5'9" to 6'o" in height. On September 12, 2011, an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip reported skeletonized remains in a wooded area south of Coffman Rd. in Winter Haven, FL.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
35-55 y/o White male, 5'2" - 5'8" in height. On February 14, 2008, a male was found floating in the Alafia River at 10500 Bridgewood Drive in Riverview, Florida. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death as drowning and the manner of death as undetermined. The decedent was believed to be a homeless individual.
35-55 y/o White male, 5'2" - 5'8" in height. On February 14, 2008, a male was found floating in the Alafia River at 10500 Bridgewood Drive in Riverview, Florida. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death as drowning and the manner of death as undetermined. The decedent was believed to be a homeless individual.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
25-40 black male. In November 2000, a skeletonized human skull was found in tall grass along the roadside of an undeveloped area of a housing subdivision in Lake Placid, FL.
25-40 black male. In November 2000, a skeletonized human skull was found in tall grass along the roadside of an undeveloped area of a housing subdivision in Lake Placid, FL.  COURTESY OF USF | Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
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55+ y/o White male, 5'6"- 6' in height. On November 28, 2020, the Sumter County SheriffÕs office, after receiving an anonymous tip, discovered human remains in an abandoned house in Bushnell, Florida. The individual was partially clothed in pants, socks, and shoes.
55+ y/o White male, 5'6"- 6' in height. On November 28, 2020, the Sumter County SheriffÕs office, after receiving an anonymous tip, discovered human remains in an abandoned house in Bushnell, Florida. The individual was partially clothed in pants, socks, and shoes.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
11-15 y/o white female (likely 12-14 yrs). Juvenile skull found in forensic evidence. Provenience, context, & file lost over time. Juvenile went missing and died prior to 1994.
11-15 y/o white female (likely 12-14 yrs). Juvenile skull found in forensic evidence. Provenience, context, & file lost over time. Juvenile went missing and died prior to 1994.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
On November 4, 1995, a male pedestrian was struck from behind in a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on SR674 east of Hwy 39 in Wimauma, Florida.
On November 4, 1995, a male pedestrian was struck from behind in a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on SR674 east of Hwy 39 in Wimauma, Florida.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
55-75 y/o White male, 5'2"to 5'5" in height. On August 30, 1983, decomposing human remains were discovered lying face down in a trash pile near a strip mall off West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa, Florida.
55-75 y/o White male, 5'2"to 5'5" in height. On August 30, 1983, decomposing human remains were discovered lying face down in a trash pile near a strip mall off West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa, Florida.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
20-35 y/o male, possibly Indian or Middle Eastern, 5'3" to 5'7" in height. In June 1981 a man was found floating face down in the Hillsborough River behind Curtis Hixon Hall on Ashley Street in downtown Tampa. It is believed he died of drowning.
20-35 y/o male, possibly Indian or Middle Eastern, 5'3" to 5'7" in height. In June 1981 a man was found floating face down in the Hillsborough River behind Curtis Hixon Hall on Ashley Street in downtown Tampa. It is believed he died of drowning.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
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50-70 y/o female, likely mixed ancestry of White and Hispanic, and 4’9” to 5’3” in height. In November 1987 skeletal remains were found in a wooded area south of Bargain Barn Rd in Davenport, FL.
50-70 y/o female, likely mixed ancestry of White and Hispanic, and 4’9” to 5’3” in height. In November 1987 skeletal remains were found in a wooded area south of Bargain Barn Rd in Davenport, FL.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
21-30 white female (likely mid-20's). In 1981, burials of 4 women discovered on a residential property in Hernando Co. Two (2) of the women were immediately identified. Of the two unidentified victims, Jane Doe #2 (Victim #3) was identified in 2021. Jane Doe #1 remains unknown. These women were killed by Billy Mansfield, who told police he killed the women between 1975-1980.
21-30 white female (likely mid-20's). In 1981, burials of 4 women discovered on a residential property in Hernando Co. Two (2) of the women were immediately identified. Of the two unidentified victims, Jane Doe #2 (Victim #3) was identified in 2021. Jane Doe #1 remains unknown. These women were killed by Billy Mansfield, who told police he killed the women between 1975-1980.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
60+ y/o male, 5'3" in height.Likely Hispanic or mixed population ancestry. Straight white hair. While working for FDOT an inmate on work release found the skeletal remains of an unknown individual in a field off of Hwy 301. Jeans and a t-shirt were also recovered.
60+ y/o male, 5'3" in height.Likely Hispanic or mixed population ancestry. Straight white hair. While working for FDOT an inmate on work release found the skeletal remains of an unknown individual in a field off of Hwy 301. Jeans and a t-shirt were also recovered.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
35-45 y/o white female, 4'9" - 5'4 " in height. On December 30, 1982, the skeletal remains of a female were discovered scattered in a wooded area at Henderson Orange Grove, approximately 85ft from I-4, about 1.4 miles from Macintosh Rd. Clothing was found at the scene.
35-45 y/o white female, 4'9" - 5'4 " in height. On December 30, 1982, the skeletal remains of a female were discovered scattered in a wooded area at Henderson Orange Grove, approximately 85ft from I-4, about 1.4 miles from Macintosh Rd. Clothing was found at the scene.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
30-55 y/o White male, 5'6" – 6'1" in height (likely 30-50 yrs). On May 15, 2006, a decomposing body was found in the sleeper compartment of a disabled semi-truck in a junkyard at 3125 50th St. South. The decedent was wearing only a pair of shorts. An empty knapsack was in the front seat with “Scot, Love Mom” written on it. Cause and manner of death remain undetermined.
30-55 y/o White male, 5'6" – 6'1" in height (likely 30-50 yrs). On May 15, 2006, a decomposing body was found in the sleeper compartment of a disabled semi-truck in a junkyard at 3125 50th St. South. The decedent was wearing only a pair of shorts. An empty knapsack was in the front seat with “Scot, Love Mom” written on it. Cause and manner of death remain undetermined.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
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25-45 y/o Black male, ~5'5" - 6'0" in height. On April 6, 1998, detectives from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office excavated an unidentified individual outside of a trailer home in Plant City, FL. The investigation for the burial began after receiving information about a murder that had taken place at the trailer approximately four years prior. The man charged with the murder was convicted and is in jail; however his victim remains unknown.
25-45 y/o Black male, ~5'5" - 6'0" in height. On April 6, 1998, detectives from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office excavated an unidentified individual outside of a trailer home in Plant City, FL. The investigation for the burial began after receiving information about a murder that had taken place at the trailer approximately four years prior. The man charged with the murder was convicted and is in jail; however his victim remains unknown.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
35-55 y/o Hispanic or MesoAmerican male, 5'1" - 5'8" in height. On August, 14, 1998, a body was discovered in a wooded area shaded by mangroves just off the road, east of the Causeway Bridge, at Causeway Boulevard and 22nd Street South in Tampa, Florida.
35-55 y/o Hispanic or MesoAmerican male, 5'1" - 5'8" in height. On August, 14, 1998, a body was discovered in a wooded area shaded by mangroves just off the road, east of the Causeway Bridge, at Causeway Boulevard and 22nd Street South in Tampa, Florida.  Courtesy of Erin Kimmerle 
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