Unsolved True Crime Cold Cases That Still Haunt Us in 2025

These 15 Still Haunt us to This Day

Apr 24, 2025

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Despite advancements in forensic science and investigative techniques, numerous true crime cases remain unsolved in 2025. These lingering mysteries continue to captivate the public and leave families yearning for closure. Below, we delve into some of the most perplexing and heart-wrenching cases that have yet to find resolution.

1. 🕯️ The Tragic Loss of Tee'Andrick and Tasha Lawson

In April 2025, 20-year-old Tee'Andrick Lawson was found dead in his mother's home in Glennville, Georgia. His mother, Tasha Lawson, passed away just 11 days later, with the Ware County Coroner citing natural causes. Family members believe Tee'Andrick was the victim of a hate crime, allegedly killed by intruders while staying at his mother's house. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Hazlehurst Police Department are currently investigating the case. People.com

2. 🕵️‍♂️ The Gilgo Beach Killings: A Serial Mystery

The Gilgo Beach killings investigation began in 2010 after police searching for missing sex worker Shannan Gilbert found 10 sets of human remains along Long Island’s Ocean Parkway. In 2022, a task force intensified efforts, leading to the arrest of Rex Heuermann, a Manhattan architect, in July 2023. He was charged based on phone location data and DNA evidence. Despite the proximity of some remains, police maintain open investigations on whether all deaths are connected to the same killer. AP News

3. 🚨 The Zizians: A Cult Under Scrutiny

Authorities are investigating a cult-like group called the Zizians, led by former computer engineer Jack "Ziz" LaSota, believed to be involved in a series of violent crimes across the U.S., resulting in at least six deaths. The group combines ideologies such as anarchism, veganism, transgender rights, and fears of AI. The FBI is investigating other Zizians-related incidents, including a deadly shootout involving members Teresa Youngblut and Ophelia Bauckholt that left a U.S. Border Patrol agent and Bauckholt dead. Several Zizians are awaiting trial for charges relating to these incidents. People.com

4. 🧥 Raymond McCourt: A Fugitive on the Run

Police in Scotland have initiated a manhunt after Raymond McCourt, a 59-year-old convicted murderer, escaped from HMP Castle Huntly, an open prison in Dundee. McCourt was originally sentenced to life imprisonment in 1993 for the murder of shopkeeper Khalid Mahmood, and for shooting two individuals including a pursuing police constable. Authorities have cautioned the public against approaching him and are actively seeking information on his whereabouts. The Guardian

5. 🕯️ The Disappearance of Paria Veisi

South Wales Police have launched a murder investigation into the disappearance of Paria Veisi, who was last seen leaving her workplace in the Canton area of Cardiff on April 12. Her black Mercedes GLC 200 was found abandoned on Dorchester Avenue in the Penylan area. Two individuals known to Veisi have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. Authorities are conducting extensive inquiries and urge anyone with information to come forward. The Guardian

6. 🕯️ The Murder of Janette Roberson

On January 18, Reed City community members and family walked through downtown to remember Janette Roberson, who was murdered at 27 in the basement of Reed City Gambles department store on January 19, 1983. Her case is still unresolved, and her killer remains at large. Janette's sister, Lana Jarvie, has organized these annual walks for 12 years to put pressure on investigators. The public is urged to provide any information that could aid the investigation. Big Rapids News

7. 🕯️ The Case of Maggie Long

On December 1, 2017, 17-year-old Maggie Long was murdered in her Bailey, Colorado home, which was set on fire. Authorities ruled her death a homicide and later reclassified it as a hate crime due to her Asian American background. Investigations revealed she struggled with her assailants, who then stole firearms, ammunition, a safe, and jade figurines. Despite composite sketches and vehicle descriptions being released, the case remains unsolved. State and federal authorities are offering a $75,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. People.com

8. 🕯️ The Death of Adre-Anna Jackson

Adre-Anna Anita Jackson, a 10-year-old of Native American descent, disappeared in December 2005 while walking to school in Lakewood, Washington. In April 2006, her skeletonized body was found in a thicket near her home. The case remains unsolved, and as of April 2025, the Washington State Attorney General's cold case unit is reviewing the case for potential investigation. Wikipedia

