Unsolved Homicides
OPEN HOMICIDES – CASE INFORMATION
B-1045-73 Harold Bille S.R. 436/Spring Oaks, Altamonte Springs
On February 19, 1973, the body of Harold Richard Bille, w/m 27 years of age, was located near a landfill in the area of Spring Oaks Blvd and S.R. 436, Altamonte Springs, Florida. Bille had been beaten with a blunt object. Investigators believe that he was killed at an unknown location and the suspect(s) transported him to site where he was found. Witnesses observed three men dump Bille’s body from a car, however due to the distance the witnesses were unable to provide a description of the vehicle.
F-3087-78 Patti Smith 1206 Gay Street, Apopka
On June 26, 1978, the body of Patricia Lucille Smith, w/f 35 years of age, was located in her bedroom at 1206 Gay Street, Apopka, unincorporated Seminole County, Florida. Smith had been strangled and was found partially clothed, however the exact time/date of death was difficult to establish due to the amount of decomposition.
F-3144-78 Evelyn Dennis 6111 Bear Lake Terrace, Apopka
On June 26, 1978, the body of Evelyne Rogers Dennis-Beske, w/f 35 years of age, was found floating face down in her swimming pool, located at 6111 Bear Lake Terrace in the Bear Lake are of Seminole County, Florida.
J-0452-78 Bernard Edwards Rt. 1, West 1st Street, Sanford
On October 4, 1978, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported home invasion at Hi-way “46” Nursery & Antiques, located at Rt. 1, Box 52A, West 1st Street, Sanford (now known as 3440 S.R. 46). Upon arrival, they found Bernard Edwards, w/m, 73 years of age, deceased inside the store. It was reported that two unknown masked individuals beat, robbed, and stabbed the victim. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head and a puncture wound.
80-01-0437 Sophia Miller 319 Hayman Street, Altamonte Springs
On January 3, 1980, the body of Sophia Miller, b/f 19 years of age, was found in a tub filled with water by a friend. Miller was partially clothed and the cause of death was drowning/asphyxia. Her two small children, ages 3 and 2, were in another room of residence at the time of the homicide.
- Georgia Crews S.R. 600/Fernwood Blvd, Fern Park
On April 16, 1980, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office discovered the body of 12-year-old Georgia Crews behind the K-Mart Plaza on Highway 17-92 in Fern Park. Crews had been reported missing to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and was last seen alive April 8, 1980, shortly before she left on foot from her home in Montverde heading for a convenience store approximately a mile and a half away. She was stabbed to death.
80-07-1238 Joseph Bloyd Lake Sylvan Park, Sanford
On July 9, 1980, the body of Joseph Bloyd, w/m 36 years of age, was located at Lake Sylvan Park near a power line clearing. The body was in an advance stage of decomposition. Bloyd had been reported missing to the Casselberry Police Department by his father and was last seen on July 4, 1980. Bloyd’s motorcycle was located nearby. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head.
- John Edwards, Jr 93 Spartan Dr., Maitland
The victim, John Edwards, Jr., w/m 59 years of age, was found shot and killed after an apparent robbery attempt on July 9, 1981, at the Shop and Go convenience store which was located at 93 Spartan Drive in Maitland. Edwards was a clerk at the store.
8201540157 Russell Davidson Sr., Russell Davidson Jr., Garth McRae
173 Parsons Rd, Longwood
On June 3, 1982, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office responded to 173 Parsons Road in reference to an anonymous telephone call regarding a shooting at the residence. Upon arrival, they located the bodies of Russell “Rusty” Davidson Sr., w/m 36 years of age, his son, Russell “Jocko” Davidson Jr., w/m 12 years of age, and Garth McRae, w/m 33 years of age. All three died from gun shot wounds. The investigation revealed the homicide may have been drug related and that the suspect(s) possibly knew the victims. Davidson had been a drummer for the 1970’s blues-rock band Cactus.
83-334-0124 Crystal Brodie Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary
On November 30, 1983, the partially clothed body of 56-year-old Crystal Brodie w/f was located by four teenagers who were walking in a wooded area off Lake Emma Road. Brodie had been reported missing and she was last seen leaving work on November 18, 1983. Her purse was located at a construction site in Longwood while her vehicle was located partially submerged in Boat Lake off Highway 17-92 in Longwood.
