In January of 1989, Green Cove Springs Police Department received a Missing Person’s report for Melinda Joyce Holder. The reporting party stated Melinda stepped out to speak with a friend and did not return. It was believed early into the investigation, that Melinda may have left town with friends.

In December of 1989, emergency personnel responded to 404 Harrison Street in reference to a house fire. As investigators were attempting to locate the source of the fire, unidentifiable human remains were discovered. The residence had been vacant for some time; however, the fire was deemed to have been caused by arson with no suspect identified.

June of 1990, Green Cove Springs Police Department received the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) laboratory report for the evidence submitted from the fire. Results from the tested DNA samples came back uninterpretable, thus being inconclusive as to making a positive identification. 

During the investigation, DNA samples were collected from two of Melinda’s children under the possibility the remains found in the fire could be tested and identified as Melinda.

In September of 2018, investigators contacted the University of North Texas (UNT) Center for Human Identification for further analysis of the remains.

In December of 2019, investigators received confirmation through UNT and FDLE that, according to the DNA testing results, the remains from the structure fire did belong to Melinda Holder.

To date, the circumstances surrounding Melinda’s disappearance and death are unknown. The Green Cove Springs Police Department will continue to investigate until definitive results are found. If you or anyone that you know has any information regarding the disappearance and death of Melinda Joyce Holder, please contact Green Cove Springs Police Department 904-297-7300.

If you have any information on this cases and to remain anonymous, please click on Cold Case (above) call our

Tipline  1-866-845-8477  

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If your information leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 CASH

On Saturday, May 31, 2014, officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting in the 700 block of E. 56thStreet. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of Ms. Eberhardt. Subsequently, members of JSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene Units were notified and responded to began their respective investigations.

That same day, the Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that the manner of death was homicide. Mrs. Eberhardt was 55 years old at the time of her death. 

Despite exhaustive efforts by our Homicide and Crime Scene Detectives, this case has remained unsolved for years. All leads were followed from the time of the incident well into 2019 and every available resource was utilized, but the trail eventually went cold. 

Notably, five days before her untimely death, Ms. Eberhardt’s car was set on fire (later found to be arson) on the same street. 

As we have in the past, we are turning to the public for help. If you have any information about the death of Kelly Eberhardt, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, we would ask that you contact us. With your help, we hope to bring justice to her memory and closure to her loved ones.

If you have any information on this cases and to remain anonymous, please click on Cold Case (above) call our

Tipline  1-866-845-8477  

You can also dial **TIPS (star star 8477) on your cell phone

If your information leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 CASH

On September 21st, 1992, Renee McBreen was found dead (beat to death), at 4564 Cresent Street, in the Murray Hill area of  Jacksonville Florida. 

Anyone with information that could help police in their investigation is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or dial **TIPS (star star 8477) on your cell phone.

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