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Florida deputies still searching for answers in cold case murder 40 years later

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Published  February 5, 2025 12:27pm EST
Alachua County
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • Deputies said they still are searching for answers in a cold case murder that took place 40 years ago today in Florida.
    • The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said Gerald Davis, 28, was murdered on Feb. 5, 1985.
    • Today, officials are still asking the public for help in bringing forth any information to help identify Davis' killer.

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they still are searching for answers in a cold case murder that took place 40 years ago today in Florida.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said Gerald Davis, 28, was murdered on Feb. 5, 1985.

Today, officials are still asking the public for help in bringing forth any information to help identify Davis' killer. 

Deputies said Gerald Davis was murdered on Feb. 5, 1985. (Credit: Alachua County Sheriff's Office)

What happened to Gerald Davis? 

The backstory:

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said they found Davis' body just after midnight on Lakeshore Drive near Newnan's Lake.

Deputies said Davis' car was found at a separate location the following morning. 

Through an investigation, sheriffs said they determined that Davis was shot to death.

Although officials said the homicide investigation has revealed several possible people of interest in Davis' killing, no suspects have been arrested.

Still searching for answers

Dig deeper:

Deputies said the review of the case files in the Davis homicide has indicated there are several items of evidence that are being considered for further laboratory analysis and testing. 

Given the advancements in DNA and other methodologies in the forensic sciences, detectives said they are hopeful these results may lead to the apprehension of whoever is responsible for the crime.

What you can do:

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who may have information that could help bring Davis' killer to justice to contact Detective Todd Hand at (352) 367-4164, (352) 756-3308 or thand@alachuasheriff.org, or Alachua County Crime Stoppers at (352) 372-STOP.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

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