Cold Case Homicides
Cold Case Homicides
Cold Case Homicides From June 2008 until June 2019, the Polk County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit maintained a 100% clearance rate on all homicides investigated within the PCSO jurisdiction. The two most recent unsolved homicides - those of Shay Collins in June 2019 and Alphonsa Payne in May 2020 - are listed here along with all other unsolved homicides back to 1961. Our Cold Case Unit is dedicated to solving these homicides and bringing justice to these victims' families. Can you help? Click the links below to view information about unsolved Polk County Homicides. Photos are included if available. If you have any information concerning an unsolved homicide, please contact the Bureau of Criminal Investigations at 863-298-6379 or send an email to [email protected]. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-TIPS (8477). Anonymity is guaranteed! Unsolved homicides listed include: Ronette Peterson (1986), Rose Oliver (1974), Sandra L. Johnson (1989), Sandra Shiver (1988), Shabreon "Shay" Collins (2019), Tan Johnson Brown AKA Brownell Johnson (1973), Thomas Craft (1980), Valorie Lowman (1973), Vann Catherine Lee (1992), Vincent Bartley (1981), Vivian Patrick Kendrick (1975), William "Bubblegum" Johnson (1994), Willie Lee Robinson (no date specified), Yascara "Jackie" Yturradle (2007), and Zachary Durham (2007).