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| Hack, Tim Wisconsin, USA 1980 | Link | Edward Edwards, of Louisville, Ky., was arrested after DNA connected him to the unsolved murders of Timothy John Hack (March 13, 1961 - Oct 20, 1980) and his girlfriend, Kelly Jove Drew (Oct 9, 1960 - Oct 19, 1980). The couple disappeared from a Wisconsin wedding reception in August 1980. Their bodies were found weeks later in the woods. Hack was stabbed. Drew was raped and strangled. Authorities said the state crime lab matched Edwards’ DNA to semen on Drew’s pants. Hack’s father reported the couple missing on Aug 10, 1980. In 2010, Edward Edwards was sentenced to life. Edwards died of natural causes at the Corrections Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on April 7, 2011. Last check 10/2018. |
| Hadden, George WWII, UK 1943 | Link | During he summer of 1943, in World War II, RAF volunteer George Hadden set out on another dangerous bombing mission to Germany with his crew. They went missing. In 2009, his brother was contacted by the Air Recovery Fund in the Netherlands. They had found George's bomber off the Dutch coast. A team of divers pulled out pieces of the wreckage. They found evidence to suggest the bodies of all six crew members were still inside. Parachutes were also discovered while the escape hatch was undisturbed. War historians later confirmed that the four-engine bomber had been shot down by German airmen. Last check 11/2018. |
| Haider, Eric North Dakota, USA 2012 | Link | Eric Haider from Bismarck, North Dakota, went missing from his job site on May 24, 2012. In 2015, his remains were found (about half a mile southwest of that particular job site) in a 6-foot deep hole at a construction site in Dickinson, ND. Eric’s friends thought that it was “a job site accident” and that Eric was buried at the construction site “likely inadvertently.” Haider was probably buried alive by coworkers. Haider had been checking seals in the ditch where he died. "Stark County State’s Attorney Tom Henning declined to file criminal charges in the case. Henning said his decision not to file charges does not mean that he doesn't believe a crime was committed. Rather, the nature of the event makes it difficult to develop probable cause for a case as it is unclear who is responsible. At the time Haider was likely buried alive, there were two heavy machinery operators backfilling the trench Haider was working in. Even after the police investigation, Henning said it is not clear which one of the two operators was responsible for Haider’s death. The case is now officially closed. A civil lawsuit could still be filed in this case. Last check 11/2018. |
| Halpern, Joseph Laurence Colorado, USA 1933 | Link | On August 15, 1933, Joseph Halpern (22) left his parents at their campsite, packed a few items in his knapsack, and set off on a day hike with a college friend in the Rocky Mountain National Park. He never returned. Joseph Halpern’s case is the oldest missing person case entered into the NamUs System of dual databases that match missing persons and unidentified remains. The case remains unsolved. Last check 11/2018. |
| Hammerle, Stephen Scott Kansas, USA 1981 | Link | Stephen Scott Hammerle (26) went missing on August 22, 1981. He is a tall white male, approx. 5’8″ and weighs between 160-170lbs. He is paralyzed from the waist down due to injuries from an accident. Stephen cannot move around without a wheelchair, and carries a colostomy bag. He has brown hair, a beard and mustache, blue eyes, no upper teeth, a scar on his left eye, and several tattoos. He has “LOVE LISA” tattooed across his fingers. If you have any information please contact Detective Curt Steel from the Riley County Police Department, Manhattan, Kansas at 785-537-2112. You can also leave anonymous tips with the Manhattan-Riley County Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777 or 1-(800)-222-TIPS. Web tips can be left at www.RileyCountyPolice.org. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered by Crime Stoppers.Last check 11/2018. |
| Hammond, Mary Emma Bisenthal Ontario, Canada 1983 | Link | On Sept 8, 1983 around 330am Mary Emma Bisenthal Hammond (Aug 1, 1958 - missing Sept 8, 1983) left her home on Elgin St., Brantford, Ontario, Canada for work the early morning shift at Buns Master Bakery. She had been employed there for about one year. Her husband, Lawrence Hammond, offered to drive but Mary preferred to walk. Lawrence is not a suspect. Mary walked "north on Park Road North (now Wayne Gretzky Parkway) she passed the Massey-Ferguson factory and cut across the field towards the rear of the bakery." Police found some pieces of evidence: some lunch items, a cup, a dish, a half-eaten apple, one of Mary's white sockets (but not her shoe), and a small quantity of blood in the field. At the time that she went missing, Mary Hammond was 25 years old, about 5'10" tall, and approx.140 lbs. She had long straight reddish-brown hair, with brown eyes, and a fair complexion. She has a mole on her chin. She was last seen wearing a blue, mauve, and red lumber jacket, blue jeans, white Adidas running shoes with a silver stripe, and a yellow T-shirt. I have not been able to find whether she had any physical identifiers such as scars or pierced ears or if she wore any jewelry. On Sept 7, 2020 police made public previously unreleased pictures of four men of interest. If you have any information, please call the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Incident file number #83-24791. Last check 9/2020. |
| Hanna, Hazel Juanita Missouri, USA 1976 | Link | Hazel Juanita Hanna (Feb 24, 1961 – Aug 5, 1976) and Cynthia Lorraine Bell (April 25, 1960 – Aug 5, 1976) were murdered in Missouri, 1976. On Aug 10, 1976, Helen Whitlock found their badly decomposed bodies on her farm. The girls were tied up, partly undressed, and both shot to death. Their bodies were found in dense underbrush near the Cedar-Polk county line. Law enforcement found dragging signs so the girls were not killed where they were found. Police “found a spent .25 caliber shell casing at the scene, among several personal artifacts belonging to the victims.” According to Polk County sheriff Kay Williams, there are no new leads. New hope to solve this case came when authorities spoke to a jail inmate who had just been arraigned for an unrelated 1977 murder. He said he knew who killed Hazel and Cynthia. Then-Sheriff Simmons considered the man a reliable informant. His name is withheld. The informant’s story is this: he was driving around with the men who committed these murders. They said they picked up Hazel and Cynthia on Aug 4, 1976. They drove down a gravel road to “find a spot to hang out and make out. At one point, the inmate said, one of the girls became upset because one of the men got rough with her. She fled, screaming, from the car they were in, and threatened to turn the two men in for rape.” According to the informant, one of the men ran after the girl, dragged her back, the other man got out a gun, and they shot both girls. The men then drove to a spot to dump the bodies. At that spot they shot the girls again to make sure they were dead. They then dragged the bodies into or underneath bushes and just left them there. The two men said they traded the gun at a pawn shop in Butler. Simmons tried to find that gun. The alleged murder weapon was long gone, and never recovered. Simmons believes the pawn shop owner had been tipped off about the gun, and got rid of it. Simmons still believes the informant’s story because he knew the two men implicated. After this in 1977, no more new leads came in. Anyone with information on the case can contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at (417) 777-9020. Last check 11/2018. |
| Harr, Woodrow "Woody" Rae Virginia, USA 1982 | Link | On February 25, 1982, Woodrow “Woody” Rae Harr (April 7, 1964 – February 25, 1982) was found dead in a shallow pond near Newport News, Virginia. He was just 17 years old. The authorities ruled his death a suicide but some people believe that Woody would never have killed himself. If you have any information about this case please contact the Virginia Peninsula Crime Stoppers Association (formerly known as “Peninsula Crime Line”) at 1-888-LOCKUUP (i.e. 1-888-562-5887). Last check 11/2018. |
| Harrell, Vickie Lynn Indiana, USA 1972 | Link | Vickie Lynn Harrell (Aug. 15, 1948 – Aug. 14, 1972) was found face down in a water-filled ditch on the east edge on Concord Road which is an access road to McCormick’s Creek State Park, about 2.5 miles east of Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. She was nude and was strangled with a rope. Her clothes were never found. We know her killer used a knife or a sharp object to carve the two letters "KN" in her lower chest, post-mortem. I cannot find if police eliminated as a suspect: the worker who found Vickie's body, the roommate who reported Vickie missing or, the father of Vickie's child (she was divorced so I assume he is the father). If you have any information about this case, please contact the Indiana State Police’s District Investigative Commander at 1-812-332-4411 or 1-800-423-1286. Last check 12/2018. |
| Harris, Alexander Nevada, USA 1987 | Link | On Nov 28, 1987 around 11 am, Alexander (7) was in the Whiskey Pete’s Hotel and Casino Resort in Primm, Nevada. He was in the video arcade with his mom and grandparents gambling nearby. Then he was seen walking out of the arcade. It was caught on the surveillance tapes. After one month, Alexander’s body was discovered underneath a trailer. That trailer was on one of the ten trailer sites near Whiskey Pete's that were used by off-duty casino executives. Mr. James Weller, then-head of the Las Vegas FBI office, explained that Alexander’s glasses were found near his fully clothed body. He had been strangled. I cannot find whether this was manual strangulation or asphyxiation by an object. There was little physical evidence to help police find the murderer. If Alexander’s clothes and glasses were properly preserved we should try to examine them with the M-Vac for touch-DNA. The case remains unsolved. Last check 11/2018. |
| Harris, Steven Alfred Indiana, USA 1988 | Link | On Aug 24, 1988, Steven Alfred Harris, Sr. was found shot to death on Olio Road in Hamilton county near Geist Reservoir, Indiana. Around 950pm, someone shot him five times: three times in the back and once on each side of the torso. He had been fishing and was accompanied by at least one family member. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Indiana State Police’s District Investigative Commander at 1-317-899-8577 or 1-800-582-8440. Steven’s Case Number is 51-5113. Last check 11/2018. |
| Hawkley, Cherilyn Ann Gartin California, USA 1993 | Link | Cherilyn Ann Gartin Hawkley (Mar 19, 1954 – Oct 31, 1993) was murdered on Halloween night, 1993. Two days later, she was found near Elmhurst Drive less than a mile from Eureka Elementary where she taught fifth grade (Granite Bay, California). That spot was close to Oakhills Elementary. Her partially clothed body was found between the second and third seats in the back of her Dodge Caravan. She was strangled to death. Autopsy showed she died within 24 hours of her disappearance. Whether she was sexually assaulted was unclear at the time. Police is retesting old evidence for DNA. If you have any information in this case call the Placer County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 889-7854. If you wish to remain anonymous call Placer County Crime Stoppers at (800) 923-8191 or go online to tips.placercrimestoppers.com. Any tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward. Last check 11/2018. |
| Haynor, William Arthur Texas, USA 1975 | Link | William Arthur Haynor was shot in his chest with 5 bullets from a .22 caliber pistol. Haynor and his wife Tonilee were seen at a Holiday Inn near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Feb 18, 1975. The hotel front desk told police that Haynor had a lot of luggage. It did not look like he packed for a short stay. From the hotel, Haynor should have gone to the airport. However, he never arrived there and never boarded any flight. There are several scenarios possible including matricide. When he was found, Haynor still had his wallet with about $150 and several credit cards. That seems to rule out robbery. Weird enough, not all his luggage was recovered. What exactly is missing, I don’t know. But it gets weirder. Upon coming home from class, his wife finds the house ransacked. Nothing was stolen or, what was sought was not found. If you have any information please call the Coppell Police Department at (972) 304-3600. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward, call Coppell Crime Stoppers at 972-436-TIPS. Last check 2/2021. |
| Heath, Elizabeth Gough Connecticut, USA 1984 | Link | Elizabeth Gough Heath went missing in 1984 while she was divorcing her husband. John Heath had reported his wife missing on April 6, 1984. Heath’s family had Elizabeth declared dead in 1991. In 2010, Elizabeth’s remains were found during a home renovation on the property at 89 Poverty Hollow Road. That is where the couple used to live. John Heath left the property in 2005 when the bank foreclosed on the home. Elizabeth was identified by dental records. Examination found that Elizabeth had been beaten to death. She was killed by at least four blows to her head with a “narrow, heavy” club-like weapon. Then she was wrapped in bedclothes and plastic bags before she was shoved head-first into the 3-feet deep, 18-inch square dry well. In 2013, a jury found John Heath guilty. On Dec 18, 2013, Heath was sentenced to 50 years. He passed away in prison on Nov 15, 2015. Last check 11/2018. |
| Helt, Joseph "Joe" David New York, USA 1987 | Link | Joseph "Joe" David Helt (17) was reported missing on Jan. 17, 1987 by his mother Lee Ann Helt. Her son had not returned home after going out with friends the previous night. Joseph Helt was last seen with three friends after their vehicle became disabled in some snow at Sam's Point Preserve, a popular hiking spot. Troopers say Helt walked off in the snow and disappeared. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact New York State Police Troop F at 845-344-5300. The investigation is being led by state police Investigator Vincenzo Iemma. The case remains unsolved. Last check 11/2018. |