8401640036 Ora Lee Knight S.R. 46 / Longwood Markham Rd, Sanford
On June 12, 1984, the partially clothed body of Ora Lee Knight, b/f 42 years old, was found in a heavily wooded area off S.R. 46 near Longwood Markham Road. Knight had multiple skull fractures and died of blunt force trauma. She had been reported missing by her son and was last seen on June 5, 1984 at a bar off W. 13th Street in Sanford.
8402180014 Pamela Cahanes Riverview Ave, Sanford
On August 5, 1984, Seminole County deputies responded to Riverview Avenue, Sanford, in reference to a deceased female found on the side of the road. The victim was identified as Pamela Cahanes, w/f 25 years old. Cahanes was a Navy recruit stationed at the Navy Training Center in Orlando. Cahanes was found partially clothed and the cause of death was determined to be strangulation. She was last seen at the Mariners Club, which was located across the street from the base, the previous evening.
8601920051 Charles Bott St. Johns River near Mullet Lake
On July 11, 1986, the body of 27 year old Charles Bott, w/m, was found floating face down in the St. John’s River near Mullet Lake Park by several fishermen. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head.
861950010 Eveline Aguilar 106 San Jose Apartments, Casselberry
On July 14, 1986, Eveline Aguilar, w/f 38 years old, was found deceased in her bedroom at 106 San Jose Apartments. She had been sexually assaulted and her throat severely lacerated.
86002230041 Dorothy Davidson 5339 Lanyard Ct., Winter Park
On August 11, 1986, Dorothy “Dotty” Davidson w/f, 39 years old (10-4-46), was reported missing from her residence, 5339 Lanyard Court, Winter Park, Seminole County. She was reported missing by her twin sister, Diane Davidson. Foul play is suspected. There has been no sign of Dotty since this date..
862590021 William Neville Randyard Road, Sanford
On September 16, 1986, the body of William Neville, w/m 53 years old, was discovered in a railroad car located in front of the old ice plant on Randyard Road in Sanford. He was located by a Seminole County Roads Division employee. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma.
8700890008 Herbert Meisner 2575 S.R. 436 (Semoran North Apartments)
On March 30, 1987, the body of Herbert Meisner, w/m 52 years of age, was located by the Seminole County Fire Department during their investigation of a suspicious odor at Semoran North Apartments, Building 900, Apartment 902. He died from a gunshot wound.
8703210009 Eddie Marshall C.R. 419, Winter Springs
On November 17, 1987, the body of Eddie Marshall, w/m 28 years old, was located near some trees at the baseball fields off C.R. 419 in Winter Springs. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head.
8900460002 Darryl Walker 1905 C.R. 427, Longwood
On February 14, 1989, the body of Darryl Walker, w/m 26 years of age, was found deceased in the parking lot of Lil’ Champ convenience store on C.R. 427 at General Hutchison Parkway. Walker was on the pay phone with a friend at approximately 11:25 p.m., when the friend heard what sounded like gunshots. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the chest.
890190015 Frank Debartolo 5416 Albert Drive, Winter Park
On July 10, 1989, the body of Frank Debartolo, w/m 62 years of age, was found by his wife in the driveway of their home, located at 5416 Albert Drive, Winter Park. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head.
9002650028 Basil Richardson 1243 North Street, Altamonte Springs
On September 22, 1990, the body of Basil Richardson, b/m 32 years old, was located by his landlord lying on the living room floor of the residence, located at 1243 North Street, Altamonte Springs. Richardson throat had been cut.
9002380032 Dianne Haynes Croom Road, Oviedo
On August 26, 1990, a man driving an all-terrain vehicle located the skeletonized remains of a woman in the woods off Aloma Avenue and Croom Road, east of Goldenrod. She had been dead four to six months. Four years later, the body was identified as that of Dianne Haynes, w/f 42 years of age. Haynes had been shot in the head at an unidentified location and dumped near a large oak tree.