9. 🕯️ The Annecy Shootings

In September 2022, the case of the Annecy shootings was transferred to the national cold case unit in Nanterre. The renewed inquiry confirmed the murder weapon as a Swiss-made Luger P06/29 7.65mm Parabellum pistol. Investigators concluded that the likely perpetrator was a Swiss national in his fifties with prior experience in advanced military or paramilitary training. The case remains unsolved

10. 🛻 The Disappearance of Dylan Rounds

🧑‍🌾 Dylan Rounds, a 19-year-old farmer, vanished from his remote property in Lucin, Utah, in May 2022. His boots were found behind a dirt pile near his camper — one of them stained with blood that matched Dylan’s DNA 🧬.

🚨 Though a suspect, James Brenner, was charged with murder in 2023 based on forensic evidence and phone data, Dylan's body still hasn't been found. Despite continued searches and national media attention, his final resting place remains a heartbreaking mystery for his family 😢.

🧭 Investigators believe that more people may have knowledge of what happened, and tips continue to be encouraged through law enforcement and private investigators working with Dylan’s mother.

11. 🧥 The Case of Naomi Irion

🚗 Naomi Irion, 18, disappeared from a Walmart parking lot in Fernley, Nevada, in March 2022 while waiting for a shuttle to work. Security footage showed a man getting into her car and driving off 😨.

⛰️ Her body was found weeks later in a remote desert area. A suspect, Troy Driver, was arrested but later died in jail in 2023 under mysterious circumstances. While he was the primary person of interest, unanswered questions linger regarding potential accomplices or motives.

😠 Naomi’s family continues to advocate for justice and transparency in the investigation.

12. 🌆 The Dayton Street Murders

💀 A string of unsolved homicides in Dayton, Ohio, has puzzled police since late 2023 and through 2025. At least five women, mostly from vulnerable populations, have been found strangled in abandoned buildings and alleys across the city 🕯️.

👮‍♀️ The victims share common threads — all were between 25–40, struggling with housing instability or substance use. Detectives suspect a serial killer might be responsible, but no clear suspect has emerged.

🎗️ Community groups have held vigils and demanded increased police resources to solve these cases and protect other at-risk women in the city.

13. 🎭 The Los Angeles Masked Shooter

🕶️ In a bizarre and terrifying case, at least three fatal shootings have been linked to a suspect wearing a horror-movie-style mask and firing into crowds outside Los Angeles clubs and music venues.

🎶 Victims include two aspiring rappers and a college student, shot within a two-month span. Each incident involved high-powered handguns and no robbery — indicating the crimes may be personal or performance-driven 😰.

📽️ LAPD has combed through hours of surveillance footage but continues to struggle with identifying the suspect, whose mask and tactical outfit prevent recognition. Theories range from a lone wolf to a hit-for-hire scheme.

14. 🔦 The Case of Crystal Rogers

👩 Crystal Rogers vanished in Bardstown, Kentucky, in 2015, but her case remains active and unsolved even into 2025. In 2023, her longtime boyfriend Brooks Houck was arrested and charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

⚖️ Despite his indictment, investigators have yet to find Crystal’s body — and the prosecution faces challenges proving the case without it. Crystal’s disappearance is part of a string of violent crimes in Bardstown, including the ambush murder of a police officer and the mysterious killing of Crystal’s father, Tommy Ballard.

👥 Locals believe a deeper conspiracy may be at play, possibly involving local power structures. The case has been profiled in multiple true crime series but justice still feels far away for Crystal’s five children 😢.

15. 💔 The Vanishing of Okesa Ray

🧓🏾 73-year-old Okesa Ray was last seen in March 2025 in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. Surveillance footage showed her leaving a grocery store, but she never returned home. Her phone was later found smashed near Lake Michigan.

👟 Police dogs picked up a trail to the water, but divers recovered nothing. While police considered foul play, no persons of interest have been identified. Family and local church members have organized weekly search efforts and community outreach events 📢.

🚶‍♀️ Okesa’s daughter, Tameka, said in an interview: “My mama doesn’t wander off. Something happened to her.” 🕊️