| Henderson, Robert T. Hawaii, USA 1996 | Link | Hawaiian police charged Jason Lee McCormick with second-degree murder for the July 1996 killing of Prof. Robert T. Henderson. The linguistics professor was a guest lecturer at the University of Hawaii when his naked and decomposing body was found in a condominium where he was staying. According to a grand jury indictment of McCormick, police believe that Henderson was strangled between July 12 and 17, 1996. He was last seen leaving a hula lesson on campus July 12, 1996. McCormick pleaded not guilty during his arraignment. On Sept 11, 2013, McCormick was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. In Aug 2015, McCormick strangled his cellmate Jonathan Namauleg. McCormick received another life sentence. McCormick is serving his sentences in the Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona, through a contract Hawaii has with CoreCivic, a private company that operates the Saguaro prison. Namauleg’s family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against CoreCivic, accusing the company of recklessness and negligence. The civil case remains unresolved in federal court. Last check 11/2018. |
| Hernando County Jane Doe 1972 Florida, USA 1972 | Link | The Hernando County Jane Doe was found on July 19, 1972 near High Corner Road and Cortez Boulevard (State Road 50) in Brooksville, FL. She had been strangled to death. This woman only wore white bikini-style underwear and was wrapped in a bed spread. If you have any information that can help police please contact Det. George Loydgren at (352) 754-6830 or email him at [email protected] or use the general address [email protected] Last check 11/2018. |
| Hester, Rita Massachussetts, USA 1998 | Link | Rita Hester (Nov 30, 1963 - Nov 28, 1998), a kindhearted, tall, talented, Black transgender woman, was stabbed 20 times on Nov. 28, 1998, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was 34, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend to many. Her murder launched the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). There were no signs of a forced entry, nothing was stolen from her apartment, and there were no suspects, just rumours. Whoever killed Rita Hester, must have gotten hurt because if you read what that crime scene looked like, you know she put up a hell of a fight. I have not read anything about defensive wounds, what kind of knife was used, and which stab wound was fatal. Did she die of exsanguination? Where any of the wounds inflicted post-mortem? Was any blood found that did not belong to Rita? I read that in the police reports Rita Hester was referred to as "a male by the name of "John Doe." Sadly, the newspapers too didn't realize that they were dealing with the murder of a human being. News outlets like the Globe and the Herald called Rita “a transvestite.” To them, she was just “a man who sported long braids and preferred women’s clothes.” Of course, Rita's body was scrutinized more than her wounds or the fact that she was murdered and that the murderer had not been caught. More attention was payed to her breasts and genitals too than to the discrepancies in reporting this case. You need to read the post for those details. Neighbours mentioned they "saw two white men leave Hester's building just after 6 o'clock the night of her death. For years, Hester had a white, blond boyfriend named Bobby." After Rita's murder, Bobby was never seen again. So, where and who is Bobby? Not accusing but it needs exploring. The Boston Police Department has a section on Unsolved Homicides but Rita’s case is not there as they only go back to 2014. If you have any information about Rita Hester’s case contact Boston PD at 617-343-4470. Last check 2/2021. |
| Hickey, Kristina S. Park Forest, Illinois 1984 | Link | Kristina S. Hickey (1969 – 1984) was murdered in Park Forest, Illinois, 1984. She was 15 years old and still in high school. On Jan 15, 1987, Christopher Abernathy was convicted for Kristina’s murder. On Feb 11, 2015, after 30 years of incarceration, Abernathy was exonerated by DNA and set free. But who killed Kristina? In the evening of Oct. 3, 1984, around 630pm, Kristina left home to walk to Rich East High School. Kristina was a sophomore and sang in the school choir. That evening she was to perform at a choir concert. Her mom, Patricia Hickey, offered to drive however the teen said she’d rather walk. Her school was less than a mile away and she was used to walking. The last interaction between mother and daughter was mom telling the teen to come straight home after the concert. The concert lasted until 9pm. At 915pm, Mr. Ulreich, the choral music director at Rich East High School, testified he saw Kristina making a telephone call. She was using the telephone outside the office of the athletic director. Who did she call? On Oct 5, 1984, Kristina’s remains were found in the shopping center Park Forest Plaza by two boys. She had been reported missing by her mom the day before. Kristina’s wallet and purse were found later in a field behind the Plaza. Kristina had been brutally beaten, was sexually assaulted, and stabbed multiple times. Her throat had been slashed. The disturbed dirt around her body told police that she fought hard for her life and died where she was found. In 2001, Illinois State Police tested human cells found under Kristina Hickey’s fingernails. The results were inconclusive. In 2014, the Illinois Innocence Project got permission to test eight pieces of evidence for DNA. Included were a swab from Kristina Hickey and her concert dress. DNA from that dress is from an unknown man. The wrongful conviction lawsuit from Abernathy states the DNA from the crime scene came from two unidentified men. If you have any information please contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Office at (312) 603-6444. Last check 10/2019. |
| Highway of Tears British Columbia, Canada | Link | At least 20 women, many of them native, have disappeared from or have been found murdered along B.C. highways over the past 40 years. Various suspects have been linked to these murders however nobody has been tried in court. There is a new report available from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) that can be found here. Last check 11/2018. |
| Hill, Jefferie Tokoroa, New Zealand 1968 | Link | Jefferie Hill (2) was last seen on September 28, 1968, in Tokoroa, New Zealand. He was almost three years old when he vanished. Authorities assume that he drowned in the Matarawa Creek that ran behind his home. Doubt remains. Jefferie was playing outside with his friend Karen Stubbs who told her mom that Jefferie fell into the river. Jefferie's mother Jo sprinted towards the Matarawa Creek, jumped in, and frantically searched for her son. When she jumped in, she landed on a rusty car part and other discarded items. The creek was at that time used as a dump. This made the creek less fast streaming but treacherous nonetheless. That’s why people think that IF Jefferie fell in he would get stuck on something. Several search parties checked the creek from Arapuni to Kinleith, it was even drained, but no body was found. Kidnapping is possible. If so, and if Jefferie was raised elsewhere, it is very well possible that right now, he doesn’t even know his real identity. I wonder if simulations were done with a object of Jefferie’s size and weight to see how it would move through the creek and where it might get stuck. The authorities back then accepted the drowning theory. If you have any information about Jefferie Hill, please call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, or check their website, or call the Tokoroa Police at 07 885 0100. Last check 7/2020. |
| Hilt, Teresa "Tess" Sue Missouri, USA 1974 | Hilt | Teresa "Tess" Sue Hilt (Jan 6, 1951 - Aug 4, 1973) was found murdered on August 4, 1973. She had been beaten, raped, stabbed, and strangled to death. Her remains were found in her off campus apartment in Maryville, Missouri. Tess was attending Northwest Missouri State College. She was a music major and pursued a post graduate psychology degree. Tess was found face down on her bed under a neatly arranged sheet. She was stabbed in the chest and lower abdomen area. Her panty hose was tied around her neck and her wrists bound with shoelaces. A paring knife taken from her own kitchen was found cupped in her hand. Sgt. Wright was convinced the killer was a woman because the scene had been cleaned up and Tess’ dead body was covered with a sheet. He saw it as something a woman would do. Covering Tess is a very personal act that could have been done by both a female or male killer. To me it indicates the killer knew their victim. Tess’ travel checks were found in the parking lot and her billfold was found near the rail tracks, both to the south of the apartment complex. If you have any information that can help the Maryville Police Department to solve the crime please contact Dir. K. Wood at 1-660-562-3209. There is a reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction in this case. Last check 11/2018. |
| Hina Family New Hampshire, USA 1989 | Link | The Hina Family was killed during a 1989 fatal fire at a Keene apartment complex, New Hampshire: Carl R. Hina (1939 - Jan 14, 1989), wife Lori Michelle Hina (March 2, 1962 - Jan 14, 1989), their baby Lillian Marie Hina (Sept 19, 1988 - Jan 14, 1989), and Carl's daughter Sara Jean Hina (Jan 26, 1976 - Jan 14, 1989). David McLeod was held without bond since his 2010 arrest for this crime. A mistrial was declared on Dec 19, 2013. A retrial was scheduled for April 14, 2014. In Jan 2014, the prosecution decided against a retrial. McLeod is free but can be retried if new evidence or legal avenues develop. The case hinges on forensic arson detection. Last check 11/2018. |
| Hinson, Rhonda Annette North Carolina USA 1981 | Link | On Dec. 23, 1981, Rhonda Annette Hinson (Dec 13, 1962 - Dec 23, 1981) died from a single gunshot. She was 19 years old. The bullet came from a high-powered rifle. It traveled through the trunk of her car, through the backseat, through the driver’s seat, and penetrated her lungs and heart. Authorities found Rhonda lying in a ditch beside the open driver’s door. The motor was running. Authorities saved Hinson’s sweater and found touch DNA in the armpits that did not belong to Hinson. National DNA databases have not found a match. There is a simple explanation for that: the profile belongs to someone who never committed a crime. Most likely it belongs to the person who found Rhonda and tried to help her. Maybe the authorities should make it clear that finding a profile match isn’t the same as proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the profile carrier committed a crime. Debated is whether this was premeditated murder or a freak accident. Nobody was ever charged in this case. If you have any information about the Rhonda Hinson case, please contact Lt. Becky Weatherman of the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 438-5506, or Crimestoppers at (828) 437-3333. You can email the Sheriff’s Office too: [email protected] Last check 11/2018. |
| Holiday Inn Fire, New York, USA 1978 | Link | On 11-26-1978 around 236am the Holiday Inn on 1525 West Ridge Road, Greece, New York, burned down. Ten guests died, 34 injured. Seven of the 10 people killed were from Canada. The fire was ruled arson but no arrest has been made to date. John Stickevers, former FDNY chief fire marshal, discovered an uncommon highly flammable accelerant was used to start the fire in the form of a liquid which was ignited inside a storage cupboard under the first floor stairwell. On November 26, 2014, police announced that for the first time in this case they had a suspect. It was Harold “Bud” Phillips. He was the fire lieutenant who reported the fire. Phillips is still alive and serves as Greece Fire Chief. This case combines a lot of factors ranging from inadequate leadership to negligence to outdated science in forensic arson detection. I wish we still had the hotel carpets so they could be examined with modern technology. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Greece Police Department at 585-581-4026 or 585-581-4042. Last check 11/2018. |
| Horman, Kyron Oregon, USA 2010 | Link | On June 4, 2010, Kyron Horman (Sept 9, 2002 - missing June 4, 2010) went missing. His stepmother Terri drove him to school. She stayed with him while he attended a science fair. When she left around 845am she saw Kyron walking down the hall to his first class. However, he was never seen in his first math class. He was marked absent for the day and has not been seen since. In 2010, the Multnomah County grand jury did not indict Terri for Kyron's disappearance. On June 1, 2012, Kyron's mother, Desiree Young, filed a civil lawsuit against Terri claiming she was "responsible" for his disappearance. The lawsuit claimed Terri had kidnapped Kyron. Young sought $10,000,000 in damages. On August 15, 2012, a federal court judge denied a motion by Terri to delay that lawsuit. On July 30, 2013, Young dropped her lawsuit against Terri so it would not interfere with the ongoing police investigation. There is a $50,000 reward offered in the case. Last check 11/2018. |
| Houghland Family: Norma, Richard and Thomas California, USA 1978 | Link | On July 15th, 1978, Norma Houghland (27) and her two sons, Richard (8) and Thomas (6) went missing. The family apparently decided to go for a drive. They never came back. When their family didn’t hear anything from the trio, they got worried. Apparently Norma’s father wrote a letter to police after he checked the apartment. Inside everything seemed in order. Nothing seemed disturbed. If you have any information about the Houghland Family please call the Sacramento Police Department Missing Person unit at (916) 808-0560. Last check 11/2018. |
| Hughes, Hulon Everett & Elaine California, USA 1988 | Link | Hulon and Elaine Hughes were found shot to death in their California Apple Valley home on Oct. 12, 1988. They operated two business on the property: Hughes Roofing and B&S Paving. They employed Harold David Toney as a mechanic and part-time roofer according to the sheriff’s department. In April 2010, San Bernardino County Cold Case Detectives reviewed cold homicide cases as part of a federal DNA grant and reopened the Hughes’ murders. Detectives said they linked Toney to the murders by DNA analysis. A second suspect, Opal Leanne Faulk, who once lived with Toney, was arrested. Toney, awaiting trial, died in a hospital jail ward in October 2010. Faulk took the prosecution's offer and pleaded no contest to being an accessory after the fact in the death of Hulon and Elaine Hughes. She was sentenced to three years in prison for her involvement. Authorities agreed that Harold was the shooter in this double murder case. Last check 11/2018. |
