Recent advances in DNA technology have provided law enforcement agencies across the nation with the capability to re-examine forensic evidence from cases once thought to be unsolvable and consequently provide successful resolution through criminal prosecution. To that end, the Tallahassee Police Department has a Cold Case Unit, 850-891-4462.
The Cold Case Unit is responsible for the investigation into unsolved homicides and unsolved missing persons cases. The unit reviews open/unsolved major cases, discuss solvability factors of the reviewed cases and provide written documentation as to follow up investigation recommended on those cases.
Reviewed cases that are recommended for additional investigation remain with the unit and are actively pursued. The unit utilizes several resources to aid in their follow-up investigations. The goal of every investigation reopened is to provide judicious resolution to the victims and their families.
Crime Stoppers
The Tallahassee Police Department actively works with Crime Stoppers to solve crime in our community. Participants in the Crime Stoppers program never have to give their name, or appear in Court. All we want is your information.
If you know the location of a missing person, or have information regarding any of these cases, please call the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-891-4462 or Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-888-876-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip online by clicking here, or through the Crime Stoppers app.You could be eligible for up to $5,000 cash and never have to appear in Court.
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In addition to utilizing Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous information, the Cold Case Unit has established a telephone number for individuals to call who wish to provide information on an unsolved major case. The telephone number is 850-891-4462.
Profiled Cases
September 16, 2014
Victor J. Williams, (05/29/65 - #14-26364), a 49 year old male was stabbed.
Case Description: 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
March 27, 2014
Dominique Daniel Myles, (10/15/98 - #14-08342), a 25 year old male, was located deceased in his home at 509 Yaeger St. from multiple gunshot wounds.
Case Description: On March 27, 2014, witnesses reported hearing gunshots between 1:00 am and 2:00 am. He was last seen alive between 12:00 pm – 1:00 am, March 26th - 27th.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
June 4, 2013
Andrew Miller, (7/8/8 - #13-144466) a 26 year old male, was located at Poppy St. and Osceola St. deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.
Case Description: On June 4, 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
October 24, 2011
Yamada Bell, (11/11/80 - #11-29253) a 31 year old female and Jermaine Siplin, (7/27/80 - #11-29253) 31 year old male were located deceased inside their home at 2703 Veda St.
Case Description: On October 24, 2011, 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
April 14, 2010
Brandon Brinson, (4/5/91 - #10-11249) a 19 year old male, was shot at 123 Valencia Dr.
Case Description: Mr. Brinson and his associates 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
December 22, 2009
Robert Goodson, Jr. (8/10/72 - #09-39209), 37 a year old male, was located at 1104 Old Bainbridge Rd, with multiple gunshot wounds.
Case Description: Officers responded to a 'shots fired' call at 1104 Old Bainbridge Rd. 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 the window.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
September 29, 2009
Lenoris Rains, (8/9/79 - #09-29874) a 30 year old male, was located at 2049 Hillsborough Ave. with multiple gunshot wounds.
Case Description: On September 30, 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
February 3, 2006
Ali I'isha Gilmore was reported missing on February 06, 2006. She resided at 231 Loraine Court, Tallahassee, Florida.
Case Description: On February 06, 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
November 11, 2005
Roger Pleaugh, a 45 year old male, was found by 448 W. Georgia St. on November 13, 2005 and was transported to the hospital due to having head injuries. 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. Pleaugh managed to crawl to the sidewalk and call for help. Pleaugh succumbed to his injuries on November 21, 2005. There were no known witnesses to the incident.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
October 26, 2005
Sylvester Davis Jr., 33 year old male, was found murdered in his residence located at 1521 Arnold St., Tallahassee, Florida.
Case Description: On October 26, 2005 Sylvester Davis Jr. was found murdered inside of his residence at 1521 Arnold St. Investigation revealed that 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). Davis' last known contact was on October 25 sometime after 11:00 p.m. and his body was not discovered until the late afternoon of October 26.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
April 16, 2005
Tony Pierrelouis, 24 year old male, was shot to death near the Calypso Café located in the 1600 Block of Mill St., Tallahassee, Florida.
Case Description: On April 16, 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
December 10, 2003
Clyde Thomas, 63-year-old male, was found murdered in his residence located at 2925 Mock Dr., Tallahassee, Florida.
Case Description: On December 10, 2003 Clyde Thomas was found murdered inside of his residence located at 2925 Mock Dr. Initial indications revealed that 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 Thomas' body.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
July 12, 2001
Sonnyrey Armendariz Munoz., 35 year old Hispanic male, was found murdered at the Lafayette Motel, located at 1525 W. Tennessee St. inside of one of the rooms.
Case Description: On July 12, 2001 a cleaning person discovered the body of Sonnyrey Munoz in one of the rooms of the Lafayette Motel. Munoz had recently been released from the Leon County Detention Center and was in the process of getting his job back in order. 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
July 02, 1996
James Edwin Branner was found deceased in a motel room at the Prince Murat Motel located at 745 N. Monroe St. on July 02, 1996.
Case Description: On July 02, 1996 James Branner was found deceased in a room of the Prince Murat Motel. Branner's death was ruled a homicide based on evidence found at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing the victim with a white male with long brown hair on the day prior to the discovery. This person has yet to be identified. Branner was released from the jail a short time prior to his death and his known acquaintances had been interviewed at the time of the initial report.
Case Update: On May 31, 2022, the Tallahassee Police Department arrested a suspect in this case for first-degree murder. For more information, click here
May 12, 1991
Seymour Rice, 66-year-old male, was found murdered inside a utility shed at the Old City Cemetery. He had recently been employed as a security guard at the cemetery.
Case Description: On May 13, 1991 city workers discovered the body of security guard Seymour Rice in a utility shed on the cemetery's property. Investigation revealed Rice had been murdered in the evening hours of May 12, 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.
A suspect has been identified and investigation is continuing.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
August 15, 1987
Earl D. Ervin, 55 year old male, was found murdered at the Solid Waste Division, City of Tallahassee workplace located at 2727 Municipal Way.
Case description: On 08-15-87 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. 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
August 1, 1987
Donald Williams, a 25 year-old male from Madison County, was found murdered in the carport of 702 Campbell St.
Case Description: In the early morning hours of August 1, 1987 neighbors called police to report finding Williams deceased in the carport of 702 Campbell St. Initial investigation revealed Williams collapsed in the carport of this residence but the initial struggle with the assailant(s) 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.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.
September 6, 1957
Dorothy Thomas, a 27 year-old female, was an employee of Nu Way Cleaners at 633 W. Tennessee St. She was found murdered in the bathroom of the business.
Case Description: Between the hours of 9 and 10 a.m. on September 6, 1957 a deliveryman discovered the body of Mrs. Thomas in the bathroom of the business in which she worked. Mrs. Thomas was the lone employee at work and evidence suggests a customer had been in the business just prior to her death.
Mrs. Thomas was apparently dragged from the front area of the business to the bathroom where she was stabbed multiple times resulting in her death.
Evidence obtained on scene and during the subsequent investigation focused on a particular suspect. This individual remains the primary suspect and is currently living in another state.
Anyone having information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cold Case Unit at 850-891-4462.