Project: Cold Case

05/29/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The following photos feature cold case victims that were recently submitted to Project: Cold Case by their families.

Click on the photo to learn more about each case and consider sharing to help raise awareness for the victims and their families.

Please remember that our organization does not investigate cases. We advocate, educate, and help raise awareness. Speculation on the details of the case is not helpful on this platform. Comments that are deemed inappropriate and/or potentially hurtful will be removed.

"And sometimes, against all odds, against all logic, we still hope."

05/29/2026

Such a special tradition by Duval County Clerk of Courts remembering and honoring their former colleague, Isaiah Bing, whose life was tragically taken almost 7 years ago💙

Our former coworker and friend Isaiah was a longtime member of the Clerk’s Office and devoted Captain America fan who was tragically killed in 2019. To pay tribute we suited up today in our best superhero attire to celebrate our annual Isaiah Bing Superhero Day.

To honor his memory and the compassion he showed to everyone around him, the Clerk Family donated to Isaiah 117 House Duval Co FL, which provides physical and emotional support for children awaiting foster care placement. Isaiah’s spirit lives on through the children and families who continue to be helped in his memory.

05/28/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚-𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝

A trauma-informed approach recognizes that survivors of homicide are not only grieving a violent loss, but may also be living with ongoing stress, fear, uncertainty, and repeated emotional triggers. In unsolved cases, trauma can be prolonged because there is often no sense of resolution or accountability.

Trauma can affect memory, concentration, communication, trust, and a person’s ability to process information. This is important to understand when working with survivors. A family member who seems overwhelmed, forgetful, emotional, or disconnected may be responding to trauma, not a lack of interest or cooperation.

Trauma-informed advocacy means leading with compassion, patience, choice, and respect. It means creating space for survivors to ask questions, process information at their own pace, and feel supported without judgment.

05/26/2026

With Mental Health Awareness Month coming to a close, we here at Project: Cold Case know how much the loss of a loved one can impact one’s mental wellbeing.

Today, we urge you to take a breath and check in with yourself.

1. Ask yourself how you’re feeling.
2. Take notes of the things that have been heavy on your heart and mind lately.
3. Identify what you need today. There is nothing wrong with being selfish and taking care of yourself first.
4. Write down the things that have been bothering you or say them out loud to help release them.
5. Reach out to the Project: Cold Case office at (904) 525-8080 to find out when our next virtual and in-person support meetings are so you can connect with other survivors, share stories about your loved ones and talk through the grieving process.

We know each survivor is pouring all they have into fighting for justice for their loved ones, but the fight is only as strong as the fighter. Take charge of your mental health so you can be the strongest version of yourself.

05/26/2026

Saturday marked 4 years since Rashaud Fields, 18, lost his life after being shot at a graduation party just hours after graduating from Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida.

Anyone with information on the unsolved murder of Rashaud Fields, is asked to call Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at (904) 630-0500. If you wish to remain anonymous, and possibly be eligible for a reward, you can contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-8477.

05/25/2026

𝐏𝐂𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭- 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐌𝐜𝐆𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧

“𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠.”

Full PCC Spotlight Article linked in comments, including news stories, photos, and more.

On June 8, 2012, Rico McGowan, 24, was shot and killed at Sunset Acres Apartments in Bogalusa, Louisiana when masked assailants broke into the home where he was residing. Rico's family continues to advocate and fight for judicial resolution for his case.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Bogalusa Police Department at (985) 732-6238. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at (504) 822-1111 or (877) 903-7867.

05/24/2026

𝓝𝓸𝓽 𝓕𝓸𝓻𝓰𝓸𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓷:
𝓦𝓮𝓮𝓴𝓵𝔂 𝓡𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼 | 𝓜𝓪𝔂 24- 30

Another year passes for the families of these victims, most with no answers. This week, we share 42 victims from 18 states, dating back to 1979, with victims ranging in age from 7 to 75 years old, including one case that was submitted by law enforcement, three missing persons cases with suspected foul play and one case with an arrest made.

Each of these victims was submitted to us by a family member or law enforcement with family permission. To these families, please know that we stand with you during this time. We wish you peace and comfort as you continue through your journey.

Our promise to you is that your loved one will not be forgotten.

"And sometimes, against all odds, against all logic, we still hope."

05/21/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬

When a homicide remains unsolved, many families are left trying to manage grief while also keeping track of important case-related information. Having practical tools in place can help families feel more organized and better prepared when communicating with agencies, media, or support organizations.

Helpful tools may include:
a written timeline of events, a list of key names and contact information, copies of important records, a communication log for calls and emails, and a notebook of questions to ask before meetings.

These tools do not take away the pain of an unsolved case, but they can help reduce confusion, preserve important details, and support stronger self-advocacy over time. In long-term cases, organization can become an important part of empowerment.

05/19/2026

𝓢𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓪𝓽𝓮!✨

Our 11th Annual Year of Hope event is only a few months away!

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, August 20th
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Private 131
131 1st Ave. N Unit 202
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Each year, Project: Cold Case invites survivors, advocates and supporters to come together for an inspiring night filled with raising awareness, advocating for, and supporting the loved ones of cold case victims.

If you would like to help in the fight for justice for these families, we are still looking for sponsors and donors for raffle items.

For sponsorship opportunities, you can email Ryan Backmann at [email protected].

To donate items for the silent auction, you can visit the Amazon Wishlist, created by PCC supporter Sharon Lucius, linked in the comments below.

To make any other contributions, you can donate any of the ways below:
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐨:
𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐩𝐚𝐥:
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐞: www.projectcoldcase.org (Donate button at top of page)
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤: Payable to Project Cold Case, Inc.
Year of Hope in the memo
𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨:
Project: Cold Case
10 S. Newnan Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

05/19/2026

𝓜𝓪𝔂 2026 𝓢𝓾𝓹𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓽 𝓜𝓮𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼!

May's support meetings will be held this Thursday, May 21st from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 and Thursday, May 28 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧!

We had to switch this month's virtual and in-person meetings due to traffic concerns in Downtown Jacksonville, but we host an in-person support meeting at our office on the 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 and a virtual support meeting on the 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 of each month for our survivors to come together, share their loved ones stories and their grief journeys.

You can call our office at (904) 525-8080 for more information on the support meetings, and keep a look out for next month's schedule as well.