| Hull, Betty Gene Illinois, USA 1991 | Link | On Christmas Eve, 1991, Mrs. Betty Gene Hull (68) was found murdered. Whoever is responsible for her death was in a rage and the attack was personal. She had trauma to the head, mouth, and hands, and a bullet hole in her chest. The autopsy revealed that Mrs. Hull had multiple stab wounds in her chest too. The stabbing was so forceful, that her lungs were penetrated. Four ribs were broken on the left side of her chest, and five on the right side. Pieces of evidence from this 1991 unsolved homicide are considered for testing in a state lab. I have not read anything about results. If you have any information, please contact the Champaign Police Department at 217-315-4545. Last check 11/2018. |
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| Ibach, Laura Henderson Alaska, USA 1986 | Link | Laura Henderson Ibach disappeared on March 28, 1986, from Kodiak, Alaska. Laura and husband Jack Ibach were getting a divorce. Authorities suspect that she was kidnapped, murdered, and her remains discarded somewhere in the Alaskan wilderness. Her remains were never found but some of her personal belongings were. Charged and sentenced to life for this crime were Michael McDonald and Jack Ibach. This case has been picked up activists pointing to a wrongful conviction. Last check 11/2018. |
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| Jackson, Tami Renee Georgia, USA 1994 | Link | Tami Renee Jackson (Dec 17, 1976 – Jan 26, 1994) was found murdered on January 26, 1994. She was seventeen years old. Her remains were on an isolated area of Hutchinson Island in Savannah, Georgia. Tami was stabbed 130 times. She was bound and run over by a car. There is hardly anything online in her case and nobody was ever tried for her murder. If you have any information, please contact Savannah Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020. Last check 9/2019. |
| Jarosz, Beverly Ann Ohio, USA 1964 | Link | On December 28, 1964, Beverly Jarosz (Oct 1, 1948 - Dec 28, 1964) was killed in her parental home in Garfield Heights, Ohio. Beverly had shopping plans that afternoon with two girlfriends, Barbara and Margie. Barbara, showed up at the Jarosz house and not getting anyone to answer the door, she left. When her two friends didn’t show up at her house, Margie called Barbara. That’s when ultimately Beverly’s grandmother was called. She made Beverly’s father leave from work to go back to the house and check. He found his dead daughter’s body in her upstairs bedroom. There are many vague descriptions in her case as to the number of knife wounds, materials found, her clothing, and there's even an hour gap in the case's timeline. Police asked the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation to compare several unidentified fingerprints found in Beverly’s bedroom with fingerprints on file in the state’s database. I have not seen any results in the papers. Last check 11/2018. |
| Johns, Jacquelin “Jackie” Sue Missouri, USA 1985 | Link | Jacquelin “Jackie” Sue Johns (June 7, 1965 - June 17, 1985) was last seen alive on June 17, 1985. The next day, her sports car was found abandoned. The backseat was covered in blood as were the clothing police found there (a top, jeans, and underwear all soaked in blood). On June 22, 1985, Jackie’s nude body was pulled from Lake Springfield, Missouri. In 2010, Gerald Carnaham received two life sentences with no chance of parole or probation for her rape-murder. Last check 11/2018. |
| Johnson, Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Ohio, USA 1977 | Link | Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Johnson (16) from Garfield Heights, Independence, Ohio, left home around 7pm on Sunday Oct 30, 1977. She told a friend that she was going to meet a man. She was found murdered the next morning of Oct 31 around 830am. Judging from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office's information the exact time of death is not clear: she either died on the Sunday evening that she went missing or in the early morning hours of Monday 31. Cause of death: strangulation by ligature ruling out manual strangulation. If you have any information please contact Detective Lieutenant Charles Wilson's Office (216) 524-3033 or email him at [email protected] Cynthia’s case number is #2033. Last check 11/2018. |
| Johnson, Hank Allen Texas, USA 2008 | Link | In 2013, Trae Deandre Thompson was indicted for the 2008 murder of Hank Allen Johnson (March 26, 1981 - July 21, 2008). Thompson's defense said their client agreed to a plea. By pleading no contest, Thompson was neither admitting nor denying he killed Johnson. In 2014, he plead no contest to criminally negligent homicide and was sentenced to 15 months in jail. The same jury awarded Johnson's family $8.6 million in damages. Last check 11/2018. |
| Jordan, Leon Missouri, USA 1970 | Link | Reopening this case has provided answers however nobody was ever indicted as all the main players have passed away. Leon Jordan (65) was the founder of Freedom Inc. He was killed on July 15, 1970. Last check 11/2018. |
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| Keko, Louise Raney Louisiana, USA 1991 | Link | On August 4, 1991, Louise Raney Keko (Aug 18, 1938 – Aug 4, 1991) was found shot, beaten, stabbed, and half-submerged in her bathtub in Buras, County of Plaquemines, Louisiana. She appeared to have been pistol-whipped before being shot and aside from being half-submerged in a bathtub, she was covered with a blanket. Louise was 52 years old. Her estranged husband, Anthony G. Keko, was arrested on October 26, 1992 and charged with capital murder. The trial started in September 1993. Keko was exonerated in 1998. Why? Bitemarks combined with false or misleading forensic evidence, perjury or false accusations, and official misconduct. Dr. Michael West was involved. “There were other reasons to suspect someone other than Keko. The crime scene showed signs of a fight and a vicious struggle. When Keko was arrested, he had no injuries – no scratches, scrapes, or bruises. The police were unable to find any of his hair, blood, or skin or any other biological material at the crime scene.” One of the detectives who worked on Louise’s murder would later state that there were thirteen suspects, but the police only told West about Keko for bitemark comparisons. So, regardless of what we now think of bitemark analyses, the only mold that West ever made was Keko’s. Why exclude the other thirteen? We now know that West was wrong, Keko was exonerated so, who killed Louise? Last check 7/2020. |
| Kela, Alana New York, USA 1993 | Link | Alana Kela (? – 1993) was born in Hawaii, USA. She died in 1993 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, from a single gunshot wound to her head. Alana left Hawaii and went to Chicago to launch her career as a nightclub entertainer. She performed in The Baton Show Lounge in Chicago, was known for her Tahitian dance styling, referred to herself as a “hula girl,” and was also an accomplished model and pageant competitor. She was a transgender model who was the second alternate in the 1985 Miss Continental pageant. Alana was shot in the head while she walked up a second floor stairwell of an unspecified building (apartment building? public building?) in Manhattan, New York, 1993. I have not read anything about the murder weapon being found, traces at the scene, DNA, or even the correct year in which she was shot. Last check 7/2019. |
| Kempton, Laura New Hampshire, USA 1981 | Link | Laura Kempton (July 3, 1958 - Sept 28, 1981) was found dead inside her apartment on Sept 28, 1981, by a police officer who came to talk about a series of unpaid parking tickets. She was 23 years old. During the autopsy, the New Hampshire Medical Examiner found that Laura died of massive head trauma from being struck with a blunt object causing contusions and lacerations of the brain. Various newspaper articles stated that Laura was last seen by a friend after leaving a watering hole called the Ranger Club early that Monday morning. I cannot find how she got back home from the watering hole. Police have indicated that they have held back evidence in this case and it does include DNA. This means that the case is solvable however, no match has been found yet in the various databases. If you have any information please contact the Portsmouth Police Department at (603) 436-2511. There is a reward for information. The case remains unsolved. Last check 11/2018. |
| Kirton, Clara London, UK 1985 | Link | Clara Kirton (85) was last seen Saturday November 16, 1985. Clara was known as a friendly neighbor. However, she’s also known for leaving the key in the door so visitors could let themselves in. Clara was attacked with a broken beer bottle. The bottle was from a John Courage Strong Bitter beer that was only available in pubs. Her killer slashed her throat. Apparently her face was mutilated which usually hints at a personal crime so she was most likely attacked by someone she knew. Clara died from inhalation of blood and crush injuries to her face and neck. Her youngest son Brian found her. Police suspect it was a burglary gone wrong. Some of Clara’s drawers were ransacked however only her purse was stolen. This is strange as Clara had a lot of cash hidden in her apartment. If you have any information please contact the UK Officers at 020 7230 4294, via 101 or @MetCC or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Last check 11/2018. |
| Kistemaker, Gijsbert Simon “Ben” Washington, USA (Netherlands) 1979 | Link | In May 1979, Gijsbert Simon “Ben” Kistemaker (26), traveled from the Netherlands to the USA. In New York, he bought a faded blue and white 1968 Chevy Van with New York License plate 690MYZ to tour the US. On Sept 22, 1979, Kistemaker’s van was found parked in a private park near Coos Bay, mile marker 233, on Highway 101 in Oregon. The van was unlocked and out of gas. Authorities found receipts inside. It told them Kistemaker had traveled up North at least as far as Seattle, WA. On Dec 25, 1979, hunters found Kistemaker’s body in an old gravel pit on Rockport Cascade Road about 3 miles from Rockport, WA. As per the Skagit County Sheriff’s website, Kistemaker’s death was caused by a gunshot wound. Most pressing questions in the post (see link) such as what items were bought (receipts) and in which quantities? Can we see from the purchases if they were all just for Kistemaker or are there hints at purchases made by or for others including women? Were the hunters exonerated? What was the bullet’s trajectory? Where was Kistemaker shot? Was Kistemaker shot where he was found or, do we have multiple crime scenes? What kind of bullet was used, weapon, was the bullet still in his body? Anything underneath his fingernails? How long exactly was Kistemaker dead? If you have any information, please contact the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 428-3211. His cold case file number is 79-5720. Last check 5/2020. |
| Klossowsky, Valerie Lynn Iowa, USA 1971 | Link | On Sunday, June 13, 1971, Valerie Lynn Klossowsky (March 7, 1957 - June 13, 1971) went to the pool but never came back home. Her father reported her missing at 10 pm that night. On Tuesday morning, two boys discovered Valerie’s nearly nude body on a creek bank under a bridge three miles west of Denver, Iowa, about 10 miles southeast of Waverly. Her only remaining garments—her upper clothing—had been pulled up around her shoulders. Valerie had been strangled with such force it fractured her larynx. The case remains unsolved. Last check 11/2018. |
| Kovack, Robert Leroy Virginia, USA 1998 | Link | Robert Leroy Kovack (24) went missing on September 19, 1998. Kovack had started his second year in the graduate architecture program at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was leaving Blacksburg on Friday evening to go home to Rivesville (W. VA) for the weekend. On Sept 22, 1998, his car was found on US Route 19 near Fayetteville, W.Va. In March 2017, DNA tests on human remains found near the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia confirmed that the remains belonged to him. Finding his remains isn't the end of the investigation. The Roanoke Times mentioned that "authorities say evidence suggests Kovack may have fallen after being hit by a car." This means that during the examination of the human remains they found evidence of trauma on the bones due to a collision. Was that trauma from an old injury? A quick check of his medical history will tell. If so, we have our answer. If not, then this raises further questions. If Robert was the victim of a hit-and-run we need to re-check any reports of a possible hit-and-run that before were not connected to Kovack's disappearance. If we do not have such reports then somewhere is a driver who did not report hitting and leaving behind a possibly injured victim. And that means that the investigation cannot be over yet. Last check 11/2018. |
| Kroeyr, Lisa Cay Michigan, USA 1985 | Link | In Sept 1985, Lisa Cay Kroeyr from Saginaw, Michigan, was found drowned. She was partially clothed with her hands bound before she died. She was last seen alive Aug 30, 1985. Lisa was dressed from the waist up in a light or tan colored top pulled up to the chest, diver David Strickland said. “It didn’t look like she was caught on anything or hung up. Police have been unable to explain the missing clothing and are continuing their investigation. The body was just floating,” Strickland said, adding there appeared to be no “major” wounds on the body. Update: Jack Howard Reinhardt (27) was arraigned on first-degree premeditated homicide charges in connection with Kroeyr’s death. However, I have not found anything else about this case. If you know what happened please contact me. Should you have any links with more information about this case, please let me know. As soon as I get more information, I will update this post. Last check 11/2018. |
