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Cold Cases

Where is Valerie? The mother of four vanished from Jacksonville in 2020

Cold Cases

'John Doe 36' found in Putnam County 44 years ago identified. But who killed him?

A man found in Putnam County in 1980, known as John Doe 36, finally has a name: William Irving Monroe III. But there is more to his story.
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COLD CASE: JSO looking for tips regarding 2 children struck by gunfire during sleepover in 2013.

Two young girls having a sleepover on the Westside and were caught in a vicious revenge shooting leaving both of them dead. The case remains unsolved.
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UNSOLVED: Questions remain in 2020 Starke murder cold case after unprocessed evidence recovered

"Trying to keep a secret in a small town is impossible," said Cpl. Michael Garmon. "So the fact that nobody has talked about this is very rare."
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Remains found on Crescent Beach identified 39 years later

The bones of a homicide victim were found on Crescent Beach in 1985. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that they identified the victim.
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FBI confirms new leads connected to DNA evidence and cellphone data in disturbing killings of elderly couple on Lake Oconee

Russell Dermond was decapitated. His wife's body was found in the lake, tied to cinder blocks. Friday marks the 10-year anniversary of the double homicide.
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Unsolved | The mysterious 2021 disappearance of Paul Akridge from Clay County

Voicemails and an ominous phone call proceeded the disappearance of a Clay County man in 2021, now his family and investigators are continuing to search.
Unsolved

Unsolved | The mysterious 2021 disappearance of Paul Akridge from Clay County

Voicemails and an ominous phone call proceeded the disappearance of a Clay County man in 2021, now his family and investigators are continuing to search.
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Cause of death undetermined for Georgia college student found after missing for over 40 years

Kyle Clinkscales went missing on his way back to Auburn University in 1976.
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Arrest made in 1996 Riverside murder of mother

Valerie Ames was found stabbed to death inside a Riverside apartment, leaving behind two young daughters. Now, an arrest has been made in her murder.
Cold Cases

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announce arrest made in 1996 Riverside murder of mother

Valerie Ames was found stabbed to death inside a Riverside apartment, leaving behind two young daughters. Now, an arrest has been made in her murder.
Cold Cases

Putnam County Sheriff's Office identify Vietnam War veteran killed in 1980s cold case

William Irving Monroe III died from a gunshot wound two to three weeks before his body was discovered on Dec. 4. 1980, investigators say.