Alachua County, Florida – The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its appeal for information in a 1985 homicide that remains unsolved nearly four decades later.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on Feb. 5, 1985, to a call on Newman’s Lake Road (County Road 329B) after two people traveling north reported seeing a person lying in the roadway. When deputies arrived, they found a man with severe injuries.
The victim was later identified as 29-year-old Gerald Davis, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said. No arrests have been announced in the case, which continues to be investigated as a homicide.
In a statement marking the anniversary, the Sheriff’s Office said the case has had a lasting impact on Davis’ loved ones and the broader community. Investigators emphasized that even small or previously overlooked details could help move the case forward.
Officials are asking anyone with information related to the incident to come forward, regardless of how much time has passed. Tips can be provided directly to law enforcement or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Michael Cooper at mbcooper@acso.us or 352-367-4163. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP.
Cold cases from the 1980s continue to affect families and communities across North Central Florida, and investigators say renewed public awareness can sometimes generate new leads, even decades later.
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