| Kulik, Elodie Somme, France 2002 | Link | In the night from January 10 to 11, 2002, Elodie Kulik (Dec 29, 1977 - Jan 10, 2002) was murdered. She was kidnapped, raped, and her body was burned. Her remains were left in a farmer's field (France). Her attacker(s) tried to burn away anything that could identify them but left behind a used condom and two cigarette butts. After many years, familial DNA found a match. The complete DNA profile from the condom matched the son of a man himself in prison for sexual assault. The son, Greg Wiart, was killed in a road crash a year and a half after Elodie’s murder. In 2013, French police arrested and jailed one of his Wiart's friends, Willy Bardon. Police believe his voice is on Elodie's 911 call. However, after a year and a half with no charges and no other evidence against him Bardon was freed. Bardon denies having anything to do with Elodie’s death. There appears to be no DNA to tie him to the victim or the crime scene. In April 2018, the papers in France reported that Bardon's case was sent back to the Somme Assize Court for kidnapping of Elodie Kulik with the added charges of rape and murder. Bardon remained free but under judicial control. Bardon (now 45) went on trial Nov 21 in Assize Court, Amiens, France. He faces life imprisonment. Bardon denied the kidnap, rape, and murder of Elodie Kulik. His voice was linked to the last phone call Elodie made to the emergency services. Police said that when they played the tape to Wiart's family, five members recognized his voice. The prosecution requested and received a 30-year sentence on Dec 6, 2019 for Willy Bardon in the Court of Assizes of the Somme for "kidnapping and kidnapping followed by death" of Elodie Kulik in 2002. They dropped the charges for rape and murder. The defense has indicated to appeal the verdict. They will also seek a change of venue for that appeal. Last check 12/2019. |
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| LaCombe, Brenda Jean Massachusetts, USA 1982 | Link | Brenda Jean LaCombe (1962 – 1982) went missing on May 16, 1982 from Lowell, Massachusetts. She was nineteen years old. Around 1245am on May 16, 1982 she left her grandmother’s house in the Francis Gatehouse Mill Apartment Complex, Lowell, Mass. On June 4, 1982, a jogger found her remains behind a stone wall on the side of Littleton County road off Interstate 495 in Harvard, Mass. As her body was decomposed, Brenda was identified by dental records. She had been badly beaten. Her body was partially naked. Due to the decomposition, the official cause of death was never established but her death was ruled unnatural. Nobody was ever arrested in her murder. According to her family, Brenda had no obvious reasons to be in or near Harvard. Police thought her remains had been out there for three weeks or longer. Her clothes had been shredded and her remains were scattered. All this was most likely done by animals. I have not found anything about traces or items found at the crime scene. At the time of her death, DNA was in its infancy. Hopefully all her clothes were properly preserved so we can check for DNA with the M-Vac. Brenda’s case crossed county lines. It stared in Lowell, Middlesex County, but the crime scene was in Harvard, Worcester County. Therefore, the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office leads the investigation. If you have any information please call the Worcester County DA’s office at (508) 755-8601. Last check 10/2019. |
| LaGrave, Edward Hamilton Indiana, USA 1952 | Link | Edward Hamilton LaGrave (Dec 12, 1921 – Sept 25, 1952), a used car dealer, was killed with three shots to the head in his office. He had three young children with the fourth on the way. LaGrave had called his wife around 845pm from the company. He told her that he would be late. He had a surprise for her upcoming birthday. LaGrave was shot in the right cheek, in the right temple, and in the back of his neck. There were no signs of a struggle. The bullets were fired at close range from a .32-caliber revolver. However, in other articles they mention a .22 or .25 caliber revolver. He was found on the floor inside his office. He was on his back and near his desk. His ring, insured for roughly $2000 at the time, and his watch were missing. His pockets were turned inside out, but his money belt with $3500 was still there. Coins were scattered on the floor. An uncapped fountain pen was found under his chair. He had an conditional sales contract on his desk to trade in a 1948 Lincoln four-door sedan for a 1951 blue Pontiac Catalina. No names, no identifiers. He attended a car auction the day before and was seen there with cash. That could have made him a target. No cars were missing from the lot. A car dealer near LaGrave told police that he had a strange encounter with three young men and a boy of about 13-15 years old that night. They wanted to sell him their car. He agreed to buy their ’47 Chevrolet twin-tone gray Fleetline with double spotlights for $700.– The interesting part was that when he wanted to give them a check, they asked for cash. As he didn’t have that much in the office, they just left. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Indianapolis Police Department at (1)317.327.3282. Last check 4/2020. |
| Lamplugh, Susanna "Suzy" J. London, UK 1986 | Link | Susanna "Suzy" J. Lamplugh (May 3, 1961 - missing July 28, 1986) was officially declared dead and presumed murdered in 1994. Suzy (25) was a realtor and had left her office in London to meet a client only known as Mr. Kipper. The case was cold for years. Then, in an unprecedented move, Scotland Yard said that John Cannan, a serial rapist and murderer, who is serving three life sentences, was the "only suspect" for the abduction and killing of Miss Lamplugh. This announcement ended the reinvestigation into Suzy's disappearance after the Crown Prosecution Service decided that there was not enough evidence to charge Cannan. The latest excavation took place in the garden of John Cannan's mother in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Scotland Yard said. Police searched for two weeks. They explored the garden and an area under the garage. Nobody ever stood trial in this case. John Cannan is serving life in prison for "the rape and murder of Shirley Banks, the attempted kidnapping of Julia Holman on the previous night, and the rape of a woman in Reading in 1986." Cannan has been interviewed about Suzy but denies any involvement. The latest excavation was carried about by fifteen police officers, an archaeologist, and ground-penetrating radar. DCS Richard Wood, who leads the homicide and major crime command, said:"The case remains open, and the Met remains committed to bringing Suzy’s killer to justice. We will continue to assess any new information that comes in.” Last check 11/2018. |
| Lapointe, Richard A. Connecticut, USA 1987 | Link | In 1992, Richard A. Lapointe was sentenced to life plus 60 years for the 1987 rape-murder of Mrs. Bernice Martin. Lapointe has Dandy walker Syndrome and is physically unable to carry out the crime which involved moving the body. This case features police misconduct (illegal wire taps), false confessions (Lapointe gave four and none match the scene), a disputed timeline, and forensic arson detection. A new trial was ordered for him in October 2012. On March 31, 2015, the Connecticut Supreme Court ordered a retrial. On April 10, 2015, Superior Court Judge Joan Alexander ordered Lapointe be released on $250,000 security bond. Lapointe stayed at an undisclosed location. On Oct 2, 2015, on International Wrongful Conviction Day, Lapointe was set free. The judge ruled that he cannot be retried. In March 2019, Lapointe started procedures to seek compensation for his wrongful conviction to the amount of $13.5mio. We close this wrongful conviction aspect of the Martin file but now we must work on it as a unsolved murder case. Someone killed Bernice Martin in 1987. I hope that she will not become a forgotten file. Richard Lapointe died Aug 4, 2020 of covid19 complications. Last check 8/2020. |
| Lee, Alice Louise Oregon, USA 1960 | Link | Alice Louise Lee (Jun. 3, 1953 – Aug. 29, 1960) was just 7 years old when she was murdered. She disappeared around 10am on August 29, 1960 from the bean field near Trent (Eugene, Oregon) where her parents worked. Her nude, partially buried body was found on September 16, 1960, relatively close to the bean field. She was found face down either with or without clothes wrapped around her neck. One article said her corduroy jacket was wrapped tightly around her neck. Another article states the clothes were stacked beside her. Physical evidence was not properly stored. It could make it impossible to use modern DNA analysis to help solve her case. Anyone with information about this case please call the Oregon State Police at 503-934-0163. Last check 11/2018. |
| Lee, John Kaniva, Australia 1990 | Link | In 1990, John Lee (14) and Fiona Burns (15) were hitchhiking across the South Australian-Victorian border. They were found stabbed to death on October 18, 1990. As the bodies were still fully clothed and the youngsters had barely any possessions, sexual assault and robbery were not considered as a motive. There are no solid leads in this double homicide case. The teens were last seen on October 10, 1990, at a truck stop at Bordertown, just over the SA-Victoria boundary. In 2014, the Victoria Police’s cold case squad said investigators were still frustrated by the lack of information. Last check 11/2018. |
| Lee County Jane Doe 2012 Alabama, USA 2010-2012 | Link | This child's partial skeletal remains were found on January 28, 2012 at a trailer park on Hurst Street, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. Authorities believe she was between 4-7 years old. She died between 2010-2012. Cause of death: possible homicide. If you have any information that can help the authorities identify this child, please contact: Opelika Police Department Investigative Services Division at (334)705-5220, the Secret Witness Hotline at (334)745-8665, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Call Center at 1-800-THE-LOST(843-5678). Last check 11/2018. |
| Lewis, Teekah Latres Washington, USA 1999 | Link | Teekah Latres Lewis who went missing on January 23, 1999, in Tacoma, Washington. A search was launched immediately. An off-duty police officer working at the bowling alley announced the missing toddler over the intercom, and people searched in the parking lot but Teekah was gone. On Jan 23, 2020 police revealed a possible clue they had in their files. It was found when a new person reviewed the old file. A white man was seen at the bowling alley. He was between 30-40 years old, brown curly hair, a mustache, and a pockmarked face. This man was seen by a witness who saw that man with a little girl. According to the papers, this man has never been positively identified. Tacoma Police ask anyone who remembers something that could help identify the man to contact Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County at 1-800-222-TIPS. If you have any information at all about this case, please contact the Tacoma Police Department at 1-253-798-4721. Teekah’s case number is 990231121. Last check 1/2020. |
| Liggins III, Otha Missouri, USA 1999 | Link | Otha Liggins III (Dec 17, 1971 – June 13, 1999) was shot to death around 5am on June 13, 1999, near the Club Casino, East St. Louis, Missouri. He died from one single gunshot to his chest. The motive was robbery. The only reporting about progress in this case was when a Washington Park man was held for questioning. However, he was released without any charges. There is a $5000 reward for information that will help the authorities solve the murder of Otha Liggins. If you have any information, please contact the East St. Louis Police Department at 618-482-6728. Last check 1/2021. |
| Lightfoot, Margaret London, UK 1975 | Link | On November 24, 1975, Margaret Lightfoot left her home in Loughton to walk her dog in nearby Epping Forest. She was seen by a neighbor. Margaret’s nude body was found by a police dog close to her house in a thicket among undergrowth. At that spot, several women had reported seeing a man streaking. Authorities think that Margaret was killed after she was punched in the face, stripped of her clothes, and sexually assaulted. Cause of death: strangulation with an object, her dog’s leash. Her rubber boots were found underneath her body. Examining them with modern technology for touch DNA might be the only way to advance this case. If you have any information please contact the UK Officers at 020 7230 4294, via 101 or @MetCC or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Last check 11/2018. |
| Little Miss Nobody Arizona, USA 1960 | Link | A schoolteacher found the partially decomposed body of a child half-buried near the intersection of Alamo and State Highway 93, Congress, Yavapai County, Arizona. According to original newspaper reports, she was dressed in white shorts, a checkered blouse, and had nail polish on her finger and toenails. She was wearing adult-sized flip-flops cut down to fit her little feet. The medical examiner said her body was too decomposed to “determine cause of death.” The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to identity "Little Miss Nobody.” She was between 2-7 years old (closer to 3-6), approx. 55 pounds, and 3 feet 6 inches. Her race is undetermined. If you have any information about this child please call Cold Case Investigator John Shannon at 928-777-7293 or leave an anonymous tip with Yavapai Silent Witness at 800-932-3232. Last check 11/2018. |
| Long, Vickie Florida, USA 1984 | Link | Vickie Long was murdered on September 10, 1984. She died of asphyxia due to blunt neck trauma. Todd Campbell, who was arrested for her murder was acquitted by DNA in 2010. The case remains unsolved. Last check 11/2018. |
| Loran, Michelle Frances Washington, USA 1990 | Link | Michelle Frances Loran (19), a young mother, went missing in the early morning hours of October 28, 1990. Around 2am, she was last seen at the Interstate 5 underpass a few blocks from her home in Kelso, Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington. Michelle’s skull was found in April 1996 in the woods east of I-5, Kalama, Washington. She was identified by dental records. Michelle had a non-cemetery burial service. If you have any information about Michelle Frances Loran please call the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) at 577-3092 or Crime Stoppers at 577-1206. Last check 11/2018. |
