Cold Case Files 1980-1989
CASE TYPE: Homicide
Greg A. Conway
- ADDRESS: 7051 NW 4th Street
- INCIDENT DATE: 22 October 1987
- VICTIM INFORMATION:
- Gender: Male
- Race: White
Characteristics:
- Hair length and color: short brown hair
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Eye color: Blue
ABOUT THE CASE:
The body of the victim was found inside a yellow 1975 Corvette parked at the K-Mart located on State Rd 84 and University Drive with blunt force trauma to the head. The keys of the vehicle were in the ignition at the time of discovery and the doors were unlocked.
(Case #80-12-1370)
CASE TYPE: Homicide
Marilyn Decker
- ADDRESS: 3000 Block of Flamingo Rd.
- INCIDENT DATE: 22 October 1987
- VICTIM INFORMATION:
- Gender: Female
- Race: White
Characteristics:
- Hair length and color: short brown hair
- Height: 5’6”
- Weight: 140 lbs.
- The victim had a mole on her forehead and neck
ABOUT THE CASE:
The victim was found floating in a canal at the 3000 block of Flamingo Road and was wearing a tan t-shirt with an unknown design on the front. The victim was known to frequent Davie Blvd, SR7.
(Case # 87-10-43155)
CASE TYPE: Homicide
Steven Mansfield Crafts
- ADDRESS: 1200 Block of SW 148th Ave.
- INCIDENT DATE: 21 May 1981
- VICTIM INFORMATION:
- Gender: Male
- Race: White
Characteristics:
- Hair length and color:
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 150 lbs.
- The victim had a birthmark on his neck
ABOUT THE CASE:
The victim was found floating, face down, in a canal on the east side of SW 148th Ave. The victim was found wearing only a pair of blue jeans and sunglasses. Flip-flop sandals were found along the bank of the canal, possibly belonging to the victim.
(Case # 81-5-8160)
CASE TYPE: Homicide
David Sweeting
- ADDRESS: I-75 SW 14TH street
- INCIDENT DATE: 05 June 1989
- VICTIM INFORMATION:
- Gender: Male
- Race: Black
Characteristics:
- Hair length and color: short, black hair
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 220 lbs.
ABOUT THE CASE:
The victim was found deceased on the east side of I-75 northbound with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was known for traveling to and from Florida and the Bahamas. The last person known to speak to the victim was his wife, who stated the victim was on his way to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, on his way back to the Bahamas. The victim had rented a vehicle – a white 1989 Chevrolet Corsica later found parked unevenly in the parking lot of the hotel the victim was staying. The victim was found wearing blue jeans, a white shirt, and white shoes.
(Case #89-05-18600)
CASE TYPE: Homicide
Delores Bailey
- ADDRESS: Griffin Road at Turnpike
- INCIDENT DATE: Went missing 21 January 1982; skeletal remains were found 08 December 1982
- VICTIM INFORMATION:
- Gender: Female
- Race: White
Characteristics:
- Hair length and color: Shoulder length, reddish-brown hair
- Height: 4’10”
- Weight: 100 lbs.
- Eye color: Blue
- The victim was missing her maxillary teeth. These teeth were lost prior to her death.
ABOUT THE CASE:
The skeletal remains of the victim were found scattered in a wooded area south of Griffin Road on the east side of the Florida Turnpike. The victim was determined missing on 21 January 1982 while working her shift as a store clerk at a 711 store in Hollywood. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a pink trimmed sweatshirt with pig’s head logo on the front.
(Case #82-12-31399)
CASE TYPE: Homicide
Carrie Weldgen
- ADDRESS: Canal to the Northeast corner of SW 121 Avenue and SW 36 Court
- INCIDENT DATE: 18 March 1985
- VICTIM INFORMATION:
- Gender: Female
- Race: White
Characteristics:
- Hair length and color: Long, dirty blonde hair
- Height: 5’3”
- Weight: 115 lbs.
- Eye color: Blue
ABOUT THE CASE:
The victim was found floating in the canal face down wearing pantyhose, a spaghetti strap dress, and a black “members only” type of jacket. Located near the body and in the canal was a white high-heel shoe.
(Case #85-5-8818)
CASE TYPE: Homicide
David Leap
ADDRESS: 2000 Block of SR 84
INCIDENT DATE: 17 January 1983
VICTIM INFORMATION:
Gender: Male
Race: White
Characteristics:
- Hair length and color: Short, salt and pepper
- Height: 5’10
- Weight: 144 lbs.
- Eye color: blue
ABOUT THE CASE:
The victim was found dead in his home with multiple sharp force injuries to his neck. He was last seen at Connie’s Bar at approximately 0200 with a female suspect wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.
(Case #83-01-256)
CASE TYPE: Homicide
Lori Jane Kearsey
INCIDENT DATE: 2/18/84
VICTIM INFORMATION:
Height 5’4” and weight 120 Ibs.
Blonde hair
GENDER: Female
RACE: White
ABOUT THE CASE:
The body of an unidentified female was found floating in a canal at the 2600 block of SW 130th Avenue. Foul play is suspected. She has a gap between her two front teeth. Although a gap was present, it was filled with a composite-like material. The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled it a Homicide. She was found wearing “Foxy Trail” jean shorts.
Case: 84-3929