9100160026 April Stone Painted Post Road, Sanford
On January 16, 1991, the body of April Stone, w/f 21 years old, was located off Painted Post Road in Sanford and had been wrapped in a blanket. She had been stabbed to death. Stone was last seen on January 14, 1991, walking along Old Dixie Highway in Apopka.
9100310056 Betty Foster 1501 W. S.R. 436, Fern Park
On January 31, 1991, Betty Foster w/f, 51 years old, was found deceased inside My Comp, a business previously located at 1501 S.R. 436, Casselberry. Foster was an employee of the store, and the cause of death was determined to be multiple stab wounds.
9202710016 Perry Cornelia 2590 Sweetwater Trail, Maitland
On September 27, 1992, Perry Cornelia, w/m 59 years old, was found deceased in the driveway of his home, located at 2590 Sweetwater Trail in Maitland. He was located by his son. Cornelia, who was the owner of House of Babes, a nude dance club in Fern Park, had been shot in the head.
9400220019 Elizabeth Doren Anchor Road, Altamonte Springs
On January 22, 1994, the body of Elizabeth “Lizzy” Doren, w/f 26 years old, was recovered from a ditch on Anchor Road, just north of S.R. 436 in Altamonte Springs. She was inside a cardboard box which had been sealed with duct tape. Doren was last seen alive on January 19, 1994, between 0530 and 0600 hours when she left her apartment, located at 1521 Americana Boulevard, Orlando, on foot.
940050054 Sean Alexander 800 Morse Street, Altamonte Springs
On February 19, 1994, three (3) unidentified black males committed a home invasion and robbery at 800 Morse Street in Altamonte Springs. During a struggle, the home owner, Sean Alexander, w/m 20 years old, was shot and killed. It appears that robbery was the motive.
9600003487 Gerald Key Orange Blvd/Dunbar Avenue, Sanford
On February 22, 1996, the body of Gerald Key, b/m 37 years of age, was located in a wooded area off Orange Boulevard near the Port of Sanford. Key had been shot several times in the head.
9600024145 Dale Wilhelm Mullet Lake Park, Geneva
On December 15, 1996, Dale Wilhelm, w/m 36 years old, was found unconscious lying next to his vehicle at Mullet Lake Park, Geneva. He was transported to ORMC with severe injuries to his face and head. He later died as a result of his injuries. A witness stated he and Wilhelm were attacked by three unidentified males who beat and robbed them. These suspects have never been identified.
199700005028 Mark Ament 407 Evesham Pl., Longwood
On March 8, 1997, Mark Ament, w/m 40 years of age, was found murdered in the garage of his residence, 407 Evesham Place in Longwood. There was no sign of a break in or struggle at the residence and it did not appear that robbery was a motive.
199800008652 Jacqueline Sheehan North Street, Altamonte Springs
On April 20, 1998, the body of Jackie Sheehan, w/f 31 years old, was located in a wooded area off North Street in Altamonte Springs. It is believed that Sheehan was killed elsewhere and her body left at this location. Sheehan was last seen leaving her apartment in the Willow Springs Apartments located at 375 Palm Springs Drive at approximately 0145 hours on April 15, 1998, following an altercation with her live-in boyfriend.
200600001475 Jimmy Mudica Desoto Avenue, Altamonte Springs
On February 12, 2006, Jimmy Mudica, w/m 23 years old, and a friend traveled to the area of Desoto Avenue, Altamonte Springs, with the intention of purchasing drugs. Mudica was shot while seated in his vehicle by an unknown male.
200600009420 Michael Peisner 2467 Chicory Lane, Winter Park
On September 28, 2006, deputies from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office responded to Semoran North Apartments, Winter Park, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Michael Peisner, w/m 25 years old, was found deceased in the dining/kitchen area as a result of a gunshot wound. Peisner’s girlfriend sustained non-life threatening injuries during the shooting.
200700011285 Kiera Banks 216 Stefanik Road, Winter Park
On November 16, 2007, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 216 Stefanik Road in Winter Park in response to a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, they located Keira Banks, b/f 24 years old, unconscious in the doorway of her home. Banks died two days later from her injuries. Banks’ 2-year-old child was in the home at the time of the shooting. Witnesses reported seeing three or four black males fleeing the scene.