| Lost Soldiers of Fromellles WWII, France | Link | The bodies, which were buried by German forces, were excavated from six mass graves in 2008. 120 have been identified so far, check here for an overview Last check 11/2018. |
| Lowe, Eunice Shrivers Texas, USA 1976 | Link | On Sept. 17, 1976, bus ticket clerk Eunice Shrivers Lowe (Nov 11, 1920 - Sep 17, 1976) was killed at work at the Continental Railways Station in Bay City, Houston, Texas. Eunice was beaten with a pickax, stabbed with a broken glass bottle, robbed, and raped. The killer stole her car and about $3,000 in cash from the company. Sentenced was Mr. Jerry Hartfield however, he might be wrongfully convicted. As authorities do not have other suspects, we possibly face an unsolved rape-murder. Last check 11/2018. |
| Lu, Quang Toronto, Canada 2007 | Link | Lu disappeared in 2007. Despite finding the place where he was most likely murdered the case remains unsolved. Last check 11/2018. |
| Luciani, Albino Vatican 1978 | Link | Albino Luciani (Oct 17, 1912 – Sept 28, 1978), Pope John Paul I, died on Sept 28, 1978 after a papal reign of only 33 days. He was 65 years old. According to the Vatican, the cause of death was myocardial infarction. Luciani had a retinal thrombosis three years before his death. “This is really significant because it means the blood doesn’t circulate properly” Dr. Lina Petri, MD continues and explains the dangers: “It indicates that what happened in the eye could occur in the leg, the intestines or, the pulmonary artery. If there is a precedent it is serious, and one must be very careful, because a person can no longer be considered in full health.” On the day of his death, Albino Luciani was walking around in the Papal apartment to aid his swollen ankles. He had told his Secretary John Magee that he wasn't feeling well. While walking, Magee heard him coughing harshly. When he checked, the Pope told him he had felt a sudden pain in his chest. By walking, the Pope probably dislodged a thrombus, a prop. This prop then traveled upwards to his lungs causing the sudden chest pain. The prop however, was not big enough to cause instant death but it is an indication, supportive of a massive and fatal pulmonary embolus that came later in the evening. Despite not feeling well, harsh coughing, and sudden chest pain, the Pope is left alone for at least two hours that evening. He retires around 920pm. The next morning, Sister Vincenza Taffarel finds the Pope dead in bed. Author and journalist John Cornwell thinks the Pope died hours before he was found and that his death scene was most likely staged to make it seem more natural. That plan was based on panic and remorse for which Pope dies alone on the floor with one Secretary out and the other didn’t notice? How will they ever explain that yes, they knew the Pope complained about chest pains but no, they didn’t give the Vatican Health Services the heads-up? Many people feel we do not know the truth about Luciani’s death. I agree. No Head of State, in fact nobody, should be left alone after complaining of sudden chest pains. The Vatican isn’t blameless in Luciani’s death. I do believe they dropped the ball in not tending to its new Pope properly. In that sense it is guilty of neglect. I hope that one day the Vatican will come clean about the exact cause of death of Albino Luciani and his health. Until that day, the cloud of suspicion remains. Last check 11/2018. |
| Luhrsen, Herman Edward Wilhelm Wisconsin, 1937 USA | Link | On Feb12, 1937, around 845pm, Luhrsen was working at the Wisconsin gas station he owned. He eard the door to the gas station open but it isn’t clear if he could see the door open. We know an armed man came in to most likely rob the gas station and/or Luhrsen. His face was masked with a dark handkerchief. He aimed his nickel-plated gun at Luhrsen and demanded he handed over the money. We do know Luhrsen himself that he was punished by his impatient robber for being slow to hand over his own money. He got shot in the stomach area to force him comply. The robber removed either $22 or $23 from his overall pocket. Luhrsen was still fully conscious when Beloit Police interviewed him. He said the robber was male, mid-30s, 6 feet tall, and about 155 lbs. He said the robber was “raggedly clad” wearing a light-colored hat but no overcoat. He might have worn glasses but he didn’t get a good look at his face. Because the robber had no overcoat, authorities thought he might have had a get-away car nearby. What happens now only seems possible in slow-motion: the robber is leaving, as per the papers Luhrsen crawls to the back room (I thought he was behind his desk somewhere) where he kept a .22 caliber revolver (where? in the desk drawer? Some articles say it was a .32), then he crawls towards the station and the robber is still there. He is in the gas station’s doorway apparently in no hurry to leave and in no fear of being seen. Luhrsen aims and shoots twice. Only then does the robber leave but he does not fire back. So did he still have his own gun or not? This is weird-robber behaviour if you ask me. So maybe this wasn’t a robbery at all. There was also speculation that Luhrsen was actually shot with his own weapon, a .22 (or .32) that was kept at the gas station. “There is every possibility that Luhrsen was not actually held up,” then-Sheriff Paul Johnson from Rockford, said. Luhrsen fired two shots. One bullet was found inside the gas station. It hit a fire extinguisher near the door. Where did bullet number two go? Authorities had examined Luhrsen’s gun and established it had indeed fired two bullets. Luhrsen crawls to the phone, calls his wife, she calls Marshall Theodore Graves, who calls Deputy Sheriff William Gottfried. Graves arrives at the gas station and accompanies Luhrsen to Beloit Memorial Hospital. Luhrsen passes away around 123am on Valentine’s Day, Feb 14, 1937. He was surrounded by his family. Because of the slow-motion robbery, people thought Luhrsen tried to kill himself or he knew his killer. In each case, we lack motive. On Feb 15, authorities were able to rule out attempted suicide. Luhrsen was killed with a .38 caliber weapon. Luhrsen owned a .22. Another interesting detail was revealed: the .38 bullet that killed Luhrsen was apparently an old bullet. It had been in the gun’s chamber for a while and that gun had not been used in a long time. So are we talking about maybe an antique weapon or a weapon that serves as part of a collection versus a weapon that serves to protect oneself? There is no further information in this case. Last check 11/2018. |
| Lukander, Anita Mae Carter Florida, USA 1988 | Link | On March 17, 1988 Anita Mae Carter Lukander (22) vanished from her Atlantic Beach home in Florida. Her remains were found ten days later. The cause of death was strangulation. Anita’s hands were bound and she suffered severe mutilations. She was gagged with a white shirt. Anita was identified by her dental records. Two fishermen found her along the Intracoastal Waterway in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. The authorities said she had been in the water for several days. Peter Johnstone was wrongfully convicted for Anita’s first-degree murder. He was incarcerated since Aug 1995 and acquitted in 1997. If you have any information please contact the FBI or, call 1-800-225-5324 or, call your local police department referring to the 1988 Anita Lukander murder. Last check 4/2019. |
| Lundgren, Amber Elaine North Carolina, USA 1997 | Link | Amber Elaine Lundgren (Feb 7, 1977 – June 7, 1997) was last seen June 7, 1997, leaving a nightclub called Bar Code on 81 Broadway Street, Asheville, North Carolina. She was just 20 years old. Authorities believe that Amber disappeared between 230 and 330am. Her body was found on Azalea Road in East Asheville. Amber had a single stab wound to her neck “She also had defensive wounds on her arms, hands, and legs,” Det. Welborn said. “It appears to us her clothing was removed after her death.” According to the papers, no DNA evidence was found at the crime scene or on the victim’s body. Det. Welborn said that there was no evidence to support that Amber was sexually assaulted. I assume there is a rape kit. If we have a rape kit from 1997 there is good reason to re-examine it with all the advances made in forensic sciences. The detective further said that Amber’s killer carried her towards a small drainage ditch as he knew that running water would covered up her body. Did we find the first crime scene or do we only have the secondary crime scene e.g. the spot where her remains were found? Do we know whether Amber was dead when she was thrown into the water or, did she drown? Was the knife found that made the stabbing wound? If you have any information please call the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110. Last check 6/2020. |
| Lutz, Tracie De Ann Texas, USA 1990 | Link | Tracie De Ann Lutz was killed in 1990. Dennis Anderson, a convicted killer who federal authorities believed was responsible for her murder, was found hanged in a Pensacola motel room in late 2010. Last check 11/2018. |
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| MacPherson, Duncan Alvin Saskatoon, Canada 1989 | Link | The case of Duncan Alvin MacPherson (February 3, 1966 – August 9, 1989) started as a missing person case. He was last seen in the summer of 1989. His body was found in a gletsjer in 2003. His remains were cremated on August 4, 2003. Duncan was only 23 years old. On July 18, 2006 the Austrian statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit in Duncan's death expired. According to the Austrian authorities they did everything inn their power to investigate Duncan's death. Last check 12/2018. |
| Madvig, Connie Sue Texas, USA 1977 | Link | On June 27, 1977, Connie Sue Madvig (18) was found in a wooded area near Aldine Westfield and East Cypresswood in Spring, Texas. She had been stabbed to death. Connie was last seen alive on June 23, 1977, walking to a store after leaving her parents’ home in the 23900 block of Spring Briar Lane. Anyone with information can contact Houston Crime Stoppers at 1-713-222-8477 or call the Harris County Cold Case Unit at 1-713-967-5911. Despite a call from the authorities for help it remains unsolved. Last check 12/2018. |
| Man in the Iron Mask France 1703 | Link | If I were to re-investigate this cold case to find out the unknown prisoner’s identity I would not start where others did or, still do. If you start with his possible identity you get tangled up in all the gossip, speculations and movie twists. Start with the men in the background and the facts: who had the power to arrest this man and to incarcerate him in a high security facility? If you give an unknown prisoner a secret life and keep their identity hidden, why issue a death certificate? This tells me that the identity of the unknown prisoner was getting less and less important. If you check where the prisoner was held you see the correctional facilities drop down in security grading. Between each transport, his security detail was downgraded. Why? The ministry changed. Minister of War Louvois was succeeded by his son, Barbezieux. During his life, Louvois considered the unknown prisoner such a personal threat that he ordered his incarceration for life. Under Barbezieux, all security measures were downgraded. It indicates the threat was over or, the importance was personal. The best Barbezieux could do was to keep the unknown prisoner incarcerated. If not, someone would question his father's actions. To recap: We need to start with the Minister of War, Louvois. Last check 12/2018. |
| Manchester female skeleton Manchester, UK 2011 | Link | In 2011, female skeletal remains were found on a construction site in Manchester, UK. Despite facial reconstruction, the victim known now as "Angel Meadows" remains unidentified. Forensic tests showed the woman was Caucasian, born in the early 1950s and was between 5ft 1in and 5ft 7in. There is DNA and the authorities are using familial DNA. It is believed she was killed between 1975 and 1988. Detectives think she was beaten to death and possibly sexually assaulted as she was naked from the waist down. A piece of Guinness memorabilia was found discovered near her remains. The carpet she was covered by seemed to fit a Ford Cortina. It had a hole for a gear stick. In 2015, she was laid to rest in an unmarked grave in a state-paid service that was attended only by two detectives who have spent four years working on her unsolved murder case. Anyone with information about the case can contact the GMP cold case review unit on 0161 856 5961 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Last check 12/2018. |
| Mankin, Margarette Laverne Mullins Texas, USA 1987 | Link | Margarette Laverne Mullins Mankin (July 16, 1927 – Nov 2, 1987) was found dead on Nov. 2, 1987. Mankin (60) was murdered inside her home in North Duncanville, Texas. Mankin was stabbed to death. She had apparently surprised a burglar. Mankin had multiple stab and slash wounds on her arms and body. She had many defensive wounds. She put up a fight with her attacker. The coroner estimated she had been stabbed at least 20 times. The murder weapon was never found. There is very little information online (or it is behind paywalls) I have not found if police think the weapon came from the Mankin kitchen or that the burglar came armed with a knife. I did find that three jewelry boxes and cash were missing from the home and rooms were ransacked. Laverne Mankin was a retired assistant principal at Duncanville High School, Texas. She began teaching in Duncanville in 1954, became the assistant principal at Duncanville High in 1971, and retired in 1986. Her students and her school have tributes online where she is remembered. Last check 4/2020. |
