Palm Beach County Detectives Seek Information in 1999 Cold Case Homicide

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 10, 2026 —

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives are appealing to the public for information regarding a 1999 homicide case that has remained unsolved for over two decades. The investigation was initiated following the discovery of a Black male’s body found floating in the Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm Beach.

The incident occurred in 1999, and the identity of the victim has not been publicly released. The circumstances surrounding the death are being treated as suspicious, and investigators are working to piece together the events that led to the discovery.

As part of the effort to generate new leads, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has announced a reward of up to $3,000 for any tips that provide crucial information leading to the resolution of this case. Detectives are urging anyone who may have had knowledge of the victim or who may have witnessed any activity related to the incident in 1999 to come forward.

The Sheriff’s Office has not provided specific details regarding the victim’s identity or the exact location of the discovery within the Intracoastal Waterway. Information that could help identify the victim or shed light on the events of that year is being sought.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. The department stresses the importance of any details, no matter how small they may seem, in helping to bring closure to this long-standing investigation.

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