Cold Case Unit seeks new clues in 2003 murder of Denisha Willliams

February 3, 2025

Case #: 2003-010023

On Friday, February 28, 2003, Denisha Williams was found deceased in her home at Cedar Tree Apartments (now Cedar Tree Village), located at 1909 5th St. W. Ms. Williams, 41, had sustained multiple injuries, and evidence at the scene indicated she'd struggled with her attacker.

Although her case has remained open for nearly 22 years, the Bradenton Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is determined to get justice for Denisha.

Anyone with information about this case should contact Detective Sherry Nichols at 941-932-9316 or sherry.nichols@bradentonpd.com. Anonymous tips may be submitted at manateecrimestoppers.com.

Note: Denisha’s name at birth was Donald Pierce. Her legal name at her time of death was Denisha Williams.