| Martin, Bernice Connecticut, USA 1987 | Link | On March 8, 1987, fire fighters were called to the Mayfair Gardens Elderly Housing Complex, Manchester, Connecticut. They found Mrs. Bernice Martin (88) barely breathing and badly beaten. She died later that evening in the hospital. The fire department found the front door locked but the glass sliding door in the back was open. The curtain that should have been on the sliding door was on the floor. A pried open latch on the rear screen door was clearly the point of entry. Mrs. Martin was lying near the entrance of the bedroom, naked, except for some shredded clothing on her upper body. There was a piece of red fabric tied to a piece of bluish gray fabric tightly knotted with Boy Scout knots around her neck and arms. She had 10 less severe stab wounds in the back, and 1 three-inch deep stab wound in the abdomen. All Mrs. Martin’s wounds were suffered premortem, i.e., while she was still alive. During the autopsy, the medical examiner concluded that Mrs. Martin had been strangled with a blunt object. There was also evidence of sexual assault; however, a blunt object caused the vaginal trauma. No semen was found in her body. The blunt weapon was never found. The assault had started in the bedroom. Semen and blood were found on the bed. A knife blade was found in the bedding. It later tested negative for blood. What may have been a charred handle of the knife was found in the living room. It also tested negative for blood. However, it was never conclusively established whether the knife blade was part of the murder weapon or not. A pair of men’s gloves was found in the bedroom. The left glove was found on the left side of the bed above the bloodstain. The right glove was found to the left of the bed on the floor. They did not belong to Mrs. Martin. The attacker had set several fires. One was set on the living room couch, one near the refrigerator door handle, and one near a kitchen drawer handle. Unfortunately, no fingerprints were found. Police did take a partial print from the handle of the glass sliding door of a neighbouring apartment, where someone had cut the screen door the night before. In 1992, Richard A. Lapointe was sentenced to life plus 60 years for this 1987 rape-murder. A new trial was ordered in Oct 2012. The Connecticut Supreme Court heard the State's appeal Sept 17, 2013. On March 31, 2015, the Connecticut Supreme Court ordered a retrial. On Oct 2, 2015, on International Wrongful Conviction Day, Richard Lapointe was set free. The judge ruled that he cannot be retried. With Lapointe out of the equation, we face a cold case. There is a rape kit and evidence pieces that can be tested for DNA. Someone killed Bernice Martin in 1987. I hope that she will not become a forgotten file. Richard Lapointe died Aug 4, 2020 of covid19 complications. Last check 8/2020. |
| Martin, Dennis Lloyd Tennessee, USA 1969 | Link | Dennis Lloyd Martin (6) went missing on June 14, 1969 from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. He was last seen around 4pm playing hide-n-seek in Spence Field near the Appalachian Trail. He went to hide behind a bush in the area and then he vanished. After five minutes, the Martin family started to search for Dennis. That search expanded to more than 1400 people include the National Guard and Special Forces. Despite all efforts, no traces were found. The search was hindered by heavy rain and mist the next day. The rain could have washed away any traces and frankly, 1400 people may have disturbed any traces were there in the first place. The search was ultimately abandoned on June 29 and officially closed on September 14, 1969. Dennis Lloyd Martin was born on June 20, 1962. He is white with dark brown, wavy hair. He has brown eyes and no known distinctive body features. If you have any information about Dennis Lloyd Martin’s case please contact the Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation at 615-744-4000. Last check 12/2018. |
| Martinez, Brenda Harvey Lee Michigan, USA 1988 | Link | Brenda Lee Harvey Martinez (23) disappeared on Dec. 22, 1988, in Flint, Michigan. She had just lost her mother and the family was grieving. According to the papers, Brenda said that she was going to use a pay phone at Fenton and West Atherton roads, Flint. She put on her coat and went outside. She never returned. Her snow-covered, frozen body was found near Tobaggan Hill in Holloway Reservoir Regional Park on Jan. 5, 1989. The authorities still refuse to reveal the cause of death (crucial to the investigation) but have labelled her case a homicide. However, nobody has ever been charged for her murder. The case remains unsolved. Last check 12/2018. |
| Martinko, Michelle Marie Iowa, USA 1979 | Link | Michelle Marie Martinko was found dead on Dec 20, 1979. She was repeatedly stabbed in her face and chest. Police found her body in the family Buick in the parking lot of the Westdale Mall, Iowa. Police said there was no sign of a sexual assault, but she had wounds that indicated she fought with her attacker. In Oct 2006, police announced they had developed the suspect’s DNA. However, no match was found in the national Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). In May 2017, Cedar Rapids Police Department released a suspect composite sketch based on that DNA. On Dec 19, 2018, police announced an arrest. Jerry Lynn Burns (64) was arrested 12/19/2018 and faces first-degree murder charges. A covert DNA sample was matched to blood found at the crime scene. Police questioned Burns at work in Manchester, Iowa where he denied killing Martinko. He could not offer an alternative explanation for why his DNA was found at the crime scene. Burns again denied killing Martinko when he appeared by video for his arraignment. He requested court-appointed counsel. The judge ordered a $5 million cash-only bond. The preliminary hearing was on Dec 28, 2018. Trial was set for Oct 14, 2019 in Linn County District Court. The trial was moved out of Linn County after the prosecution decided not to resist change of venue. Burns will now face trial by jury in the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport. The jury selection started Feb 10, 2020. On Feb 24, 2020 the jury found Burns guilty of murder in the first degree. Sentencing was scheduled for April 17, 2020. Due to COVID19, sentencing is pushed back until June 19 and then to Aug 7, 2020. Burns received the mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was ordered to pay victim restitution of $150'000 to the estate of Michelle Marie Martinko or her heirs. The defense is seeking a restitution hearing. They also find an appeal on Sept 29, 2020. Last check 9/2020. |
| Maybury, Kylie Maria Antonia East Preston, Australia 1984 | Link | Kylie Maria Antonia Maybury (1978 – Nov 6, 1984) died of asphyxiation/suffocation while she was raped by an adult male. DNA was used to eliminate suspects and to scan databases in search of a match. On June 9, 2016 police arrested Gregory Keith Davies (73). Davies was charged with one count of rape, one count of murder, and one count of false imprisonment. Davies was remanded in custody to face a committal hearing in May 2017. He pled guilty on May 29, 2017. In September, he was attacked in prison. Davies appeared in court Nov 27, 2017. He was remanded for sentence in December. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 28 years. Davies may be eligible for parole in 2045 at the age of 101. Last check 12/2018. |
| McCray, Cynthia Denise Virginia, USA 1984 | Link | In 2010, William Ray Hagy Jr. was sentenced to life for the 1984 murder of Cynthia McCray. There is hardly anything online about her. Should you have any information about her such as hobbies, dreams, memories, maybe even a photograph, please contact me. |
| McCullough, Brandon Tyree Georgia, USA 2009 | Link | Brandon Tyree McCullough (25) was killed outside his Oaks of Brandlewood apartment in Savannah (Georgia) shortly before 8pm on December 27, 2009. He had a gunshot wound to his head. If you have any information call the anonymous Crime Stoppers service at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Police investigators can be reached confidentially at 912-525-3124. Last check 12/2018. |
| McLeod, David New Hampshire, USA 1989 | Link | On Jan 14, 1989, a fire to a multi-unit apartment building claimed the lives of Carl Hina (49), his wife Lori (26), daughter Sara (12) and daughter Lillian (4m). The medical examiner ruled they died of smoke inhalation. David McLeod told people on the night of the fire that he “torched the Hilton.” That is a nickname for the apartment building where the Hina Family lived. McLeod was questioned repeatedly by police. It’s not clear what connection, if any, David McLeod had with the Hina family. A retired Keene police detective said that investigators at that time believed that McLeod started the fire to get back at his then-girlfriend and a man who may or may not have had a relationship with her. Both his suspected targets lived in the same eight-unit building where the Hinas died. McLeod was held without bond since his 2010 arrest. A mistrial was declared on Dec 19, 2013. A retrial was scheduled for April 14, 2014. However, the New Hampshire Attorney General announced on Feb 13, 2014 that after a thorough review, the decision has been made to forego the April 2014 retrial and avoid a double jeopardy issue. This way they preserve the State's ability to retry McLeod in the future should additional evidentiary and legal avenues develop. This case hinges on forensic arson detection. Last check 12/2018. |
| McMahan, Janis Petkas Texas, USA 1984 | Link | On September 28, 1984, the badly decomposed bodies of John Robert Buckels (38) and Janis Petkas McMahan (37) were found along Old Highway 105 near Cleveland, Montgomery County, Texas. Both died of gunshot wounds. During the first investigation blood evidence was discovered and collected by the Houston Police Department. DNA testing was not available yet. The blood evidence remained stored in the Houston Crime Lab for decades. In July 2009, DNA testing linked to Seldon Wayne Colvin, one of the original persons of interest detectives identified in the first investigation. Colvin was found guilty of capital murder in Buckels’ death and guilty of murder in McMahan’s death. He was sentenced to life in prison for the capital murder and to 40 years for the murder conviction. His sentences run concurrently. Last check 12/2018. |
| McPherson, Valerie Lorane Evans Texas, USA 1991 | Link | Valerie Lorane Evans McPherson (Oct 16, 1958 – Aug 05, 1991) was stabbed to death around 8am on Aug 5, 1991, while jogging along Contour Drive in Olmos Park, San Antonio, Texas. Authorities said that she was stabbed nine times in her stomach and in her back. She had been able to give police a description of her attacker. If Valerie’s clothes are still preserved they should be tested for touch DNA with the M-Vac especially where the attacker’s hand might have touched her. He might have held on to one of her shoulders while stabbing her. It would be useful to know whether the attacker was left or right-handed. The contusion spot on her arm might be from him grabbing her. That sleeve should be tested for touch DNA as well. Last check 12/2018. |
| McQueen, Albert Ray Kentucky, USA 1979 | Link | Albert Ray McQueen (Dec 3, 1955 - April 28, 1980) went missing from Eastern State Hospital, a Kentucky mental institution, for six weeks before he was reported missing. Apparently, he walked away from the hospital on March 23, 1979. He was reported missing on May 2, 1979. The institution hid behind privacy laws to explain the delay. McQueen was committed after a Jan 19, 1979 arrest for theft. McQueen had been diagnosed as paranoid, subject to delusions, was stable when taking medications, but in and out of institutions. On Feb 22, 1979, Judge Julia Tackett ordered McQueen committed. The theft charge was dismissed as McQueen was found incompetent to stand trial. McQueen’s remains were found in the Red River Gorge in Clay City, KY, in May 1980. He was shot in the back of the head. Then, he was either pushed or fell into the gorge. McQueen was identified by his glasses, dental records, and a hospital jacket with “Eastern State Hospital” on the back. Foul play is suspected. Last check 4/2020. |
| McRoberts, Gregory S. Michigan, USA 1991 | Link | In 1991, Gregory S. McRoberts was struck by a car while riding his bike. The driver left Gregory to die. Gregory's body was found in 1992. In 2005, a letter was sent to Gregory's parents apparently written by a remorseful driver. The authorities are still on the look out for that driver. You can find the text of the letter here. The case remains unsolved. Last check 12/2018. |
| Mendez, Barbara Wisconsin, USA 1982 | Link | On April 28, 1982, Barbara Mendez (Feb 21, 1949 - April 28, 1982) was found bludgeoned to death inside the Park City Credit Union (Minocqua, Wisconsin). Husband, Robin D. Mendez, was arrested in 2018 and charged with first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty to his wife's murder and said he has an alibi. He waived his jury trial and got a trial by judge. On Dec 13, 2018 parties in court discussed motive. Acknowledged by the defense, Robin Mendez had an affair with a 15-year-old teenager. "The affair began in the summer of 1981 and ended in the fall of 1982. Nothing stopped it from happening, even the murder." Both parties argued why the affair should or should now be allowed as evidence during trial. Judge Jill Falstad decided to allow it as it goes back to intent. Opening arguments started April 8, 2019. On April 30, 2019 he was found guilty. Marathon County Circuit Judge Jill Falstad determined Mendez had a motive to kill his wife. He feared the discovery of his sexual abuse of then minor Jodi (Lesert) Rolloff. She said the “court finds the two inmates’ information credible.” The only explanation for them having those details was Robin Mendez himself (see blog posts for explanation). Judge Falstad said the “court finds Robin Mendez guilty of first-degree intentional homicide of Barbara Mendez.” On July 23, 2019 Robin Mendez was sentenced to serve life in prison. In addition, Judge Falstad ordered Mendez to have no contact with one daughter. He will be credited with 354 days in jail. Last check 8/2019. |
| Meredith, Trisha Indiana, USA 1986 | Link | Trisha Meredith (19) had just left her mom’s home to move into her first apartment when she was murdered. She was found in the laundry room. Stabbed 15 times and her throat was cut. Her killer is someone she knew since the multiple stabbing points to a personalized attack. The laundry room was enclosed, quiet, and someone had to know that not many people would be around. If you have any information about this case, call the IMPD Cold Case Unit at 327-3475 or 327-3068. Last check 12/2018. |
