Homicide 96-046691 - Steven Zinzow

Seeking Closure: Lee County's Cold Cases

On March 23, 1996, the Lee County Sheriff’s responded to a report of a shooting in San Carlos Park, Florida. Upon arrival on scene, deputies discovered 28 year old Steven Zinzow with one fatal gun shot to the chest in front of his girlfriend’s home. Further investigation revealed Steven was killed trying to stop a would be intruder in the early morning hours.

Steven was with his girlfriend Kimberly and her two young children at her home at the time of his death. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for this crime, and request that anyone with information contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Listen to Steven Zinzow’s 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬. Help us identify the shooter. His family and loved ones are desperate for answers. You or someone you know might be able to help detectives close this case.

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at [phone] or report it anonymously to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). All callers to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward.