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Polk County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Homicide List

The Polk County Sheriff's Office maintains a public list of unsolved homicide cases dating back to 1961. The department is seeking public assistance and tips to help resolve these investigations.

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Why It Matters

Residents with information regarding these unsolved cases can provide tips to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations or Heartland Crime Stoppers, with the potential for cash rewards for anonymous information leading to a resolution.

Key Facts

  • The Polk County Sheriff's Office maintains a public database of unsolved homicides dating back to 1961.
  • The Homicide Unit achieved a 100% clearance rate for homicides within their jurisdiction between June 2008 and June 2019.
  • The two most recent unsolved homicides listed are Shay Collins (June 2019) and Alphonsa Payne (May 2020).
  • Information can be reported to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations at 863-298-6379 or via email at coldcase@polksheriff.org.
  • Anonymous tips eligible for cash rewards can be submitted to Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-TIPS (8477).
  • The database includes specific details and photos for numerous victims, including Alphonsa Payne, Andrew Varga, Antonio Morales, Bonnie Morgan, Bonnie Williams Hughes, Charles Britton, Charles Gardner, Charles Steele, Chuck Sterling, Dallas Beard, Denise Andrea Thornburg, Diago Gama Gomez, Donnie Jones, Elizabeth Batchelor, Elwin Costine, Enrique Flores Ortiz, Estevan Rodriguez, Ezekiel Trujillo-Rodriguez, Frank J. Comeau, and Gary Robert Parker.

Who's Mentioned

personGrady Judd“Sheriff of Polk County.”organizationHeartland Crime Stoppers“Organization accepting anonymous tips for cash rewards.”organizationPolk County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency managing the cold case investigations.”organizationBureau of Criminal Investigations“Department within the Sheriff's Office handling cold case inquiries.”