| Merryfield, Deanna Michelle Texas, USA 1990 | Link | Deanna Michelle Merryfield (13) has been missing from Killeen, Bell County, Texas since July 22, 1990. She is white, approx. 5′ 2″ – 5′ 5″ (62 – 65 Inches) and between 108-120 lbs. Her hair is strawberry blond and she has a scar on her upper lip. On one website her eyes are hazel, on another green. Apparantly, she broke her lower left arm 2-3 years before she went missing. Dental records and DNA are available. Deanna has several tattoos. One is from her last name “Merryfield” with an unknown date placed on her neck. I am not sure where on her neck. Another tattoo is a yellow rose with “Texas Born” on her back. Again, no details as to exact placement on her back. Last, she has a cross with lines on her right ankle. The evening that she went missing, she quietly left her grandmother's house and went to see her twin sister. According to Rebecca, Deanna showed up around 330am. She was in a brown/bronze four-door car with two men. The girls spoke for a while and then, Deanna left with those two men in their car after her uncle woke up. She was never seen again. If you have any information please call the Killeen Police Department at 1(254) 501-8860. Last check 10/2020. |
| Miera Jr., Stephen Maurice California, USA 1974 | Link | Stephen Maurice Miera Jr (July 11, 1928 - Aug 2, 1974) was found bludgeoned to death in his Hawthorne (CA) real estate and insurance agency. His body was found by an employee on August 3rd, 1974. Miera was last seen alive by employees the night before. Before Miera got involved in real estate, he worked as an engineer. He left Albuquerque in 1959 to work at the Space Technical Labs in Inglewood, CA. He also worked for Lear-Siegler Corp. in Santa Monica (CA) and North American Aviation in Downey (CA). The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head. The murder weapon was a hammer that was kept in the office for posting real estate signs. Robbery is not suspected as primary motive. If that hammer was preserved it should be tested for touch DNA. According to police, Miera had a habit of working alone late at night and according to employees, he was doing exactly that on the night he died. No arrest was ever made in this case. If you have any information contact the Hawthorne Police Department at (310) 349-2700. Last check 4/2020. |
| Miley, Marion E. Kentucky, USA 1941 | Link | Golf champion Marion E. Miley (27) and her mother Elsie E. Miley were killed during a robbery at the Lexington Country Club (Kentucky) on Sunday, September 28, 1941. Three men were arrested, charged, and two years later they all died in the electric chair for these murders. Some believe that one of these three men, Bob Anderson, was wrongfully executed. However Tom Penney, the gun man, gave the evidence needed to prove Anderson’s guilt. William J. Buchanan (1926 – 2005) was the son of Warden Jesse Buchanan who presided over the three executions. The warden was a fierce advocate for capital punishment. However, the Miley case changed that. William had the opportunity to talk to all three men. And, he had access to his father’s papers and files. He wrote a book called “Execution Eve” about the case, the trial, and the executions of these three men. Last check 12/2018. |
| Millan, Melissa Connecticut, USA 2014 | Link | Melissa Millan (Oct 13, 1960 – Nov 20, 2014) was out jogging on the evening of Nov 20, 2014 on a widely used trail in Simsbury when she was attacked and stabbed in the chest. The case went cold. Last year, the Cold Case Unit of the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office and the FBI revisited the crime scene, no new evidence was found. In 2018, William Winters Leverett walked into Simsbury PD and said that he wanted to confess to the crime. He has a record. He moved to Connecticut from Colorado where in 2010 he plead guilty to fourth degree sexual assault of a child. The specifics of those charges have not been released by the Colorado police; he did not serve any prison time, was placed on probation, and fined $438. He was required to give a DNA sample and register as a sex offender. Police believe there is no other perpetrator of the crime, in particular since Leverett was able to give information that would only be known to the killer. He took police to the barn on a property that he had lived at the time of the murder; there he showed them on of the gloves that he got rid of, the glove had DNA on it matching Melissa Millan’s. Leverett has plead not guilty and waived his right to a probable cause hearing. He was due back in court Dec 6, 2018. Covid19 postponed an appearance. On Oct 10, he rejected a plea deal meaning that the case will go to trial. No date has been set yet. Last check 10/2020. |
| Miller, Gwen Vivian South Dakota, USA 1968 | Link | Gwen Vivian Miller (Nov 4, 1907 - Feb 29, 1968) was murdered inside her home in Rapid City, South Dakota. She never married and had no children. Gwen (60) worked as a hospital pharmacist at the Bennett-Clarkson Memorial Hospital (now Rapid City Regional) in Rapid City. Her colleagues went to her home when she didn't show up for work. They were afraid that she was sick. Gwen had diabetes. She was found in bed and it looked as if she had died in her sleep. There were no signs of a struggle. When police arrived, they saw the back window of her home smashed in. An autopsy showed Gwen had been raped and strangled. Evidence was properly preserved and with modern technology DNA was retrieved. Forensic genealogy then gave police the lead they coveted. Eugene Carroll Field is responsible for Gwen’s murder. Probable cause exists to arrest Field for first degree murder, however, Field passed away in 2009. Field had not been on the police radar as a suspect in this case before. The Rapid City Police Department has now closed Gwen's murder file, and cleared the case by exceptional means. Last check 6/2019. |
| Miller, Linda Ann California/Alaska, USA 1973 | Link | Linda Ann Miller (July 3, 1954 – last seen July 1, 1973) was nineteen when she was last seen. Her last known location was San Rafael, California. Whether that was where she lived or where she was born, isn’t clear. Together with a male friend, she took the Greyhound bus in 1973 to go to Guadalajara, Mexico. His name may be or at least phonetically sounds like “Cary Kristal.” Nobody has heard from Linda since she left in July of 1973. Her file was added to NamUs on July 27, 2011. At the time of writing, the NamUs profile does not indicate that they have her DNA or dental records on file. If you have any information about this case please contact the Marin County Sheriff’s Office at 1(415) 499-7278. Linda’s Agency Case Number is: SO01-6009 and her Missing Person file number in NamUs is #MP11802. Last check 8/2019. |
| Mitchell, Jeffrey Vaughn California, USA 2006 | Link | Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Vaughn Mitchell (May 28, 1968 – Oct 27, 2006) was killed Oct 27, 2006 with his service revolver while on duty. Evidence at the crime scene showed Mitchell fought for his life. Nobody was ever arrested. His case was never solved. Early in the morning on Oct 27, 2006, Mitchell was patrolling the rural area of Sacramento County near Meiss and Dillard Roads, California. Around 330am, using his car’s computer, he contacted dispatch. He was going to stop a white Chevrolet van without license plates for a vehicle code violation. The number of occupants is unclear. Not long after, dispatch did a welfare check. When there was no reply, other officers were immediately sent to Mitchell’s location. They found Mitchell mortally wounded. He had been shot in the head with his service weapon. He was transported to UC Davis Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 445am. The white van was no longer at the crime scene, of course. Later in the day, it was found abandoned in the Cosumnes River about 20 miles from the crime scene. Police found two bodies inside that van. They had died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities think someone was busy dumping these bodies and they were interrupted by Mitchell’s traffic stop. I have not read if any items were found inside that white van. If you have any information, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov Last check 5/2020. |
| Mitchell, Sherrlynn Leigh Hill Victoria, Australia 1973 | Link | On Nov 22, 1973 Sherrlynn Leigh Hill Mitchell (16) left home in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to meet a friend at the bus stop. When this friend’s bus arrived Sherrlynn was not there. She has been missing since then. She did not return to her job at the Ballarat Woollen Mills, did not collect her wages, and did not pick up her holiday pay. There is speculation whether she might have run away or, got hit in an accident and is somewhere buried as a Jane Doe. Her DNA is available to be compared to her mother’s, Betty Hill. If you have any information please contact the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre at 1800-000634. The Agency Case Number: AUCBnmpcc0005. Last check 6/2019. |
| Mogila-Lisowska, Iwona Maria Lodz, Poland 1992 | Link | Iwona Maria Mogila-Lisowska (31) disappeared from Lodz, Poland, on November 11, 1992. Iwona was born on August 22, 1961, in Wroclaw (Breslau). She was white, dark brown hair, grey/green eyes, and 5’5″ (165 cm.) Foul play is suspected. Iwona was declared dead on December 22, 2002. Last check 12/2018. |
| Moore, Alfred Leeds, UK 1951 | Link | Two on duty UK police officers were gunned down in cold blood on July 15, 1951. Alfred Moore was convicted for those murders and executed at Leeds Prison Feb 6, 1952. The main piece of evidence against Moore was the deposition given by one of the shot policemen, Constable Arthur Gordon Jagger, who died shortly after. This case is riddled with police misconduct. Significant public outcry and the tireless efforts from Moore's daughters have led to various collaborations to clear Moore's name. After sending a Freedom of Information request to West Yorkshire Police, Moore's daughter was told that the police force still holds several exhibits which may have helped send her father to the gallows. She hopes the exhibits can be re-examined to help convince the Criminal Cases Review Commission to reopen her father’s case. Steve Lawson, assisted by retired judge Patrick Robertshaw, is preparing for a second application to the CCRC in 2019. Last check 12/2018. |
| Moore, Andy California, USA 2000 | Link | Andy Moore was murdered in his studio apartment on the corner of Ash and 8th Avenue in downtown San Diego, California, USA. Police believe that Andy was killed on Sept. 9, 2000. His apartment had been ransacked, and a set of expensive cutlery had been stolen along with the victim's red 1994 Suzuki Katana motorcycle, which turned up abandoned in the nearby Golden Hill neighborhood weeks later. At the time of his death, Moore was employed as a chef at a Gaslamp Quarter restaurant. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Last check 12/2018. |
| Moore, Charles Eddie Mississippi, USA 1964 | Link | On May 2, 1964, Charles Eddie Moore (19), a college student, and Henry Hezekiah Dee (19), a mill worker, were hitchhiking. They were picked up the KKK. The two young men were abducted, interrogated, and tortured in a nearby forest. Then they were locked in a trunk of a car, driven across state lines, chained to a Jeep motor and train rails, and dropped alive into the Mississippi River to die. Moore and Dee’s remains were discovered on July 12-13, 1964 during the frantic FBI search for James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, the three civil rights workers who disappeared June 21. When it was discovered that the bodies were those of two other black men and not those of the three civil rights workers media interest evaporated and the press moved on. The FBI investigated the Moore/Dee case and arrested two suspects in November 1964. However, the district attorney concluded there was insufficient evidence for prosecution. The case was dropped by local authorities. In 2007, Klansman and former police officer James Ford Seale was arrested in connection with the Moore/Dee murders. Seale was sentenced to three life sentences for one count of conspiracy to kidnap two persons and two counts of kidnapping where the victims were not released alive. He was incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he died in 2011. Last check 12/2018. |
| Morey, Susan Jessica Illinois 1990 USA | Link | Susan Jessica Morey (Aug 13, 1962 – June 18, 1990) was found stabbed to death near the tennis courts in Jones Park in East St. Louis, Illinois. She had been stabbed several times in the chest. Her throat was slashed. There is not much available about this case. Susan was separated from her husband. They had three small children. I am not sure whether the husband was cleared by police. Her family said that she had a boyfriend in East St. Louis. I do not know whether he was cleared or not. Susan used drugs and that was most likely the reason why she was in the park. The family remembers that there was DNA underneath Susan’s fingernails. Whether this has been run through CODIS and what the results were, I do not know. I have not found anything yet about her clothes (whether they were preserved or not) or the murder weapon (was that found or not) so there are still questions to answer. Did she ever express fear for someone, did anyone see anything at all? What about her clothes? Was the murder weapon found? Too many open questions. if you have any information call the East St. Louis Police Department (IL) at (1)618-482-6721. Last check 2/2020. |
| Mortensen, Dean Curtis Alberta, Canada 1992 | Link | Dean Curtis Mortensen went missing in the the morning of January 23, 1992. He had been in a pub called ‘The Ship’ at Lister Hall on campus. Dean was a first year general science student at the University of Alberta St. Joseph’s College (SJC) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. On Jan 22, 1992, Dean used an ATM to withdraw $20 and that was all he carried that night. What exactly happened that night and in what order? What did he drink, how much, when was he found to be missing, when was he reported missing? These questuons do not get answered when you read the papers currently online and not behind paywalls. Apprarently he did drink, left the pub either alone or with others, and then started the walk back to the dorm. During that walk, he was left alone and was never seen again. The night that Dean Curtis Mortensen vanished he was wearing the following clothing: Nike running shoes, faded blue jeans, and a dark blue St. Joe’s Rangers hockey jersey. He also wore his “Grande Cache Bantam Elks Hockey” crested leather jacket with white leather sleeves, gold leather shoulders, and white leather collar. One sleeve has ‘Dean’ printed on it, the other sleeve has ‘Defence’ on it. I have not read anywhere that this very unique leather jacket was ever found. His St. Joe’s Ranger crested dark blue baseball cap was later found by a librarian on Jan 31, 1992. It was in an alley near 108th street and Saskatchewan Drive close to High Level bridge. This only clue might hint at Dean wandering around and off campus. At the same time, someone could have stolen it from Dean and discarded it elsewhere. There is of course the chance that Dean is buried somewhere as a John Doe. According to Edmonton Police he was 19 years old, the papers say 18. I will update this as soon as I know his date of birth. Dean is white, his height was 6′ 1″ and he was approx. 165 lbs. If you have any information about Dean Curtis Mortensen please contact the Edmonton Police Service Complaint Line at 780-423-4567 or the Edmonton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online. Dean’s EPS file number is #92-11461. Last check 7/2020. |
| Mortier, Amos Kale Wisconsin, USA 2004 | Link | Amos Kale Mortier was born on April 28, 1977. He has been missing since Nov 8, 2004. Police believe that he was murdered. Amos led a double life. He was both a loving caring son and a drug-dealer. If you have any information about this case please contact the Fitchburg police department at 608-270-4300. There’s a $25,000 reward. Last check 12/2018. |
| Muncy, John Anthony "Tony" Ohio, 1983 USA | Link | John Anthony “Tony” Muncy (15) was last seen Oct 15, 1983 in the evening hours at the York Plaza Movie Theatre in Columbus. On Oct 16, 1983, his dismembered body was found on South Galena Road, Galena, Delaware County, Ohio. Cause of death: multiple stab wounds in the back. All extremities were either partly or completely severed from his torso. His severed arms seemed cut at the elbows. His legs and his head were partly severed. The body was between Golf Course Road and Alexander Road east of the bridge. Deputy Loudermilk found Muncy lying beside the road inside three trash bags. On April 29, 2020 police announced they identified the suspect by DNA: Daniel Alan Anderson. He died in 2013. He has a criminal history of assaults against young people. There does not seem to be a connection to John Anthony Muncy. More information as it becomes available. Tips are still welcome at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office (740) 833-2810 or tip online. John Anthony Muncy’s case number is 1209. Last check 6/2020. |
| Murphy, Gary Vincent California, USA 1998 | Link | Gary Vincent Murphy was born on January 8, 1957 in South Dennis, MA. He was murdered less than a week after he had won a custody battle with his ex-girlfriend’s mother. Murphy had asked the family courts for the right to raise his daughter alone. He was gainfully employed, sober, had kicked his drug habits and, felt confident that he would be a good parent. The courts awarded him custody. And then he was murdered in the halfway house where he had served his sentence. There is not a lot online and the links I had used for this post are now gone. Last check 12/2018. |
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| Neily, David Virgil California, USA 2006 | Link | On April 14, 2006, David Virgil Neily (69) went missing from the Westport area of California. Before he disappeared, he visited the property of James De Noyer. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department described De Noyer as a ‘person of interest’ in this investigation. You see, there's more than one mystery tied to De Noyer. Aside from Neily, another man went missing. Donald Cavanaugh was like Neily involved with De Noyer's horse farm. They are both missing and they are both feared dead. Cavanaugh went missing after he went to pick up his belongings from the farm after James De Noyer (farm's owner and Cavanaugh's nephew) accused him of stealing money. Neily went missing after he went to pick up his car from that same farm after De Noyer accused him of tipping off authorities about poor conditions there. De Noyer was charged with 36 counts of animal cruelty after 36 emaciated horses were removed from the farm. Despite significant efforts by David's children and renewed media attention, the case remains unsolved. Anyone with further information should contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, detective unit at 707.463.4111, and refer to case #06-1611. Last check 12/2018. |
| Nelson, Norvel Robert III Missouri, USA 2012 | Link | Norvel "Bobby" Nelson III was last seen Jan 5, 2012 in Mineral Point, Washington County, Missouri, picking up some of his wife's belongings in a trailer where at some time, she stayed. Bobby usually contacted his mother at least once per week. He has not done so since Jan 5, 2012. Bobby is legally blind and has short term memory loss. From the papers, it seems the authorities lean towards suspicious circumstances but there is no credible information to back that up. There is a possibility Bobby had an accident and passed away. His remains have not been found so maybe Bobby is alive and just doesn't know how to get back to his family. From information found online, I saw that he has a son. Bobby is a white male, 5' 10" (70 inches) tall, and his weight was approx. 150 lbs. His hair is blond/strawberry and at the time he had a full beard. His eyes are hazel, he is legally blind, has a scar on the left side of his face going from his forehead to his ear, and has tribal tattoos on both arms. He wore a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, and blue tennis shoes. If you have any information please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at (573) 438-5478. The case number is 20120094. You can also call the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-877-3452. Last check 2/2021. |
| Nelson, Raymond Nels Washington DC, USA 1981 | Link | In 1981, someone killed Raymond Nels Nelson (September 2, 1921 – June 1, 1981) by hitting him on the head with a typewriter. Nelson, bureau chief of the Providence Journal and Evening Bulletin in Warwick, Rhode Island, and later a member of Senatorial candidate Claiborne Pell’s team, was a dynamic man and public figure in Washington, DC but foremost, he was a father and husband. His murder is unsolved and features on many websites. There is speculation galore but we still do not have any new leads. Nelson had come out as gay 5 years prior to his death. Authorities thought that this was a ‘typical gay murder.’ They also told the family that, because of mounting evidence, an arrest would be forthcoming. But days became weeks, weeks became months, months years, then decades. Nothing. Despite significant efforts of his daughter and media attention, the case remains unsolved. Last check 12/2018. |
| Neosho Grace Doe (Shawna Beth Garber) Missouri, USA 1990 | Link | Police believe Neosho Grace Doe was killed more than a month before her remains were discovered and that it had probably happened on Halloween night, 1990. A witness reported nearly 20 years after the fact that on the evening of Oct. 31, 1990, she and some other youths at the time were just up the road from where Grace’s body was eventually found when they heard a woman scream and then a noisy pickup truck drive off. There were never any suspects in the case and Grace has never been identified. A green parachute cord was used to hogtie Grace Doe. Upon investigation, it turns out to be military issue. It is not the common 550 paracord. It is a MIL-C-5040H Type II cord. What makes the difference is that instead of the normal seven strands, this has four. As with most military issue paracords, this one has a color code on the inside of one of the strands that helps identify the manufacturer. Police believe they have traced it to a company called Continental. This company sold almost exclusively to the US military in the early 1990s. It tells them that Grace's killer is most likely a local person. In March 2021, she was identified as Shawna Beth Garber so her summaries will continue under her name. Last check 4/2021. |
| Noah, Trey Allen Texas, USA 2009 | Link | In Nov 2009, Trey Allen Noah (July 24, 1989 - Nov 30, 2009) went missing. His remains were found 5 months later. Shelby C. Moore and Brandon L. Harber were arrested and murder charges were filed. Those charges were dropped in March 2014 due to legal issues involving their Miranda rights. Harber was reindicted in 2014 for evidence tampering, tried, and found guilty in 2015. Jurors at his trial sentenced him to 10 years probation. The judge included 180 days in jail as a condition of probation. In Oct 2015, Moore was sentenced to 9 years but only for tampering with the body (hiding it) under a plea deal struck back in August. It is unclear who really killed Trey Noah. An affidavit by Gillespie County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Pehl quoted Moore as saying in a June 10, 2010 interview that Harber argued with Noah and shot him at Moore’s home in Kendall County, Texas. “Moore told me that neither he nor Harber sought any medical care for Noah after the shooting,” and that the two used Moore’s pickup to dump the body, Pehl said in the affidavit. Conflicting information appeared in the papers too as both defendants pointed to each other. Last check 12/2018. |
| Noblett, Anne Theresa UK 1957 | Link | On Dec 30, 1957, just after 6pm, Anne Theresa Noblett (1940 – 1957) got off the bus. The bus stop was on the corner of Lower Luton Road and Cherry Tree Lane in Wheathampstead, UK. From there, it was a short walk, less than a quarter of a mile, to her home on Marshalls Heath Lane. Anne had attended a rock-and-roll dance class with friends at Lourdes Hall, Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. After class, Anne hopped on the Green Line 391 bus and got off at the stop at Cherry Tree Corner. She was last seen by another local girl, Shirley Edwards, who passed Anne. That was the last time that anyone saw Anne Noblett alive. Her parents reported her missing immediately. Anne’s remains were found Jan 31, 1958 about 7 miles away in Rose Grove Wood near Whitwell, Hitchin, UK. Cause of death: strangulation but I have not found whether that was done manually, or with an object, or with a ligature. The autopsy further showed that the food she had eaten during the day was still undigested in her stomach. The authorities asked biologists to help determine how long Anne had been lying in the clearing. Their conclusion was at least two weeks as “there was at least a two weeks’ difference in the growth of snowdrops and ferns underneath Anne’s body and those around it.” Her murder has been dubbed the “Deep Freeze Murder” because when she was found, her body was frozen. When Anne was found, she was fully clothed and was wearing her overcoat. However, it turned out that Anne had been stripped by someone (or stripped under duress) and was then redressed. Her underclothes were not buttoned right. I have not found if Anne was wearing shoes or (snow) boots and if she was wearing those when found dead. Anne was still wearing her glasses but I read that they were not properly on her nose. Either it was placed back or it had shifted slightly due to the elements or wildlife. “No shred of physical evidence survives from the police investigation, meaning no DNA profile of the killer can be created.“ If you have any information, please call the Hertfordshire Constabulary non-emergency number 101 or call the incident room on 01707 355666. Last check 4/2020. |
| Nunez Jr., Antonio California, USA 2009 | Link | Antonio Nunez Jr. was shot and killed instantly around 1046pm Dec 4, 2009. His 15-year-old brother, who was in the truck with him, was shot in the hip. The brothers were hit by gunfire as they sat in a truck outside their home on 9432 Sunnyside St, Oakland, California. Their uncle who was outside the house, was shot too. Two gunmen approached while the brothers were talking to their uncle. The suspects opened fire without saying a word to the victims. Antonio was pronounced dead at the scene. His brother and uncle were taken to Highland Hospital. The shooters got out of a van. Whether that van pulled up or was already parked nearby, is unclear. I have not found any identifiers such as make, model, year, or license plate. I also have not found any articles referring to witnesses or suspect sketches. Oakland Sergeant Rullamas is quoted saying: “As far as we know they didn’t do anything to provoke this.” In the Lompoc Record I found that “the boys appear to be good kids who attended mass with their mother earlier.” Police believe this shooting is gang related however, neither Antonio nor his brother were gang members. Anyone with information, please call police at 510 238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at 510 777-8572 or 510 777-3211. Last check 8/2020. |
| Nwene, Carissa Adaobi California, USA 2007 | Link | Carissa Adaobi Nwene (April 15, 1994 - Nov 16, 2007) was 13 years old when a van struck her and she was left to die on the side of the road. On November 16, 2007, at 828 am the Desert Hot Springs Police Department (DHSPD) in California received a call that a severely injured child was lying in a field next to Palm Dr, between Camino Aventura and Camino Campesino. Despite all efforts to save her life, she never regained consciousness and passed away as a result of her injuries. Police think the van that struck Carissa is a white 2003-2005 Ford E series [Econoline] panel van [E-150, E-250 or E-350]. The van should have sustained damage to the right front turn signal corner from the impact. As Palm Dr. is a well-traveled area police do believe that someone saw Carissa being hit. Maybe people didn't see Carissa herself. Maybe you just saw a reckless driver heading north into Desert Hot Springs. Maybe you saw a white van zigzagging in their lane. Maybe you saw a white van suddenly braking and then driving off again. Maybe you heard other cars honk and then saw a light-coloured van go north. If you are the driver please know that you caused the death of a child. You hit her and you left her there to die. Did you even get out of the van to check on her or did you just leave? Please do the right thing and turn yourself in. Police will find you. You broke the law. You caused a child's death. If you have any information that can help police please call the DHSPD at (760) 329-2904 or call Sgt. Dan Bressler at (760) 329-6411 ext 315. Last check 12/2018. |