John Welles

During 07/08/2003 the body of 17yoa John Welles was discovered in a body of water across from his residence off Hansel Road in DeSoto County Florida. Welles was last known alive after returning from Wal-mart the same afternoon and went the area alone to complete the last of his day's chores. Determined after autopsy was the fact Wells was the victim of murder.

Anyone with information is asked to call The Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto Co. Sheriff's Office at (863) 993-4700. Those who have withheld information about the homicide - and are not involved - will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.

Kelsi Krum

21yoa Kellie Jo Krum and her 8 month old daughter Kelsi disappeared from DeSoto County following 08/11/94. Evidence and information suggest suspicious circumstances.

Kellie Jo Krum

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During 10/08/1980 the body of 36yoa Merritt Wheeler Sr. was discovered in Horse Creek near the bridge at CR 769 within DeSoto County Florida. Based on the facts from the scene, it was clear Wheeler had suffered substantial injury before being placed into the body of water. Merritt Wheeler is a victim of murder.

Anyone with information is asked to call The Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto Co. Sheriff's Office at (863) 993-4700. Those who have withheld information about the homicide - and are not involved - will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.

Michael Roger Chitwood

Roger Chitwood was reportedly abducted from his home in DeSoto County Florida on 08/12/75. Chitwood's body was then discovered  08/14/75, in the Kissimmee River within Okeechobee County. From evidence, it is obvious that Chitwood was murdered and intentionally placed in the body of water. 

Anyone with information is asked to call The Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto Co. Sheriff's Office at (863) 993-4700. Those who have withheld information about the homicide - and are not involved - will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.

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Janet Sass

During 07/21/84 Janet Sass was discovered brutally murdered in her home off of Robin Road in DeSoto County Florida. Sass was an employee of the then "Garden Lounge".

Anyone with information is asked to call The Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto Co. Sheriff's Office at (863) 993-4700. Those who have withheld information about the homicide - and are not involved - will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.

Joseph Kinville

On 03/01/99, the body of 16yoa Joseph Kinville was discovered in a field off Robin Road within DeSoto County Florida. Kinville did suffer injury that resulted in his death.

Anyone with information is asked to call The Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto Co. Sheriff's Office at (863) 993-4700. Those who have withheld information about the homicide - and are not involved - will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.

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Julian Mendiola

On 12/24/96 Julian Mendiola died as a result of a Home Invasion Robbery in his home at 2173 NE Goolsby Ave. Investigators discovered that two masked assailants had entered the home demanding money. Mendiola was shot when he resisted his attackers.

Anyone with information is asked to call The Criminal Investigations Division of The DeSoto Co. Sheriff's Office at (863) 993-4700. Those who have withheld information about the homicide - and are not involved - will not face criminal charges for failing to come forward thus far.

Simmoni Berry

50yoa Simmoni Berry, of 11758 SW Anne Avenue, can last be accounted for 09/12/04. Berry's vehicle was found abandoned near the home. Also missing was Berry's dog, a Pekinese breed.  Nothing additional appeared missing from the home. Berry's disappearance includes suspicious circumstances.

Anyone with information as to Berry is requested to call DET SGT Kim Sandoval of the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office at (863)993-4700.

Marjory Randolph

72yoa Marjory or Kathy Randolph [also known as Kathleen Richards] was last known to reside in DeSoto County during the summer of 2000. At the time, Evelyn Allen, of 1509 SE Eucalyptus Avenue, was providing her care. Ms. Allen passed away in October of 2000, and after her death the location of Randolph has been undetermined. Ms. Randolph suffered a stroke some year's prior, and may have a difficult time communicating or differentiating reality.

 Anyone with information as to Randolph is requested to call The Criminal Investigations Division of the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office at (863)993-4700.

Donald M. Manley

Donald Manley was reported missing during 10/02/01. His vehicle was later found in remote Sarasota County.

Anyone with information as to Manley is requested to call DET SGT Kim Sandoval of the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office at (863)993-4700.